February 24 is a date that will mark the European Union, surprised a year ago by the outbreak of the Russian offensive, with the exception of the Eastern countries, accustomed to mistrusting Vladimir Putin.

Did the Europeans react well?

We analyze the efforts made by the 27 to end the war: the sending of ever more arms, the escalation of sanctions against Moscow, the opening of accession negotiations to give hope to the Ukrainians, taking charge of the refugees, attempts to renew diplomatic dialogue.

In this program, we also try to analyze the root causes of the outbreak of this new conflict and to project ourselves into its resolution and an uncertain future.

Around our key guest, Dominique de Villepin, former French Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, we collected testimonies from Ukrainians: Liudmyla Buimister, Ukrainian MP;

and Constantin Sigov, philosopher, author of "When Ukraine Rises - The Birth of a New Europe",

But also Europeans: Daniel Freund, MEP, the Greens/EFA (Germany) and Vincenzo Sofo, MEP, European Conservatives and Reformists (Italy),

With an exclusive interview with the Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova, Nicu Popescu, while the country is under the threat of Russian destabilization and asks for protection from the European Union.

Program prepared by Isabelle Romero, Sophie Samaille and Perrine Desplats

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