John Herbst
John Herbst is a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and a prominent foreign policy expert currently affiliated with The Atlantic Council. He has been an influential voice on U.S.-Ukraine relations and has criticized Russian aggression in the region. His insights often focus on the geopolitical implications of the ongoing war and the necessity of maintaining strong support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of strategic conditions for any future elections in the country.
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Herbst comments on the Kremlin's paranoia regarding potential threats to Putin's regime.
Jutarnji list - Sve se odjednom preokrenulo, u Kremlju zavladala paranoja i tjeskoba: 'Putin se boji državnog udara. Ima i razloga!'
Croatia· 2025-10-28
John Herbst commented on the paranoid state of the Kremlin regarding Vladimir Putin's leadership.
Index - Külföld - Újabb puccs jöhet Oroszországban, Vlagyimir Putyin mániákusan védi hatalmát
Hungary· 2025-10-28
John Herbst, Senior Director of the Eurasia Center at the Atlantic Council and former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, told the U.K. outlet that 'the Kremlin is falling into paranoia.'
Putin elevates family members to key roles amid Kremlin instability fears
United States· 2025-10-28
Herbst commented that the Kremlin's actions indicate a new sense of vulnerability within the Russian state.
Jutarnji list - Sve se odjednom preokrenulo, u Kremlju zavladala paranoja i tjeskoba: 'Putin se boji državnog udara. Ima i razloga!'Croatia· 2025-10-27
John Herbst, a former U.S. ambassador to Kyiv, suggests that Putin's actions reflect a growing paranoia.
Putin se teme din nou de o lovitură de stat, pe fondul prăbușirii lente a sistemului
Romania· 2025-10-27
John Herbst believes Trump can achieve peace in Ukraine if he convinces Putin of the U.S. commitment to arming Ukraine.
El ‘idilio’ de Trump y Putin sufre su primera gran crisis | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-26
John Herbst commented that the sanctions will undoubtedly harm the Russian economy, which is already in crisis.
El impacto que pueden tener las sanciones de Trump contra las petroleras rusas en la guerra de Ucrania
Panama· 2025-10-24
John Herbst mentioned that the sanctions will certainly harm the Russian economy, which is already in crisis.
ორი რუსული ენერგო-გიგანტი აშშ-ს სამიზნეში
Georgia· 2025-10-23
Ambassador John Herbst commented that the sanctions will certainly hurt the Russian economy, which is already stumbling.
Why has the US imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies?
United Kingdom· 2025-10-23
John Herbst commented on the potential impact of Tomahawk missile delivery on Putin's policy.
Τι είναι οι πύραυλοι Τόμαχοκ και γιατί φέρνουν εξελίξεις στο Ουκρανικό
Greece· 2025-10-17
John Herbst argues that rapid introduction of measures could force Putin to negotiate.
Putin, el arte de manipular a Donald Trump
Mexico· 2025-09-16
John Herbst is a former ambassador to Ukraine who commented on the implications of the meeting.
'Trump ve Putin'i bir odada baş başa bırakmak çok tehlikeli' Akıllara 2018 yılı geldi! Son görüşmede neler yaşanmıştı?
Turkey· 2025-08-14
John Herbst, a former US ambassador to Ukraine under George W. Bush, now senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Centre.
The good, the bad and the potentially ugly outcome for Ukraine and the US
Australia· 2025-08-14
John Herbst is a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who commented on the potential outcomes of the Trump-Putin meeting.
Yhteinen ehdotus vai paukkuvat ovet? Näitä eri skenaarioita voi odottaa Alaskasta
Finland· 2025-08-14
John Herbst wrote that Putin wants a deal with Trump that will be presented to Kyiv.
Trump alone in a room with Putin is a recipe for disaster – just look to their last meeting | World newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-13
John Herbst believes there would be major political risks for Trump if he abandons Ukraine.
Variantele de acord dintre Trump și Putin la summitul din Alaska. Ce soluții are Europa și ce ar putea să accepte Kievul – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-08-12
John Herbst commented on the implications of Trump's potential agreement with Putin regarding Ukraine.
Trump devuelve a Ucrania a la casilla de salida pese a las concesiones europeas | InternacionalSpain· 2025-08-10
John Herbst is a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who commented on the implications of Putin's actions.
Jutarnji list - Moćni bivši direktor CIA-e otvoreno pred novinarima: 'Putin nikada neće odustati od Ukrajine! A ja znam zašto'Croatia· 2025-07-23
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst explains the impact of the drone strike on Russian air bases.
Russia-Ukraine peace talks begin in Istanbul following massive drone attackUnited States· 2025-06-02
John Herbst evaluated the potential influence of the US in the negotiations with Russia.
„Bloomberg“: Trumpas „nusiplauna rankas“ ir dovanoja Putinui pergalę
Lithuania· 2025-05-20
John Herbst suggested that a direct meeting between Trump and Putin could be helpful under certain conditions.
Trump will mit Putin telefonieren und ihn «so bald wie möglich» treffen
Switzerland· 2025-05-18
John Herbst is a former ambassador to Ukraine who commented on the benefits of the economic agreement.
EE UU asegura que su acuerdo con Ucrania refuerza su posición para negociar con Rusia | InternacionalSpain· 2025-05-02
John Herbst, the former US ambassador to Ukraine told Paula Newton on CNN International.
Trump’s own strange and tepid wording illustrates his one-sided Ukraine peace planUnited States· 2025-04-25
John Herbst argues that Russia, not Ukraine, was the 'serial violator' of the Minsk ceasefire accords.
Attempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failureUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-21
John Herbst argues that appeasing Russia essentially encourages Putin to continue his war.
Εκεχειρία στη Μαύρη Θάλασσα: Οι όροι και οι αστερίσκοιGreece· 2025-03-26
Herbst is a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and Uzbekistan who analyzed Putin's statements.
Šta je zapravo Putin odgovorio Americi za prekid vatre u Ukrajini: Kaže "da", ali misli "ne"
Serbia· 2025-03-15
John Herbst is a former American diplomat who commented on Russia's unwillingness to negotiate with Kellogg.
Trumpov muž pre Ukrajinu dostal 100 dní na dohodu
Slovakia· 2025-02-20
John Herbst commented on the U.S. negotiating leverage with Russia.
Cựu cố vấn chỉ trích ông Trump nhượng bộ Nga
Vietnam· 2025-02-13
Herbst believes Russia's stance is part of efforts to stall negotiations aimed at ending the war.
Ukraine: No presidential election in 2025?
India· 2025-02-10
