Herbst: Trump Could Persuade Putin with American Strength

Ambassador John E. Herbst, Senior Director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, discusses President Trump’s evolving approach to Russia’s war against Ukraine. In this conversation with Independence Avenue Media, Herbst analyzes Trump’s recent meeting with President Zelenskyy and his phone call with Vladimir Putin, the prospects for a “durable peace,” and the crucial role of American strength in persuading the Kremlin to stop its aggression.