On this episode, POLITICO’s Suzanne Lynch breaks down the response to Russia’s latest escalation in Ukraine with an replace from NATO headquarters. We additionally dive into rising issues about irregular migration into the European Union and get an replace on the worldwide meals disaster.
Vladimir Putin’s latest nuclear threats and bombardment of civilian targets in Ukraine are forcing Western leaders to arrange for a grueling new part of the conflict. POLITICO’s Lili Bayer brings us NATO’s response from a protection ministers’ assembly in Brussels.
Then, Suzanne and POLITICO’s Jacopo Barigazzi dive into the EU’s contemporary refugee circulate challenges. We hear from European Fee Vice President Margaritis Schinas in regards to the regarding variety of irregular migrants making their option to the EU via the Western Balkans. And EU Residence Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson speaks to POLITICO’s Matthew Karnitschnig in regards to the safety issues relating to Russians coming into the bloc.
And eventually, we return to international meals safety and the way the conflict in Ukraine continues to be impacting provide chains and driving up costs — including to current international struggles with local weather change and power issues. POLITICO’s Eddy Wax sits down with Matthew Hollingworth, the World Meals Programme’s nation director in Ukraine.
