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After nearly four years of conflict, territory remains the big sticking point in solving the war in Ukraine. In this video, we’re taking a look at the most recent US peace proposal which is starting to look similar to the Kosovo UN resolution.

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00:00 – Introduction
01:38 – Context
04:23 – Kosovo and UN Security Council Resolution
07:35 – Sponsored Content

References:

FT report: US links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory
https://www.ft.com/content/8ca0d4fd-fdfd-4aa3-a3a2-90be00d55b9d
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/us-ukraine-territory-peace-deal-donbas-trump-b2909246.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LbMnq4FXCk

Trump’s attempts for land swap (August 2025)
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/land-swap-that-wasnt-inside-trumps-frantic-dash-ukraine-peace-2025-08-28/
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115052030103944534

Donbas ‘fortress zone’
https://www.ft.com/content/ec490909-80e5-48ff-a518-8185a6a5d2c7

Edward P. Joseph’s report: Balkans Breakthrough for Ukraine: Bring Serbia into NATO & the Kosovo Model into the Donbas
https://saisreview.sais.jhu.edu/balkans-breakthrough-for-ukraine-bring-serbia-into-nato-the-kosovo-model-into-the-donbas/#2565d48f-2da1-43f7-bd76-7527edd28d86

Ukrainian polling attitudes to ceding territory for security guarantee
https://kiis.com.ua/?lang=eng&cat=reports&id=1579&page=1
https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/26/ukraine-russia-donetsk-land-swap-peace-talks-kosovo/

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In this video we’re going to explore the growing partnership between Germany’s Friedrich Merz and Itally’s Giorgia Meloni, and their new ‘pro-industry’ plan for Europe.

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Document: Protocol on an Italian-German Plan of Action:
https://www.governo.it/sites/governo.it/files/IT-DE_PlanOfActionForStrategicBilateralAndEUcooperation.pdf

Meloni press conference remarks:
https://www.governo.it/it/node/30936

Background on France-Germany tensions:
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-germany-strain-eu-donald-trump/

Politico, EU’s new power couple:
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-new-power-couple-alliance-europe-giorgia-meloni-friedrich-merz/

ECFR, the new Italian-German motor in action:
https://ecfr.eu/article/when-in-rome-the-italian-german-motor-in-action/

Italy and Germany’s ‘pro-industry’ alliance:
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/germany-italy-eus-top-manufacturers-unveil-pro-industry-alliance-2026-01-23/

00:00 – Introduction
01:03 – Franco-German relations souring
02:19 – Meloni-Merz plan
05:17 – Is Meloni replacing Macron?
07:29 – Sponsored Content

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On Tuesday, Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU and India have finalised the “mother of all trade deals” with a remarkable turnaround. In this video, we’re taking a look at what’s in the deal and what it means for the EU-India relations.

Why the EU is Edging Closer to a Trade Deal with India:
https://youtu.be/NMLH-zn-Luo

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Merz comments
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/12/merz-says-for-eu-india-trade-deal-could-be-agreed-by-february

History of EU India FTA negotiations
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/international-trade/eu-will-pursue-bilateral-agreements-may-launch-trade-disputes-in-2013
https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/online-analysis/2025/12/a-new-euindia-calculus/
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/proposed-free-trade-agreement-between-european-union-and-india-opportunities-and-risks

List of India FTAs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_trade_agreements_of_India
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India%E2%80%93EFTA_Free_Trade_Agreement

EU/India largest trading partners
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_largest_trading_partners_of_the_European_Union
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_trading_partners_of_India

WTO weighted average tariff rates
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/daily_update_e/tariff_profiles/IN_E.pdf
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/daily_update_e/tariff_profiles/CN_E.pdf
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/daily_update_e/tariff_profiles/MX_E.pdf
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/daily_update_e/tariff_profiles/BR_E.pdf
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/daily_update_e/tariff_profiles/CE_e.pdf

EU FTAs
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-tariffs-eu-free-trade-deals-ursula-von-der-leyen/
https://www.politico.eu/article/to-clinch-a-deal-with-india-the-eu-should-take-a-tip-from-the-uk/
https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/indonesia/eu-indonesia-agreements_en
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/eu-advancing-trade-agreement-talks-with-philippines-thailand-malaysia-trade-2025-09-25/
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/uae-eu-free-trade-talks-advancing-rapidly-uae-state-minister-says-2025-12-11/

India economic data
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-sees-gdp-growth-slowing-6-68-202324-govt-survey-2023-01-31/
https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/i-think-india-can-do-it

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With the US stepping back from NATO and European allies, it seems like it might be time for Europe to step up. Therefore some are reconsidering old plans to create a new European Army – one that can take the US’ place in defending the continent.

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The slow progress of candidate countries has once again sparked debate surrounding an EU with tiered membership in order to integrate them faster. But why is this suggestion so controversial? And is this a viable option for Ukraine with the war ongoing?

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