Pepe Escobar: What Does Putin Want?

Pepe Escobar, a notable journalist and geopolitical analyst, dives into the complex diplomatic tensions among Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia, especially regarding long-range missile supplies. He discusses NATO's military strategies and the perception of inferiority in the face of Russian power, along with ambitions for rearmament. Escobar also contrasts Kremlin strategies with public sentiment in Russia, revealing internal dynamics and oligarch influences. The conversation highlights Turkey and Hungary's interest in BRICS membership and its potential geopolitical shifts.