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Showing posts with label Vladimir Putin. Show all posts
Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson | Trump & Putin in Alaska: Deals, Drama, and Dangerous Moves | Aug. 15, 2025
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Joseph P. Farrell | News and Views from the Nefarium | Aug. 14, 2025
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Well the Putin-Trump summit kicks off tomorrow... and Joseph has some thoughts, and some extremely high octane speculation, about it (today there's no focus article):
Well the Putin-Trump summit kicks off tomorrow... and Joseph has some thoughts, and some extremely high octane speculation, about it (today there's no focus article):
Andrei Martyanov | Putin Beating Trump at His Own Game - Can Israel Survive a War W/ Iran W/o the US? | Aug. 14, 2025
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Richard D. Wolff & Micheal Hudson | Trump Declares WAR on Russia in Alaska | Aug. 14, 2025
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Larry C. Johnson | What to Expect From Putin-Trump Meeting in Alaska | Aug. 14, 2025
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Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA, who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson discusses what to expect from the meeting in Alaska aimed at ending the war.
Pepe Escobar | A Pre-Alaska Analysis | Aug. 13, 2025
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Pepe Escobar | Putin RALLIES BRICS for a Showdown as Trump Turns Up the Heat in Alaska! | Aug. 12, 2025
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | Russia SUDDEN ADVANCE Near Pokrovsk | Aug. 12, 2025
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Source: Daniel Davis youtube
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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.
However:
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.
Andrei Martyanov | Mosaic | Aug. 12, 2025
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Resultant vectors and mosaic fragments for Alaska meeting.
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Resultant vectors and mosaic fragments for Alaska meeting.
Col. Larry Wilkerson | Trump’s Power Play IGNITES CHAOS — And It’s Only the START! | Aug. 12, 2025
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John Helmer | Putin’s Blitz Wipes Out Trump’s Ultimatum in Minutes! | Aug. 12, 2025
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Paul Craig Roberts | Trump’s Putin Meeting Could Blow Up—Why No One Sees the Danger! | Aug. 11, 2025
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Larry C. Johnson | Putin’s Plan to SHATTER Trump’s Ukraine Strategy in Alaska! | Aug. 11, 2025
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Andrei Martyanov | Alaska August 15th | Aug. 10, 2025
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Dmitry Orlov | Trump’s Threat to Russia? USELESS! Here’s Why Russia Doesn’t Care | Aug. 7, 2025
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Patrick Henningsen vs Alex Krainer | Putin RESPONDS with Kinzhal: Trump’s Ultimatum BACKFIRES | Aug. 6, 2025
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
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Putin’s response to Trump’s ultimatum is unlike anything we’ve seen — and our guests don’t agree on what it means. Geopolitical analysts Patrick Henningsen and Alex Krainer debate Trump's ultimatum for Ukraine as the deadline approaches and Putin doubles down on Russia's blistering offensive despite US threats. Has Trump betrayed everything he promised or is this a clever psyop that has yet to fully unfold? Two of the most prolific voices in geopolitics debate.
Putin’s response to Trump’s ultimatum is unlike anything we’ve seen — and our guests don’t agree on what it means. Geopolitical analysts Patrick Henningsen and Alex Krainer debate Trump's ultimatum for Ukraine as the deadline approaches and Putin doubles down on Russia's blistering offensive despite US threats. Has Trump betrayed everything he promised or is this a clever psyop that has yet to fully unfold? Two of the most prolific voices in geopolitics debate.
Alastair Crooke | Putin Vows to FINISH OFF Ukraine, EU & Trump SABOTAGED Peace | Aug. 2, 2025
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
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Back in June 2025, internationally recognized former British Diplomat Alastair Crooke predicted Russia's current response to Ukraine's bomber attack, and gave a grave warning to Trump about the dangers of sabotaging peace.
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Back in June 2025, internationally recognized former British Diplomat Alastair Crooke predicted Russia's current response to Ukraine's bomber attack, and gave a grave warning to Trump about the dangers of sabotaging peace.
Patrick Henningsen & Alex Krainer | Putin DESTROYS Trump’s Threat, Ukraine Pays the Price | July 29, 2025
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Trump just issued another ultimatum to Putin, from 50-days to "10-12 days" to settle the war and Putin's response is shocking. Patrick Henningsen and Alex Krainer join this livestream to cover exactly how Russia is maneuvering Trump's threats, as well as a full breakdown of geopolitical developments from Gaza to the Red Sea and beyond.
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Trump just issued another ultimatum to Putin, from 50-days to "10-12 days" to settle the war and Putin's response is shocking. Patrick Henningsen and Alex Krainer join this livestream to cover exactly how Russia is maneuvering Trump's threats, as well as a full breakdown of geopolitical developments from Gaza to the Red Sea and beyond.
