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.
Background reading:
- Analysis: Vladimir V. Putin’s call with President Trump reinforced the Russian leader’s view that Moscow and Washington should decide the fate of Ukraine.
- After being left out of Ukraine talks, Europe is racing to organize a response.
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