The Daily   /     Trump Shocks Europe

Summary

A few days ago, the Trump administration began blowing up America’s existing approach to ending the war in Europe by embracing Russia and snubbing Ukraine. The shift has quickly turned into a broader assault on America’s relationship with Europe. Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief of The Times, explains how it’s all adding up to a stunning victory for Vladimir V. Putin.

Subtitle
A few days ago, the Trump administration began blowing up America’s existing approach to ending the war in Europe by embracing Russia and snubbing Ukraine. The shift has quickly turned into a broader assault on America’s relationship with Europe.
Duration
00:23:11
Publishing date
2025-02-17 10:45
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A few days ago, the Trump administration began blowing up America’s existing approach to ending the war in Europe by embracing Russia and snubbing Ukraine.

The shift has quickly turned into a broader assault on America’s relationship with Europe.

Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief of The Times, explains how it’s all adding up to a stunning victory for Vladimir V. Putin.

Guest: Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.

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