What does Donald Trump’s election in the United States mean for European security? A conversation with former top diplomat and Sciences Po director Luis Vassy and VVD Party Leader Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius and Ukraninan civil society activist Lesia Orobets.

During his campaign, Trump pledged to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. Regarding Nato members failing to meet their defense spending obligations, the incoming American president made it clear that Putin could do ‘whatever the hell he wants.’

Even before taking office, Trump’s election seems to be impacting the conflict in Ukraine: Zelensky is already preparing for potential peace negotiations. At the same time, Russia intensifies its attacks. What implications do these developments have for the security of Ukraine and Europe? And how will the new American president engage with Nato?

We explore these questions with former top diplomat Luis Vassy (1980) and VVD Party Leader Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius. Vassy served as France’s ambassador in The Netherlands from 2019 till 2022. Subsequently, he worked as cabinet director to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, where he played a key role in shaping Ukraine policy. Since this year, Vassy has been the director of the prestigious Sciences Po, an institution specializing in political science and international relations. Yeşilgöz-Zegerius is since 2023 leader of the VVD. Before that she was minister of Justice and security. Lesya Orobets, is a former Member of Parliament of Ukraine, and renowned civil society activist. She was heavily involved in the Euromaidan protests.

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