Lee Buchheit

1 month ago | ip-quarterly.com | Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer |Hugo Dixon |Lee Buchheit

Friedrich Merz’s swearing-in as German chancellor, expected on May 6, means that Germany can now play a key role in the defense of Ukraine. The new chancellor, the leader of the center-right Christian Democrats (CDU), realizes that Ukraine’s fate is vital for Europe. He is prepared to go further in supporting Kyiv than his predecessor Olaf Scholz. He has also declared that he wants Germany to play a leading role in Europe’s response to Russia’s aggression.

Feb 25, 2025 | aei.org | Hugo Dixon |Lee Buchheit

The Ukraine Reparation Loan Solution Vladimir Putin will not agree to a reasonable ceasefire with Ukraine so long as he believes he will win a war of attrition. Making sure that Ukraine has a war chest to outlast Russia is therefore key to getting it a good deal. Given America’s unwillingness to continue funding Ukraine and Europe’s fiscal constraints, the best source of cash is Russia’s $300 billion in frozen assets, the lion’s share of which is in Europe.