John Foreman CBE, the former British defence attaché in Moscow (2019–2022), provides an insider perspective on the Kremlin’s actions leading up to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Drawing on direct diplomatic meetings and firsthand observations, Foreman analyses Vladimir Putin’s motivations, the inner workings of the Russian security apparatus, and the systemic factors that enabled the conflict.
00:00 Diplomatic Failures and Early Warning Signs
03:39 The Night of the Invasion Announcement
04:46 Putin’s Obsession with Ukraine and Legacy
06:45 Childhood in Leningrad and the Siege
08:28 KGB Roots and the Search for Order
12:39 The Judoka Analogy: Reactive Power
17:39 Understanding the Siloviki and Power Blocs
28:56 Kleptocracy: Wealth and Corruption in the System
40:04 Contrasting the Russian and Ukrainian Armies
46:48 Succession Challenges and the Future of Russia
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