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Is NATO About To Attack Russia? Signs Were Headed Into A Hot War

2025-09-28 News & Politics
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Kim Iversen
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Russia-US Escalation Risk: Inside Putin's Algorithm and Wargaming Theory

Understand the hidden algorithmic threats Russia calculates and why personality conflicts make mutual miscalculation, reminiscent of WWI, highly probable.

Short Summary

  • US actions feed an automated Russian threat assessment algorithm, leading to predictable escalatory steps.
  • Russia primarily seeks to weaken NATO warfighting capability in Ukraine, not necessarily occupy the entire country.
  • The current conflict dynamic mirrors historical near-misses (like Able Archer 83), driven by mutually perceived self-defense.
  • Economic sanctions fail because Russia has been on a wartime footing since 2015 and relies on partners like China and India.

This discussion unpacks the deep psychological and systemic reasons the US and Russia might "sleepwalk" into a direct hot war, detailing Russia's precise escalation matrix and why conventional diplomatic expectations are failing.

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Rebekah Koffler is a former high level U.S. intelligence officer who was born and raised in the Soviet Union. She is the author of Putin’s Playbook: Russia’s Secret Plan to Defeat America. Rebekah was run out of the intel community for sounding the alarm over the US antagonizing Russia. She accurately analyzed the various moves the US was making that would ultimately provoke Russia. Rebekah Koffler on X: https://x.com/rebekah0132 Read Putin's Playbook: https://www.amazon.com/Putins-Playbook-Russias-Secret-America/dp/1684510031 Follow the show for more content on your favorite platforms! LIVE Monday-Friday at 2PM PST / 5PM EST: www.kimiversenshow.com X: https://x.com/KimIversenShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimiversen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimiversenshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimIversenOfficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kimiversen **About the show The Kim Iversen Show is a fully independent program produced for your entertainment and information. The one hour show airs live M-F at 5pm PT / 8pm ET at www.TheKimIversenShow.com. Clips from the program are published to YouTube daily. **Medical Disclaimer: The CDC states that masks are effective and patients should not try medications or protocols that are not approved for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19. The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. Hundreds of millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, and serious adverse reactions are uncommon. This program is not a replacement for medical advice and may explore counter opinions. Always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.

Top Comments (10)

@edwinsiala3373 2025-09-28

Calling the world's biggest nuclear and missile power a paper tiger is nuts. Western leaders live in utter delusional state of mind.

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@flyrodmike 2025-09-28

No NATO and the US are not acting in self defense, they are acting in offense and provocation. If a greater war happens it will be because the west initiated it or the Russians justifiably act in self defense to a NATO provocation.

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@johno8001 2025-09-28

This is about BRICS and threat against SWIFT and loosing control of the world's money supply--US dollar

55 5 replies
@joebagodonuts8119 2025-09-28

You never know when you cross the red line until it’s too late. This is a stupid game of chicken.

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@sheldonwilliams4952 2025-09-29

I disagree with the guest on China . I think that China is willing to work with Russia making an opportunity to weaken the US because they see the same play book against Russia happening to them.

33 3 replies
@tedreynolds3338 2025-09-29

It’s hard to wake up in this clown world, governed by compromised sociopaths, and carry on as if it’s acceptable

30 3 replies
@jimmyallen8516 2025-09-28

Let the war stop soon. The mothers don't deserve the pain.

29 4 replies
@chiwaled 2025-09-28

I said 3 years ago this is world war 3. I stand by it

27 4 replies
@kevinford6420 2025-09-29

The patriot missile system is being obliterated on a regular basis.Each time a bunch of Americans are killed but you're not being informed about it.Nobody seems aware !!

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@kiambojyms2196 2025-09-29

Gadaffis death was not by his people... It was done by the people who bombed and destroyed Libya and looted it. Libya has never recovered.

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