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Tue Dec 30, 2025, 03:12 AM 12 hrs ago

Russia's Latest Claims Signal Something Much More Dangerous - The Global Gambit - Pyotr Kurzin



Every time diplomacy appears to move forward in Ukraine, Russia responds the same way: escalation.

But in this case, its the signal of something much worse than could follow.

In this video, I explain the latest round of talks between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, and explains why Moscow’s newest claims shouldn’t be viewed in isolation. From intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure to suspicious allegations timed precisely around negotiations, a familiar pattern is re-emerging.

This isn’t just about battlefield pressure. It’s about narrative control.

You’ll see why security guarantees are the real make-or-break issue for Kyiv, why the Kremlin treats diplomacy as another arena for coercion, and how Russia uses escalation — real or manufactured — to delegitimize Ukrainian compromises just as they gain traction in Washington and Europe.
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