Judge Napolitano joins Jimmy to argue that European powers’ declining economic influence and loss of former colonial possessions may be driving efforts to weaken Russia through the war in Ukraine, including plans to fragment the country and gain access to its resources. The two criticize NATO’s eastward expansion and claim that Western leaders, including U.S. and British officials, helped derail a negotiated settlement between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, prolonging the conflict and increasing casualties. The discussion also questions whether European leaders have public support for escalating military involvement and examines Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s reported openness to freezing the front lines as part of a peace agreement. Overall, they present the war as a geopolitical struggle shaped by Western strategic ambitions, disputed claims about colonialism and regime change, and the difficulty of reaching a settlement amid competing political and military pressures. Judge Napolitano on Twitter: https://x.com/Judgenap Judge Napolitano on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@judgingfreedom Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags):