Judging Freedom Prof. Gilbert Doctorow: EU Nonsense on Ukraine!
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May 14, 2025 In this discussion, Gilbert Doctorow, a European affairs analyst and historian, shares his expertise on US-Russia relations. He explores the motivations behind European support for Ukraine and critiques the implications for international politics. Doctorow highlights the resilience of the Russian populace amid challenges and contrasts it with Western sanctions. He delves into recent diplomatic maneuvers in the Gulf and their potential consequences, as well as the lifting of sanctions on Syria and its impact on the civil war dynamics.
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Russia's Economic Resilience
- Russia displays generalized prosperity with fresh, fully stocked supermarkets featuring exotic imported produce.
- Inflation exists due to higher wages and demand outpacing production, but quality remains high and cultural life is vibrant.
Russian Volunteer Recruitment Success
- Russia replaced feared mobilization with attracting volunteers who receive high pay and benefits.
- The disappearance of recruitment ads indicates volunteers are signing up sufficiently to meet demand.
Russia's Re-industrialization Achieved
- Russia has effectively re-industrialized while Western Europe and the US de-industrialize.
- This reversal contrasts with decades of Western industrial decline and is admired by Donald Trump.
