Podcast Selection

The second front in Putin’s war: The Russification of Ukraine’s occupied territories

Nearly three years since Putin’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia controls much of eastern and southern Ukraine. Nikolay Petrov explains how and why the Kremlin pushes for the “Russification” of the occupied territories.

Is Zelenskyy as popular at home as abroad?

Do Ukrainians still trust their president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy? How can dipping trust levels be explained? Is he as popular abroad as he is in his own country? Today, Radio Schuman discusses these questions and more…

Top10. How Musk’s White House appointment could test the EU

In this episode, we revisit a significant development in the transatlantic tech landscape: Elon Musk’s controversial appointment as head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its potential impact on EU-US relations. Host…

Zelenskyy calls Putin ‘crazy’ and seeks further US support in Ukraine

Radio Schuman goes behind the scenes at last night's European Council meeting in Brussels today with Euronews journalist Shona Murray, to analyse Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's interventions on the sidelines following his discussions with EU…

Ukraine, Trump and Syria dominate agenda at European Council | Radio Schuman

Today, EU leaders convene in Brussels for the final regular European Council meeting of the year, with key discussions anticipated to focus on Ukraine, Syria, and the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White…

The EU should prioritise Syria’s political transition over migration, expert says

The European Union should prioritise establishing a viable political process in Syria, while the situation in the country and the prospects for refugees remain uncertain, a senior Middle East expert at the Italian think tank…

Syrian rebels topple Assad regime

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has resigned and fled the country and South Korean prosecutors have opened an investigation into the country’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on charges of treason and abuse of power. The EU…

The ceasefire in Lebanon and Europe’s waning role in the Middle East

The number of violations of the US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon has surpassed 100 since the ceasefire agreement took effect last Wednesday, casting doubts on hopes for peace between Hezbollah and Israel. Besides condemning the breaches,…

Operation Interflex – BTS from Ukrainian soldiers’ training abroad

In the past two weeks, Russian forces have achieved the fastest breakthrough in eastern Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion. As the Ukrainian army is in dire need of new recruits and equipment, hundreds…

ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas commander – what now?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif, citing alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during…

Is Borrell’s proposal to suspend political dialogue with Israel a flop? | Radio Schuman

EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called to suspend political dialogue with Israel over the country's alleged violations of human rights and international law in the Gaza Strip. At the Foreign Affairs Council, EU member…

Can the EU help Ukraine as North Korea sends troops to Russia?

Today marks 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia's Kursk region, entered by Ukrainian forces in August, signals a major shift in the conflict. North…