In an interview with Bloomberg TV Bulgaria, Dr. Rumena Filipova commented on the phone call between Trump and Putin, which took place on May 19, 2025, the status of peace negotiations, Europe’s role and the reconfigurations in Asia.
Key discussion points included:
- The US administration’s evolving role in managing the war in Ukraine
- Turkey’s foreign policy with regards to Ukraine and Russia
- The rise of nationalist parties in Europe, and the need for greater EU unity
- The strategic alignment between Russia and China and its implications for Europe and Asia