Ukraine's backers to meet in Kyiv to discuss support ahead of winter
On the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, world leaders are gathering in Kyiv on Monday to discuss fresh pledges of support for the country before another difficult winter. Meanwhile in Germany, the far-right AfD is heading for a sweeping win in Saxony-Anhalt's state election.
Leaders are meeting in Kyiv this Monday, which marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union, to discuss new pledges of support for the country. Politico's Brussels Playbook podcast hosts Zoya Sheftalovich and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Nick Vinocur discuss what kind of backing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes to secure from the so-called Coalition of the Willing as the country braces for another difficult winter.
German state election
The episode also looks at the upcoming election in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is on course for a sweeping victory. Should the party secure an outright majority, its lead candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, could become the first AfD politician to lead a German state government.
Brussels e-scooters
On a lighter note, the podcast covers a local development in Brussels, where city authorities announced they had found a way around a court ruling that threatened to force e-scooters off the streets starting Sept. 1. As a result, the scooters will remain available in the Belgian capital at least until the end of the year.
