Why Russia’s war in Ukraine played minor role during G20? | Berlin Briefing

Subscribe to the DW Berlin Briefing podcast for more insightful analysis on global affairs. We'll have a new episode out every week. If you can't wait that long - do subscribe to our Berlin Briefing newsletter: https://www.dw.com/en/berlinbriefing/a-56770271 Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur speaks to DW’s Nina Haase about Europe’s security challenges, Russia’s war in Ukraine, why European defense spending needs a major boost, and about the impact of Germany's political vacuum on defense commitments. Pevkur also shares his blunt views on Olaf Scholz’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, and why direct talks with Russia may not be the answer. Plus, Pevkur looks ahead to the incoming Trump administration and how Europe should engage with the U.S. on defense. In this episode of DW's Berlin Briefing, hosts Nina Haase and Michaela Küfner also discuss the shifting global power dynamics highlighted at the G20 summit earlier this week, where emerging multipolar forces are challenging Western influence, with leaders like Brazil's Lula aligning more with China and signaling a geopolitical shift away from traditional Western powers. #BerlinBriefing #Russia #EuropeanSecurity For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1