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John Helmer: Russia on the Verge of Major Escalation — Europe Braces for Retaliation
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- Dialogue Works
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 3466
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Summary
This interview examines the grim realities of the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In Ukraine, rapid drone warfare is turning the nation into a "firing platform without people," highlighting a united US-European front committed to a permanent war of attrition against Russia. This complicates domestic Russian challenges, including fuel shortages and upcoming elections. Shifting to West Asia, the discussion covers US-Iran negotiations in Doha, frozen assets, and a new Israeli-Lebanese MOU aimed at dismantling Hezbollah. Ultimately, the analysis challenges optimistic narratives, arguing that the US is successfully asserting its strength and control across both theaters, leaving difficult, attritional realities ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.