Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Russia is Ready for War - DEBATE
Dec 4, 2025
In this engaging debate, Glenn Diesen, a political scientist specializing in Russian foreign policy, teams up with Vygaudas Ušackas, a former EU ambassador, and Oleksii Goncharenko, a Ukrainian MP. They delve into Russia's threats towards Europe and the complexities of NATO's involved responses. Key topics include Putin's ambitions to fracture the West, the resilience of Ukraine amidst perceived defeats, and the balance of power with US policy shifts. The trio offers compelling insights on Europe's role in supporting Ukraine while navigating a multipolar world.
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Putin's Warning Is A Strategic Deterrent
- Vladimir Putin framed his remarks as a warning to Europe, saying Russia 'is ready right now' if Europe attacks.
- The statement aimed to deter escalation while signalling Moscow's readiness to respond militarily if it senses European aggression.
Proxy War Lines Have Blurred
- Glenn Diesen argued the proxy/direct war boundary is blurred because NATO weapons and planning are integrated into Ukraine's operations.
- He framed Putin's comments as a caution aimed at Europeans rather than an intent to directly fight NATO.
Examples Of Cross-Border Russian Activity
- Oleksiy Goncharenko recounted Russian forces operating beyond Ukraine, citing drones in Polish and Lithuanian skies and fighters over Estonia.
- He used these examples to characterise Russia as aggressive and imperialistic threatening Europe.