

Col Doug Macgregor: Trump Putin Phone Call FALLOUT /Europe in a PANIC!
18 snips May 20, 2025
Doug Macgregor, a defense and foreign policy analyst and former advisor to the Secretary of Defense, dives into the fallout from Trump's recent call with Putin. He critiques Trump's approach, suggesting it mischaracterizes U.S. neutrality while fueling Russian stalling tactics. The conversation spotlights Russia's steadfast demands for Ukrainian neutrality and the misconceptions held by Western leaders about the conflict's dynamics. Macgregor underscores Europe's growing panic over the situation, illustrating a critical disconnect between aspirations for quick resolution and the reality of prolonged conflict.
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US Not Neutral Mediator
- Trump doesn't realize the US is a party in the Ukraine conflict, not a neutral mediator.
- His walking away if talks fail actually gives Russia incentive to stall negotiations.
Europe's Unrealistic Ukraine Goals
- Europe wants influence over postwar Ukraine and its military alignment, which Russia will never allow.
- Russia's patience is strong as Europe is financially and politically unstable.
Russia Uses Talks To Stall
- Russian public opposes concessions after heavy war losses.
- Kremlin signals there are no deadlines; peace talks are a stalling tactic while continuing the war.