In this interview, experts analyze Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland and draw parallels with his approach to the war in Ukraine. The discussion highlights Trump’s continued pressure on Ukraine and his tough stance toward international opponents, especially Russia, as he seeks personally beneficial deals.
The experts debate whether Europe could leverage the Greenland situation to enhance its own and Ukraine’s security during talks with the US. However, they remain skeptical about the logic behind possible “exchanges” of territories for security guarantees, arguing that European leaders have little reason to make such deals and that Trump sees Putin as a more valuable partner than Ukraine or Europe.
The conversation also covers the impact of Russia’s information operations—not just military, but also social—on Ukrainian society. China’s increasing influence through Ukraine’s war and occupied territories is also discussed, with a focus on resources and the support of anti-European forces in Ukraine.
The experts examine the broader global confrontation and shifting balances involving the US, China, Russia, and autocratic regimes, with particular emphasis on control over oil markets and the geopolitical significance of Venezuela and Iran for both the US and China.
At the same time, further diplomatic pressure on Ukraine is forecasted to speed up the war’s end, potentially resulting in a “frozen” conflict. Current developments in Davos and upcoming international visits offer little hope for a breakthrough in negotiations. The experts stress the need to counter internal disinformation and critically consider the true intentions of world leaders.
