Ukraine war reaches four-year milestone with continued international involvement
EU ambassador discusses concerns about potential US tariff changes
Interview highlights intersection of geopolitical conflict and trade policy
Europe faces uncertainty about US commitment amid shifting policies
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Jovita Neliupsiene, the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, discussed the state of Ukraine's war with Russia and potential future U.S. tariffs in Washington on February 24, 2026, as the conflict marked its four-year anniversary and Europe faces uncertainty about trade policies under the Trump administration. During the interview with PBS News Hour's Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent Nick Schifrin, Ambassador Neliupsiene provided insights into Europe's strategic concerns as the war continues to evolve and potentially impact transatlantic relations. The ambassador addressed how the prolonged conflict has strained European resources while simultaneously raising questions about the reliability of U.S. support amid shifting trade policies that could affect economic stability across the Atlantic. As the four-year milestone of Russia's invasion approached, the discussion highlighted the complex interplay between ongoing military support for Ukraine and emerging trade tensions that could reshape international economic relationships.
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Geopolitical Conflict, International Trade, Diplomatic Relations
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EU ambassador to U.S. on state of Ukraine war and Trump's tariffs Feb 24, 2026 6:35 PM EST By — Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin By — Zeba Warsi Zeba Warsi Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/eu-ambassador-to-u-s-on-state-of-ukraine-war-and-trumps-tariffs Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio As Russia's war in Ukraine hits the four-year mark, Europe is also facing questions around the future of the U.S. tariffs. To discuss these topics, Nick Shifrin spoke with Jovita Neliupsiene, the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States. Listen to this Segment By — Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin is PBS News Hour’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent and serves as the host of Compass Points from PBS News. @nickschifrin By — Zeba Warsi Zeba Warsi Zeba Warsi is a foreign affairs producer, based in Washington DC. She's a Columbia Journalism School graduate with an M.A. in Political journalism. She was one of the leading members of the NewsHour team that won the 2024 Peabody award for News for our coverage of the war in Gaza and Israel. @Zebaism --> Support Provided By: Learn more More Ways to Watch PBS Video PBS App YouTube Facebook Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm.
