Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke: Moscow's Silence/Moscow's Threats.
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Jun 9, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, geopolitics expert Alastair Crooke dives into Moscow's reactions to NATO drone strikes and the rising gold prices amid currency fluctuations. He unpacks the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations, stressing the role of truth and deception in political narratives. Crooke criticizes the oversimplified analogies used by leaders to describe geopolitical tensions, shedding light on differing Western perspectives. He also emphasizes the urgent need for a cohesive American foreign policy to navigate these intricate international dynamics.
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NATO Drone Attacks Viewed Seriously
- The NATO drone attacks targeted five Russian strategic airfields but largely failed, causing minimal damage.
- Russia views these attacks as serious threats with potential nuclear retaliation implications.
Russia's Nuclear Doctrine and Diplomacy
- Russia's doctrine mandates nuclear response if its strategic nuclear triad is attacked conventionally.
- Putin avoids publicly humiliating Trump over US involvement to preserve diplomatic channels.
Trump's Denial and Intelligence Involvement
- Trump publicly denied US involvement in the drone attacks, but Russia knows this is untrue.
- The US intelligence agencies were likely deeply involved and closely embedded with Ukrainian forces.