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May 5, 2025.

Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom

"When War Becomes a Habit,
Peace Is the Casualty."

— Amb. Charles Freeman

In this powerful interview, Ambassador Charles Freeman — a seasoned diplomat and sharp geopolitical analyst — joins Judge Andrew Napolitano to expose how both Republican and Democratic administrations have crafted narratives to justify war. From Trump’s blunt rhetoric to Biden’s polished diplomacy, Freeman shows how the end result is often the same: escalated tensions, sidelined diplomacy, and a nation steered toward conflict. This includes actions in regions like the Middle East and Eastern Europe, where both leaders have taken steps that, intentionally or not, edge closer to conflict.

🇷🇺 Russia's Core Demands, as Outlined by Ambassador Freeman

Ukrainian Neutrality: Russia seeks a commitment that Ukraine will not join NATO or host NATO forces. This stems from Moscow's longstanding security concerns about NATO's eastward expansion and the potential threat it perceives from Western military alliances on its borders.

Protection of Russian-Speaking Populations: Moscow demands the restoration and assurance of linguistic and cultural rights for Russian-speaking minorities in Ukraine. This includes regions like Donbas, where tensions escalated following Ukraine's 2014 language laws that marginalized Russian speakers.

Recognition of Crimea: Russia insists on international acknowledgment of its sovereignty over Crimea, which it annexed in 2014. The annexation followed a controversial referendum, and Moscow views the territory as historically and strategically significant.

A New European Security Architecture: Beyond Ukraine, Russia calls for a reimagined security framework in Europe that addresses its concerns and reduces the perceived threat from NATO's presence near its borders. This includes discussions on missile deployments and military exercises in Eastern Europe.

Ambassador Freeman highlights that while these demands are contentious, they reflect Russia's perspective on its national security and regional influence.

Ambassador Freeman cautions that ignoring or dismissing these concerns may prolong the war and block diplomatic solutions.