Is Trump’s European pressure a sign of strength – or weakness? | Russia’s war of Ukraine

European leaders are participating in an unprecedented effort of the influence of US President Donald Trump on Ukraine.

They hope to influence any deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

But what is the situation of the alliance across the Atlantic now? Is it an equal relationship, or is Trump fully responsible?

Introduction: James Pies

Guests:

Mark Sturila – Professor of Diplomacy at Boston University, the former American ambassador and the deputy head of the mission at the American Embassy in Brussels.

Jessica Berlin-an oldest unknown colleague at the European Policy Analysis Center and the founder of Costruct Strategy Consulting in Berlin.

Eldar Mamerov-an unpopular colleague at the Queeni Institute and a former Latvia diplomat served in Embassies in Washington, DC and Madrid.