U.S. Faces European Resistance in Russian Asset Seizure Plan

Explore the Biden administration's strategic move to seize $300 billion in Russian assets as leverage for Ukraine peace talks, facing skepticism from European allies. Delve into the complexities of international diplomacy, the transition of U.S. power, and the potential impact on global relations. Understand the stakes and implications for future U.S. foreign policy in this high-stakes geopolitical maneuver.

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/politics/biden-russian-assets-ukraine-european-skepticism/index.html
https://www.ajc.com/politics/partisan-politics-dominate-first-day-of-georgias-legislative-session/FM7VQ62AKVCOVNRC3XQNY5P27A/
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/ron-desantis-align-florida-law-trump-immigration-overhaul-rcna187424
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/politics/special-counsel-smith-report-trump-2020-election-subversion/index.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) US encounters European skepticism in last-ditch push to seize $300B in Russian assets for Ukraine leverage
(00:03:17) Partisan politics dominate first day of Georgia’s legislative session
(00:06:19) Ron DeSantis pushes to align Florida law with Trump's expected immigration overhaul
(00:09:45) Garland hands over special counsel report on Trump and 2020 election subversion to Congress