๐ท๐บ China didnโt just โattendโ the Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks.
It hovered over it.
Because Beijing now has one overriding interest:
โ Keep Russia stable enough not to collapse
โ But weak enough to remain dependent
This war didnโt make Russia stronger.
It turned it into a strategic asset for China.
04.12.2025 12:59 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
The Bigger Story No One Saw in the RussiaโUkraine Peace Talks
Watch the full video here youtu.be/xB5sbA5ihTQ?...
04.12.2025 13:25 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐ท๐บ China didnโt just โattendโ the Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks.
It hovered over it.
Because Beijing now has one overriding interest:
โ Keep Russia stable enough not to collapse
โ But weak enough to remain dependent
This war didnโt make Russia stronger.
It turned it into a strategic asset for China.
04.12.2025 12:59 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0
How it feels to see all the hysteria over the latest โpeace proposalโ for Russia-Ukraine.
(No but seriously, this is an absolute joke. Itโs the exact same proposal that has been put forward at least 3 times and somehow the Trump/Putin lackeys think this will be different ๐คก)
21.11.2025 09:39 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
How it feels to see all the hysteria over the latest โpeace proposalโ for Russia-Ukraine.
(No but seriously, this is an absolute joke. Itโs the exact same proposal that has been put forward at least 3 times and somehow the Trump/Putin lackeys think this will be different ๐คก)
21.11.2025 09:39 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Pokrovsk is Exposing the Long-Term Problem Putin Canโt Fix
In the latest episode an expert military analyst explains hwo Pokrovsk exposes the real trajectory of the RussiaโUkraine war.
youtu.be/h6zz8Fw2c1s
๐ฅ Attrition, manpower shortages, drone adaptationโUkraine is fighting on every front.
๐ Russiaโs long game isnโt strengthโitโs desperation.
20.11.2025 19:32 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
While Putin escalates, NATO still debates.
@general-ben.bsky.social explains what Europe must do now to stop the Kremlin before it dictates the continentโs future.
๐ฅ Full video available in the comment below.
08.10.2025 18:40 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
While Putin escalates, NATO still debates.
@general-ben.bsky.social explains what Europe must do now to stop the Kremlin before it dictates the continentโs future.
๐ฅ Full video available in the comment below.
08.10.2025 18:40 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
๐จ๐ฟ What looked like a small election could have HUGE consequences.
#Czechiaโs new leadership may tilt Europeโs balance on Ukraine, and embolden Putin to interfere even more.
Watch the FULL video here youtu.be/Mp4_wtZciqQ and follow me for more content like this!
07.10.2025 14:11 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Russiaโs biggest oil client isnโt Europe anymore. Itโs China.
But China pays in yuan, not dollars. And it dictates the terms.
The Kremlin didnโt just lose the West - it handed Beijing control of #Russia's future.
๐ฅ Full video available in the comment below.
04.10.2025 17:18 โ ๐ 22 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Thereโs Something Even Worse Behind Russiaโs Oil Collapse
Full video youtu.be/vE1tHLnA8qg
04.10.2025 17:20 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Russiaโs biggest oil client isnโt Europe anymore. Itโs China.
But China pays in yuan, not dollars. And it dictates the terms.
The Kremlin didnโt just lose the West - it handed Beijing control of #Russia's future.
๐ฅ Full video available in the comment below.
04.10.2025 17:18 โ ๐ 22 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Something Massive is in Meltdown Inside Russia
Something Massive is in Meltdown Inside Russia
youtu.be/cK8XJ82Jrm4
01.09.2025 08:51 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Why Russiaโs Slow Collapse Is More Dangerous Than You Realise
In which Pyotr Kurzin and I have a pleasant chat on a gloomy subject -- sanctions, economic warfare, and Russia's war on Ukraine www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfjX...
@warwickecon.bsky.social @cagewarwick.bsky.social @britishacademy.bsky.social @cepr.org
28.07.2025 19:13 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Ben Hodges: How The Ukraine Drone Attack is Already Transforming Warefare
Ben Hodges @general-ben.bsky.social in conversation with
Pyotr Kurzin @pyotrkurzin.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCQb...
15.06.2025 20:04 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
You Won't Believe What Actually Happened at the NATO Summit
You Won't Believe What Actually Happened at the NATO Summit
youtu.be/LfxpmZC0jrY
I explored the successes and failures as Trump, Ukraine, and more are at stake.
26.06.2025 23:01 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Something Huge is Going to Rock Russia's Economy | @jasonjaysmartโ
โ๏ธ Something Huge is Going to Rock Russia's Economy ๐ท๐บ
๐ฅ youtu.be/Wh6F3SRfvys ๐ฅ
@jjsmart.bsky.social and l debated the extent of Ukraineโs drone strikes and speculated on Russiaโs economic resilience in the face of new sanctions.
12.06.2025 17:56 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Something Big Is Breaking Inside Putinโs Russia | @JakeBroe
video from @pyotrkurzin.bsky.social with @realjakebroe.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSFi...
10.06.2025 16:45 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Something Big Is Breaking Inside Putinโs Russia | @JakeBroe
'We have to make the case to the casual observer."
@realjakebroe.bsky.social & @pyotrkurzin.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSFi...
10.06.2025 18:13 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Putinโs Nightmare: Ukraineโs Drone Strike Unleashes Chaos Inside Russia
โก๏ธโก๏ธโก๏ธI joined @Pyotr451 to discuss why Putin is now gripped by fear.
๐ฅ As Ukraine strikes deeper and Russiaโs power centers fracture, insiders say the Kremlin fears collapse from within.
๐ The silence at the top isnโt strengthโitโs panic.
youtu.be/Sg7AQuV-9HI?...
07.06.2025 16:08 โ ๐ 48 ๐ 10 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 1
Always a pleasure @jjsmart.bsky.social - look forward many inevitable more โ๏ธ
07.06.2025 18:50 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
What No One's Saying About Ukraine, NATO & Putin's War | @JakeBroe
I made another podcast appearance on the channel of @pyotrkurzin.bsky.social
Join our conversation if you have the time!
youtu.be/Sq6-h4sxpag
06.06.2025 19:22 โ ๐ 168 ๐ 21 ๐ฌ 4 ๐ 1
๐จBREAKING: Vladimir Putin has finally agreed to engage in peace talks.
He is keen to mediate a ceasefire between Trump and Musk.
05.06.2025 22:35 โ ๐ 12 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
05.06.2025 22:25 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1
05.06.2025 19:57 โ ๐ 54 ๐ 12 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
The Hidden Influence Still Shaping The Ukraine War Right Now
๐จ WATCH: Hosted @candacerondeaux.bsky.social - Director at New America - on her new book, Putinโs Sledgehammer, an analysis of the legacy of Russiaโs Wagner Group militia.
The Hidden Influence Still Shaping The Ukraine War Right Now
youtu.be/wNFOeMJulwY
15.05.2025 20:15 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
What You're Not Being Told About The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
Whatโs Actually in the US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
Watch NOW ๐ youtu.be/zgxBvVwQFNU
In this video, I breakdown the details of the deal and drawing from my World Bank experience and fieldwork in Ukraine, outline what it will actually cost to rebuild Ukraine.
01.05.2025 17:43 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Pyotr Kurzin | Geopolitics
Putinโs Stalling Strategy Is About to Backfire
๐บ๐ฆ ๐ท๐บ Putinโs Stalling Strategy Is About to Backfire
Watch NOW ๐ youtu.be/eD8PsTaarZk
Trumpโs shadow looms over Ukraine peace talks as time runs out. Russian-born Konstantin joins me to break down Russiaโs economic strain, rising propaganda, and more.
Follow for more.
30.04.2025 17:24 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐บ๐ธ You Donโt Know How Much Trump Is Harming The US Military
WATCH ๐ youtu.be/PxKR2rkccjQ
Trumpโs approach to the US military is facing growing backlash at home and abroad as he risks intelligence and permanently undermines US interests.
Iโm rejoined by @ryanmcbeth.bsky.social
29.04.2025 17:34 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
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Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick. History of Russia, communism, two world wars, and the cold war. Economics of fighting, stealing, cheating, lying, and spying. Home page at http://warwick.ac.uk/markharrison/
Former ambassador of Belgium (ret.) to Ukraine (2011-2014) and Colombia (2017-2021). Memories of Soviet tanks are part of my Czech roots (remember 21.8.1968 ?) Here mainly to denounce Putin's ๐ท๐บ war on ๐บ๐ฆ. Building resistance with team @DefendDemocracy ๐ช๐บ
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Modern Warfare | Defense & Military Analyst | Author of โHow the United States Would Fight China: The Risks of Pursuing a Rapid Victoryโ (September 2025) Link: https://www.gady-consulting.com/
Bloomberg News Global Defense Editor. Novelist, aviation geek, bartender, dad. Ex-NYT, Reuters. Grew up in Midwest, moved to Mideast. Views my own. Wrote a fun book about Chinese missiles: https://tinyurl.com/2p94pay6
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