Russia’s economy is cracking, Trump just backed new sanctions, and Putin may be preparing a nuclear “warning shot.” And that's all without even considering Russia's waning global influence as Putin has to commit all the country's time, resources and focus to his '3-day Special Military Operation'.
In this part 2 of 2 with @JakeBroe we break down how Operation Spiderweb has triggered infighting inside the Kremlin and why Russia’s financial system is quietly imploding under the weight of war.
Jake explains how Trump’s shift—greenlighting sanctions while staying publicly neutral—signals a new phase of U.S. strategy, even as Putin’s regime lashes out abroad. From suspended dividends and 20% interest rates to FSB–military turf wars, Russia is bleeding—and masking it with propaganda, foreign meddling, and nuclear posturing.
We also explore the global picture: Russia’s growing influence in Africa, its long game in Moldova, and how Kremlin-backed media is infecting Western discourse. For Putin, this is about empire. For Ukraine, it’s survival. And if the West doesn’t act, the next front may be far closer to home.
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Chapters
00:00 European Unity Against External Threats
01:28 Shifting Political Dynamics in U.S. Sanctions
06:53 Potential Nuclear Threats and Military Strategies
15:22 Russia's Global Influence and Strategic Investments
20:39 The Future of Russia's Geopolitical Ambitions
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