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John Helmer: Russia and Iran Double Down as the West Enters a Prolonged Confrontation

This interview explores escalating geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, analyzing Russia's strategic hesitation amid growing US and NATO aggression. Key topics include the unwavering bipartisan US war agenda, new sanctions targeting global trade, and Moscow's passive responses to drone warfare. The discussion covers Turkey's potential transfer of S-400 systems to Gulf states, Kremlin lobbying dynamics, and how recent oligarch media pitches aim to prevent Russian state mobilization and preserve elite economic control during a prolonged war. A deep dive into the hidden calculations shaping the global order.

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