Putin: Russia Will Win by Negotiations or by FORCE /Larry Johnson

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The discussion frames the U.S. as losing its role as the “indispensable nation” while a new world order is taking shape, led by Russia, China, and other eastern powers. Putin projects growing confidence, stressing that Russia will achieve its goals either through negotiation or battlefield success, in contrast to Western leaders’ bluster. Recent BRICS and SCO meetings, along with China’s military parade, highlight deepening cooperation among Russia, China, and India—three of the world’s top economies—with strong growth and lower debt ratios compared to the U.S. Analysts note that Western attempts to split Russia and China have backfired, leading to closer economic, political, and military ties. Russia is now redirecting energy resources eastward, especially toward China via new pipelines, signaling a long-term shift away from Europe. Despite sanctions, some Western countries still import Russian goods, underscoring the gap between rhetoric and reality.