Judging Freedom Gilbert Doctorow : Does the Kremlin Trust Washington?
Feb 11, 2026
Gilbert Doctorow, independent analyst on European and Russian affairs, offers Kremlin-minded perspectives. He discusses the risk of a U.S. strike on Iran and whether talks with Tehran continue. They cover Netanyahu’s Washington meetings and Trump’s likely stance. Europe’s economic fears over a regional war and Murky elite scandals in Europe are also explored.
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U.S. Threat Of Attack Drives Diplomacy
- The central negotiating question is whether the United States will attack Iran, which shapes all diplomatic signals.
- Gilbert Doctorow explains experts and Russian media are divided about the likelihood of a U.S. attack.
Private Netanyahu Visit Signals Possible Pushback
- Benjamin Netanyahu's Washington visit looked private and suggested President Trump might not back an Israeli attack on Iran.
- Doctorow interprets Trump's handling as a sign he may withhold support for Netanyahu's request.
Europe Fears Economic Fallout From Regional War
- European concern centers on the practical economic fallout of a Middle East war, especially oil price spikes.
- Doctorow warns such a war would sharply increase living costs and harm European economies.