Vitaliy Portnikov speaks with former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, analyzing the outcomes from Donald Trump’s first year as US president. The interview covers sweeping shifts in international politics, highlighting the evolving roles of the US, Europe, Russia, and Ukraine in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
Particular focus is given to the emergence of chaos in global affairs, attempts to form a “Peace Council” led by Trump, claims regarding Greenland, the US distancing from traditional allies, and the growing influence of authoritarian leaders. Yatsenyuk emphasizes the weakening of predictability and international law in world affairs alongside the rise of power-centric approaches.
The situation’s impact on Ukraine is explored in detail—including Western support, security risks stemming from the new US geopolitical course, military aid, prospects for new defense alliances, and the necessity for Ukraine’s active participation in European integration processes.
Yatsenyuk stresses the importance of Western unity, the modernization of international cooperation models, and Ukraine’s ability to navigate uncertainty. The discussion concludes with observations on the roles of the US and the European Union, underscoring the need for new strategies to ensure stability and security in Ukraine and globally.
