“The European Union hasn’t stepped up. In fact, the European Union is inadvertently funding the war by buying lots of Russian gas.” – 02:08
Patrick L. Young, Chairman and Founder of Exchange Invest, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the high-stakes geopolitical landscape following President Trump’s recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Despite the full pageantry of the meeting, it concluded without any significant breakthroughs, leaving Trump to prepare for a crucial meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, D.C. on Monday. Zelensky’s recent travels to Brussels to engage with European leaders highlight the ongoing efforts to solidify support against Russia’s aggressive maneuvers.
Patrick emphasizes the perceived irrelevance of the European Union in this context, arguing that the real power dynamics lie between Trump and Putin. He points out the hypocrisy of the EU’s position, particularly in light of its continued purchase of Russian gas, which he believes inadvertently funds the conflict.
As the pair discuss the potential for a trilateral meeting involving Trump, Putin, and Zelensky, Patrick expresses skepticism, citing the challenges Zelensky would face in being in the same room as Putin. He suggests that neither party would gain anything from such a meeting in the short to medium term.