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Putin's motivations for his full-scale invasion of Ukraine are complex and disputed. Whether it was down to strategic, materialistic, or even ideological, it comes to a desire to ensure Russia's global relevance. To the point Putin has caused the greatest level of war in Europe, not seen since WWII. This time l am joined by John Foreman - former and last UK Defence Attache to Russia before Putin's full-scale invasion - as we discuss the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding Ukraine and Russia, focusing on NATO's support for Ukraine, the historical context of Ukraine's neutrality, Putin's military strategy and motivations, and the economic conditions of both countries amidst the ongoing conflict. They also address the issue of corruption in Ukraine and Russia, highlighting the challenges and progress made in governance and economic stability. ↭ SUPPORT MY WORK ↭ ► Patreon: ► Buy Me A Coffee: ► YT Membership: @UC7-TPqKMVid... ↭ ENGAGE WITH ME ↭ ► 𝕏/Twitter: (@pkurzin): ► Substack: (The Global Gambit) ► Instagram (@theecoexpat): ↭ PODCAST DOWNLOAD/REVIEW ↭ ► (The Global Gambit): ↭ CHAPTERS ↭ 00:00 Introduction to the Current Geopolitical Landscape 01:21 NATO's Support and Ukraine's Security Guarantees 04:49 Historical Context of Ukraine's Neutrality and NATO Membership 06:25 Putin's Strategy and the Myth of Ukrainian Neutrality 09:52 Military Strategy and Russia's Initial Invasion Failures 12:10 The Role of Nationalism in Crimea's Annexation 15:22 Understanding Putin's Mindset and Motivations 18:19 Economic Comparisons: Ukraine vs. Russia 22:30 Corruption in Ukraine and Russia's Economic Resilience 26:56 The Fragmented Russian Opposition #ukraine #russia #putin #geopolitics #finance #economy #war #nato #internationalrelations
