The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence from The Economist
The Economist
Cash test: can Europe support Ukraine alone?
23 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2026 at 9:03 am.
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Donald Trump’s administration is turning against Ukraine. But as European powers confront trouble at home, they are struggling to replace American support. Are US private science institutions entering a golden age? And the climb in art crime.

Guests and host:

  • Anton La Guardia, diplomatic editor
  • Shera Avi-Yonah, US business correspondent
  • Vendeline von Bredow, senior Germany correspondent
  • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
  • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

  • Ukraine, Witkoff, Zelenksy
  • Scientific research, National Science Foundation
  • Art theft, Louvre, Museum for Applied Art

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