The Globalist Geneva’s role in Ukraine and Iran peace talks
Feb 18, 2026
Guy Delaunay, Balkan correspondent covering trials and protests. Maya Sharma, Bangalore-based reporter on France–India ties and defence. Andrew Muller, on-site Monocle editor reporting from Munich and the Winter Games. They discuss Geneva diplomacy on Ukraine and Iran, US strategy and naval posturing, sanctions and Russian oil routes, Macron’s India visit and aerospace links, plus Balkan protests and legal developments.
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Missed Early Opportunity To Cripple Russia
- Early, decisive measures could have crippled Russia's war economy but were not taken.
- Bill Browder argues restraint allowed Russia to adapt and sustain its campaign via oil revenues.
Dragon Fruit Overspend In Paris
- Laura Kramer paid €35 for two dragon fruits in Galerie Lafayette after being charmed by a vendor.
- She joked she will not expense the extravagant purchase to her bosses.
Cuts Threaten Regional Independent Media
- Radio Free Europe's Romanian and Bulgarian services will close due to US funding cuts.
- The closures weaken investigative journalism amid disinformation and democratic backsliding risks.
