Thomas Duesterberg appears on BBC News’ Newshour to discuss whether European Union sanctions will materially weaken Russia and how Brussels can release billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine’s defense. (Timestamp 31:14–36:14)
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A weapon is mounted on the Lehit ground robotic system, developed by specialists of the International Legion under the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, during a demonstration in Ukraine on December 9, 2025. (Getty Images)