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Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov, discusses the dangerous April standoff between Kiev and Moscow and its implications for US/Russian relations.
Topics:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
- New Russian weapons
- US deployment to the Black Sea cancelled
- Russia’s geopolitical, cultural and economic departure from the West
- Russian Constitution
- US goes to DEFCON 3
- A coercion to peace
- Russia discards Western payment systems
- Russia’s view of the Ukraine
- Both Biden and Nuland involved in 2014 Ukrainian coup Both are back in power
- Alliance between Russia and China
- Scale of US deficiency v Russian firepower
- US military nuclear-bias
- Crisis of financial predatory capitalism
- Global tectonic change taking place
- Martyanov’s blog at http://smoothiex12.blogspot.com
Aired April 21, 2021
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Andrei Martyanov | Crisis in the Ukraine | Guns & Butter
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Andrei Martyanov & Lt Col Daniel Davis | PUTIN: War Goals Come First, Peace Talks Second | July 21, 2025
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Source: Daniel Davis / Deep Dive youtube, smoothiex12.blogspot.com
This segment centers around Russia's escalating air campaign in Ukraine and a critique of Western and especially U.S. strategic thinking. Key points include:
This segment centers around Russia's escalating air campaign in Ukraine and a critique of Western and especially U.S. strategic thinking. Key points include:
1. Russia's Air War Intensifying
Russia is launching hundreds of air assets nightly, including drones like the Geran (up to 600/day), cruise missiles (Kalibr, KH-101), hypersonic weapons (Kinzhal, Zircon), and glide bombs.
The intensity and frequency of Russian air attacks are increasing, and their goal is to degrade Ukraine's industrial and military infrastructure, not target civilians.
Russian strategy is based on calculated, escalating "pain" to NATO until Western actors accept Russia's terms.
2. Western Misperceptions and Propaganda
The guest, Andrei Martyanov, mocks Western claims about Ukraine's air defense success, calling them propaganda. For example, Ukraine’s assertion that it shoots down nearly all Russian missiles is labeled absurd.
U.S. intelligence and military leadership are portrayed as misinformed and delusional, taking these inflated Ukrainian claims seriously.
Martyanov sarcastically references previous claims like the mythical “Ghost of Kyiv” and mocks the idea that Ukraine can intercept high-tech Russian weaponry with limited resources.
Russia is launching hundreds of air assets nightly, including drones like the Geran (up to 600/day), cruise missiles (Kalibr, KH-101), hypersonic weapons (Kinzhal, Zircon), and glide bombs.
The intensity and frequency of Russian air attacks are increasing, and their goal is to degrade Ukraine's industrial and military infrastructure, not target civilians.
Russian strategy is based on calculated, escalating "pain" to NATO until Western actors accept Russia's terms.
2. Western Misperceptions and Propaganda
The guest, Andrei Martyanov, mocks Western claims about Ukraine's air defense success, calling them propaganda. For example, Ukraine’s assertion that it shoots down nearly all Russian missiles is labeled absurd.
U.S. intelligence and military leadership are portrayed as misinformed and delusional, taking these inflated Ukrainian claims seriously.
Martyanov sarcastically references previous claims like the mythical “Ghost of Kyiv” and mocks the idea that Ukraine can intercept high-tech Russian weaponry with limited resources.
3. Strategic Critique of the West
The speaker ridicules the idea that the West can “force” Russia to negotiate on terms favorable to Ukraine. In contrast, Putin has offered negotiations but only if a deal is reached before a ceasefire.
NATO militaries, especially the U.S., are said to lack understanding of modern or "continental" warfare, focusing instead on PR, ideology, and outdated models.
U.S. support (e.g., Patriot missiles) is dismissed as ineffective given the scale and sophistication of Russia's attacks.
The speaker ridicules the idea that the West can “force” Russia to negotiate on terms favorable to Ukraine. In contrast, Putin has offered negotiations but only if a deal is reached before a ceasefire.
NATO militaries, especially the U.S., are said to lack understanding of modern or "continental" warfare, focusing instead on PR, ideology, and outdated models.
U.S. support (e.g., Patriot missiles) is dismissed as ineffective given the scale and sophistication of Russia's attacks.
4. Effectiveness and Precision of Russian Strikes
Russia is described as using high-precision, guided munitions aimed at military and industrial targets.
Though Ukraine suppresses information about damage, social media and leaked videos reportedly show major hits on factories and energy infrastructure.
Civilian casualties are claimed to be minimal and mostly accidental, in contrast to NATO’s historic conduct in conflicts like Yugoslavia or Iraq.
Russia is described as using high-precision, guided munitions aimed at military and industrial targets.
Though Ukraine suppresses information about damage, social media and leaked videos reportedly show major hits on factories and energy infrastructure.
Civilian casualties are claimed to be minimal and mostly accidental, in contrast to NATO’s historic conduct in conflicts like Yugoslavia or Iraq.
5. Broader Outlook
The host and guest express cynicism toward Western media and military narratives, viewing them as disconnected from the battlefield reality.
They argue that Ukraine is being propped up with false hopes and will eventually face collapse under sustained Russian pressure.
The host and guest express cynicism toward Western media and military narratives, viewing them as disconnected from the battlefield reality.
They argue that Ukraine is being propped up with false hopes and will eventually face collapse under sustained Russian pressure.
Andrei Martyanov | US Dollar and Kinzhal | Mar. 24, 2022
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US Dollar vs Ruble. Hypersonic weapons and finances. Ukraine.
Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
US Dollar vs Ruble. Hypersonic weapons and finances. Ukraine.
Andrei Martyanov | The Caucasus Conflict and Global Trends | Guns & Butter
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Topics:
- The Transcaucasia region
- Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea is discussed
- Baku, capitol of Azerbaijan, oil region and birthplace of Andrei Martyanov
- Nagorno-Karabakh, semi-autonomous region within Azerbaijan
- Political and ethnic dynamics of the Azeri/Armenian conflict
- Two wars between Armenia and Azerbaijan
- Armenia’s Velvet Revolution
- Soros sponsored NGOs in Armenia
- Turkey’s involvement; Dashnaks
- Armenian diaspora
- Second largest US embassy in Yerevan
- Caucasus strategic geopolitical location spanning Europe and Asia
- US recognition of WWI Armenian genocide
- Russian Federation involvement
- Largest US export is dollar inflation
- Russophobia
- MAKS 2021 Russian Air Show, international exhibition of new civilian and military aircraft
Topics:
- The Transcaucasia region
- Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea is discussed
- Baku, capitol of Azerbaijan, oil region and birthplace of Andrei Martyanov
- Nagorno-Karabakh, semi-autonomous region within Azerbaijan
- Political and ethnic dynamics of the Azeri/Armenian conflict
- Two wars between Armenia and Azerbaijan
- Armenia’s Velvet Revolution
- Soros sponsored NGOs in Armenia
- Turkey’s involvement; Dashnaks
- Armenian diaspora
- Second largest US embassy in Yerevan
- Caucasus strategic geopolitical location spanning Europe and Asia
- US recognition of WWI Armenian genocide
- Russian Federation involvement
- Largest US export is dollar inflation
- Russophobia
- MAKS 2021 Russian Air Show, international exhibition of new civilian and military aircraft
Andrei Martyanov | Ukraine operation, Operational Tempo and Context, Economic Warfare | Mar. 3, 2022
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Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
Ukraine operation. Operational Tempo and Context. Economic Warfar.
Andrei Martyanov | 1945 is always on my mind | Mar. 21, 2022
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Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
Hitler dreams about saving Berlin. Spring of 1945. Suicide of the West. Crude.
Andrei Martyanov | Russian military and naval analyst | Jan. 24, 2022
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Source: Andrei Martyanov youtube
Topics: Russia "invading" Ukraine. Targeting, ISR and force deployment. NATO. Western Media hysteria. Alternative reality.
Topics: Russia "invading" Ukraine. Targeting, ISR and force deployment. NATO. Western Media hysteria. Alternative reality.
Andrei Martyanov | War In Ukraine: Geopolitical and Economic Fallout | Guns & Butter
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Andrei Martyanov enumerates the issues leading up to the Russian military intervention in Ukraine, especially the provocations on the Donbass region under escalating Ukrainian and Azov military attack since 2014.
- Kiev’s announced intention to become a nuclear power and join NATO. Russia’s recognition of the two Donbass republics led to the retaliatory shutdown of the Nordstream 2 LNG pipeline and will eventually cripple German industry
- Europe separated economically from Russia
- Refugee surge into Russia
- Ukrainian forces destroyed
- Parallel military structure in Ukraine
- Historical background of the current conflict
- Russia’s aims in Ukraine
- War is with the West
- Comparison of US and Russian military forces
- Western media leaving Russia
- Dueling nationalization of assets
- Energy price inflation
- SWIFT International Payments System
- De-dollarization of global economy
- worldwide geopolitical realignment
Aired: March 9, 2022
Andrei Martyanov enumerates the issues leading up to the Russian military intervention in Ukraine, especially the provocations on the Donbass region under escalating Ukrainian and Azov military attack since 2014.
- Kiev’s announced intention to become a nuclear power and join NATO. Russia’s recognition of the two Donbass republics led to the retaliatory shutdown of the Nordstream 2 LNG pipeline and will eventually cripple German industry
- Europe separated economically from Russia
- Refugee surge into Russia
- Ukrainian forces destroyed
- Parallel military structure in Ukraine
- Historical background of the current conflict
- Russia’s aims in Ukraine
- War is with the West
- Comparison of US and Russian military forces
- Western media leaving Russia
- Dueling nationalization of assets
- Energy price inflation
- SWIFT International Payments System
- De-dollarization of global economy
- worldwide geopolitical realignment
Aired: March 9, 2022
Andrei Martyanov | Putin's Victory and The Global Paradigm Shift | Mar. 20, 2024
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Source: Fiorella Isabel youtube
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I have a long chat with author and military analyst Andrei Martyanov on Putin's recent victory, the state of the Ukraine war, multipolarity, global conflicts, Russia's modern political structure, where the US/WEST are going, and where Russia is going.
Andrei Martyanov | Proxy Removal | Sept. 29, 2024
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Meaning of updated doctrine. Nero and Anton Ovcharenko.
Meaning of updated doctrine. Nero and Anton Ovcharenko.
Andrei Martyanov | Strategic Reality in Ukraine | Mar. 2, 2022
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Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
Ukraine operation. Sanctions on Russia. The real economy.
Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
Ukraine operation. Sanctions on Russia. The real economy.
Andrei Martyanov & Larry Johnson | REALITY CHECK -- US Cannot Defeat Russia | July 14, 2025
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Source: Counter Currents youtube, Sonar21.com, smoothiex12.blogspot.com
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Russia produces 600 drones a day. Ukraine “doesn’t exist as a state anymore.” What’s really happening in the war no one in Western media wants to talk about?
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson and military expert Andrei Martyanov break down how the U.S. has lost strategic ground, why NATO’s plans are failing, and what comes next.
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Russia produces 600 drones a day. Ukraine “doesn’t exist as a state anymore.” What’s really happening in the war no one in Western media wants to talk about?
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson and military expert Andrei Martyanov break down how the U.S. has lost strategic ground, why NATO’s plans are failing, and what comes next.
Andrei Martyanov | USD, Game Over! | Mar. 8, 2022
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Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
Ukraine operation. Human Shields . Economic Warfare. Dollar System.
Andrei Martyanov | Ukraine and World | Mar. 16, 2022
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Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
Russia "runs out of ammo", desperate propaganda, combined arms, China, US, India.
Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
Russia "runs out of ammo", desperate propaganda, combined arms, China, US, India.
Scott Ritter, Larry Johnson & Andrei Martyanov | Russia CRUSHES Ukraine's Army as NATO Crumbles | Jan. 5, 2025
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In this HUGE livestream, geopolitical analysts Scott Ritter, Larry C. Johnson, and Andrei Martyanov join to respond to Russia's warning that NATO targets are on the table in response to the latest round of Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory. It's about to be a massive year of geopolitical turmoil and change in 2025 and we cover what comes next as we enter Trump 2.0.
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In this HUGE livestream, geopolitical analysts Scott Ritter, Larry C. Johnson, and Andrei Martyanov join to respond to Russia's warning that NATO targets are on the table in response to the latest round of Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory. It's about to be a massive year of geopolitical turmoil and change in 2025 and we cover what comes next as we enter Trump 2.0.
Andrei Martyanov | Geopolitics of War Crimes | Mar. 28, 2022
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Ukraine. War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, POWs, Western media
Andrei Martyanov | Liz Truss Goes to Russia | Feb. 10, 2022
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Russian military and naval analyst, Andrei Martyanov.
A catastrophe of Western "elites". Sanctions "From Hell". Fate of Europe.
Andrei Martyanov | Trump Issues New Tariff Threat Against India Ahead of Friday's Deadline | Aug. 4, 2025
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Source: Daniel Davis / Deep Dive youtube, smoothiex12.blogspot.com
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President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and secondary sanctions on Russia and other countries if Russia doesn't agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire by August 8. While he claims readiness to act, including deploying nuclear submarines, critics argue these are hollow threats and part of his performative style. Trump also cites high Russian and Ukrainian casualties—figures widely disputed and labeled as fabricated.
Russian military analyst Andrei Marti sharply criticizes Trump, calling him a narcissistic showman who misunderstands military and geopolitical realities. He claims Trump is mocked in Russia and not taken seriously. According to Marti, the U.S. lacks the military leverage it once had, and Trump's bluster only exposes American incompetence and global embarrassment.
Russia’s official response, delivered by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, was measured: they acknowledged the presence of U.S. submarines as routine and reiterated that nuclear war has no winners. The Russian response emphasized calm and strategic deterrence rather than escalation
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President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and secondary sanctions on Russia and other countries if Russia doesn't agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire by August 8. While he claims readiness to act, including deploying nuclear submarines, critics argue these are hollow threats and part of his performative style. Trump also cites high Russian and Ukrainian casualties—figures widely disputed and labeled as fabricated.
Russian military analyst Andrei Marti sharply criticizes Trump, calling him a narcissistic showman who misunderstands military and geopolitical realities. He claims Trump is mocked in Russia and not taken seriously. According to Marti, the U.S. lacks the military leverage it once had, and Trump's bluster only exposes American incompetence and global embarrassment.
Russia’s official response, delivered by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, was measured: they acknowledged the presence of U.S. submarines as routine and reiterated that nuclear war has no winners. The Russian response emphasized calm and strategic deterrence rather than escalation
Andrei Martyanov | Russia FIRES BACK at Trump: The War Escalates! | May 28, 2025
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An excellent conversation with Andrei, who demonstrated impressive knowledge and expertise. However, I wonder if people in the West can fully appreciate the depth of his insights.
An excellent conversation with Andrei, who demonstrated impressive knowledge and expertise. However, I wonder if people in the West can fully appreciate the depth of his insights.
