Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Scott Ritter: Trump Set Up Putin & Escalates War With Russia
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Jan 13, 2026 
Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, shares his insights on the escalating tensions between the West and Russia. He argues that Trump's actions have misled Putin and exacerbated the conflict. Ritter critiques Britain’s military plans, assesses NATO's future, and highlights the collapse of arms control. He underscores the escalating risks posed by covert operations and drones, all while calling attention to the alarming militarization and lack of peace prospects in today's geopolitical landscape.
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Skyfall Is More Rhetoric Than Reality
- The British 'Nightfall/Skyfall' missile program is underfunded and mostly rhetorical rather than operational.
- Scott Ritter says the announced budget and production plans make it unlikely to materialize soon or threaten Russia.
Prioritize De‑Escalation Over Propaganda
- Avoid propping up unwinnable wars purely for propaganda; seek de-escalation instead.
- Ritter implies leaders should prioritize preventing further needless casualties and strategic defeat.
Keep Ukraine In The Fight Is Psychological Warfare
- Britain and allies sustain Ukraine largely for propaganda and to 'keep Ukraine in the fight' despite battlefield defeats.
- Ritter argues these actions waste manpower and resources while inviting harsh Russian retaliation.
