Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
22 Aug Foreign & Security Policy

Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks

‘NATO-like’ promises, Trump’s push for a Putin–Zelenskyy summit, and Europe’s show of unity — a week of hasty talks has set the stage for Ukraine’s next chapter.
by Eloise Hardy
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