Stanislav Krapivnik, Glenn Diesen: Dangerous Endgame in the NATO-Russia Proxy War

by Glenn Diesen [11-3-2025].

(RAD: NATO & the West really don't understand the Russians and this could lead to some very serious repercussions for the US & the EU. Pay close attention to how Stanislav explains that war is considered a sin for Orthodox Christians in Russia, but if war is forced upon them, their inclination is to destroy the enemy. The Russians are very patient, but when they are pushed too far, they are likely to spring with force. NATO & the West keep thinking to incrementally ramp up the pressure on Russia. Think of this more like compressing a big spring. When it is fully compressed, the release can be devastating. The Russians are angry with what has been happening in Ukraine and the many years of NATO moving closer to their border & breaking many agreements. So far, Putin has been able to calm things down and let the Special Military Operation (SMO) proceed.

Europe has been destroying itself by restricting energy and other resources needed in Europe from Russia. The longer the SMO continues, the weaker Europe becomes and the less they will be able to support Ukraine or fight Russia, which also means that the Russians are in no hurry. Listen to this very informative discussion to get a much better understanding as to why it is not wise to push the Russians too far. Stanislav gives many examples from Russian history. — RAD)

Stanislav Krapivnik is a former US Army officer, supply chain exec and military-political expert, now based in Russia. He was born in Lugansk during the Soviet times, migrated to the US as a child and served in the US army. Krapivnik discusses the different misunderstandings between the West and Russia, and why further escalations will likely result in a must more powerful Russian response.