Judging Freedom Scott Ritter : NATO’s Ukraine Strategy Is Collapsing
Nov 17, 2025
Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and international security analyst, shares insights on NATO's faltering strategy in Ukraine. He discusses the legality of potential U.S. actions in Venezuela, emphasizing the lack of authenticity in the motives for military intervention. Ritter critiques NATO's capability for a wider war and addresses possible NATO troop presence in Ukraine. He also highlights European awareness of Ukraine's military struggles and the counterproductive nature of sanctions on Russia. With a nod to Trump's policy continuity, Ritter delves into the deeper roots of the ongoing conflict.
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Armada Off Venezuela Is Posturing
- Deploying a naval armada off Venezuela is primarily an act of intimidation rather than a viable invasion strategy.
- Scott Ritter says such deployments strain defense budgets and lack legal justification under international law.
NATO Rhetoric Is Political Posturing
- NATO lacks the capacity and political will to start a wider war with Russia now.
- Ritter frames current NATO rhetoric as political posturing aimed at domestic audiences, not immediate military action.
Europe Won't Send Combat Troops Yet
- NATO countries may have small advance parties in Ukraine but will not commit combat troops without U.S. backing or a ceasefire.
- Ritter asserts Europe won't send significant forces into Ukraine while active combat continues.