Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Gilbert Doctorow: EU Goes Rogue, Trump Flip-Flops & Putin Will Escalate
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Dec 17, 2025 Gilbert Doctorow, an insightful historian and analyst renowned for his expertise on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, delves into pressing geopolitical issues. He discusses the EU's deviation from its own rules regarding frozen Russian assets, and warns of potential military escalations from Putin as diplomatic efforts falter. The conversation explores Trump's unpredictable maneuvers and internal Kremlin dynamics, while highlighting the broader implications for Ukraine's stability and European politics. Doctorow's perspectives offer a thought-provoking analysis of this complex landscape.
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Trump Emissaries Endorse Maximalist Plan
- Donald Trump's emissaries backed a German-led plan that mirrored maximal Ukrainian demands, surprising Moscow and Washington observers.
- Gilbert Doctorow sees this as a deliberate political move that undermines diplomacy and pressures Russia into rejection.
EU Risking Legal Breach Over Frozen Assets
- The EU push to free frozen Russian assets risks violating ownership rights and international law if assets are handed to a bank.
- Doctorow predicts legal challenges and serious resistance from member states like Belgium, France and others.
Belgian Pushback Peaks With Special Session
- Belgium unexpectedly mobilized cross-party opposition to von der Leyen's confiscation plan, with a special parliamentary session planned.
- Doctorow notes Belgium's political scene and newspapers openly challenge the EU Commission's proposal.