# Stanislav Krapivnik: Will Russia Strike First as NATO Prepares for War?

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Podcast: [Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/glenn-diesen-greater-eurasia-podcast-7435756)
Published: 2026-07-04T14:20:14+00:00
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## Resource

Stanislav Krapivnik is a former U.S. Army officer from Donbas, who has since returned. Krapivnik discusses the escalation and preparation for war in Europe, and why Russia may decide to strike first.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesen Support the research by Prof. Glenn Diesen: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glenndiesenBuy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012fBooks by Prof. Glenn Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL

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