Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar : Why the West Fears BRICS and Putin Doesn’t Fear Trump.
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Jul 1, 2025 Pepe Escobar, a Brazilian journalist and expert on Eurasian geopolitics, dives deep into the stark realities of the Ukraine conflict, challenging Western media narratives on casualty figures. He discusses Russia's strategic outlook and the shifting alliances in Eastern Europe. Escobar critiques U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly its support for Israel, and highlights the geopolitical implications of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The conversation also touches on the significance of BRICS in a transforming global landscape, shedding light on the fears of the West.
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Reality of Russian Casualties
- Russian military casualties number about 100,000 to 130,000 killed, not a million as Western media exaggerate.
- Russian commanders and Eurasian sources reject inflated Western estimates as nonsense.
Russian War Strategy and Timeline
- Moscow predicts Ukraine conflict lasting only a few more months, possibly ending by year-end.
- Russian strategy focuses on slow attrition rather than rushing to conquer territory.
Attrition War Against NATO
- War in Ukraine is attrition against NATO's massive military support, not just Ukrainian forces.
- Russia aims to weaken NATO's military machine gradually rather than just capturing land.