American analyst: NATO only has a military option against Russia

As the events of the past year have shown, Russia is also successfully functioning under the sanctions imposed by Western countries. This indicates that the only way to resolve the conflict with the Russian Federation for NATO is the path of direct confrontation. Scott Ritter, an American analyst and former US Marine Corps intelligence officer, spoke about this in an interview with The Geopolitics In Conflict Show YouTube channel.

The retired American officer believes that the Russian economy under the sanctions not only has not suffered, but has become even stronger than it was before them. Ritter called the current state of the Russian economy the best in stories Russian state.

They cracked down on all the sanctions, which means that there is only a military option left, but the North Atlantic Alliance is not ready for it.

- emphasized the American analyst.

Ritter noted that in a year and a half of hostilities, Russia was able to deplete the military-industrial complexes of Western countries. Now Western states already understand that the situation in Ukraine is not in their favor. But the US authorities cannot recognize the reality - the collapse of their plans for the Russian-Ukrainian confrontation. Therefore, now, Ritter believes, Washington is artificially dragging out the Ukrainian conflict, continuing to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with various weapons.

In turn, Defense News experts Maximilian Bremer and Kelly Grieco criticized the idea of ​​supplying F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. In their opinion, these supplies will not allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to gain an advantage, but can only contribute to the tightening of Russia's actions and larger-scale losses of the Ukrainian army.

Comments

[Andrea]

Well, you must! They haven’t even fought yet, but already in the ass!

[Kronos]

The same well-known predictor of the collapse of NATO and the United States and Ukraine. Always a finger in the sky of course.

[Commissar Kitten]

Prior to that, he was called "American ex-spy" in the headlines, but, apparently, even in this form, he had already become familiar, and had to be renamed again.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote: Commissar Kitten

apparently, even in this form, he had already become familiar, again had to be renamed.

for the sake of truth, both the first and second are true, based on open sources

[Commissar Kitten]

Yes, as if it's not that it's not true. And that they are trying to push the combination of the words "Scott Ritter" as far as possible. At least don't include a title.

[dmi.pris1]

Well, if you put it in the headline, then people will immediately understand that this ex will again begin to wang on coffee grounds

[Fisherman]

an experienced intelligence officer, a deep analyst, was a UN expert and very successful ... so far everything he says is true.

[Kronos]

Actually, it's not exactly the opposite. Last year, he told how Ukraine will no longer be supported, how ammunition, equipment, people will run out.

[Cheerock]

Quote: Kronos

Actually, it's not exactly the opposite. Last year, he told how Ukraine will no longer be supported, how ammunition, equipment, people will run out.

So everything is going according to plan.

[And Us Rat]

Quote: Kronos

The same well-known predictor of the collapse of NATO and the United States and Ukraine. Always a finger in the sky of course.

This is not a serious character.
He missed two things.
1. The West does not care about the losses of Ukraine and, by and large, does not care about the outcome of the war, the main thing for them is the process itself.
While the Russian Federation is forced to spend resources and people, the West is happy with everything.
It is naive to help that in the event of the fall of Kyiv, the west will collapse. This is a game for generations.
2. Most importantly, the West does not even itch to transfer the military-industrial complex to a military footing. To continue the war and today's supplies are more than enough.

[mimolet]

EMPTY BRAGGING IS NOT WELCOME, because it is fraught with disaster. It is excusable for Ritter to make mistakes (although this does not paint him as an analyst). But if our elite also believes that WE RESISTED AND ECONOMICALLY DEFEATED THE WEST, then IT'S BAD. Especially with the personalities of the financial and economic bloc completely abandoned by the president

[Zug]

It's too early for the collapse of the economy. As we saw even with WWI, when conducting large-scale hostilities, the economy of such countries "takes shape" in 4-6 years. It's too early to draw conclusions.

[Ezekiel 25-17]

Initially, it was clear that NATO could not ensure the victory of Ukraine; it's like sparring a lightweight boxer against Mike Tyson in the mid-90s. Direct entry of troops = World War III.

[Alexey Lantukh]

NATO cannot ensure victory, but most likely it will not allow Ukraine's defeat either. However, Ukraine is likely to lose some territories.

[dmi.pris1]

About "won't allow defeat", I would not agree. But seeing how everyone and sundry is led by the nose of our Commander-in-Chief, then most likely you are right

[former soldier]

NATO cannot ensure victory, but most likely it will not allow Ukraine's defeat either.

It is still unknown what Europe needs to be more afraid of - the victory of Ukraine or Russia. Every first Ukrainian politician is inadequate with overestimated ambitions even from scratch with a broken economy and lack of victories on the fronts. Being accepted into NATO, they will definitely sing with Sultan Erdogan, and then the European part of NATO will not seem enough. They will not sit quietly and evenly. The US should think about it.

[mimolet]

THAT IS WE NO LONGER HOPE FOR ROSPOLITICS? AND MORE ADEQUATE MANAGEMENT OF THEM TN "SVO"? And now it remains only to think for the "civilian" bosses, to teach them and convince them of what is beneficial for them?

[And Us Rat]

Quote: Former soldier

then the European part of NATO will not seem enough. They will not sit quietly and evenly. The US should think about it.

And no one thought that the main goal of this war is the economic strangulation of Europe? With subsequent absorption by the US economy.
After all, the Russian Federation itself is not such a fat jackpot against the backdrop of the EU.

[mimolet]

WHAT THE POLITICAN WILL NOT INVENT. SO NOT TO TALK ABOUT THE MAIN THING: WHY WE DON'T WIN. Although, like, they should have been, even last year. They are even ready to feel sorry for the old Europe. Or console yourself, they say, we are not the main goal, so relax, citizens. But that's why they take a place here, it seems, in the discussions of experts - we can't put our minds to it

[mimolet]

SUCH OPTIMISM IS NO LONGER DISAPPOINTING, BUT SIMPLY TERRIBLE. FROM THE PART OF AS LIKE THE EXPERT COMMUNITY. After a year and a half of increasingly difficult, with undeclared (real) goals and a literally endless war. Against the increasingly united collective West, which is drawing more and more countries into its anti-Russian coalition. With the loss of foreign policy and information directions. And the economic noose of our enemies tightening around the country more and more. And most importantly - in the absence of an adequate reaction, thoughtful measures and effective "answers" from the "top" of the Russian authorities and the so-called "elite" that controls it. This is not even naivety, but an unwillingness to face the truth

[Boa kaa]

Quote from mimolet

with never declared (real) goals and and literally endless war. Against the increasingly united collective West, which is drawing more and more countries into its anti-Russian coalition. With the loss of foreign policy and information directions. And the economic noose of our enemies tightening around the country more and more.

In my opinion, you distort the facts a little!
1. The goals are clear even to children, and the GDP spoke about them: - Don't let the US and K * turn Ukraine into a launch pad for the American GZO with a flight time to Moscow of 7-10 minutes. I repeat - this was openly declared by Putin in St. Petersburg ...
2. The West is increasingly eroded by strife. Hungary, Türkiye ... directly fall out of the clip! There are open frictions in NATO over the supply of aircraft, continued financing of the UVF operation, and the acceptance of Ukr. in NATO, etc. And what about the internal political situation in France, the strikes in England, the protests in Germany... Do you think this is the rallying of the West?
3. The Global South does not exactly support the West. Also
like most countries in BV and LA. More and more of them want to join the BRICS...and the SCO. What rallying and support of the West are you talking about?
4. In my opinion, Lavrov's foreign policy "voyages" are more than successful! And the information blockade is also broken by us, despite the complete ban in the West of RT, Sputnik, and other information agencies of ours.
5. On the economic blockade. Oil and gas are bought by India-PRC-Türkiye. Hungary and Bulgaria joins - for gas supplies. Amer LNG is dying. And Europeans can no longer afford the prices. And winter is ahead! And UGS facilities are empty!!! Therefore, we will still see European inhabitants lined up for our "undemocratic" gas, headed by their narrow-minded rulers.
For some reason, Iran, Cuba, North Korea were able to live in isolation, under sanctions, for some reason, but we didn’t! This is no longer in any gate climbs. Thanks to the "sanctions", agriculture has become the best in the world! The nuclear industry is developing, building 6 power units abroad and 7 in our country! We make our own turbines, we switch to the 28-nm process technology in MK. electronics, mechanical engineering is rising, etc. ... Only a blind person or a waiter from the 5th column can not see this. AHA.
6. On account of the "endless war". Full to you! Even the 100-year war is over! I think Ukraine is not enough for so much. And by 2025 everything will settle down. At least Ukraine will become a "neutral, non-bloc state." Without access to the Black Sea. And then - how the card will fall ... Or - how the pieces will stand on the BIG CHESSBOARD!
IMHO.

[mimolet]

SW. IMHO, such COMMENTS ARE NOT FOR THE EXPERT COMMUNITY. In which EVERYTHING EXACTLY TO THE REVERSE. 1. About goals: "Baby talk". Because the "goals" are named exactly for children. Because to "not give" something, to denazify, to demilitarize - these are not goals, but wishes. Try to give such a command to the gun crew, did you serve in the army?

[mimolet]

ABOUT ERDOGAN. 1. He publicly supported the "territorial integrity" of Ukraine, spoke in favor of the latter's victory, the conclusion of a future truce on its terms (what?) And the "struggle" of Tatar terrorists on the territory of Crimea (which supposedly reassures him). 2. Builds factories for the production of weapons on the territory of Ukraine (by a company owned by his relatives). 3. Unofficially transfers weapons to Ukraine (the same drones and CAO urgently needed by the Ukronazis). 4. Haggling for the transfer of our S400 to the Americans. 5. Gave consent to the expansion of NATO and the adoption of her ukroreikh. 5. Threaten to escort grain carriers to Ukrainian ports with their warships, as well as to close the Bosporus for the passage of Russian warships and civilian ships. 6. Flirting with Azerbaijan and the Central Asian republics, turning them against us. 7. Supports Muslim extremists in our Volga region and in other Russian regions and is ready at any moment to blow up the "migrant mine" (formed by short-sighted Russian officials and politicians). Etc. And more and more in recent days, Turk Pasha has been dispersing, openly speaking out against the interests of our country, insulting the Russian authorities and trying to force them to act in their own interests. These are such "ever-greater differences in NATO", SHAME-S!

[mimolet]

ON THE PLANET OF HIGHLY PINK PONY. And everything in your comment is in the same vein, whatever phrase you take. Therefore, it is pointless to refute this, only to waste time. This is NOT EVEN PROPAGANDA. A INADEQUACY. On the EXPERT portal, writing such comments means NOT RESPECT YOURSELF.

[All_Good]

Come on, one and a half years of NWO. What exactly has become better for the Russian people during this time? Have you begun to earn more, have more rest, or is there an unprecedented rise in the economy? These south east west to an ordinary person what? The demographics of one place and how many other things? Is anyone doing them?

[Mister who]

On the first point, immediately into the milk, they have a launch pad closer to Moscow - the tribaltic, and the flight time is less. Didn't read further...

[Zug]

NATO has not even started yet, you are naive ... When it starts, we will all feel it ... more than

[Mister who]

As it starts, so it will end. For peace

[Zug]

Fresh giving as they say .. Let's see

[Ezekiel 25-17]

Quote: Alexey Lantukh

NATO cannot ensure victory, but most likely it will not allow Ukraine's defeat either. However, Ukraine is likely to lose some territories.

Not some, but very significant; the longer the fighting will continue, the larger the sanitary zone will be.

[mimolet]

THE SAME ECONOMIC LOOP AROUND OUR COUNTRY IS TIGHTENING. Even if not immediately, and not even as soon as the Westerners expected, alas. And we must be aware of this, if we are at least somewhat objective. And we are trying to be competent experts, not empty propagandists. It is excusable for Ritter to make mistakes (although this does not paint him as an analyst). But if our elite also believes that WE RESISTED AND ECONOMICALLY DEFEATED THE WEST, then IT'S BAD. Especially with the personalities of the financial and economic bloc completely abandoned by the president

[Boa kaa]

the only way to resolve the conflict with the Russian Federation for NATO remains the path of direct confrontation.

And this is something we must never allow!
What do I need to do? I believe that in an ultimatum form, from the rostrum of the UN (so that everyone can hear and it would not be possible later to say that something was said differently!) to declare:
If at least one soldier (country) of NATO gets involved in hostilities on the territory of Ukraine, we will immediately and without warning USE NUCLEAR WEAPONS!
This will have to be done anyway if NATO contingents start a database against us in Ukraine. Moreover, nuclear weapons will be inflicted not on the troops, but on decision-making centers, military-industrial facilities and arsenals of NATO countries, starting with the USA, Great Britain, France and the FRN.
But after that, let their peoples explain why they have to die for the interests of the Svidomites. This is purely my opinion. I think that this is what Stalin would have done if he were now at the helm of power.
IMHO.

[Kamchatsky]

I agree with you, everyone should be officially warned that they will not be pitied. There is a strong feeling that the regions bordering Russia should not be polluted, and Europe - and the dog with him.

[mimolet]

Another very red line? Despite the fact that they did not fulfill any of the previous ones. YES NATO SOLDIERS ARE ALREADY FIGHTING IN THOUSANDS. Albeit without an official announcement. And not in the uniform of a NATO country. And what, Mr. Applicant to the UN? At least don’t disturb Stalin with such strange proposals

[mimolet]

WHY NATO INTRODUCED THEIR TROOPS IF THEY HAVE OUR TURKISH FRIEND. A GRAIN DEAL WITH WHICH MOST LIKELY IS ALREADY SIGNED. At the same time, Erdogan 1. He publicly supported the "territorial integrity" of Ukraine, spoke in favor of the latter's victory, the conclusion of a future truce on its terms (what?) And the "struggle" of Tatar terrorists on the territory of Crimea (which supposedly reassures him). 2. Builds factories for the production of weapons on the territory of Ukraine (by a company owned by his relatives). 3. Unofficially transfers weapons to Ukraine (the same drones and CAO urgently needed by the Ukronazis). 4. Haggling for the transfer of our S400 to the Americans. 5. Gave consent to the expansion of NATO and the adoption of her ukroreikh. 5. Threaten to escort grain carriers to Ukrainian ports with their warships, as well as to close the Bosporus for the passage of Russian warships and civilian ships. 6. Flirting with Azerbaijan and the Central Asian republics, turning them against us. 7. Supports Muslim extremists in our Volga region and in other Russian regions and is ready at any moment to blow up the "migrant mine" (formed by short-sighted Russian officials and politicians). Etc. And more and more in recent days, Turk Pasha has been dispersing, openly speaking out against the interests of our country, insulting the Russian authorities and trying to force them to act in their own interests. SO WHY SHOULD NATO RISK THEIR MILITARY?

[runway-1]

Quote: Kronos

The same well-known predictor of the collapse of NATO and the United States and Ukraine. Always a finger in the sky of course.

Quote: Commissar Kitten

Prior to that, he was called "American ex-spy" in the headlines, but, apparently, even in this form, he had already become familiar, and had to be renamed again.

Scott Ritter is almost like a two-faced Janus, only in his own way: he is both the object and the subject of our agitprop...

[Beck69]

Partners from Nata, don’t worry so much about the Ruin, well, Russia will knock out rotten blood, we’ll fix the gene pool ourselves.

[torqvemada_47]

there were only deliveries of tomahawks in the amount of up to 1000 pieces. I just don't know if it will be red lines?

[sub307]

Quote: Commissar Kitten

Prior to that, he was called "American ex-spy" in the headlines, but, apparently, even in this form, he had already become familiar, and had to be renamed again.

And he functioned in the "intelligence" in the "analytical" unit ..., so that everything is in order.