Overview
- The May 18, 2025 episode of 'Caren Miosga' focuses on stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, held in Istanbul without Putin or Zelenskyy present.
- European leaders, including Macron, Starmer, Tusk, and Merz, recently proposed potential new EU sanctions against Russia during a Kyiv summit.
- The discussion explores the implications of US President Trump's relationship with Putin for Ukraine's future and broader geopolitical stability.
- Germany's defense strategy, including Chancellor Merz's goal to make the Bundeswehr Europe's strongest conventional army, will be a central topic.
- Guests include Norbert Röttgen, Claudia Major, Rüdiger von Fritsch, and Heribert Prantl, bringing diverse expertise to the analysis.