Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Stanislav Krapivnik: Peace Agreement is Impossible Without Trust
Nov 25, 2025
Stanislav Krapivnik, a former U.S. Army officer turned military-political analyst based in Russia, shares his insights on NATO-Russia tensions. He emphasizes that current peace proposals mainly favor the West, often demanding Russian capitulation without real guarantees. Krapivnik describes Ukraine's role as a Western proxy and the West's strategic goals to weaken Russia. He warns that distrust and historical grievances complicate negotiations, while escalating military risks could lead to dire consequences.
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Peace Plan Lacks Binding Guarantees
- The 28-point plan reads as near-total Russian capitulation with little binding guarantees.
- Stanislav Krapivnik argues the memorandum format nullifies substantive concessions and cannot secure trust.
Western Terms Aim To Reshape Russia
- Krapivnik says Western proposals demand constitutional, educational and sovereignty changes from Russia.
- He views these demands as designed to weaken Russia rather than produce mutual security.
Frozen Assets Drive Western Disagreements
- Competing Western interests (U.S. vs EU) shape peace proposals, especially over frozen Russian assets.
- Krapivnik frames the EU as 'good cop, bad cop' with the U.S. seeking maximum financial and strategic gain.