RFK Jr Podcast Sleepwalking Into World War 3 with James Webb
Sep 23, 2024
Join Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental attorney and activist, and James Webb, a former US Marine and military journalist, as they dissect the Ukraine conflict. Webb contends that recent Ukrainian offensives were a strategic trap set by Russia. They scrutinize U.S. foreign policy missteps and the unsettling implications for NATO and global military dynamics. The discussion also highlights the unintended consequences of the war, with Russia's stature paradoxically growing amidst economic sanctions and a rising alliance with China.
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Kursk Offensive: A Trap?
- The Kursk offensive was likely a Russian trap to draw out Ukrainian forces.
- Russia's electronic warfare dominance and strategic de-mining support this theory.
Kennedy's Son in Ukraine
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s son, Connor, served in Ukraine as a drone operator and machine gunner.
- Operating drones was dangerous due to Russian electronic warfare capabilities, making them easy targets for missiles.
Contrasting Military Strategies
- Russia's military strategy involves ceding ground to stretch enemy logistics and exploit terrain advantages.
- This contrasts with the US's 'capture the flag' approach.