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Ukraine and European security in the Trump era: Insights from Sen. Elissa Slotkin

Listen: Three years into the invasion of Ukraine, and amid the Trump administration’s rapid shift in US-Russia relations, can European and NATO allies continue to rely on the United States for support? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer is on the ground in Germany on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference for a hard look at the future of European security with US Senator Elissa Slotkin.

Ukraine joining NATO "is the only option," says Alina Polyakova

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Ukraine joining NATO "is the only option," says Alina Polyakova

Alina Polyakova discusses Ukraine's dire need for military aid and fervently advocates for its NATO membership, emphasizing its critical role in Europe's security.

GZERO celebrates International Women's Day

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GZERO celebrates International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, we’re proud to showcase just a few of the exceptional women we’ve interviewed on “GZERO World with Ian Bremmer,” our weekly program on US public television. The accomplishments of these remarkable women have made them role models globally.

Why Ukraine is the target of Russian aggression – analyst Alina Polyakova

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Why Ukraine is the target of Russian aggression – analyst Alina Polyakova

Tensions continue to escalate in Ukraine with Russian troop build-up and constant cyberattacks. Will Putin invade Ukraine? Ian Bremmer speaks with Russia/Ukraine expert Alina Polyakova of the Center for European Policy Analysis, who believes that all the signals are pointing to a Russian invasion of Ukraine - though that could strengthen NATO. Putin has responded to Western diplomacy with demands that are impossible to meet. Still, the US and NATO are trying their best to stop the war.

Russian hackers' arrests timing likely just coincidence, says Ukraine analyst

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Russian hackers' arrests timing likely just coincidence, says Ukraine analyst

Russia recently arrested 14 hackers from REvil, a ransomware gang involved in last year's cyberattack against the Colonial Pipeline in the US. Some think it was a gesture by Vladimir Putin to deescalate tensions with the US over Ukraine. But analyst Alina Polyakova tells Ian Bremmer she doesn't buy it.

Will Putin invade Ukraine?

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Will Putin invade Ukraine?

Will Putin invade Ukraine?That's the million-dollar question. Joe Biden certainly seems to think so. But whether Vladimir Putin will actually do it, or is just playing political chess, is anyone's guess. Putin has long griped about the collapse of the Soviet Union, which explains how he feels about Ukraine. The US and NATO accuses him of posturing, but he thinks NATO is doing the same.

Podcast: Ukraine crisis: the signals pointing to Russian invasion

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Podcast: Ukraine crisis: the signals pointing to Russian invasion

Listen: Tensions in Ukraine are high as Russia builds up its military capacity along the border. Cyber attacks on Kyiv have also increased. Can the US and NATO do anything to deescalate the situation, or will Putin decide to invade? Ian Bremmer speaks with Russia/Ukraine expert Alina Polyakova of the Center for European Policy Analysis, who believes that based on Putin’s actions, all the signals are pointing to an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine - though that could actually strengthen NATO.