Trump Needs a Scapegoat, and That Scapegoat Is Zelenskyy | Wider View from Brussels

Oct 19, 2026 | Europe has been left stunned by the diesel deal struck between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. But should such a transactional approach from the U.S. president still come as a surprise? In Wider View from Brussels, guests Andrea Palasciano and Guntram Wolf examine the political and strategic implications of the agreement. According to the analysts, Trump's actions may represent a turning point in transatlantic relations – one from which there may be no return. At stake, they argue, is not only the security of Ukraine, but also the future security architecture of Europe itself. Chapters:

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