Episode Details

Europe, Ukraine and much of the world is reeling after senior American officials sent a clear message at the Munich Security Conference: European security is no longer an American priority. The United States' new direction is already underway, as high-level Russian and American teams arrive in Saudi Arabia this week for bilateral talks on ending the war in Ukraine. Notably absent is Ukraine itself. President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Saudi Arabia this week but he is not part of the negotiation. Christiane spoke with him about his plans to speak for Ukraine, even as the US and Russia try to keep him away from the table. 

Also on today's show: Sen. Chris Coons; NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte; Bill Gates 

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