The Brookings Institution hosts negotiations between the US, Russia, Ukraine and Europe to end the war. Experts address Putin’s negotiation tactics and the situation on the battlefield. A solid agreement is highlighted as crucial for European stability and global security. Kirill Dmitriev and presidential envoys participate. Putin seeks to pressure the West to concede.
After the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska, the fate of Ukraine is uncertain due to deep territorial differences. Europe, the United States, and Canada must develop security measures for Ukraine. Despite possible diplomatic advances, peace faces significant obstacles and severe economic pressure is proposed to be applied to Russia, preparing for prolonged negotiations and a possibly suboptimal agreement.
In 2025, Brazil, led by Lula, faces challenges in the BRICS and pressure from the U.S. over tariffs. Deforestation and environmental diplomacy strain its international commitment. The COP30 in Belém will be crucial for its global image.
