On September 11, Valerii Klachuk of the Veza Public Analytics Center and political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko discussed recent major events in the US and Europe.
A central topic was the murder of Charlie Kirk, a young politician, Trump ally, and US conservative figure. Fesenko argued this incident is part of a dangerous trend — the escalation of political violence and the use of murder as a political tool. He warned that the main threat lies in the potential for political repression and heightened inter-party confrontation in the US.
Fesenko noted such incidents are often used in media campaigns and politically motivated attacks, further polarizing society. He drew attention to the risks of hostile narratives and possible political persecution, particularly from Trump’s circles.
The discussion also focused on Russia's recent drone attack on Poland. The expert highlighted, while NATO's response was military in nature, its effectiveness was limited and demonstrates the urgent need for a joint air defense system. According to Fesenko, Europe's defense and NATO's readiness for new threats must be priorities for the alliance.
The conversation concluded by stressing that these incidents distract attention from events in Ukraine. Official Kyiv’s response, information support, and counteraction to potential Russian information campaigns were also discussed.
In summary, the experts see significant risks to stability in both the US and Europe and emphasize the need to strengthen defense and political unity.
