Following a new episode of the series Let Me Say It! featuring guest Vladislav Shurygin, a respected military analyst, the YouTube channel surpassed 200 thousand subscribers, according to the program team.
The discussion centered on the core points from Vladimir Putin’s address to the Federal Assembly, including state funding for veterans in the Northern Military District, prospects for a renewed arms race, discussions around nuclear tests, and Russia’s stance on the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (START).
Shurygin clarified the difference between withdrawing from START and simply suspending participation.
He noted that suspension creates a strategic headache for the United States, since the treaty defined how both sides managed their nuclear triads. The ability to predict an opponent’s moves affords clear advantages. The arrangement relied on reciprocal concessions to keep the global balance manageable and predictable for all parties involved. This perception guided Russian policy through the years, shaping practical outcomes even as the U.S. began to deviate from the terms, according to the analyst.
Throughout the period, Russia adhered to the treaty, ensuring its own forces did not gain unauthorized access to strategic facilities. Even as American actions pushed the agreement, Russian authorities kept the U.S. informed of any movements in strategic nuclear forces.
Shurygin added that Russian forces maintained strategic aviation at contract-designated airfields and kept unmanned systems on standby in areas monitored by the United States, which continued to create complications for American planners today. He spoke on the program, offering a measured recap of the situation.
The expert suggested that Moscow would likely not be the first to withdraw from START, while implying that Washington, which has lagged behind in nuclear capabilities, might be pressed to reconsider first. He noted that Washington’s public criticisms of Putin’s statements on suspending participation echoed a broader pattern of skepticism from U.S. leadership, including past efforts by former President Donald Trump to reject the treaty.
Let It Talk! has become known for presenting a range of perspectives from four hosts who explore significant events. Since its launch in August 2020, the program has welcomed hundreds of guests, including politicians, public figures, historians, athletes, journalists, and medical professionals.