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The end of the petrodollar marks the first step towards eliminating the dollar as the reserve currency. This will have significant economic consequences and we need to be honest about it. The Russians have greatly benefited from this situation. The actions of the Washington politicians, including Mr. Romney, have all failed and backfired. They are shameless frauds.

Diplomacy is difficult but necessary to avoid nuclear war. The U.S. is running out of options with Russia because it underestimated the Russian economy and civilization. Some U.S. Senators believed Russia was merely a gas station with nuclear weapons, which was an absurd assessment. Sanctions were levied, and Russia was cut off from SWIFT, but ultimately, the U.S. hurt itself more than it hurt Russia. The speaker is not endorsing the Russian economy or civilization, but stating that the U.S. did not understand it.

We need courageous leaders who prioritize principles and patriotism in senior ranks. A president must shake things up to remove dangerous individuals. Americans must realize the importance of establishing a just world through dialogue with other nations. Unfortunately, significant turmoil may be necessary to drive this change. The media's bias has hindered public perception. Major countries like China, Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and India support Russia in the ongoing conflict.

The speaker discusses the energy dynamics between Ukraine, Russia, and Europe, highlighting Gazprom's dominance. They delve into the economic impact of NATO, the privatization of Russia in the 1990s, and George Soros's involvement in regime change operations. The narrative touches on Boris Yeltsin's subservience to the West and the manipulation of the 1996 Russian election.

Germany needs Russian gas, but the Nord Stream pipeline was blown up. The US is suspected. Instead of exporting gas to Europe, keep it in the US for manufacturing and industrial growth. Exporting gas raises costs and harms local communities. The US should prioritize domestic industry to create jobs and rebuild the economy.

Vladimir Putin's interference in our past election is a topic we don't discuss often. However, it is important to acknowledge that he has meddled in various ways, such as funding political parties, candidates, and bribing government officials in different countries. This is his modus operandi, as he despises democracy, particularly in the West, and holds a strong animosity towards us. Looking ahead to 2024, it is crucial to address this issue and have more conversations about it.

I stand by my observations regarding Joe Biden. I feel a bit sorry for him; he seems out of touch and hasn't been in charge for some time. A year ago, I sought a meeting with him due to national security concerns, but his staff kept delaying. After weeks of pressure, I finally met him at the White House, only to find it was an ambush with others present. During our brief time alone, I asked him about pausing LNG exports to Europe, which I believed was harming our economy and aiding Putin. To my shock, he genuinely did not realize he had signed the executive order to pause those exports. This left me worried about who is truly running the country.

Vladimir Putin is attempting to weaponize energy, and the U.S. is currently responding with sanctions and support for Europe. However, in the short term, the focus should be on increasing fossil fuel production domestically. As long as the U.S. relies on fossil fuels, it remains vulnerable to global oil and gas price fluctuations, which are influenced by figures like Putin. Achieving true energy independence requires reducing dependence on Russian energy sources, ultimately diminishing their power and financial influence.

I asked the president why he paused LNG exports to Europe, which are crucial for our allies and impact national security. He seemed unaware of his own executive order and insisted he only authorized a study on LNG. This raised concerns about who is truly in charge. The situation reflects a deeper issue, suggesting Biden is not fully in control and is being manipulated by others. There are calls for criminal investigations into the actions taken during his administration, particularly regarding energy policies that harm the economy. The need to expose these issues is urgent, as they threaten national interests and reflect a broader pattern of disregard for accountability.

Europeans were buying more Russian oil and gas than they were giving in aid to Ukraine, essentially funding both sides of the war. Germany will become totally dependent on Russian energy if it does not immediately change course. It's very sad that Germany makes massive oil and gas deals with Russia, paying billions of dollars a year to them. Many countries make pipeline deals with Russia, paying billions into their coffers while we're supposed to protect them against Russia. The former chancellor of Germany even heads the pipeline company supplying the gas. Germany will have almost 70% of their country controlled by Russia with natural gas. Germany is a captive of Russia because they get so much of their energy from them. They got rid of their coal plants and nuclear. NATO needs to address this.

After Russia invaded Ukraine, the Nord Stream pipelines exploded under the Baltic Sea. Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh revealed that the US and CIA blew up the pipelines to stop Russian gas supplies to Germany. The US wanted to promote its own gas exports to Europe. The operation involved planting bombs during NATO drills and detonating them remotely. The destruction of the pipelines led to increased gas prices in Europe, benefiting US gas producers. The US government's massive financial aid to Ukraine is also questioned.

Speaker 0: Welcome to game plan. I'm Shivan Jan now. So far, there is only one winner in this war in West Asia, and that's Russia. Mind you, I'm not saying that this was acknowledged by the European Council president Antonio Costa. US Israeli strikes in West Asia, they have driven up the price of oil, strengthening the Kremlin's ability to fund its military campaign. Now in a sharp reversal from last year's policy of penalizing countries for buying Russian energy, US treasury secretary Scott Pessen said that The United States could unsanction other Russian oil to keep the flow of oil intact. And this is because the Strait Of Hormuz, the pivotal point from where this war is kind of converging, that is under complete Iranian control. Movement of ships has been blocked. Movement of oil has been blocked. It has shot up the oil prices, and the repercussions are being felt across the world at this point. Is the war proving to be a boon for Russia whose economy is dependent on energy exports? As the state of Hormuz gets blocked, Russia gets a free hand at selling its oil at rates that can be expounded without proper discounts as well. Is Putin the one winning in the war that US and Israel started against Iran? To discuss this with me on game plan is doctor Glenn Deesen, professor of international relations at the University of Southeastern Norway. Glenn, always a pleasure speaking with you. Thanks so much for joining me here. Trump and Putin, they held a call recently, the first time this year, and this was to discuss the discuss the ongoing hostilities in Iran. What do you think they would have discussed, and what kind of a role can Putin be playing in the ongoing war? Speaker 1: Well, I assume some of the things to discuss was obviously the the the extent to which The US and Russia targets each other because one of the things that the American media has been complaining about is the likelihood that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran for targets, but of course this is what The United States been doing for years and continues to do, that is give the Ukrainians targets to hit Russia. So I think there's a necessity to begin to discuss is appropriate and again what happens behind these doors, I don't know. But also of course there has to be some scaling back of the energy sanctions against Russia to bring this, the energy prices under control. As you suggest, they are now very much out of control. But I think also the main thing they've discussed is how to bring this war to an end because I think it's perfectly clear now that this US attack on Iran was a terrible mistake, and it appears that Putin would be the the main middleman who would might be able to bring an end to this war. But, again, it depends what can be done as what the Iranians will demand may be more than what the Americans can deliver. Speaker 0: Glenn, as you mentioned, Putin could perhaps be the main person to bring peace in this war. Putin has the highest chance of acting as peacemaker in West Asia. Is there anyone other than Putin at this point who can bring? Because just look at the optics of it. US starts a war, and I think ten days into it, he needs to make a call to Vladimir Putin to discuss that same war. How does it look for The US? Speaker 1: Well, they don't care for this, of course, but that it's similar to what to what happened with the war against Syria. That is, if you remember, back at president Obama's time, he had set these red lines, he were gonna attack Syria. It was quite obvious that this would be a disaster. So he went to the Russian president and he was able to get a deal through and which essentially took Obama's chestnuts out of the fire. So it was, you know, it it it is the reality or the optics of it isn't great given that The US has been fighting a proxy war for years against Russia, but but, know, at some point, you have to put the optics aside. Who who else would be in a position to help to negotiate this? I'm thinking, you know, perhaps China could be a middleman, but I think given that The United States, especially under the Trump administration, wants to improve bilateral ties with Russia, I I I think he's probably the best, yeah, the best bet. Speaker 0: Would it be fair to say that Putin is emerging as a winner in this ongoing West Asia war, which only seems to be expanding within the West Asian region? Speaker 1: Well, no. I think, yeah, to a large extent, I think that is correct because the energy prices are way up. The US have to scale back sanctions. The all the weapons which The US had intended to ship towards Ukraine to fight Russia is now being depleted. For European leaders, as you mentioned earlier on, to who aspire to prolong the war in Ukraine, this is an absolute disaster. And we'll see that countries that cut the energy ties or at least reduced energy ties with Russia at the best of American pressure, they of course have learned a lesson now as well that this was not a good idea that you don't necessarily put bet too much on a hegemon in decline, so countries who before paid discounts now may have to pay premium. We'll see that Iran, which I assume is getting some support from Russia sees this relationship improving dramatically. They're moving much closer, which is good for Russia because the Iranians always have some suspicions towards the Russians given well a long history they've had through the centuries of conflict. So all of this improves. You can also say that The Gulf States, the weakening of The Gulf States has also a big impact on weakening The U. S. Ability to restore its hegemony because what show what's obvious now is that the Gulf States are not getting protection instead they're becoming very vulnerable as frontline states and The US is no longer seen as that reliable. Well, if they're not going to bet their security on The United States anymore then they may not have that much pressure to sell their oil in dollars. You're not gonna have those recycled petrodollars coming back to The US, and suddenly the whole AI race with China looks a lot weaker as well. So I think across the board, a lot of things look good for Russia, but and there is a big but here, and that is I don't think that the Russians want this war nonetheless because the Russians, much like the Chinese, value stability and predictability. And what's happening in Iran now could again, if something would happen to Iran collapse, that would be a disaster for this Greater Eurasia initiative that is to integrate economies of Greater Eurasian Continent, but also this could spiral into a world war. So from this perspective, it's very dangerous and I don't doubt that the Russians therefore want to put an end to this war simply because I guess much like India, they don't want the Eurasian Continent to be too China centric, they would like to have many poles of power and this requires diversification. This means that the Russians need close ties with Iran, with India and other countries. So for the Americans to knock off Iran off the, you know, the chessboard, the greater Eurasian chessboard would be a disaster for the Russians. So, yes, I think they're prospering or benefiting from this, but they they do wanna put an end to it. Speaker 0: Understood. Glenn, let me just come to the Strait Of Hormuz. You know, the objectives of U. S. Behind starting this war, that has been questioned enough. Why did you start this war in the first place? Those are questions not just emerging, you know, globally. They're also emerging from inside The U. S. But if you look at what a win will actually look like for US, would it be the state of Hormuz? Like, which whoever controls the state of Hormuz is eventually who walks away as you know, walks away with the victory at this point because The US was looking for a change in regime. They mentioned it enough number of times. That hasn't happened and doesn't seem like it's going to happen. Is the state of Hormuz the winning factor now? Speaker 1: Well, I I I don't think any The US would be in a position to control this just given the geography. So The US obviously went into into this war with the objective of regime change. That was the goal. This was the decapitation strike, this was the hope of killing Khamenei and obviously it didn't work. I think it shouldn't have come as a surprise, but you know killing the leader of Iran only created more solidarity within the country. And also the idea that the whole armed forces would begin to disintegrate once they had been punished enough, also proven to be incorrect. So I think at the moment you see the American pivoting a bit. Some are talking about the Strait Of Moose that this should be a goal, others are saying you see a shift now towards saying well, actually what we really want to do is just degrade Iran's missile capabilities that they won't have this long range missiles. And again, you know, these are the kind of vague objectives which they can essentially declare victory today then because Iran has had many of its missiles destroyed. Also it launched a lot of its missiles at U. S. Targets which means that its missile stockpile has been reduced. So this should be a source of optimism when The U. S. Moves from this very hard line objective such as regime change and they shift in towards missiles, reducing the missile stockpiles or something like this. But the straight of our moves, I think, is beyond what what is reasonable. It's it will be too difficult. So I don't think they will But why push too hard on do Speaker 0: you feel it would be difficult if I were to just look at the bases that they have across West Asia? They have enough military might. Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, have their bases there. How difficult would it be to exert that military might over the Strait Of Hormuz? Speaker 1: Well, controlling it just means the ability to shut it down. Many countries would have the ability to shut down this narrow strait. The problem is that no one benefits from it, that is the Gulf States are hurt, Iran is hurt from it, The US and the global economy is hurt. So it becomes an exercise in self harm. The reason why the Iranians are doing this, the ability to shut down the Strait Of Hormuz is because The US has the ability to inflict a mass amount of destruction. It can go after civilian infrastructure, it can well, look what they've done to Tehran. It looks like, well, just, you know, the chemical warfare there. You've seen in terms of going after his fuel depots. They're going after the water supplies in Iran. You you see all these things. This is what America can do. Iran doesn't have that ability. They can't hit The United States. What they can do is cause economic pain. So, yes, I think The US and many of the Gulf States can also shut down the Strait Of Our Moose, but but but that's not that's it doesn't have any purpose. It doesn't have any reasoning. Speaker 0: Can they eradicate the Iranian control over the Strait Of Hormuz? I'm not talking about shutting it down, but just get rid of the Iranians from there and they then decide who gets to control and when it has to be shut and when it has to be opened and remained and kept open and secured. Can The US exert that kind of military might over the state of Hormuz to control it? Speaker 1: Then one need us to control a massive amount of Iran's territory, which is a huge territory with populated by 90,000,000 people. So this seems very unlikely and if closing down the Strait Of Hormuz would depend on very sophisticated weapon systems, will be one thing. But this can be shut down with drones which can be manufactured in apartments. It can be also shut down with small naval drones that is this essentially drone operated small torpedoes. There's it doesn't require a lot of high technology which means that The US can't take out very key infrastructure to prevent Iran from shutting this down, to force it to open. But with very cheap and easy to make weapons, the Iranians can shut it down and it's simply too much territory, too large population for The United States to shut down the these capabilities. So at some point, they're have to make peace with the Iranians and make it make sure it's in Iran's interest to keep the Strait Of Hormuz open because it is in their interest. The problem now is that Iran faces an existential threat. That is The US now threatens to destroy not just the government, but also the country. As Trump tweeted, we we will make it impossible for Iran to even rebuild as a nation. And this is what regime change means. There is no replacement government. This means the disintegration and destruction of Iran, a massive civil war which could cost hundreds of thousands of lives. So for them this is existential which is why they went to this great extent. They've never done this before because they never believed that they faced this kind of an existential threat. So if the war ends, the Iranians have no reason to shut this straight down. This is very horrible for them as well. So, no, I I don't think The US can control the straight or almost no one can control it completely because too many actors could shut it down. Speaker 0: Glenn, thanks so much for joining me here on game plan. Whether this war continues further, that only means and if it does, that's essentially what Iran is looking at because they're not capitulating. They're not giving up. They are taking a bad amount of beating. There's no doubt in that, but they are continuing with their counters nevertheless. And straight of hormones is their main play where they're exerting their pressure with whether it's mines, whether it's their own boats, whether it's their own military boats. Now energy experts have also warned that whether the Iran crisis proves a cure for Russia's economy, that depends directly on how long it lasts. But there is little to suggest that Iran is willing to capitulate that what we just discussed. They're inviting U. S. To continue the war on the other hand. That's what the statements from Iran suggest that we're waiting. Come on, on. Now in the midst of this, Russia is emerging as the winner as we just discussed. How long this lasts? It doesn't seem to be in the favor of The U. S. We'll need to wait and watch twelfth day and running. They expected it to last for about four to five weeks, whether it goes the distance or even longer. Let's wait. That was Glenn Deeson joining me here on Game Plan. Speaker 1: Thanks, Yvonne.

The Germans clearly know that their NATO partner did this, but they and it damaged their economy greatly. It may never recover. Why are they being silent about it? That's very confusing to me. Why wouldn't the Germans say something about it? This also confuses me. But today's German leadership is guided by the interests of the collective West rather than its national interests. Otherwise, it is difficult to explain the logic of their action or inaction. After all, it is not only about Nord Stream 1, which was blown up, and the Nord Stream 2 was damaged, But one pipe is safe and sound, and gas can be supplied to Europe through it. But Germany does not open it. We're ready, please.

Vladimir Putin is unlikely to negotiate. Additional sanctions on Russia are probable. The war in Ukraine could have been avoided with competent leadership, which was not present. The election was rigged, preventing that possibility.

The Nord Stream pipelines, which carry natural gas from Russia to Western Europe, have been breached, resulting in a massive release of methane into the Baltic Sea. Swedish officials recorded two undersea explosions equivalent to hundreds of pounds of TNT near the leaks, leading to accusations of industrial terrorism. The prime suspect would be Vladimir Putin, but it would be self-destructive for Putin to destroy his own pipelines, which are a source of power, wealth, and leverage over Europe. Joe Biden had suggested in early February that "there will be no longer a Nord Stream two. We we will bring an end to it." Victoria Newland at the State Department made similar statements. A Polish politician, Radek Sikorski, posted "Thank you, USA" after the explosions. A new pipeline, the Baltic pipe, was inaugurated in Poland, carrying non-Russian natural gas. The White House press secretary noted the destruction highlights the importance of transitioning to clean energy.

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Nord Stream pipelines exploded under the Baltic Sea, with suspicions of sabotage by Putin. Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh revealed a US-led mission to destroy the pipelines, impacting European gas supplies. US opposition to Nord Stream 2 aimed to promote American gas exports. The US Navy's divers reportedly planted bombs during NATO drills to blow up the pipelines. The explosions led to increased gas costs in Europe, benefiting US gas producers. The aftermath of the attacks remains unresolved, with implications for European economies and US taxpayers. Next, the focus shifts to US aid sent to Ukraine.

Diplomacy is difficult but necessary to avoid nuclear war. The U.S. is running out of options with Russia because it underestimated the Russian economy and civilization. Some U.S. Senators believed Russia was merely a gas station with nuclear weapons, which was an absurd assessment. Sanctions were levied, and Russia was cut off from SWIFT, but ultimately, the U.S. hurt itself more than it hurt Russia.

Vladimir Putin would never blow up his own energy pipelines as they are crucial for Russia's power and leverage over other countries. However, other countries, including the US, have suggested the possibility of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines. Joe Biden and Toria Nuland both hinted at stopping Nord Stream if Russia invades Ukraine. While it's hard to believe that the Biden administration would engage in such extreme actions, close allies like Radek Sikorski have thanked the US for the pipeline explosions. The White House has not denied responsibility and instead emphasizes the need for clean energy and reducing gas consumption. If the Biden administration is indeed responsible, it would be a destructive act consistent with their tendency to tear down rather than build.

“Who blew up Nord Stream?” “You for sure.” “I did not blow up Nord Stream.” “In the war of propaganda, it is very difficult to defeat The United States because The United States controls all the world’s media and many European media.” “The ultimate beneficiary beneficiary of the biggest European media are American financial institutions.” “We can simply shine the spotlight on our sources of information, and we will not achieve results.” “Germany leadership is guided by the interests of the collective West rather than its national interests.” “There are two gas routes through Ukraine.” “Open the second route and please get gas from Russia.” “The world is breaking into two hemispheres.” “The head is split in two parts, it is an illness.” “The dollar is the cornerstone of The United States power.” “USD transactions down from about 80% of Russian foreign trade to 13%.” “34% of our transactions are made in rubles, and about as much a little over 34% in yuan.” “Cooperation with China keeps increasing.” “The pace at which China’s cooperation with Europe is growing is higher and greater than that of the growth of Chinese Russian cooperation.” “Before introducing any illegitimate sanctions, illegitimate in terms of the charter of the United Nations, one should think very carefully.” “Ask Europeans, aren’t they afraid?”

Chas Freeman and Glenn discuss the broader geopolitical implications of the ongoing war with Iran, focusing on perspectives from China, Russia, and the United States, and then turning to regional dynamics involving Israel, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, and others. Freeman argues that China does not have a unified view on the Iran war. He notes that some in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army are pleased to see the United States seemingly disarmed by its own stalemate and by depleting weapons stockpiles, including the pivot away from stationing intermediate-range missiles in the Pacific. Geopolitical thinkers fear the war destabilizes a central region for global commerce and energy, with the Hormuz Strait now effectively impassable. He asserts that Azerbaijan has become a primary route for Asia-to-Europe transit, while Iran’s control of the strait and safe passage for Chinese tankers complicate sanctions regimes. China, he says, is also recalibrating its economy toward renewables and away from fossil fuels due to the war’s effects. Freeman highlights how Asia-Pacific dynamics are affected: Japan is highly dependent on oil and gas imports and is stressed; Taiwan faces limits due to its own energy constraints; South Korea is economically hurt by the strait closure; Southeast Asia suffers from reduced petroleum exports; and the war pushes China closer to Russia, with Russia’s planned Siberia gas project gaining traction as a diversified supply route away from maritime routes. He also mentions Brazil and South Africa increasing military cooperation, noting potential Brazilian-Japanese collaborations and rising defense spending in Japan, with implications for US influence and global supply chains. Freeman then discusses Russia, noting Trump’s call with Putin and the possibility that Russia is seeking to influence or assist in ending the war with Iran. He asserts Iran seeks to deter or destroy Israel and to decolonize West Asia, including removing American forces from the Gulf. He emphasizes that Russia and China do not want Iran subjugated and abstained on a Security Council resolution condemning Iran, aiming to avoid offending Gulf Arabs while not endorsing the war. The war has drawn Iran closer to Russia, with Iranian drones and technology transfers now in Russian use, and Russia increasing influence in Iran as Gulf reconstruction becomes necessary. Freeman also points out that Iran has demanded reparations and sanctions relief, and that sanctions have deeply distressed the Iranian population. He argues that Russia benefits from higher oil and gas prices and European energy dependence on Russian supply, while the conflict complicates Western weapon stockpiles and European defense needs. He contends Putin benefits from divisions within the US and diminished American global leadership, while the war is not advantageous for the United States overall. Freeman emphasizes a broader moral and strategic dimension, criticizing what he sees as a departure from international law and ethical norms, including the suspension of targeting guidelines and collateral-damage assessments in certain operations. He cites concerns about human rights and humanitarian law, warning that the erosion of a universal moral order could have long-term consequences for Western diplomacy. He invokes historical and religious ethical frameworks (Kant, Grotius, and others) to argue for a return to principled conduct in war and postwar reconciliation. The conversation turns to Israel, with Freeman suggesting that Netanyahu’s long-standing aim to reshape Israel’s security and borders faces a difficult reckoning as Iran becomes a tangible military threat. Freeman contends that Israel’s plan for regime change in Iran is failing, and he questions what Plan B might be if Israel cannot secure its strategic goals. He warns that Israel could contemplate extreme options, including nuclear considerations, if it feels existentially threatened, while noting the potential for Israel’s positions to undermine American public support for Israel and complicate US domestic civil liberties and freedom of inquiry. Glenn and Freeman close by acknowledging that the situation has created a shifting web of alliances and rivalries, with European willingness to appease Trump waning and broader questions about coexistence in the Middle East. They stress the need for a more sustainable approach to regional security and a reconsideration of diplomatic norms to avoid escalating toward broader conflict.

Putin knew that Ukraine was stealing money we sent them when Biden was in office. Trump will stop that, and the fighting will stop. I stand by my statement that Trump will stop us from throwing money down the drain in a war we have nothing to do with. Their own president said they don't know where half the money went. You're paying off the war machine to prolong this war, and men are dying because of it. That's wrong and Trump will stop it. At the beginning of the war, we were on both sides with gas contracts with Russia and giving money to Ukraine. Putin is responsible for the war. But why isn't there outrage about China's mistreatment of people? Because everything is made in China, and it's all about the dollars.

Checklist for summary approach: - Identify the central thesis: a long-running NATO-led effort to seize Eurasia and extract trillions in resources. - Track the causal chain: expansion, energy leverage (gas diplomacy), privatization, and Western financial interests. - Note key actors and mechanisms: NATO, State Department, DOD; Chevron, Shell, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, BlackRock; Soros; Burisma; Naftagas. - Capture the main examples and evidence: Russia’s resource base ($5,000,000,000,000); S-400 systems; Ukraine’s resources cited by Lindsey Graham ($12,400,000,000,000); specific deals and privatization moves. - Highlight the geographic scope and implicated states. - Emphasize the claimed fragility of the plan and the pivotal role of Trump’s neutrality or peace deal. - Preserve direct claims and numerical figures as stated, without adding qualifiers. - Keep within 385–482 words; translate if needed. Summary: This account argues there has long been a “foreign policy blob operation” to seize Eurasia, led by NATO and major Western policymakers, with Russia’s vast resources at the center. It asserts Russia “has by far the most natural resources of any other country on Earth” (cited as $5,000,000,000,000 in resources) and notes that ex-Soviet satellite states surrounding Russia have been drawn into Western economic and security entanglements since 1990. The narrative links NATO expansion to a broader political and economic project, culminating in a struggle over Europe’s gas economy as Putin reasserted influence through gas diplomacy in 2002–2006, the Georgia conflicts, and frictions with Baltic and Balkan states. This is presented as part of a broader effort to end Russia’s military capacity and to leverage Russia as a backstop to Western aims, including Syria (where Russia’s S-400 air defense blocked US air raids) and various African conflicts the US opposed. A striking claim is attributed to Lindsey Graham: “Even if you don’t care about democracy in Ukraine, the fact is they sit on $12,400,000,000,000 of natural resources,” implying readiness to defend Ukraine to access those resources, though the speaker contends that the assets ultimately enrich investors rather than Ukrainians. The analysis contends that moving into these countries makes them political and economic vassals controlled by American and allied firms, with Ukrainian gas giant Naftagas feeding Burisma; Chevron signed a $10,000,000,000 deal with Naftagas before the 2014 coup, and Shell also signed a $10,000,000,000 deal. George Soros is described as driving privatization to US investors, so pipelines and much of Ukraine’s economy benefit investors in Washington and London rather than citizens. The “game,” it claims, spans Germany, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, with the objective of bringing trillions to firms like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, BlackRock, and other multinationals and insiders. The plan’s fragility is emphasized: Russia persists, regime-change efforts (Navalny, Pussy Riot) failed, and escalation is difficult. The critical lever, the speaker argues, would be for Trump to remain neutral. If Trump negotiates peace and recognizes the Donbas as is, while accepting the 2014 Crimea referendum, the war ends and hundreds of billions in anticipated windfall profits for Wall Street and London bankers are undermined, thereby derailing the drive to seize trillions in Eurasia.

Putin was dealing with Biden, and he knew Ukraine was stealing money we sent. Under Trump, that stops, ending the fighting and our wasted money in a war we shouldn't be in. Ukraine's president admitted not knowing where half the money went, which has been widely reported. The money sent to Ukraine is paying off "war pimps" at the Pentagon, prolonging the war for profit while young men die. We were on both sides at the start of the war with gas contracts with Russia and giving money to Ukraine. Missile defense systems went to Ukraine and members of Congress had stock in the missile defense company. Putin is responsible, but why isn't there outrage about China? Because everything is made there and it's all about the dollars.