The Duran Podcast Putin new terms, time to discuss new European Security Architecture
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Jan 16, 2026 The hosts dissect Putin's recent statements, pointing out misreporting by Western media. They explore Russia's defense of international law and critique of US unilateralism. Notably, Putin’s framing of NATO expansion as a trigger for the Ukraine crisis is examined. The discussion shifts to Europe's security architecture and implications for US-Moscow negotiations. They highlight Europe’s dependency on the US within NATO and the potential fallout of European initiatives. Finally, they analyze the risks of sanctions and the future of European diplomacy.
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Putin's Public Rebuke Of US Unilateralism
- Putin reprimanded the US for unilateralism and defended the UN charter and a multipolar system.
- Alexander Mercouris sees this as a clear rebuke of recent US rhetoric and actions.
Settlement Linked To New European Security Deal
- Vladimir Putin tied a Ukrainian settlement directly to renegotiating Europe's security architecture.
- He signaled reopening the December 2021 treaty proposals requiring NATO rollback to 1998 positions as a precondition for talks.
Europe Should Consider Independent Diplomacy
- Europeans could bypass Washington and offer Istanbul Plus themselves to stabilise the continent.
- Doing so might preserve the EU and NATO by forcing a diplomatic path before further deterioration.