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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Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22, 2025. (Getty Images)