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Andrei Martyanov: Russia & Iran's Military Bond Growing Fast
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Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:
- What is your assessment of Donald Trump's decision to halt sending more weapons to Ukraine and its potential impact on the conflict?
- How do you interpret Macron’s recent outreach to Putin, and does it signal a shift in European policy toward seeking a diplomatic resolution?
- Given the West’s attempts to draw divisions between Iran, Russia, and China, how solid is the current alignment among these countries?
- What is your perspective on the situation involving Azerbaijan, especially regarding reports of Israeli and Turkish influence and its implications for regional stability?
- Considering Western reliance on indirect strategies and proxy conflicts, do you foresee new tensions emerging in regions beyond Ukraine and the Middle East?
Andrei Martianov:
- Trump’s decision reflects U.S. military-industrial limitations rather than goodwill. The U.S. is running out of resources and cannot sustain arms deliveries.
- Macron’s call to Putin stems from fear, not diplomacy. Europe is panicking as it realizes the war is unwinnable and energy vulnerabilities are critical.
- The West’s narrative attempting to divide Iran, Russia, and China is false. These nations are closely aligned, especially after recent events like the Iranian-Israeli conflict.
- Azerbaijan’s actions are influenced by Turkey and Israel. However, Russia and Iran have leverage and will act decisively if provoked, given their strategic interests.
- Yes, the West will continue using destabilization tactics elsewhere, particularly in Central Asia and through radical Islamist groups, due to its military and industrial impotence.
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