Judging Freedom Prof. Gilbert Doctorow: The Pressure on President Putin
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Jun 5, 2025 Gilbert Doctorow, a seasoned professor and expert on European affairs and Russia, discusses the mounting pressures on President Putin resulting from Western military actions. He delves into the complexities of U.S.-Russia communication, highlighting Trump's recent remarks and the geopolitical ramifications. The podcast also covers advanced military technologies influencing the conflict, intelligence failures that misjudged the Ukrainian army, and speculations regarding Trump's awareness of key events surrounding the Ukraine crisis.
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Trump's Cautious Delay Analyzed
- President Trump took two days to say the US had no knowledge of the drone attack, indicating checks were underway.
- Trump likely assured Putin no rogue US attacks happened under his watch before making the statement.
Putin Differentiates Terror vs Military
- Putin called the drone and train attacks terrorism but treated the airbase strikes as legitimate military actions.
- This distinction highlights Putin's aim to delegitimize Ukrainian terror acts while acknowledging lawful warfare.
Trump Foresees Putin Retaliation
- Trump expects Putin to respond to the airbase attack, acknowledging inevitable retaliation.
- Trump also flagged Russia-US alignment against Iran's nuclear weapons during negotiations.