Bjarke Smith-Meyer

Veronika Melkozerova, a Kyiv-based journalist reporting from the frontline, shares gripping accounts of life in a city under bombardment. She discusses Ukrainians' frustration with the leaked US–Russia peace talks and highlights Kyiv's non-negotiables in any negotiations. Joining her are Bjarke Smith-Meyer, a POLITICO finance reporter, who breaks down the complexities of using frozen Russian assets for reparations loans, and Wouter Verschelden, who addresses Belgium's internal challenges regarding this funding amid growing EU pressures.