The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series The Russian Reach: Playing Catch Up Pt. 1 || PETER ZEIHAN
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Mar 15, 2025 The podcast presents a rapid-fire update on the intricate geopolitical dance between Russia and the U.S., revealing manipulation tactics that shape foreign policy. It highlights the crucial humanitarian responses by medical charities amidst the chaos. Additionally, it examines the evolving U.S. stance on Ukraine, shedding light on the bipartisan approach under the Biden administration, while critiquing the previous administration's impact on American interests and Ukraine's defense capabilities.
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US Foreign Policy Shift
- The Trump administration's focus on removing Zelenskyy during a war has shocked democracies.
- This partisan approach will damage US relations with everyone except one-party states.
Putin's War Goals
- Putin rejected all ceasefire plans, aiming for a larger, more defensible perimeter.
- This includes capturing more territory beyond Ukraine, like the Baltics and parts of Poland and Romania.
US Assistance to Russia
- The US halted intelligence sharing, hindering Ukraine's defense and logistics.
- This, coupled with a ban on private recon data sales, effectively sides with Russia.