Eric Ciaramella on How Europe Can Arm Ukraine

The podcast explores strategies for ensuring Ukraine's long-term security, particularly in the context of uncertain U.S. support and potential ceasefire negotiations with Russia. Eric Ciaramella, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, argues for shifting the focus from a ceasefire-dependent multinational force to building Ukraine's military capabilities now. He suggests reallocating defense aid to support long-term procurements and fostering Ukraine's defense industry. Ciaramella highlights the need for strategic oversight to unify the efforts of Ukraine's numerous partners and advocates for investing in Ukraine's indigenous capacity for long-range strike capabilities, especially drones. The discussion also addresses funding challenges and the potential for a core coalition of European countries to support Ukraine's defense.