Finnish President Alexander Stubb discusses the current geopolitical situation following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit to the White House last week. He also talks about Russia and how President Vladimir Putin won’t stop with Ukraine if he’s not countered with strength in any negotiations over a ceasefire or peace. He spoke with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua in London as he joined other European leaders to discuss the situation in Ukraine and security guarantees.
00:00 – Finland President on way forward for US-Ukraine minerals deal, Zelenskiy meeting Trump again
01:20 – Alexander Stubb on European diplomacy, European and Ukranian peace plan
03:16 – Finland’s Stubb says he’s “very optimistic” of Europe’s ability to stay together
03:46 – Stubb on importance of Europe’s presence during peace negotiations between US and Russia
05:28 – Finnish President on US-European engagement, bilateral alliances, NATO
06:25 – Stubb on NATO’s nuclear umbrella, issues with nuclear
07:08 – Finland’s President on risks of striking a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin
08:50 – Stubb on security guarantees, Ukraine’s defense strategy and equipment
09:29 – EU leaders need to “calm down” after Zelenskiy-Trump meeting at the White House, Stubb says
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