

Kyle Anzalone: Ukraine's Daring Strike on Russia: A Dangerous Game!
Jun 3, 2025
In this discussion, Kyle Anzalone, a leading voice at the Libertarian Institute and Antiwar.com, sheds light on the escalating military tensions between Ukraine and Russia. He examines Ukraine's audacious strikes on Russian targets and the delicate role of U.S. intelligence in this chess game. Anzalone also brings attention to the implications on international relations and civil liberties, particularly in academia and the erosion of privacy due to heightened government surveillance. His insights reveal the complexities shaping both geopolitical strategies and societal freedoms.
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US Knew Ukraine's Risky Strike
- The US almost certainly knew about Ukraine's coordinated strike on Russia's air bases.
- This involvement risks escalating the conflict to a direct NATO-Russia confrontation with nuclear consequences.
Trump's Calculated Support
- Donald Trump likely knew and perhaps supported Ukraine's strike on Russia.
- He believes in peace through strength, favoring threats and blows to negotiate better deals.
Russia's Composed Yet Strong Response
- Russia will likely escalate retaliations severely but not overreact with nuclear war.
- Russian leadership remains composed and aims to avoid full Russia-NATO escalation.