

Awaiting... Putin's PROMISED RETALIATION /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Patrick Henningsen
12 snips Jun 5, 2025
In this discussion, Patrick Henningsen, a geopolitical analyst and host, shares his insights on the looming Russian retaliation following Ukraine's drone strike on Russia’s bomber fleet. They explore the unpredictable nature of U.S. responses compared to Russia’s calculated strategies. The potential implications of military aid and sanctions are dissected, alongside NATO's military spending concerns. Henningsen also touches on the moral dilemmas of supporting prolonged conflicts, shedding light on the humanitarian crises resulting from these geopolitical tensions.
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Russia's Calculated Retaliation Approach
- Russia responds to provocations deliberately, pragmatically, and predictably.
- The recent Ukrainian drone strike greatly escalates tensions, with Russia expected to retaliate methodically.
U.S. Inconsistency in Conflict Management
- Russia views the U.S. as inconsistent and unreliable in managing the Ukraine conflict.
- The U.S. oscillates unpredictably between de-escalation and harsh threats, undermining Western strategy.
Covert Western Support Undermining Diplomacy
- Western-backed sabotage operations in Ukraine undermine diplomatic negotiations.
- The U.S. likely uses allies for plausible deniability while continuing covert attacks against Russia.