The Monocle Daily How united is Europe on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine?
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Feb 24, 2026 Philippe Malier, a UCL professor on French and European politics, and Lynn O'Donnell, an international affairs columnist, discuss Europe's unity four years into the war in Ukraine. They examine military and political fault lines, the prospects for defending and rebuilding Ukraine, French political fallout and the rise of the far right. The conversation also touches on Winter Olympics viewership and shifting social habits in South Korea.
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Lynn's Move Back To Australia And Byron Bay Cat Sitting
- Lynn O'Donnell is returning to Australia and will cat sit in Byron Bay before settling in Melbourne.
- She mentions a 22-hour trip and driving to Byron Bay, illustrating her personal move and tone on leaving the show.
European Unity Is Fractured Over Ukraine
- Europe faces an uneven commitment to Ukraine with political disunity and delays slowing support.
- Philippe Malier highlights Hungary blocking loan packages and dragging its feet on sanctions, weakening collective European response.
Defeating Russia May Be The Only Way To End The War
- A military defeat of Russia may be required to end the war because the Kremlin seems willing to continue despite heavy losses.
- Philippe Malier argues Putin can sustain casualties via autocratic recruitment, so only harsher embargoes and stronger military outcomes will change calculus.
