In a live broadcast, hosts Ostap Drozdov and Kseniia Smirnova analyze the week's key events: new EU sanctions against Russia, the UK's actions against Russia's shadow fleet, the "West 2025" military exercises, and the increasing military-political tension surrounding Ukraine.
The participants highlight the growing complexity of global politics, with fewer clear-cut solutions and more pragmatic compromises. Russia, supported by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries, increasingly relies on Eastern resources, turning war into an economic model. Analysts suggest that keeping the war localized in Ukraine benefits major players, while broader escalation would shift the global balance.
The discussion emphasizes Western pragmatism and double standards: the EU and Ukraine support sanctions but still participate in Russian oil transit, showing how global business interests intertwine with ideology.
The hosts question why the world does not end wars even in the name of high values, while Russian energy revenues continue to fund its military capacity. The West is portrayed as an alliance for security and stability, but trends indicate a civilizational shift towards a multipolar world and confrontation of value systems.
The final part focuses on the negotiating process, emerging strategic paradigms, shifting global power dynamics, and Ukraine's place in this emerging rift. The hosts call for pragmatic analysis and understanding of a new geopolitical reality.
