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Why NATO can’t survive a return to spheres of influence

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Why NATO can’t survive a return to spheres of influence

The Kyiv Independent’s Martin Fornusek speaks with Kurt Volker, former U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations and former U.S. ambassador to NATO, about U.S. foreign policy, NATO’s future, and the war in Ukraine. Volker discusses why any attempt to take Greenland by force would effectively end NATO, and how President Donald Trump’s growing willingness to use military force is reshaping global politics. He also explains why Moscow will not agree to peace without serious pressure — and what that means for Ukraine, Europe, and the United States.

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Martin Fornusek

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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