Ukraine and Russia: Will Europe Step Up?

As Ukrainians fight for survival and fellow Europeans fear a Russian victory, ClassACT HR73 invites you to a discussion on the future of Ukraine, Russia and Europe in the wake of Trump’s election. Moderator Ryan O’Connell ‘73, author of the Substack newsletter“The Wall Street Democrat,” will lead a discussion with international security expert and retired Marine Colonel Mark Cancian ’73; former U.S. Ambassador to Croatia Peter Galbraith ’73; and former president and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and former AP Moscow Bureau Chief Thomas Kent. The panel will consider questions like the possible consequences of the United States cutting off aid to Ukraine, and Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine despite previous promises to seek a ceasefire. Other likely questions include: Can European nations provide enough support to sustain Ukrainian sovereignty if the United States under Trump cuts off aid and arms shipments? How long can Vladimir Putin’s government continue its assault on Ukraine when the number of killed and injured Russian soldiers is already estimated to be more than 700,000 at the end of 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Defense? Finally, if the United States were to abandon Ukraine and Russian troops were to overrun that nation, what would be the repercussions for the rest of Europe?

Please share this invitation with anyone you know who is deeply concerned about the fate of the Ukrainian people and global stability.