Judging Freedom Prof. Gilbert Doctorow: Ukraine War’s Impact on Russia.
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Jan 15, 2025 Professor Gilbert Doctorow, a geopolitical affairs expert, shares in-depth insights on the Ukraine conflict's impact on Russia. He discusses the Kremlin's shifting military goals and highlights a newfound pragmatism in its international relations. The conversation dives into Ukraine's vulnerabilities and critiques the U.S. intelligence approach. Doctorow also examines President Zelensky's challenges in navigating NATO and EU membership aspirations, alongside the timing and efficacy of sanctions on Russia. This analysis offers a compelling perspective on Europe's security dynamics.
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Kremlin's War End Expectations
- The Kremlin anticipates a summit with Trump, focusing on a new European security architecture.
- They believe the Ukraine problem will be resolved by Russia, not a summit agenda item.
Russian Strategic Brilliance
- Russia's strategic brilliance involves bypassing Bakhmut to cut off supplies, forcing a Ukrainian withdrawal.
- This may lead to a quicker resolution of the conflict than anticipated.
Ukraine's Uncertain Future
- Nikolai Patrushev suggests Ukraine may cease to exist in 2025, possibly losing territory to Russia or neighbors.
- He specifically mentioned Dnipro, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa as Russian-oriented cities.