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After yesterday's successful US-Ukraine meeting, the ball is in Russia's court to decide whether it wants peace - including economic and geopolitical benefits. But if Russia seeks more territory, it is doubtful it will agree to the cease fire. German Marshall Fund youtube.com/watch?v=nYUSG_…

The Putin-Trump readout is Middle East-heavy and light on to the future of Ukraine and Europe. I don’t love the talk of “geopolitical stability.” Russia wants stability that relies on a smaller allied role — less Europe, less freedom, less of what makes the U.S. great.

Kremlin readout of the Trump-Putin call: 30 day partial ceasefire. For peace: no rearmament of AFU, Ukraine ends mobilization, address 'root causes of conflict', and the "key condition" of a stop of foreign intelligence and weapons to Ukraine [this is the leverage for the US]

#ŠodienasJautājums: Kā turpmāk virzīsies sarunas par kara izbeigšanu Ukrainā? Studijā Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga direktors, RSU.LV asociētais profesors Māris Andžāns un Vācijas Māršala fonda Ziemeļu novirziena vadītāja Kristīne Bērziņa. 🖥️ youtube.com/live/N0biPilKc…

Today's call "brought to light how difficult of an interlocutor Russia is going to be and the general unwillingness of Russia to talk about making real progress in stopping this war," my thoughts for Jeff Mason @reuters German Marshall Fund reuters.com/world/europe/t…

“If it seals the deal with the US, it’s going to be harder for Russia to maintain the relationships it has with China, with Iran and with North Korea and that’s not a step that Russia is going to take lightly,” Kristine Berzina says

A great group of American & European think tankers joined me to for dinner to discuss the Defence White Paper, a pillar of the EU's renewed approach to defence. On a warm spring evening, we answered questions, dispelled myths, and got valuable reactions from these sharp experts.

“Tramps ir izteicies pozitīvāk par Ukrainu, bet tas nenozīmē, ka nākamnedēļ nevarētu būt pavisam pretrunīga situācija,” raidījumā #ŠodienasJautājums sacīja Vācijas Māršala fonda Ziemeļu novirziena vadītāja Kristine Berzina. 🖥️ youtu.be/yZCxMSXDJeQ 🔊 open.spotify.com/episode/18G31z…

The US-Ukraine minerals deal matters for strategic clarity and long-term economic cooperation. The agreement holds Russia responsible for the war and puts the US on Ukraine's side. My thoughts for the BBC News (World) German Marshall Fund youtube.com/watch?v=y3KG9M…

🛡️ "Europeans must do more—on military industry, on military mobility, on cybersecurity, on also crisis management in our neighborhood." This week, GMF hosted a conversation with Andris Spruds, Latvia's Minister for Defense. In conversation with Managing Director of GMF North,

🇹🇷 Russian President Vladimir Putin did not go to Türkiye for face-to-face negotiations with Ukrainian officials over a ceasefire in Ukraine. GMF's Kristine Berzina joined FRANCE 24 to discuss what Putin's absence means for the prospects of a peace deal: france24.com/en/tv-shows/th…

Read the GMF Transatlantic Security team's assessment of the Coalition of the Willing

🔴 Sunday at NATO PA Dayton 2025: 📺 NATO Spotlight on Veterans, moderated by Kristine Berzina. This panel will highlight how the veteran experience informs NATO policy. Stream here or at gmfus.org: buff.ly/U7kQiRS

Merz Oval going well, Trump: - calls Merz "a great leader," migrant problems "not [Merz's] fault." - has new line on defense: Referencing Gen. MacArthur, Trump says at some point US will say "please don't arm anymore if you don't mind" - indicates will keep US troops in Germany

🛡️ Meanwhile, the 3rd #BrusselsForum day one breakout session discusses defense as a driver of innovation. The conversation is moderated by GMF’s Kristine Berzina and features: Gabrielius Landsbergis🇱🇹, former Lithuania Foreign Minister Gus MacGregor-Millar, General Manager for Defense and