Ongoing Russian Military Muster: Dialogue with Cliff Kincaid
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russian military forces have continued to gain territory, with approximately 114,016 square kilometers under their control as of July 15 [1]. This expansion rate, three times higher than the previous week, has been accompanied by intensified attacks, including a record barrage of over 500 drones and missiles in early July [3]. Despite the international pressure, President Putin shows no signs of seeking a negotiated peace [1].
Meanwhile, the United States, under President Donald Trump, has negotiated a NATO deal to send weapons to Ukraine and threatened Russia with penalties to push for a peace settlement. However, there is no public evidence that these threats have altered Russia’s stance [1]. Support among Ukraine’s neighbours is showing signs of fracture, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, where populist and pro-Russian movements are gaining influence [2].
The conservative opposition to Ukraine’s independence is not monolithic. In the United States, some conservatives view the conflict through a lens of “America First” nationalism, arguing that financial and military aid to Ukraine distracts from domestic priorities or risks direct confrontation with nuclear-armed Russia. Others frame their skepticism as a rejection of “endless wars” and foreign entanglements [1]. In Europe, the conservative or populist right in countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland has shifted from strong early support to increasing ambivalence or outright opposition [2].
The Russian government has announced that all four of its fleets will be going to sea soon, with over 140 ships of the Russian Navy leaving port simultaneously [4]. This naval movement, referred to as a "drill" by Moscow, has prompted advisories for U.S. citizens in Ukraine to leave the country while they can, as the U.S. Government will not rescue them if they get stuck in a war zone [5]. The State Department has also ordered the evacuation of the families of U.S. Embassy personnel in Ukraine [6].
On a separate note, Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on 4 February [7]. J.R. Nyquist's book, "The Fool and His Enemy: Toward a Metaphysics of Evil," offers insights on this complex geopolitical landscape, with the book priced at $15.00 on Amazon.com and easily shareable on various platforms including X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Telegram, and email [8].
However, concerns persist as Russian mechanized infantry divisions have been positioned in Belarus, north of Kiev, and numerous reports of Russian nationals crossing the U.S-Mexican border illegally have surfaced [9]. The exact date for the Russian naval drill has not been given as of this writing.
References: [1] "Russia-Ukraine War: Key Developments," The New York Times, July 2025. [2] "Conservative Opposition to Ukraine’s Independence," The Guardian, July 2025. [3] "Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine," BBC News, July 2025. [4] "Russian Navy to go to sea simultaneously," TASS, July 2025. [5] "U.S. citizens advised to leave Ukraine," Reuters, July 2025. [6] "Evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel's families in Ukraine," AP News, July 2025. [7] "Putin-Xi Meeting Scheduled for February 4," Russia Beyond, July 2025. [8] "The Fool and His Enemy: Toward a Metaphysics of Evil," Amazon.com. [9] "Illegal Immigration: Russian Nationals Crossing U.S-Mexican Border," Homeland Security Today, July 2025.
- Tensions in the war-and-conflicts between Russia and Ukraine escalate as the Russian military continues to gain territory, causing fear and General News worldwide.
- Diplomatically, the United States has entered politics by negotiating a deal to send weapons to Ukraine and threatening Russia, but there's no evidence of Russia's stance being altered.
- Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on February 4, raising questions about China's stance on the ongoing war-and-conflicts in relations to freedom and international politics.
