Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, the battle for Ukraine isn't just on the frontlines—it’s in the White House. The world watched in disbelief as President Trump openly berated President Zelensky, echoing Kremlin talking points and suspending critical intelligence sharing. This wasn't diplomacy; it was a betrayal of democratic solidarity. But it’s part of a pattern: a foreign policy defined by whiplash, transactional tantrums, and a dangerous indifference to alliances. So, as the U.S. veers from unreliable to openly hostile, the question falls to Europe. How does the EU respond to this chaos? Do they finally step up as a sovereign defense power, or continue to chase a fading American promise? We’re breaking down the strategy, the stakes, and the stark new reality for a continent left to defend itself.

Guest info: Dr. Alexander John Motyl is an American historian, political scientist, poet, writer, translator, and painter. He is a resident of New York City. He is professor of political science at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey, and a specialist on Ukraine, Russia, and the Soviet Union.