Judging Freedom LIVE FROM MOSCOW: Scott Ritter in conversation with Russian Officials!
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Aug 11, 2025 
Scott Ritter, a former Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, engages with Russian officials in a revealing live broadcast from Moscow. They discuss vital U.S.-Russia dialogues, highlighting the need for peace and collaboration beyond the Ukraine conflict. Ritter delves into military strategies and the complexities surrounding ceasefires, as well as the historical context of the Minsk agreements. The conversation also illuminates differing American and Russian perspectives on diplomacy, showcasing the contrasting public sentiments towards their leaders.
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Western Laws Seen As Destabilizing Georgia
- Mamuka Papiya argues U.S. legislation like the Megobari act undermines friendship and appears directed against Georgian statehood.
- He frames Western support for radical opposition as destabilizing the South Caucasus and complicating diplomacy.
Trump's Outreach Changed The Diplomatic Dynamic
- Scott Ritter contrasts Biden-era policy with Trump's approach to Russia and cites legal obstacles like the ICC charge on Putin.
- He notes that under Biden, Putin might have been arrested if he set foot in the U.S., making Trump's outreach consequential.
Russians Seek A Broad Security Framework
- The Russian public wants peace with the U.S. but refuses any deal that sacrifices security or core objectives.
- Scott Ritter reports Russians expect a broader strategic dialogue, not a narrow Ukraine-only settlement.