Prolonging War is NATO's GAME /Dr. Gilbert Doctorow

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The discussion centers on recent developments involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine — particularly the halted delivery of Tomahawk missiles, frozen Russian assets, and the broader direction of the war.

Putin and U.S. relations: Putin defended dialogue with the U.S. as preferable to confrontation, but critics see this as weakness and appeasement. His statement was compared to Neville Chamberlain’s “peace in our time” speech, suggesting dangerous naivety toward Western intentions.

Tomahawk missiles controversy: Reports emerged that the U.S. lifted restrictions on their use, but Trump clarified that they will not be sent to Ukraine. Putin’s threats of a “serious or stunning” response to such deliveries were described as hollow posturing, since the missiles won’t actually be provided.

Frozen Russian assets: Europe is moving toward effectively confiscating roughly €145 billion in Russian sovereign assets, disguising it as “collateral” and distributing it gradually to Ukraine. This, the speaker argues, is meant to prolong the war for several more years, financing mercenaries and weapons to keep Russia bogged down while Europe rebuilds its own military.

Ukraine’s strategy and NATO involvement: Zelensky allegedly emphasizes long-range missile needs to pull NATO more directly into the conflict, though Ukraine already inflicts significant damage in Russia using drones with Western intelligence support.

Putin’s leadership and military stance: The speaker accuses Putin of cowardice for holding back militarily and failing to end the war decisively. He warns that Putin’s retreat toward “softliners” inside Russia emboldens Western “war parties” and risks escalation toward a NATO-Russia confrontation — potentially even nuclear war.

European rearmament: Some European leaders see the drawn-out conflict as an opportunity to rebuild their armies and defense industries. Despite public reluctance to fight, propaganda and elite support could eventually restore conscription or mobilization.

Outlook: The analyst fears the war could continue for another three years, culminating in a weakened or even destroyed Russia, and warns that European miscalculations and Putin’s indecision together are pushing the world closer to a much larger war.