The Team House Who Started the War? & Gen. CQ Brown's Firing | EYES ON PODCAST
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Feb 24, 2025 Andy Milburn, an author and geopolitical expert, dives deep into the Ukraine-Russia conflict, highlighting NATO's role and the complexities of U.S. support. He critiques the implications of General CQ Brown's firing, questioning its impact on military integrity and leadership. The conversation addresses disinformation in politics, mistakes made in past negotiations, and potential paths to peace. Milburn emphasizes the need for moral courage and bipartisan efforts to navigate these turbulent geopolitical waters.
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Putin's War Motivation
- Putin initiated the war, aiming to rebuild the Soviet Union, not due to NATO expansion.
- This is evident in NATO's expansion after the invasion, including Finland and Sweden, which Putin dismissed.
Budapest Memorandum
- The Budapest Memorandum in the mid-90s guaranteed Ukraine's security in exchange for relinquishing nuclear weapons.
- This agreement, involving the US, UK, and Russia, highlights the long-standing security concerns of Ukraine.
Peacekeeping Challenges
- A European peacekeeping force is insufficient to maintain peace in Ukraine.
- True peace requires Putin to fear the consequences of violating a ceasefire.
