Thomas Duesterberg appears on BBC News’ Newshour to discuss whether European Union sanctions will materially weaken Russia and how Brussels can release billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine’s defense. (Timestamp 31:14–36:14)
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A production line of the Glide, a high-altitude glider that delivers munitions across thousands of miles, is seen at the defense tech startup Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, California, on September 11, 2025. (Getty Images)