Putin and Russia pose a greater threat to peace than Hitler and Nazi Germany, but the White House has yet to make a fundamental shift in recognizing that reality, – opinion

Journalist Diane Francis claims that putin is more dangerous than Hitler, and russia is already waging a hybrid war around the world. Why the US and Europe are still hesitating with a decision — in the NAnews review.

putin is accountable to no one, and criticism in his country is equivalent to a death sentence. He wants to revive the Soviet empire and spread a global hybrid war beyond the wars in Israel and Sudan, uprisings, and terrorist acts.

“Much is said about how clumsily Trump deals with putin, but he also fails to notice other aggressive actions and wars of Russia.

In partnership with Iran, Moscow’s Wagner PMC mercenaries trained Hamas militants and supported their attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 (on putin’s birthday), as well as supported other terrorist organizations in the region.

Russian mercenaries also operate throughout Africa to influence regime changes and provoke uprisings. They are behind the war in Sudan – the most destructive in the world. They contributed to the conflict by supplying weapons to both the government and all its opponents.

Since 2023, more than 8.8 million people have become internally displaced, 3.5 million have fled, and hundreds of thousands of children have already died of hunger. During this time, Russians stole the country’s gold and resources and flew them daily to Moscow to help pay for the war in Ukraine.

Despite abundant evidence, there is no consensus in Washington and Brussels that this is a global war that must be stopped. At the same time, leaders bargain over tariffs, next steps, and whether to fund Ukraine or Israel, as if the same regime is not behind all the conflicts”, – writes in her blog Canadian-American journalist and writer Diane Francis

putin is more dangerous than Hitler: how the world turned a blind eye to a new global war

The words spoken by Diane Francis sound like an alarm bell: “putin and russia pose a greater threat to the world than Hitler and Nazi Germany”. But in Washington, in her opinion, there has still been no realization of this reality. While the White House hesitates, the kremlin strengthens its positions.

Instead of a large-scale strategy — political gestures. Donald Trump moves nuclear submarines back and forth, sets deadlines that are easily ignored. And putin in that time manages to wage wars, destroy cities, bypass sanctions, and build up a nuclear arsenal.

From ultimatums to nuclear hints

The story of recent weeks resembles a chess game with an opponent who plays without rules. On July 14, Trump demanded that the kremlin stop its aggression against Ukraine within 50 days. A couple of weeks later, irritated by a new strike on civilians, he shortened the deadline to 10–12 days.

And here — a classic move of Moscow. Dmitry Medvedev declares that this is not just a dispute with Ukraine, but a step toward war with the US. In response, Trump threatens to move two nuclear submarines closer.

“Words matter and can lead to unpredictable consequences,” he noted.

The kremlin’s plans and the cost of war

Unlike emotional rhetoric, russia’s actions are carefully calculated. Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukrainian military intelligence, claims: Moscow is ready to spend $1.1 trillion on rearmament by 2036. This is more than any defense spending since the collapse of the USSR.

• increasing mobilization;
• raising payments to contract soldiers;
• developing the defense industry;
• modernizing nuclear forces.

Global map of war

Those who think this is only a war for Ukraine are deeply mistaken.

• Middle East: Wagner PMC fighters, with Iranian support, trained Hamas before the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and assisted other radical groups.
• Africa: in Sudan, Russian mercenaries arm both sides of the conflict, which has already claimed hundreds of thousands of lives from hunger.
• Resources: tons of gold and minerals are exported daily to finance the war against Ukraine.

Since 2023, 8.8 million people have become internally displaced, and another 3.5 million have left their homes.

Why the West is still arguing

In Brussels and Washington, there is no agreement even that this war is global. Politicians bargain over tariffs, debate whether aid should go to Ukraine or Israel. Meanwhile, as NAnews — News of Israel reminds, these conflicts are linked by one thread: the support of russia and Iran, which threaten both Kyiv and Tel Aviv.

What Diane Francis proposes

1. Complete economic isolation of russia.
2. Recognition of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
3. Removal of its permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
4. Freezing and transferring the Central Bank of Russia’s assets to arm Ukraine.
5. Elimination of the global Russian disinformation network.

In her opinion, only a global alliance of countries can stop putin.

Who is Diane Francis

Canadian-American journalist, author of books on politics, corruption, and international crises. Published in the National Post, Wall Street Journal, participated in academic programs in Canada and the US. Her materials often criticize autocracies and corruption schemes.

Lessons for Israel and Ukraine

Ukraine’s experience is a warning for Israel. The kremlin has already participated in operations that threaten Israeli security through its support for Iran and its allies. NAnews — News of Israel emphasizes: strengthening ties between Kyiv and Tel Aviv is not just desirable but vital.

The fall of putin’s regime will open a chance for a safer world. But to wait for this to happen on its own means repeating the mistakes of the past.