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Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel and former advisor to the Secretary of Defense. Col. Magregor explains how the Ukrainian army and society exhausted itself, and why NATO has also reached the end of the line.
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Douglas Macgregor | Ukraine War Is Over & NATO Exhausted Itself | Aug. 13, 2025
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | Russia SUDDEN ADVANCE Near Pokrovsk | Aug. 12, 2025
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Political context before the Trump–Putin meeting
The meeting is days away, with European leaders preparing to press Trump toward a settlement with Putin that aligns with their interests.
They are also trying to get Zelensky involved or present at the talks, but Trump appears uninterested in accommodating that request.
While Washington and Brussels focus on diplomatic maneuvering, analysts argue the real drivers of the situation are unfolding on the battlefield.
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Political context before the Trump–Putin meeting
The meeting is days away, with European leaders preparing to press Trump toward a settlement with Putin that aligns with their interests.
They are also trying to get Zelensky involved or present at the talks, but Trump appears uninterested in accommodating that request.
While Washington and Brussels focus on diplomatic maneuvering, analysts argue the real drivers of the situation are unfolding on the battlefield.
Major breakthrough on the Eastern Front
In the past 48 hours, Russia has launched its largest advance in two years near Pokrovsk (also spelled Picrosk/Pokrovske area), north of that sector.
The Russian strategy remains focused on destroying Ukrainian forces, not holding land for its own sake.
Ukrainian troop numbers are critically low; battalions are being filled with underage recruits and older men.
Russia is recruiting about 35,000 new soldiers per month, with 150,000 currently in training.
The Russian advance has expanded rapidly—roughly 10 km per day—and already cut the Druzhkivka–Kramatorsk road, a major logistical artery.
This road is one of only a few paved connections in the region; losing it severely limits Ukrainian ability to move troops, supplies, or reinforce positions.
In the past 48 hours, Russia has launched its largest advance in two years near Pokrovsk (also spelled Picrosk/Pokrovske area), north of that sector.
The Russian strategy remains focused on destroying Ukrainian forces, not holding land for its own sake.
Ukrainian troop numbers are critically low; battalions are being filled with underage recruits and older men.
Russia is recruiting about 35,000 new soldiers per month, with 150,000 currently in training.
The Russian advance has expanded rapidly—roughly 10 km per day—and already cut the Druzhkivka–Kramatorsk road, a major logistical artery.
This road is one of only a few paved connections in the region; losing it severely limits Ukrainian ability to move troops, supplies, or reinforce positions.
Why the breakthrough matters
If Russia pushes deeper, they could encircle Ukrainian forces in a “cauldron,” starving them of supplies and forcing surrender or destruction in place.
The area behind the current Ukrainian line includes major cities like Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, as well as Ukraine’s last major defensive line in the east (marked on Ukrainian maps in yellow).
Previous defensive lines south of this area were undermanned, allowing Russia to bypass them quickly.
If Russia pushes deeper, they could encircle Ukrainian forces in a “cauldron,” starving them of supplies and forcing surrender or destruction in place.
The area behind the current Ukrainian line includes major cities like Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, as well as Ukraine’s last major defensive line in the east (marked on Ukrainian maps in yellow).
Previous defensive lines south of this area were undermanned, allowing Russia to bypass them quickly.
Ukrainian defensive situation
Ukraine’s high command has recognized the severity of the breach and deployed its final strategic reserve—an elite Air Assault (AOV) brigade.
Ukraine’s high command has recognized the severity of the breach and deployed its final strategic reserve—an elite Air Assault (AOV) brigade.
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It’s only one brigade, not multiple brigades or divisions.
They will be arriving to an area with minimal or no prepared fortifications beyond the yellow line.
Once committed, Ukraine will have no remaining strategic reserve.
Russian commanders are likely aware of this deployment and may try to annihilate the brigade outright.
It’s only one brigade, not multiple brigades or divisions.
They will be arriving to an area with minimal or no prepared fortifications beyond the yellow line.
Once committed, Ukraine will have no remaining strategic reserve.
Russian commanders are likely aware of this deployment and may try to annihilate the brigade outright.
Analyst perspectives
Col. Douglas Macgregor and other military analysts believe Russia has effectively won the war militarily—the question now is only how far they push.
They see no evidence Russia timed this offensive for the summit; instead, it’s driven by battlefield opportunity and the approaching autumn rains, which will slow movement.
Comparisons to Ukraine’s surprise Kharkiv counteroffensive in 2022 are dismissed—back then Russia had few troops in the region and withdrew in good order; Ukraine today has no comparable reserves or equipment for such a reversal.
Russia has improved in countering Ukraine’s drone tactics, using jamming, intercepts, and striking operators’ positions.
Col. Douglas Macgregor and other military analysts believe Russia has effectively won the war militarily—the question now is only how far they push.
They see no evidence Russia timed this offensive for the summit; instead, it’s driven by battlefield opportunity and the approaching autumn rains, which will slow movement.
Comparisons to Ukraine’s surprise Kharkiv counteroffensive in 2022 are dismissed—back then Russia had few troops in the region and withdrew in good order; Ukraine today has no comparable reserves or equipment for such a reversal.
Russia has improved in countering Ukraine’s drone tactics, using jamming, intercepts, and striking operators’ positions.
Implications for the summit
Putin may present the battlefield reality to Trump as proof Ukraine’s position is untenable, potentially pushing for a settlement. However, analysts doubt the meeting will alter Russia’s military plans.
Ukrainian analysts fear the current breach could trigger a broad collapse of the eastern front, with mass withdrawals across the Dnipro River if the “cauldron” scenario unfolds.
Putin may present the battlefield reality to Trump as proof Ukraine’s position is untenable, potentially pushing for a settlement. However, analysts doubt the meeting will alter Russia’s military plans.
Ukrainian analysts fear the current breach could trigger a broad collapse of the eastern front, with mass withdrawals across the Dnipro River if the “cauldron” scenario unfolds.
Col. Douglas Macgregor | If Alaska Summit Fails, We Cannot Control Escalation | Aug. 10, 2025
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Col. Doug warns that U.S. leaders and military brass are dangerously cavalier about nuclear war, unlike Russia, which treats the threat seriously and is repositioning weapons in response to NATO actions.
He criticizes Washington’s lack of strategic-level thinking, citing the deployment of tactical nukes to the UK and inflammatory public statements by generals, which risk escalation. Historical arms control like the 1987 INF Treaty helped reduce nuclear tensions, maintain NATO unity, and signal mutual interest in avoiding war — but U.S. withdrawal in 2019 and current provocations reverse those gains.
NATO’s missile defenses are inadequate, infrastructure unprepared, and past military simulations consistently showed that direct war with Russia would almost certainly lead to uncontrollable nuclear exchange. He argues that current rhetoric and planning — including threats to Russian territory — are reckless, potentially deliberate, and show a lack of enlightened leadership, echoing James Madison’s warning that the state will not always be led by wise men.
Col. Doug warns that U.S. leaders and military brass are dangerously cavalier about nuclear war, unlike Russia, which treats the threat seriously and is repositioning weapons in response to NATO actions.
He criticizes Washington’s lack of strategic-level thinking, citing the deployment of tactical nukes to the UK and inflammatory public statements by generals, which risk escalation. Historical arms control like the 1987 INF Treaty helped reduce nuclear tensions, maintain NATO unity, and signal mutual interest in avoiding war — but U.S. withdrawal in 2019 and current provocations reverse those gains.
NATO’s missile defenses are inadequate, infrastructure unprepared, and past military simulations consistently showed that direct war with Russia would almost certainly lead to uncontrollable nuclear exchange. He argues that current rhetoric and planning — including threats to Russian territory — are reckless, potentially deliberate, and show a lack of enlightened leadership, echoing James Madison’s warning that the state will not always be led by wise men.
Col. Douglas Macgregor | Russia's Warning to U.S. & NATO | Aug. 5, 2025
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Russia has formally withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, citing U.S. actions since 2019 as the reason. The INF Treaty, signed in 1987, banned certain land-based missiles and was seen as a major Cold War arms control success. It collapsed in 2019 when the Trump administration withdrew, accusing Russia of violations.
Col. Doug Macgregor argues Russia’s claims have merit, saying the U.S. is deploying weapons in Eastern Europe that would have violated the treaty, prompting Russia to respond by positioning missiles closer to NATO borders. He warns that Washington seems to treat nuclear escalation as a political maneuver, unlike Russia, which takes the threat seriously.
Macgregor stresses that past arms control treaties reduced tensions and costs, but U.S. political and military leadership now lacks strategic caution. He notes that former President Medvedev’s recent warning—likely echoing but amplifying Putin’s private stance—signals that Moscow is not bluffing. Current tit-for-tat moves, like U.S. submarine deployments near Europe, risk accelerating a dangerous path toward nuclear confrontation.
Russia has formally withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, citing U.S. actions since 2019 as the reason. The INF Treaty, signed in 1987, banned certain land-based missiles and was seen as a major Cold War arms control success. It collapsed in 2019 when the Trump administration withdrew, accusing Russia of violations.
Col. Doug Macgregor argues Russia’s claims have merit, saying the U.S. is deploying weapons in Eastern Europe that would have violated the treaty, prompting Russia to respond by positioning missiles closer to NATO borders. He warns that Washington seems to treat nuclear escalation as a political maneuver, unlike Russia, which takes the threat seriously.
Macgregor stresses that past arms control treaties reduced tensions and costs, but U.S. political and military leadership now lacks strategic caution. He notes that former President Medvedev’s recent warning—likely echoing but amplifying Putin’s private stance—signals that Moscow is not bluffing. Current tit-for-tat moves, like U.S. submarine deployments near Europe, risk accelerating a dangerous path toward nuclear confrontation.
Col. Douglas Macgregor | How Close is World War III? | July 14, 2025
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COL. Douglas Macgregor | Where Will Trump’s Bombing Failure Lead? | July 1, 2025
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | Iran-Israel War is NOT OVER | June 25, 2025
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President Donald Trump declared that the conflict between Israel and Iran is "over," citing exhaustion on both sides and claiming that U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were decisive and successful. He suggested that Iran would now step back from its nuclear ambitions.
In response, defense analyst Col. Douglas Macgregor strongly disagreed, criticizing Trump's assertion as premature, misleading, and based more on belief than fact. He argued the war is far from over and the strikes did not destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Macgregor believes the narrative of total success is a political fabrication, unsupported by intelligence, and destined to collapse over time.
He also warned about the danger of U.S. leadership ignoring its own intelligence community in favor of Israeli information, claiming this risks demoralizing American institutions. He compared Trump's approach unfavorably to past presidents like Nixon, who were more skeptical and thorough with intelligence. Macgregor concluded that both Israel and Iran remain at war, and the broader conflict involving the Muslim world is far from resolved.
President Donald Trump declared that the conflict between Israel and Iran is "over," citing exhaustion on both sides and claiming that U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were decisive and successful. He suggested that Iran would now step back from its nuclear ambitions.
In response, defense analyst Col. Douglas Macgregor strongly disagreed, criticizing Trump's assertion as premature, misleading, and based more on belief than fact. He argued the war is far from over and the strikes did not destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Macgregor believes the narrative of total success is a political fabrication, unsupported by intelligence, and destined to collapse over time.
He also warned about the danger of U.S. leadership ignoring its own intelligence community in favor of Israeli information, claiming this risks demoralizing American institutions. He compared Trump's approach unfavorably to past presidents like Nixon, who were more skeptical and thorough with intelligence. Macgregor concluded that both Israel and Iran remain at war, and the broader conflict involving the Muslim world is far from resolved.
Col. Douglas Macgregor | Iran’s Khamenei: "We Will Never Surrender" | June 18, 2025
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President Donald Trump made vague and contradictory statements about potential U.S. military action against Iran, suggesting Iran is already defeated and calling for its "unconditional surrender." He downplayed Iran’s defenses, claiming U.S. and Israeli forces have total air dominance. In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader firmly rejected any imposed peace or surrender, warning of serious consequences if the U.S. intervenes.
Col. Douglas Macgregor, a former Trump advisor, harshly criticized Trump’s view as delusional and uninformed, driven by misleading advice from the same establishment figures who misjudged the war in Ukraine. Macgregor argued that Iran is gaining strength while Israel is growing weaker under heavy missile fire. He warned that assuming Iran will collapse is dangerously naïve, and that U.S. involvement could backfire severely.
Macgregor accused the U.S. "three-branch system"—Congress, the military-industrial complex, and mainstream media—of spreading the same false optimism they used with Ukraine. He noted voices like Lindsey Graham and Jack Keane are pushing for limited airstrikes to neutralize Iran’s nuclear program, but Macgregor warned that the conflict is already a full-scale war. Iran, he said, now sees destroying Israel as essential to its own survival and will retaliate forcefully if the U.S. joins the fight.
President Donald Trump made vague and contradictory statements about potential U.S. military action against Iran, suggesting Iran is already defeated and calling for its "unconditional surrender." He downplayed Iran’s defenses, claiming U.S. and Israeli forces have total air dominance. In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader firmly rejected any imposed peace or surrender, warning of serious consequences if the U.S. intervenes.
Col. Douglas Macgregor, a former Trump advisor, harshly criticized Trump’s view as delusional and uninformed, driven by misleading advice from the same establishment figures who misjudged the war in Ukraine. Macgregor argued that Iran is gaining strength while Israel is growing weaker under heavy missile fire. He warned that assuming Iran will collapse is dangerously naïve, and that U.S. involvement could backfire severely.
Macgregor accused the U.S. "three-branch system"—Congress, the military-industrial complex, and mainstream media—of spreading the same false optimism they used with Ukraine. He noted voices like Lindsey Graham and Jack Keane are pushing for limited airstrikes to neutralize Iran’s nuclear program, but Macgregor warned that the conflict is already a full-scale war. Iran, he said, now sees destroying Israel as essential to its own survival and will retaliate forcefully if the U.S. joins the fight.
“Israel is DESTROYING itself by attacking IRAN and millions could die” Col. Douglas Macgregor | June 13, 2025
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | Effective Russian Ultimatum: 'Peace on our Terms or We'll Push to Battlefield Victory | May 27, 2025
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | Trump's "Bear Trap" in Ukraine | May 4, 2025
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Col. Doug Magregor | It's UKRAINE Prolonging this WAR | Apr. 28, 2025
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Russia announced a new temporary ceasefire, its second recently, to coincide with important historical events (Easter and the end of WWII, which is deeply significant in Russia and Ukraine).
Colonel Douglas Macgregor interprets this as Putin sending a message: he's willing to work toward peace, particularly with Trump if possible, but cannot allow Ukraine to rearm.
Macgregor criticizes Trump’s suggestion that Putin doesn’t want peace, calling it incorrect.
He suggests Trump could reciprocate by recognizing Soviet sacrifices in WWII as a gesture to Russia.
Ukraine (Zelensky) rejected the ceasefire proposal, calling it a manipulation and demanding an immediate, unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
Macgregor believes Zelensky’s refusal could lead to his downfall, hinting that Russia is now prepared for a major offensive that could capture Kyiv.
He argues Western leaders and media misunderstand or ignore Russian intentions, driven by globalist elites in Berlin, Paris, and London, disconnected from ground realities.
There's rising military dissent in France over the idea of fighting in Ukraine.
Macgregor criticizes the U.S. and Europe for prolonging the war by supporting Ukraine, suggesting it only leads to more death and devastation.
Some U.S. officials (both Democrat and Republican) are still calling for harsher measures against Russia, reflecting a deep misunderstanding of the situation according to Macgregor.
Macgregor rejects claims that Putin has reneged on promises, saying Putin has consistently shown willingness to negotiate and has acted with restraint to minimize casualties.
He concludes that Russia’s patience is running out and a decisive military action may soon end the war, especially if Western support falters.
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Russia announced a new temporary ceasefire, its second recently, to coincide with important historical events (Easter and the end of WWII, which is deeply significant in Russia and Ukraine).
Colonel Douglas Macgregor interprets this as Putin sending a message: he's willing to work toward peace, particularly with Trump if possible, but cannot allow Ukraine to rearm.
Macgregor criticizes Trump’s suggestion that Putin doesn’t want peace, calling it incorrect.
He suggests Trump could reciprocate by recognizing Soviet sacrifices in WWII as a gesture to Russia.
Ukraine (Zelensky) rejected the ceasefire proposal, calling it a manipulation and demanding an immediate, unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
Macgregor believes Zelensky’s refusal could lead to his downfall, hinting that Russia is now prepared for a major offensive that could capture Kyiv.
He argues Western leaders and media misunderstand or ignore Russian intentions, driven by globalist elites in Berlin, Paris, and London, disconnected from ground realities.
There's rising military dissent in France over the idea of fighting in Ukraine.
Macgregor criticizes the U.S. and Europe for prolonging the war by supporting Ukraine, suggesting it only leads to more death and devastation.
Some U.S. officials (both Democrat and Republican) are still calling for harsher measures against Russia, reflecting a deep misunderstanding of the situation according to Macgregor.
Macgregor rejects claims that Putin has reneged on promises, saying Putin has consistently shown willingness to negotiate and has acted with restraint to minimize casualties.
He concludes that Russia’s patience is running out and a decisive military action may soon end the war, especially if Western support falters.
