Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: Former CIA Officers Break Down Looming Meeting

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Ryan Fugit

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🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

🎙️ Time-Sensitive RH Intel: Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Analysis 🌍🇺🇸🇷🇺

Join Ryan Fugit and Glenn, both seasoned former CIA officers 🕵️‍♂️, as they unpack the high-stakes Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska 🏔️—a pivotal moment for US-Russia relations and the Ukraine conflict. This timely episode dives deep into international diplomacy, geopolitical tensions, and the shifting dynamics of the global security landscape.

Get a daily intel brief delivered to your email at https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ to get a curated set of insights and reporting on Russia, China, Iran, the MIddle East and more from a national security perspective.

With decades of intelligence experience, Ryan and Glenn offer unparalleled insights into:

🔹 The strategic implications of the Alaska summit

🔹 The battlefield realities shaping negotiations 🪖

🔹 The symbolic significance of the meeting’s location

🔹 How this summit could influence NATO strategy and future diplomacy

You’ll also learn the hidden history of Alaska’s role in U.S.-Russia affairs, the motivations of key players, and the possible paths forward for Ukraine, Russia, and the West.

💡 Key Takeaways:

🤝 The summit is a rare, high-stakes opportunity for dialogue.

📍 Alaska offers strategic advantages, including fewer ICC challenges.

🎯 Russia’s tactics aim to strengthen their bargaining position.

⚠️ Risks remain for Ukraine in potential negotiations.

🪢 U.S. strategy must balance pressure with incentives.

🕊️ Diplomacy is essential—some conflicts can’t be won militarily.

💪 Ukrainian resilience will be a decisive factor.

📢 Sound Bites:

“This is a high-stakes meeting.”

“Putin’s actions serve the ego of one man.”

“We need to incentivize the Russians to behave.”

📌 Keywords: US-Russia relations, Ukraine conflict, Trump-Putin meeting, Alaska summit, NATO, international diplomacy, geopolitical tensions, global security.

🎧 Listen now for a gripping, no-spin breakdown of what’s happening behind closed doors—and what it means for the future of international power.

Time sensitive RH intel: join Ryan Fugit and Glenn, both veterans of the CIA, as they navigate the intricate landscape of international diplomacy and geopolitical tensions. This is a timely episode focused on the pivotal meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, they explore the strategic implications for Ukraine and the broader global stage. Drawing from decades of experience, Ryan and Glenn provide an in-depth analysis of the current US-Russia relations, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the potential outcomes of this high-stakes summit.

Discover the historical context behind Alaska's role in this meeting, the symbolic significance of the location, and the potential impact on future negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and NATO. As they dissect the motivations and strategies of key players, Ryan and Glenn offer unique insights into the challenges and opportunities facing international leaders today.

Whether you're interested in the nuances of diplomacy, the dynamics of power, or the future of global security, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the forces shaping our world. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that goes beyond the headlines to uncover the realities of international relations.

The Trump-Putin meeting is a high-stakes opportunity for dialogue.
Alaska's location for the meeting is strategic, reducing ICC challenges.
Russia's battlefield tactics are aimed at improving their negotiating position.
There are concerns about Ukraine potentially losing ground in negotiations.
The U.S. must consider both sticks and carrots in its approach to Russia.
Diplomacy is crucial; not all conflicts can be resolved through military means.
The long-term impact of the war on both Ukraine and Russia will be significant.

Connect with Glenn at https://greatsouthbayinc.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
01:21 The Significance of the Alaska Meeting
04:36 Current Battlefield Dynamics in Ukraine
08:03 Negotiating Positions and Red Lines
11:33 Future Predictions and Strategic Considerations
15:03 The Broader Implications for Global Politics
18:18 Understanding Putin's Motivations
22:06 The Impact of War on Russian Identity
24:02 Vitaly Klitschko: A Leader in Times of Crisis
25:13 Navigating Diplomacy with Russia
29:41 The Importance of Dialogue and Negotiation
31:59 Strategies for Engaging Russia
34:46 Long-term Consequences of the Conflict

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome, freedom-loving people. This is a restricted handling podcast. I am one of your co-host,
0:07.8	Ryan Fuget, Army veteran, covering gun pilot, former CIA officer. I am joined with a dear friend,
0:13.8	longtime CIA officer, senior intelligence service, multi-chief of station in some of the tougher
0:20.7	places when it comes to the front
0:22.8	lines for U.S. national security, Europe, Eurasia expert, 34 years in the belly of the beast
0:28.3	between Army, State Department, and CIA, Glenn Korn.
0:32.8	Hey, Ryan. Nice to see you. Hello, everybody. Thank you for the introduction.
0:39.1	And as we need to say,
0:45.7	the opinions shared here are our own. And we are no longer part of the government. This is opinions from two formers. Although we do pay our taxes. We want to stress that. That is true.
0:52.1	That's true, especially me in California. We are part of the, no comment,
0:55.9	we are part of the dream. Okay. So we got a lot going on. We are hours away from Trump and Putin
1:03.0	meeting the U.S. military installation in Anchorage, Alaska. This could have tremendous significance.
1:09.9	And the reason we're talking is what impact is it
1:13.6	going to have and get insights from somebody who knows like you? So, Glenn, as we kick off,
1:18.7	how would you set the stage for what's coming here? Well, how are I set the stage? Obviously,
1:24.1	everybody is watching. This is a kind of high stakes meeting, although it may not be as high stakes as it's kind of being billed because I understand the president and the White House were saying that this is just an opportunity for the president to hear for himself and engage directly with Vladimir Putin on the issue of ending the war in Ukraine. I think that, you know,
1:46.3	from when I'm reading in the media, this is all kind of open source, is that there's not a lot of
1:51.2	high expectations that there are going to be a major breakthrough. I think one of the goals of the
1:54.9	meeting is to set up another meeting where President Zelensky, the Ukrainian president,
1:59.3	will have the opportunity to meet directly with
2:01.2	President Trump and President Putin. And one thing I think is reassuring is that the White House has
2:06.7	said that there'll be no deal made with the Russians on the future of Ukraine without
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