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Oct 2025
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Are Russia and Europe moving closer to c...

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European leaders meet to discuss Russia and the Ukraine war - after a surge in attacks by both sides in September. More sanctions are under discussion - and new defences against Russian drones. So what next for peace efforts - or are Russia and Europe moving closer to conflict?

In this episode: 

  • Mattia Nelles - CEO and co-founder of the German-Ukrainian Bureau.
  • Eldar Mamedov - Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, former Latvian diplomat and former foreign policy adviser in the European Parliament. 
  • Alexey Muraviev - Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. 

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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