Carys Garland is happy to welcome the Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, Peter Zalmayev. Russia carried out a serious assault on Ukraine throughout 5 areas, particularly taking purpose at Ukraine’s energy grid, as representatives of the 2 warring international locations are resulting from attend US-brokered talks. Mr. Zalmayev frames Moscow’s actions as calculated brinkmanship aimed toward testing Western resolve. He highlights deep Ukrainian skepticism towards peace talks as Russia pushes forward with its core aims: weakening Ukraine and manipulating diplomatic house.
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