In this episode, POLITICO's Suzanne Lynch breaks down the reaction to Russia's recent escalation in Ukraine with an update from NATO headquarters. We also dive into growing concerns about irregular migration into the European Union and get an update on the global food crisis.
Vladimir Putin's recent nuclear threats and bombardment of civilian targets in Ukra ... Show More
Yesterday
SPONSORED EPISODE: Energy, security and the new European risk landscape
Europe, in efforts to disentangle itself from Russian gas, has become increasingly aware of the vulnerability of its web of pipelines, subsea cables and offshore installations to hybrid attacks. A million kilometers of undersea cables transport 95 percent of the world’s internet ... Show More
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Yesterday
The Board of Peace, EU edition
This week's agenda is brimming with high-level summits and meetings on foreign affairs. The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, kicks it all off by focusing minds on Gaza. Today Kallas hosts back-to-back events to promote a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinian territorie ... Show More
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What Orbán’s ouster means for MAGA, Le Pen and Brussels
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Feb 2022
How Russia’s Ukraine threat galvanised western alliances
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21m 48s
Apr 2022
How the War in Ukraine is Creating a Global Food Crisis
<p>Ukraine and Russia are enormous producers of wheat, corn, barley, sunflower oil and fertilizer. One study calculated that the two countries accounted for 12 percent of the world’s calories.</p><p>With Ukraine under attack and Russia hit with strict sanctions, a huge supply of ... Show More
21m 36s