The Return of Kremlin Terrorism

Peter Zeihan 7 min

Russia will exploit broken people and disintegrating far-right groups to create terror cells in the West. Russia will be exposed, but the low volume of people needed to start this process makes it likely.

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Key points

  • 0:00

    Moscow-born individuals took seven people hostage in a Ukrainian supermarket.

  • 0:22

    Russian leaders historically used divide and conquer strategies against NATO.

  • 0:22

    Russia previously relied on swarming NATO forces or creating distractions in Western countries.

  • 0:22

    Russia is now sponsoring terror cells across the West instead of simple sabotage.

  • 0:22

    Pre-war Ukraine contained significant populations of ethnic Russians and Russian speakers.

  • 0:22

    Pro-Russian groups exist in areas despite Russian damage to those regions.

  • 3:07

    Recruitment requires only a handful of broken and zealotous people.

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    Europe has passed peak far-right influence due to Russian sabotage.

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    Far-right political groups are retreating from power in European nations.

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    Disintegrating rightist groups may seek violent options when political appeal fails.

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    Russia will target nationalist groups, neo-Nazis, and biker gangs this time.

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