Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Stanislav Krapivnik: Baltic States Attack Russia & Gulf States Collapse
Mar 27, 2026
Stanislav Krapivnik, a former U.S. Army officer from Donbass who returned to the region, offers sharp commentary on military and energy shocks. He analyzes the Baltic Sea drone attack routes and NATO implications. He warns of long-term Gulf energy and fertilizer collapses, repair delays, and food-security risks. He also outlines Russia Iran ties and asymmetric drone warfare threats.
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Estonia Characterized As Active Provocateur
- Krapivnik frames Estonia as actively hostile, citing a prior explosive drone crash and the attack on Šiauliai air base coming from Estonian territory.
- He draws political context: large Russian populations treated as non-citizens and state-sponsored nationalist events fueling tensions.
West Is Deliberately Escalating Multiple Conflicts
- He believes Western governments intentionally foment conflicts across regions, linking Ukraine and Iran as part of a broader strategy.
- Krapivnik asserts Western leaders are willing to sacrifice populations to sustain geopolitical confrontation.
Energy Infrastructure Damage Implies Long Repair Timelines
- Drawing on his supply-chain and oilfield experience, Krapivnik explains major energy infrastructure repairs take months to years because components are bespoke and long-lead.
- He details 78-meter vessels, pressure testing, and one-off valves to show why rebuilding Gulf refineries/LNG plants is slow.