In this episode of the Language of Power, Paul Taylor unpacks a turbulent summer of transatlantic diplomacy, shifting alliances, and war fatigue.
From Putin’s headline-grabbing summit with Trump in Alaska to Zelenskyy’s tense Washington visit, the episode explores whether diplomatic showmanship can halt Russia’s brutal advance in Ukraine. While Russia escalates attacks and Ukrainians hold their ground, Europe is caught between appeasement and agency—offering concessions to Trump in hopes of securing continued US backing.
Together with Jim Townsend and Amanda Paul, the conversation dives into:
🔴 Trump’s erratic stance on Russia and missed sanctions deadlines
🔴 What Europe gets in return for bending to Washington’s demands
🔴 What credible security guarantees for Ukraine could look like
🔴 The broader implications for NATO and transatlantic trust
