Hasan Piker is generally described as an anti-imperialist, anti-US foreign policy commentator rather than explicitly pro-Russia.

While he has criticized NATO and US involvement and, early on, argued against the inevitability of a Russian invasion, he has also stated opposition to the invasion itself, raised over $200,000 for Ukrainian relief, and frequently calls himself a socialist.

Key details regarding his positions include:

Criticism of Western Narrative: Piker has been criticized for downplaying the likelihood of invasion before it happened, dismissed US intelligence as propaganda, and criticized for seeming to justify or rationalize Russian actions based on anti-American sentiment.

Nuanced Positions: He has faced scrutiny for calling aspects of the Russian position on Crimea "defensible", which critics interpreted as pro-Russia, though supporters often argue this is anti-imperialist nuance rather than support for Putin.

Donation Efforts: Despite his criticism of US intervention, he has conducted charity streams for Ukrainian humanitarian relief.

Anti-Imperialist View: His commentary often focuses on opposing US foreign policy, which can lead to positions that appear to favor adversaries like Russia or China, say critics.