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Mark Episkopos

Nato-lithuania
QiOSK

Fantasy plan has NATO, US heavily involved in Ukraine peacekeeping

In this reported scenario, Washington would provide intel and command control capabilities to forces deep inside the country

Trump Zelensky
Europe

Loose, abstract talk of 'guarantees' could sink Ukraine peace

In the case of peacekeepers and post-war security, we need more clarity about what both sides will accept — now — to get to a deal

Trump oval office
Europe

Trump is squeezing himself with his own Russia deadline

His initial instincts for talking were right; he shouldn’t let frustration or the need for a quick ‘win’ to cloud his judgement here

Ukraine military
Europe

A postwar Western stockpile for Ukraine that is amenable to Russia

Ending the war and establishing new regional security demands creative ideas

Trump and Putin on phone
Europe

Good, bad and ugly: Impact of US Iran strikes on Russia war talks

The are a number of signals Putin can glean from Trump's Middle East moves, some which push progress back, not forward, to peace.