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Bremmer’s conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb illuminated some optimism around Trump’s foreign policy direction, particularly regarding Russia and Ukraine. Stubb expressed cautious optimism regarding European efforts to influence Trump toward a favorable resolution in Ukraine, suggesting that Trump’s signals to Putin indicate a desire for a peace deal that could favor Ukraine.
Stubb emphasized the importance of maintaining three key principles in any discussions related to Ukraine: independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He believes that Ukraine must be positioned to negotiate from a place of strength, which involves continued military support and strategic positioning to counter Russian advances.