Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Stanislav Krapivnik: Massive Escalation - Attack on Putin's Residence
Dec 31, 2025
Stanislav Krapivnik, a former U.S. Army officer and military-political expert originally from Lugansk, dives into the implications of the recent attack on Putin's residence. He discusses the shifting definitions of acceptable military targets and how Russia has exhibited restraint in retaliation. Krapivnik warns that removing Putin might invite even harsher leadership, and he critiques Western intelligence's involvement in ongoing tensions. The conversation also touches on the cascading effects of current military strategies on both sides, and the potential for significant geopolitical shifts.
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Restraint Has Enabled Western Complacency
- Stanislav Krapivnik warns Putin restrains broader retaliation, avoiding strikes that could escalate to nuclear conflict.
- He argues this restraint gives the West dangerous complacency and risks eventual severe escalation if provoked further.
Western Intelligence Drives Escalatory Ops
- Krapivnik claims MI6 and possibly the CIA drove covert operations and destabilizing actions against Russia.
- He portrays Western intelligence as arrogant, fractured, and operating in an echo chamber that underestimates consequences.
Maritime Strikes Likely British-Led
- Krapivnik asserts many maritime attacks are British operations using Ukrainian proxies and satellite guidance.
- He highlights collateral damage to third-party and U.S.-linked assets, raising wider geopolitical risks.