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Curated Curiosity: Money isn't Russia's red line - this is
Inside Lavrov's candid revelations about Ukraine negotiations, nuclear risks, and the West's miscalculation
Ben Averbook
December 06, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
TODAY'S INSIGHT
"Money is not what drives us – we fight for the people who have been living on these lands. They fight for keeping hegemony over the world. We fight for our legitimate security interests."
FEATURED EPISODE
WHAT THEY SAID
Russia claims readiness for peace negotiations based on the Istanbul principles: no NATO membership for Ukraine, no foreign military bases, and recognition of new territorial realities.
The West's refusal to share medical analysis of Navalny's condition and systematic rejection of diplomatic outreach suggests deeper motivations beyond the Ukraine conflict.
According to Lavrov, Boris Johnson allegedly derailed peace negotiations in Istanbul 2022 that could have ended the conflict, though their specific terms remain disputed.
The Foreign Minister warns that American assumptions about "limited nuclear exchange" that wouldn't affect the US mainland represent dangerous miscalculation.
WHY IT MATTERS
The interview reveals Russia's diplomatic positioning and red lines at a critical juncture in the Ukraine conflict. Understanding these perspectives, whether one agrees with them or not, is crucial for grasping potential pathways to de-escalation or risks of further escalation.
MY TAKES
Now I would not consider myself a Tucker fan. Not at all really.
However, I do not let my opinions of the interviewer alter my perception of the insights from the interviewee.
The Russia and Ukraine issue is big and must be dealt with. This issue might be the most important issue in the world right now due to the fact that a hot war between the US and Russia would likely mean human extinction. I am hopeful people like Tucker and Lex Fridman can help Westerners understand the issue from a different perspective.
I hope to interview both Zelenskyy and Putin, likely in January.
For this, I will travel to both Kyiv and Moscow.
My hope is to do my small part to understand their perspectives & to find the path to peace.
I understand the risks.
PS: I speak fluent Russian & some Ukrainian
— Lex Fridman (@lexfridman)
11:30 PM • Dec 4, 2024
I am incredibly grateful for you reading.
See you tomorrow.
Ben Averbook
(pps: you might like these)
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