Understanding the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The podcast examines the Russia-Ukraine war and its implications in the context of modern geopolitics. The speaker argues that decades of U.S. foreign policy, particularly NATO’s expansion after the Cold War, have contributed significantly to the current situation. It is asserted that the war did not happen in a vacuum; rather, it was provoked by a series of U.S. actions and decisions which ignored the legitimate security concerns of Russia. A historical narrative is presented, tracing the roots of the conflict to events such as the Balkan and Chechen wars, as well as missile defense initiatives that escalated tensions.