Pepe Escobar & Nima Alkhorshid: Putin’s Bold Reply to the US Ukrainian Ceasefire Kabuki
by Dialogue Works [3-13-2025 published] Pepe Escobar(bio).
(Pepe & Nima help us understand what is really happening with the 'ceasefire' proposed by the US & Ukraine that was presented to Russia. Pepe never fails to describe reality in terms that we can all understand. He even points out the huge significance of Putin dressed in a military uniform and meeting in Kursk with the Russian military to plot what is necessary to quickly drive all remaining Ukrainian military & mercenaries out as quickly as possible. Russia clearly holds all of the cards since they are winning decisively along the entire line of conflict. In reality, the US holds NO cards, although Trump likes to think that he does.
Neither Trump nor his negotiating team really understand the fundamental Russian requirements for resolving this conflict. NATO, Europe, EU, Ukraine & the UK are still wanting to find ways to 'defeat' Russia and break it up. Reality dictates otherwise. NATO & Europe don't have adequate arms and certainly don't have capable militaries or adequate finances to finish the job. Even with all of the $money & military support from the US & sanctions, Russia has grown stronger and their economy has improved every year during this conflict.
Pay close attention to how Pepe & Nima contrast the diplomatic & military capabilities of Russia & China versus the US, NATO & Europe.
What is discussed in this video aligns with knowledgeable observations from others over the past few years. — RAD)
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