Actually Scott Ritter's predictions are a mixed bag so who knows?: @chirag Big if true...@AlternatNews...Trump stabbed Netanyahu in the back - Scott Ritter Somehow Trump missed the sweet spot to attack Iran.
Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, has become known for his contrarian views on foreign policy, particularly concerning Russia and the Middle East. While he accurately predicted in the early 2000s that Iraq did not possess weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
, many of his later predictions and claims regarding the Russia-Ukraine war have been proven incorrect or highly inaccurate by subsequent events. His, sometimes, inaccurate analyses include:
- Ukraine "Crushed" Immediately: Early in the 2022 Russian invasion, Ritter predicted that Russia would swiftly crush the Ukrainian military, a forecast that did not materialize.
- The Northern Front Retreat (2022): In early 2022, while Ritter claimed Russia was succeeding, Russian troops were actually forced to withdraw from northern Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy, giving up roughly 40% of their initial territorial gains.
- Bucha Massacre Denial: In April 2022, Ritter claimed that the atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine, were "staged" by Ukrainian police and not committed by Russian forces. This claim was directly contradicted by international investigations, satellite imagery, and witness testimony showing Russian control of the area during the killings.
- Failed Predictions on Ukrainian Resistance: Ritter has consistently argued that Ukraine cannot win, claiming they were running out of soldiers and equipment, even as Ukraine managed to launch successful counter-offensives in late 2022 (e.g., Kharkiv and Kherson).
- Western Involvement Claims: Ritter has frequently claimed that Western involvement in Ukraine would lead to rapid escalation and Russian victory, asserting that if Europe intervened, they would be "crushed".
Scott Ritter accurately predicted Iraq did not possess significant stockpiles of WMDs, a stance he maintained despite claims leading to the 2003 invasion, though his specific predictions varied, with some sources noting he said Iraq was largely disarmed by 1998, making him appear prescient as no WMDs were found post-invasion, despite controversy over his earlier inspector role
. Key Points of Ritter's Stance:
- Pre-Invasion Warnings: Ritter consistently argued that claims of Iraq's WMDs were unsubstantiated and that Iraq had effectively dismantled its programs.
- Post-Invasion Vindication (Sort Of): When no significant WMDs were found after the 2003 invasion, many felt Ritter had been right, with some news outlets pointing out he was correct that Iraq was "fundamentally disarmed" by 1998.
- Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, has become a prominent commentator on international relations, specifically focusing on Russia and the Ukraine conflict. His predictions often align with the Russian narrative, forecasting a total Russian victory in Ukraine and the decline of Western influence.Key Predictions Regarding the Russia-Ukraine War (2024–2025)
- Total Ukrainian Defeat: Ritter has consistently maintained that Ukraine will lose the war, specifically claiming they will lose the territories annexed by Russia in 2022 (Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Luhansk).
- Fall of Key Cities: In late 2025, he predicted the imminent fall of Pokrovsk, forecasting that once it falls, Ukrainian forces will be forced into a vulnerable retreat toward Kramatorsk.
- End of the Conflict: He has suggested that Russia has already won the war, and the conflict will end entirely on Russia's terms.
- Post-War Structure: Ritter predicted a 3-way economic union for Ukraine with Russia and Belarus, with no NATO or EU integration. He has suggested Russia may allow Ukraine to keep Odessa and Kharkov temporarily, with potential referendums in 3-5 years.
- Partition Plans: He suggested that parts of Ukraine could be divided among neighboring nations, specifically mentioning Poland taking over Western Ukraine.
Geopolitical Predictions- EU as a "Quasi-Colonial" Entity: Ritter has stated that the U.S. views Europe as an "enemy" and intends to treat it as a "quasi-colonial enterprise" to support the dollar, potentially aimed at destroying the euro.
- Failure of Western Pressure: He argued that U.S. efforts to pressure the Global South into isolating Russia have failed, forcing the U.S. to turn to "Plan B," which he defines as the theft of frozen Russian assets.
- Conflict with Iran: Ritter has predicted that the U.S. seeks to destroy Iran as a nation unless a new, more restrictive nuclear agreement is reached.
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