Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Harald Kujat: Former Head of the German Army Exposes Lies of the Ukraine War
Sep 19, 2025
Harald Kujat, a retired four-star general and former head of the German Armed Forces, dives deep into the complexities of the Ukraine conflict. He reveals how post-Cold War missteps and the 2014 coup led to a proxy war, challenging the narrative of an unprovoked invasion. Kujat discusses how Western interventions sabotaged peace talks in Istanbul and warns about the unrealistic expectations of a military victory for Ukraine. He emphasizes the risks of escalation and Europe's hardline stance, suggesting that the path to peace is fraught with political illusions.
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Turning Points In NATO–Russia Relations
- NATO-Russia cooperation after the Cold War briefly created deep channels for dialogue and crisis management.
- Breaking points came with the 2002 ABM Treaty termination and the 2008 Bucharest summit pushing NATO expansion toward Ukraine.
2014 Coup And Minsk II Failures
- Kujat traces the conflict's roots to the 2014 Maidan coup and the civil war in eastern Ukraine.
- He argues Minsk II's promised special status for Donbas was not implemented and Ukraine rearmed instead.
Russia's Initial Intent: Regime Change, Not Total Conquest
- Kujat rejects the simple