Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar: How Angry are the Russians?
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Jun 5, 2025 Pepe Escobar, a Brazilian journalist and geopolitical analyst, shares his insights on the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine. He discusses the Russian public's outrage following recent drone attacks and the Kremlin's internal divisions regarding military responses. Escobar delves into Russia's potential military strategies involving Oreshniks and the shifting dynamics of global intelligence. He also examines the complexities of Ukraine's tactics described as terrorism by Russia, alongside debates over aircraft losses and the implications for international relations.
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Silent Fury in Russia
- The Russian public feels a silent fury and expects a devastating response to drone attacks.
- Some in Moscow's power circles criticize Putin for delaying a strong reprisal, fearing this signals weakness to the West.
Uncertain Command in Drone Attack
- The Kremlin investigates who ordered the drone attack due to unclear command chains.
- Putin's lengthy call with Trump is seen as an attempt to clarify Trump's knowledge of the attack.
Suspected International Collaboration
- The Russians believe CIA, MI6, Mossad, and Ukrainian intelligence collaborated on the attack.
- They are still investigating if the attack was approved by top officials or rogue elements.