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Volkswagen Collapse. 100,000 Jobs Cut as Germany's Deindustrialization Hits Home
Timeline:
00:00:00 Volkswagen deindustrialization begins
00:00:42 Nord Stream 2 prediction confirmed
00:01:16 Why Germany's car industry matters
00:03:19 China competition narrative
00:05:07 Two real causes of the decline
00:07:13 Merz's political trouble grows
00:09:03 Drone and tank conversion failing
00:11:23 EU funds and globalist elites
00:15:01 AfD rise and autumn elections
00:22:12 Alice Weidel scenario explained
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The Duran | Elections and China. Hitting Bridges. Bulletproof Glass (Live) | July 17, 2026
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The Duran | UK New Prime Minister Appointed, And Nothing Will Change | July 15, 2026
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Description:
UK New Prime Minister Appointed, And Nothing Will Change.
Description:
UK New Prime Minister Appointed, And Nothing Will Change.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Coalition of the Willing and Starmer's last days
00:01:37 The timeline: Burnham becomes PM Monday
00:02:45 Why Ukraine policy won't change under Burnham
00:05:29 Starmer's next job: NATO Secretary General
00:07:31 Brexit reversal and Britain's return to the EU
00:09:26 The EU as the perfect model for globalist elites
00:11:19 Early election talk and the Farage investigation
00:12:17 No vote: how Burnham was installed unopposed
00:15:21 Who is Andy Burnham? A political nobody rises
00:21:38 The murder of Anne Widdecombe
00:00:00 Coalition of the Willing and Starmer's last days
00:01:37 The timeline: Burnham becomes PM Monday
00:02:45 Why Ukraine policy won't change under Burnham
00:05:29 Starmer's next job: NATO Secretary General
00:07:31 Brexit reversal and Britain's return to the EU
00:09:26 The EU as the perfect model for globalist elites
00:11:19 Early election talk and the Farage investigation
00:12:17 No vote: how Burnham was installed unopposed
00:15:21 Who is Andy Burnham? A political nobody rises
00:21:38 The murder of Anne Widdecombe
The Duran | US-Iran War, Round Three | July 14, 2026
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Timeline:
00:00:00 War Resumes
00:00:44 Third Round Over Hormuz
00:02:19 Legal Status of the Strait
00:04:34 Did the US Break the Deal
00:07:29 International Law and Hormuz
00:09:07 Before and After the Ceasefire
00:13:09 Uranium Versus Hormuz Control
00:16:38 Sea Blockade Returns
00:19:22 Can We Get Out of This
00:22:04 Russia and China Respond
00:26:11 A War Aimed at China
00:28:05 Restraint and Its Limits
00:30:33 Iran Was Never Knocked Out
00:33:21 Lindsey Graham and the Neocons
00:36:18 No Way Back to Peace
Timeline:
00:00:00 War Resumes
00:00:44 Third Round Over Hormuz
00:02:19 Legal Status of the Strait
00:04:34 Did the US Break the Deal
00:07:29 International Law and Hormuz
00:09:07 Before and After the Ceasefire
00:13:09 Uranium Versus Hormuz Control
00:16:38 Sea Blockade Returns
00:19:22 Can We Get Out of This
00:22:04 Russia and China Respond
00:26:11 A War Aimed at China
00:28:05 Restraint and Its Limits
00:30:33 Iran Was Never Knocked Out
00:33:21 Lindsey Graham and the Neocons
00:36:18 No Way Back to Peace
The Duran | Manufacturing A Global Energy Crisis | July 13, 2026
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Alexander Mercouris,
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Russia,
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Description:
Manufacturing A Global Energy Crisis
Timeline:
00:00:00 Energy crisis overview
00:00:32 Confusion over Sea of Azov ship attacks
00:01:29 US strategic reserves draining fast
00:01:58 Europe buying record Russian LNG
00:02:43 Russia halts diesel exports
00:06:32 EU vows to cut all Russian energy by 2027
00:08:54 Why Russia keeps selling gas to Europe
00:12:41 Can Europe afford another energy shock
00:15:03 Lindsey Graham's bone crushing sanctions
00:19:21 Wealth transfer and broken accountability
00:00:00 Energy crisis overview
00:00:32 Confusion over Sea of Azov ship attacks
00:01:29 US strategic reserves draining fast
00:01:58 Europe buying record Russian LNG
00:02:43 Russia halts diesel exports
00:06:32 EU vows to cut all Russian energy by 2027
00:08:54 Why Russia keeps selling gas to Europe
00:12:41 Can Europe afford another energy shock
00:15:03 Lindsey Graham's bone crushing sanctions
00:19:21 Wealth transfer and broken accountability
The Duran | Putin's Hopes for a Trump Security Deal Fade | July 12, 2026
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Description:
Putin's Hopes for a Trump Security Deal Fade
Description:
Putin's Hopes for a Trump Security Deal Fade
Timeline:
00:00 Intro: Russian advances, Konstantinovka denial
00:56 Naval strike hits Russian oil tankers in Sea of Azov
02:36 The West's war euphoria despite Ukraine's worsening position
03:45 Zaluzhny's Telegraph article punctures the "winning" narrative
05:19 Comparing today's mood to the 1968 Tet Offensive
05:46 Putin's cabinet meeting on the fuel and energy crisis
07:45 Why Russia's refineries can't meet civilian gasoline demand
11:21 Crimea's gas crisis and the sanctions loophole
13:09 Putin's oddly relaxed response to the energy problem
17:10 Putin's core strategy: preserve normalcy at home
21:13 Two wars: Russia winning on the ground, losing the narrative war
24:33 American technology, not European, behind deep strikes on Russia
27:52 Peskov signals the SMO is becoming a real war
28:49 Putin's push for a new European security architecture
36:05 Is Lavrov being sidelined by backchannel diplomacy?
00:00 Intro: Russian advances, Konstantinovka denial
00:56 Naval strike hits Russian oil tankers in Sea of Azov
02:36 The West's war euphoria despite Ukraine's worsening position
03:45 Zaluzhny's Telegraph article punctures the "winning" narrative
05:19 Comparing today's mood to the 1968 Tet Offensive
05:46 Putin's cabinet meeting on the fuel and energy crisis
07:45 Why Russia's refineries can't meet civilian gasoline demand
11:21 Crimea's gas crisis and the sanctions loophole
13:09 Putin's oddly relaxed response to the energy problem
17:10 Putin's core strategy: preserve normalcy at home
21:13 Two wars: Russia winning on the ground, losing the narrative war
24:33 American technology, not European, behind deep strikes on Russia
27:52 Peskov signals the SMO is becoming a real war
28:49 Putin's push for a new European security architecture
36:05 Is Lavrov being sidelined by backchannel diplomacy?
The Duran | NATO Summit Descends Into Total Farce. Trump Mocks Europe, Rutte Panic | July 10, 2026
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NATO Summit Descends Into Total Farce. Trump Mocks Europe, Rutte Panic
Description:
NATO Summit Descends Into Total Farce. Trump Mocks Europe, Rutte Panic
Timeline:
00:00 NATO summit
01:21 Total descent into farce
02:20 Ukraine's Patriot missile fiasco
03:16 NATO alliance disintegrating into vassalage
06:24 Rutte compared to a dying CEO
07:21 The grift: Roman Empire parallel
09:32 Europe has no weapons left to give
11:35 Fear Europe gets pushed into war by 2030
17:46 Turkey F-35s and sanctions relief
19:00 Israel opposes Turkey getting F-35s
00:00 NATO summit
01:21 Total descent into farce
02:20 Ukraine's Patriot missile fiasco
03:16 NATO alliance disintegrating into vassalage
06:24 Rutte compared to a dying CEO
07:21 The grift: Roman Empire parallel
09:32 Europe has no weapons left to give
11:35 Fear Europe gets pushed into war by 2030
17:46 Turkey F-35s and sanctions relief
19:00 Israel opposes Turkey getting F-35s
The Duran | Farage Resigns, Makes Risky Bet. Le Pen Guilty But Wins | July 8, 2026
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Farage Resigns, Makes Risky Bet. Le Pen Guilty But Wins
Timeline:
00:00:00 Is Farage in Trouble
00:00:48 The Undisclosed Gifts Revealed
00:02:30 Farage Resigns, Triggers Bi-Election
00:04:14 Farage's Defense and Explanations
00:05:06 The Crypto Billionaire and Convicted Donor
00:09:30 The Twelve Month Disclosure Rule
00:11:59 Impact on Reform UK
00:13:06 Le Pen Sentenced, Ban Overturned
00:16:17 Should Le Pen Follow Trump
00:19:20 Closing Thoughts
Timeline:
00:00:00 Is Farage in Trouble
00:00:48 The Undisclosed Gifts Revealed
00:02:30 Farage Resigns, Triggers Bi-Election
00:04:14 Farage's Defense and Explanations
00:05:06 The Crypto Billionaire and Convicted Donor
00:09:30 The Twelve Month Disclosure Rule
00:11:59 Impact on Reform UK
00:13:06 Le Pen Sentenced, Ban Overturned
00:16:17 Should Le Pen Follow Trump
00:19:20 Closing Thoughts
The Duran | Putin-Trump Call, US Ceasefire Strategy Fails. Poland Patriot Missile Scandal | July 7, 2026
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Putin-Trump Call, US Ceasefire Strategy Fails. Poland Patriot Missile Scandal
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction to missile and drone strikes
00:01:08 Poroshenko chocolate factory drone plant
00:02:20 Lavrov warns decision making centers next
00:03:03 Oreshnik missile campaign timeline
00:04:27 Kiev pounded ahead of bigger strikes
00:05:20 Trump Putin phone call details
00:06:08 NATO summit funding numbers revealed
00:06:56 Financial Times ties US to Russia strikes
00:08:01 Anchorage ceasefire attempt explained
00:09:07 Autumn drone offensive strategy shift
00:11:33 Constantinovka capture changes the narrative
00:14:46 Trump strategy to freeze the conflict
00:15:30 Zelensky refuses fallen soldiers
00:17:20 Putin restraint policy questioned
00:19:51 Iran war comparison to Ukraine narrative
00:23:41 Is restraint really a failed policy
00:26:13 Shadow fleet tankers and inaction as signal
00:33:30 Poland Patriot missile scandal exposed
00:37:29 Zelensky funding grift explained
00:44:12 Western leaders rational calculus on Ukraine
Description:
Putin-Trump Call, US Ceasefire Strategy Fails. Poland Patriot Missile Scandal
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction to missile and drone strikes
00:01:08 Poroshenko chocolate factory drone plant
00:02:20 Lavrov warns decision making centers next
00:03:03 Oreshnik missile campaign timeline
00:04:27 Kiev pounded ahead of bigger strikes
00:05:20 Trump Putin phone call details
00:06:08 NATO summit funding numbers revealed
00:06:56 Financial Times ties US to Russia strikes
00:08:01 Anchorage ceasefire attempt explained
00:09:07 Autumn drone offensive strategy shift
00:11:33 Constantinovka capture changes the narrative
00:14:46 Trump strategy to freeze the conflict
00:15:30 Zelensky refuses fallen soldiers
00:17:20 Putin restraint policy questioned
00:19:51 Iran war comparison to Ukraine narrative
00:23:41 Is restraint really a failed policy
00:26:13 Shadow fleet tankers and inaction as signal
00:33:30 Poland Patriot missile scandal exposed
00:37:29 Zelensky funding grift explained
00:44:12 Western leaders rational calculus on Ukraine
The Duran | UK Cuts Infrastructure Spending to Fund Nukes; Germany's Railways Collapse | July 6, 2026
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UK Cuts Infrastructure Spending to Fund Nukes; Germany's Railways Collapse.
Description:
UK Cuts Infrastructure Spending to Fund Nukes; Germany's Railways Collapse.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction to UK defense spending
00:01:00 Britains heavy debt limits new spending
00:02:19 Cutting infrastructure to fund the military
00:03:44 Nuclear forces get the biggest funding boost
00:05:36 The problem with expensive complicated drones
00:07:07 Scammers cashing in on defense contracts
00:07:54 Germanys railway crisis and debt struggles
00:09:18 Rheinmetalls warship program falls apart
00:11:21 Why this is described as a grift
00:14:25 Europes wealth is quietly declining
00:00:00 Introduction to UK defense spending
00:01:00 Britains heavy debt limits new spending
00:02:19 Cutting infrastructure to fund the military
00:03:44 Nuclear forces get the biggest funding boost
00:05:36 The problem with expensive complicated drones
00:07:07 Scammers cashing in on defense contracts
00:07:54 Germanys railway crisis and debt struggles
00:09:18 Rheinmetalls warship program falls apart
00:11:21 Why this is described as a grift
00:14:25 Europes wealth is quietly declining
The Duran | Dennis Kucinich | Unconstitutional Military Merger Nobody in Congress Will Debate | July 4, 2026
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Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction Dennis Kucinich joins The Duran
00:01:48 NDAA section 219 explained
00:03:08 Israel military budget could reach 1.5 trillion
00:04:18 Comparing the US Britain alliance in World War Two
00:06:43 Why this merger violates treaty law
00:07:52 Israeli leaders face ICC arrest warrants
00:09:55 Israel expanding conflict across the Middle East
00:11:00 Iran strikes and the attack on school children
00:13:32 How this undermines American democracy
00:16:23 American voters rejecting Israel policy
00:18:17 Historical pattern of backlash to war crimes
00:21:17 Merging militaries without firing a shot
00:24:48 Constitution commander in chief and unitary command
00:27:46 Rising militarization of American society and budget
00:29:22 Closing call to action contact Congress
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction Dennis Kucinich joins The Duran
00:01:48 NDAA section 219 explained
00:03:08 Israel military budget could reach 1.5 trillion
00:04:18 Comparing the US Britain alliance in World War Two
00:06:43 Why this merger violates treaty law
00:07:52 Israeli leaders face ICC arrest warrants
00:09:55 Israel expanding conflict across the Middle East
00:11:00 Iran strikes and the attack on school children
00:13:32 How this undermines American democracy
00:16:23 American voters rejecting Israel policy
00:18:17 Historical pattern of backlash to war crimes
00:21:17 Merging militaries without firing a shot
00:24:48 Constitution commander in chief and unitary command
00:27:46 Rising militarization of American society and budget
00:29:22 Closing call to action contact Congress
The Duran | Gloves are off (Live) | July 3, 2026
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The Duran | Putin Exposes Ceasefire Trap, Outlines SMO Goals, Admits Alaska Concessions | June 30, 2026
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Putin Exposes Ceasefire Trap, Outlines SMO Goals, Admits Alaska Concessions
Description:
Putin Exposes Ceasefire Trap, Outlines SMO Goals, Admits Alaska Concessions
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Putin's busiest 72 hours
00:01:18 Overview of the LuKashenko meeting in Valdai
00:02:46 The Zarubin interview: what Putin said
00:04:02 Russia's information war: West trying to destabilize
00:05:44 Fuel shortage crisis: panic buying vs. real shortages
00:07:08 Anchorage exposed: the US proposal and the walkback
00:08:16 The ceasefire proposals Putin rejected outright
00:09:27 Novorossiya: Putin signals Odessa as a strategic objective
00:10:49 Drone strikes on Russia: Putin plays defense
00:13:48 Domestic messaging: fuel, reserves and Crimea
00:17:43 Reading Putin's concessions to Trump in Alaska
00:21:42 The 3 plus 2 model: Witkoff's piece of paper
00:26:58 Anchorage is dead: no deal, just embarrassment
00:32:04 What failed: unconventional diplomacy and its cost
00:42:58 Kremlin internal pressure: who wanted to stop the SMO
00:46:32 Sumy buffer zone and Kursk revenge
00:00:00 Introduction: Putin's busiest 72 hours
00:01:18 Overview of the LuKashenko meeting in Valdai
00:02:46 The Zarubin interview: what Putin said
00:04:02 Russia's information war: West trying to destabilize
00:05:44 Fuel shortage crisis: panic buying vs. real shortages
00:07:08 Anchorage exposed: the US proposal and the walkback
00:08:16 The ceasefire proposals Putin rejected outright
00:09:27 Novorossiya: Putin signals Odessa as a strategic objective
00:10:49 Drone strikes on Russia: Putin plays defense
00:13:48 Domestic messaging: fuel, reserves and Crimea
00:17:43 Reading Putin's concessions to Trump in Alaska
00:21:42 The 3 plus 2 model: Witkoff's piece of paper
00:26:58 Anchorage is dead: no deal, just embarrassment
00:32:04 What failed: unconventional diplomacy and its cost
00:42:58 Kremlin internal pressure: who wanted to stop the SMO
00:46:32 Sumy buffer zone and Kursk revenge
The Duran | Russia Frontline Advance. Putin's Messaging Woes as Lavrov's WW3 Warning Ignored | June 28, 2026
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Ukraine's front lines are crumbling as Russian forces close in on Konstantinovka, Lyman, and Sumy while the collective West media refuses to report any of it. Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran break down how Putin is surrendering the information war to Zelensky by default, why the drone narrative is a smokescreen for catastrophic Ukrainian battlefield losses, and what Lavrov's chilling WWII comparison at the Russian Security Council really means.
Timeline:
Description:
Ukraine's front lines are crumbling as Russian forces close in on Konstantinovka, Lyman, and Sumy while the collective West media refuses to report any of it. Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran break down how Putin is surrendering the information war to Zelensky by default, why the drone narrative is a smokescreen for catastrophic Ukrainian battlefield losses, and what Lavrov's chilling WWII comparison at the Russian Security Council really means.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Project Ukraine front line overview
00:00:33 Lyman situation and Ukrainian retreat
00:01:19 Kamatorsk and Slavansk the last big cities
00:02:23 Konstantinovka fighting assessment
00:05:31 Orel South and Sumy under pressure
00:06:26 Western media blackout on front lines
00:07:03 Drone attacks on Russia reality check
00:08:51 Crimea summer drone campaign explained
00:13:25 Putin messaging failures and Crimea air defense
00:16:32 Why Russia loses the information war
00:21:53 Iran vs Russia handling the info war
00:25:13 Putin and Trump diplomatic strategy
00:29:10 Putin loses clarity that existed with Biden
00:35:44 Lavrov on Anchorage and failed diplomacy
00:38:29 Kremlin hardens views on collective West preparing for conflict
00:00:33 Lyman situation and Ukrainian retreat
00:01:19 Kamatorsk and Slavansk the last big cities
00:02:23 Konstantinovka fighting assessment
00:05:31 Orel South and Sumy under pressure
00:06:26 Western media blackout on front lines
00:07:03 Drone attacks on Russia reality check
00:08:51 Crimea summer drone campaign explained
00:13:25 Putin messaging failures and Crimea air defense
00:16:32 Why Russia loses the information war
00:21:53 Iran vs Russia handling the info war
00:25:13 Putin and Trump diplomatic strategy
00:29:10 Putin loses clarity that existed with Biden
00:35:44 Lavrov on Anchorage and failed diplomacy
00:38:29 Kremlin hardens views on collective West preparing for conflict
The Duran | They Have No Reverse Gear (Live) | June 26, 2026
The Duran | US-Iran Ceasefire Talks. Conflict Round 3 Is Coming | June 23, 2026
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Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran break down the 18 hours of US-Iran negotiations in Geneva, where JD Vance and Steve Witkoff met with Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi and Ghalibaf in talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, producing a cautious framework agreement while leaving the deepest questions entirely unresolved.
Description:
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran break down the 18 hours of US-Iran negotiations in Geneva, where JD Vance and Steve Witkoff met with Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi and Ghalibaf in talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, producing a cautious framework agreement while leaving the deepest questions entirely unresolved.
With neocon fury building in Washington, a contentious four and a half hour Trump-Graham meeting suggesting major behind-the-scenes pressure, and Iran maintaining its red line on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, Alex and Alexander argue that the ceasefire is merely a pause before a far larger confrontation.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Iran Talks Update: Switzerland and the Key Players
00:01:20 What the Talks Are and Are Not Covering
00:02:52 American Defeat and Neocon Fury
00:04:12 Bolton, Graham, Israeli Media and the Betrayal Narrative
00:05:21 Why Trump Cannot Resume the Conflict Now
00:06:22 The Neocon Timeline and Kurdish Militia Spin
00:07:13 Will Trump Hold Off the Neocons Until the Midterms
00:08:55 Trump Always Folds: The Pattern Explained
00:10:26 Petroleum Reserves and the Two to Three Year Rearm Timeline
00:13:41 Neocon Political Logic: Why They Can Never Accept Limits
00:16:52 The Kurdish Militia Story: What Actually Happened
00:18:12 How Trump Handles Israel and Lebanon
00:20:01 Hezbollah, Southern Lebanon and the Root Conflict
00:22:08 GCC Gulf States: Breaking from Washington and Israel
00:25:43 Can Iran Actually Prevent the Next Round
00:28:38 The Big War Is Still to Come
00:30:38 The Broken Taboo: Neocons Got Their Attack on Iran
00:00:00 Iran Talks Update: Switzerland and the Key Players
00:01:20 What the Talks Are and Are Not Covering
00:02:52 American Defeat and Neocon Fury
00:04:12 Bolton, Graham, Israeli Media and the Betrayal Narrative
00:05:21 Why Trump Cannot Resume the Conflict Now
00:06:22 The Neocon Timeline and Kurdish Militia Spin
00:07:13 Will Trump Hold Off the Neocons Until the Midterms
00:08:55 Trump Always Folds: The Pattern Explained
00:10:26 Petroleum Reserves and the Two to Three Year Rearm Timeline
00:13:41 Neocon Political Logic: Why They Can Never Accept Limits
00:16:52 The Kurdish Militia Story: What Actually Happened
00:18:12 How Trump Handles Israel and Lebanon
00:20:01 Hezbollah, Southern Lebanon and the Root Conflict
00:22:08 GCC Gulf States: Breaking from Washington and Israel
00:25:43 Can Iran Actually Prevent the Next Round
00:28:38 The Big War Is Still to Come
00:30:38 The Broken Taboo: Neocons Got Their Attack on Iran
The Duran | More weapons to Ukraine, focus on war. Putin focus on stability | June 21, 2026
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Zelensky secured fresh weapons licensing pledges and Macron declared Ukraine is advancing, Mercouris and Alex Christoforou break down why the West's deterrence against Russia may be collapsing even as Moscow continues grinding toward victory on the front line.
Description:
Zelensky secured fresh weapons licensing pledges and Macron declared Ukraine is advancing, Mercouris and Alex Christoforou break down why the West's deterrence against Russia may be collapsing even as Moscow continues grinding toward victory on the front line.
The Duran unpacks the G7 outcomes, the truth behind Russia's drone war, and whether Putin's red lines still mean anything, so what does it really take to shake a country that refuses to panic?
Timeline:
00:00:00 G7 Summit Recap and Project Ukraine
00:00:33 Zelensky Begging Tour and Weapons Licensing Deal
00:02:10 Macron Claims Trump Aligned With Europe on Ukraine
00:04:02 Mercouris Returns From Russia Quiet US Russia Dialogue
00:06:43 Will Licensed Weapons Production Ever Actually Happen
00:08:08 Drone Attacks on Moscow and Civilian Casualties
00:10:39 Putins Red Line on Long Range Missiles
00:11:26 Mercouris Reports From Pskov Near the Front
00:12:40 Russia Today Is a Country at Peace
00:16:12 Comparing Drone Mood to 1970s IRA Bombings in London
00:19:02 The Pre 2014 Russia Red Line Explained
00:22:05 Why Russia Has Not Conscripted Its Population
00:25:33 Putins Advice to Trump Dont Trust the Europeans
00:32:30 Has Russia Lost Its Deterrence Against the West
00:38:11 The Real Goal Is Regime Change in Russia
00:43:06 Closing Thoughts and Channel Links
Timeline:
00:00:00 G7 Summit Recap and Project Ukraine
00:00:33 Zelensky Begging Tour and Weapons Licensing Deal
00:02:10 Macron Claims Trump Aligned With Europe on Ukraine
00:04:02 Mercouris Returns From Russia Quiet US Russia Dialogue
00:06:43 Will Licensed Weapons Production Ever Actually Happen
00:08:08 Drone Attacks on Moscow and Civilian Casualties
00:10:39 Putins Red Line on Long Range Missiles
00:11:26 Mercouris Reports From Pskov Near the Front
00:12:40 Russia Today Is a Country at Peace
00:16:12 Comparing Drone Mood to 1970s IRA Bombings in London
00:19:02 The Pre 2014 Russia Red Line Explained
00:22:05 Why Russia Has Not Conscripted Its Population
00:25:33 Putins Advice to Trump Dont Trust the Europeans
00:32:30 Has Russia Lost Its Deterrence Against the West
00:38:11 The Real Goal Is Regime Change in Russia
00:43:06 Closing Thoughts and Channel Links
Alex Christoforou | Medvedev Warns Kiev. Poland Revokes Hero Medal. Zelensky Belarus Strike. Meloni-Trump Selfie Fight | June 20, 2026
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Zelensky has given Belarus a one week ultimatum just days after a Ukrainian drone reportedly struck a bus carrying children to a football match, and Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down how the Kiev regime is using the threat to deflect from the civilian fallout.
From Lavrov's rejected Politico op ed and Medvedev's no more rules warning to the bizarre Meloni Trump selfie feud rocking the G7 and Poland stripping Zelensky of his highest honor, this roundup covers the stories shaping the week. With Starmer facing a Labour revolt and Iran talks resuming in Switzerland, just how much more chaos can one week hold?
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Zelensky has given Belarus a one week ultimatum just days after a Ukrainian drone reportedly struck a bus carrying children to a football match, and Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down how the Kiev regime is using the threat to deflect from the civilian fallout.
From Lavrov's rejected Politico op ed and Medvedev's no more rules warning to the bizarre Meloni Trump selfie feud rocking the G7 and Poland stripping Zelensky of his highest honor, this roundup covers the stories shaping the week. With Starmer facing a Labour revolt and Iran talks resuming in Switzerland, just how much more chaos can one week hold?
Alex Christoforou | Macron Claims Russia In Retreat as G7 Preps Cover Story for Missile Strikes. MoU Blame Game Begins | June 18, 2026
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Alex Christoforou breaks down a chaotic 24 hours where Macron declared Russia is losing at the G7 while a record wave of drones slammed into a Moscow oil refinery.
The Duran digs into why the new licensing deal letting Ukraine produce American interceptors and long range missiles looks less like real manufacturing and more like a cover story for direct NATO strikes into Russia, alongside Starmer's defense budget reshuffle and a new EU back channel to the Kremlin.
If long range missiles really do start hitting Russia, has the collective west just crossed Putin's clearest red line?
Description:
Alex Christoforou breaks down a chaotic 24 hours where Macron declared Russia is losing at the G7 while a record wave of drones slammed into a Moscow oil refinery.
The Duran digs into why the new licensing deal letting Ukraine produce American interceptors and long range missiles looks less like real manufacturing and more like a cover story for direct NATO strikes into Russia, alongside Starmer's defense budget reshuffle and a new EU back channel to the Kremlin.
If long range missiles really do start hitting Russia, has the collective west just crossed Putin's clearest red line?
Alex Christoforou | G7 blame Russia script. Putin sends birthday wishes as Trump declares MoU to be SIGNED THIS FRIDAY | June 15, 2026
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The Iran United States deal nearly collapsed on Trump's birthday after drone strikes and retaliation almost derailed everything, with a new signing now set for Switzerland on Friday.
Alex Christoforou breaks down the leaked fourteen clauses of the memorandum, Putin's fifty five minute birthday call with Trump The Duran also covers Macron's G7 angle, Poland's clash with Zelensky, and Starmer's new social media ban for teens. Will Friday's signing actually happen this time?
Description:
The Iran United States deal nearly collapsed on Trump's birthday after drone strikes and retaliation almost derailed everything, with a new signing now set for Switzerland on Friday.
Alex Christoforou breaks down the leaked fourteen clauses of the memorandum, Putin's fifty five minute birthday call with Trump The Duran also covers Macron's G7 angle, Poland's clash with Zelensky, and Starmer's new social media ban for teens. Will Friday's signing actually happen this time?
The Duran | Putin's Shift From Diplomacy To Military Victory | June 15, 2026
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Putin has dramatically shifted his tone, declaring that negotiations with Ukraine are over and signaling Russia is focused entirely on military victory.
Alexander Mercouris and Alex Christoforou break down Putin's Russia Day speech, his 2030 reconstruction timeline for Donbass, Zaporozhye and Kherson, and what it means for Trump, NATO and the upcoming G7 summit with Zelensky.
The Duran also examines whether the Kremlin fully understands the risks of a shifting US Congress. Has Putin already decided how this war ends?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Putin's Russia Day meeting with frontline troops
00:00:58 The many faces of Putin throughout the war
00:01:34 A completely different Putin emerges
00:02:21 Putin focused on drones and battlefield needs
00:02:50 How much has the US really withdrawn
00:03:45 Reconstruction plans for new Russian territories
00:04:17 Putin's 2030 deadline for victory
00:05:37 Could 2030 line up with a NATO conflict
00:06:07 Is Putin misreading the Trump administration
00:07:52 Why the US wants out of Europe
00:09:21 Could a Democrat administration reverse course
00:10:08 Risk of a new Russiagate narrative in Washington
00:10:48 The shift toward covert war and CIA involvement
00:12:29 Putin's confidence Russia is winning
00:14:02 G7 summit preview and Trump Zelensky dynamics
00:15:24 Will Trump deliver Patriot missiles to Zelensky
00:00:00 Putin's Russia Day meeting with frontline troops
00:00:58 The many faces of Putin throughout the war
00:01:34 A completely different Putin emerges
00:02:21 Putin focused on drones and battlefield needs
00:02:50 How much has the US really withdrawn
00:03:45 Reconstruction plans for new Russian territories
00:04:17 Putin's 2030 deadline for victory
00:05:37 Could 2030 line up with a NATO conflict
00:06:07 Is Putin misreading the Trump administration
00:07:52 Why the US wants out of Europe
00:09:21 Could a Democrat administration reverse course
00:10:08 Risk of a new Russiagate narrative in Washington
00:10:48 The shift toward covert war and CIA involvement
00:12:29 Putin's confidence Russia is winning
00:14:02 G7 summit preview and Trump Zelensky dynamics
00:15:24 Will Trump deliver Patriot missiles to Zelensky
The Duran | Matthew Ehret | UFO Disclosure, Trojan Horse for New World Religion | June 14, 2026
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Description:
The Hidden Hand Behind UFOs Ep. 4 (Roswell and the Birth of a New Legend)
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction and guest welcome
00:00:23 Matthew Ehret's documentary work
00:02:07 Origins of the UFO research
00:03:13 To the Stars Academy exposed
00:06:00 Lawrence Rockefeller and disclosure
00:08:16 Stargate and mind control programs
00:10:06 Soviet collapse connections
00:13:21 MK Ultra origins explained
00:16:05 Carl Jung and the UFO religion
00:18:39 Spielberg and disclosure narrative
00:23:24 One world government push
00:30:17 Trumps Project Stargate revival
00:33:05 Big tech and Stargate funding
00:39:01 Peter Thiel and the Straussians
00:44:08 Gnostic texts and new mythology
00:51:02 Jesus reframed in Gnostic texts
00:56:21 Psychedelics as the new religion
01:00:03 Final thoughts and where to follow
Description:
The Hidden Hand Behind UFOs Ep. 4 (Roswell and the Birth of a New Legend)
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction and guest welcome
00:00:23 Matthew Ehret's documentary work
00:02:07 Origins of the UFO research
00:03:13 To the Stars Academy exposed
00:06:00 Lawrence Rockefeller and disclosure
00:08:16 Stargate and mind control programs
00:10:06 Soviet collapse connections
00:13:21 MK Ultra origins explained
00:16:05 Carl Jung and the UFO religion
00:18:39 Spielberg and disclosure narrative
00:23:24 One world government push
00:30:17 Trumps Project Stargate revival
00:33:05 Big tech and Stargate funding
00:39:01 Peter Thiel and the Straussians
00:44:08 Gnostic texts and new mythology
00:51:02 Jesus reframed in Gnostic texts
00:56:21 Psychedelics as the new religion
01:00:03 Final thoughts and where to follow
Alexander Mercouris | Putin Meets Military Warns West Says Russia Has Drone Dominance Seeks Victory; US Plans China Trap | June 13, 2026
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Alexander Mercouris reports live from Russia as Vladimir Putin meets frontline soldiers on Russia Day, signaling a decisive shift from diplomat to warlord and revealing that Russia's Rasvet satellite system, its answer to Starlink, is nearly operational and could transform the battlefield before year's end.
The Duran's analysis covers the accelerating collapse of Ukrainian defenses in Constantinovka confirmed by Ukrainian sources, Putin's uncompromising stance toward the collective West, and explosive intelligence suggesting the US may be secretly manipulating oil markets to engineer a financial trap targeting China and the BRICS payment system. Is Russia on the verge of a breakthrough that Western media refuses to acknowledge, and could a manufactured oil price shock reshape the global economy before anyone sees it coming?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction — dispatching from Russia on Russia Day
00:00:44 Putin meets frontline soldiers at the Kremlin
00:01:27 Putin's long silence and return as warlord
00:04:20 Putin the negotiator vs Putin the military manager
00:07:19 US disengagement from Ukraine after failed diplomacy
00:09:24 Soldiers brief Putin on drones, comms and front needs
00:12:46 Russia's Rasvet system — answer to Starlink
00:17:02 Rasvet satellite deployment timeline and credibility assessment
00:20:23 Putin's bleak message to the West — collective struggle framing
00:25:36 Ukrainian drone campaign assessed — limited strategic effect
00:30:59 Battle of Constantinovka — Ukrainian sources confirm collapse
00:38:09 Implications for Slavansk and Kramatorsk
00:40:34 Iran and US — nuclear deal still elusive
00:42:36 Strait of Hormuz tankers — US paying Iran transit fees?
00:45:54 Oil price manipulation and the hidden China trap
Description:
Alexander Mercouris reports live from Russia as Vladimir Putin meets frontline soldiers on Russia Day, signaling a decisive shift from diplomat to warlord and revealing that Russia's Rasvet satellite system, its answer to Starlink, is nearly operational and could transform the battlefield before year's end.
The Duran's analysis covers the accelerating collapse of Ukrainian defenses in Constantinovka confirmed by Ukrainian sources, Putin's uncompromising stance toward the collective West, and explosive intelligence suggesting the US may be secretly manipulating oil markets to engineer a financial trap targeting China and the BRICS payment system. Is Russia on the verge of a breakthrough that Western media refuses to acknowledge, and could a manufactured oil price shock reshape the global economy before anyone sees it coming?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction — dispatching from Russia on Russia Day
00:00:44 Putin meets frontline soldiers at the Kremlin
00:01:27 Putin's long silence and return as warlord
00:04:20 Putin the negotiator vs Putin the military manager
00:07:19 US disengagement from Ukraine after failed diplomacy
00:09:24 Soldiers brief Putin on drones, comms and front needs
00:12:46 Russia's Rasvet system — answer to Starlink
00:17:02 Rasvet satellite deployment timeline and credibility assessment
00:20:23 Putin's bleak message to the West — collective struggle framing
00:25:36 Ukrainian drone campaign assessed — limited strategic effect
00:30:59 Battle of Constantinovka — Ukrainian sources confirm collapse
00:38:09 Implications for Slavansk and Kramatorsk
00:40:34 Iran and US — nuclear deal still elusive
00:42:36 Strait of Hormuz tankers — US paying Iran transit fees?
00:45:54 Oil price manipulation and the hidden China trap
Alex Christoforou | Trump claims Iran deal done. Ukraine needs $20B to defeat Russia as Germany prepares for war | June 12, 2026
Source: Alex Christoforou youtube
Description:
Trump is declaring the Iran ceasefire deal done and a signing ceremony imminent, but the gap between what Axios is reporting and what Iranian media says is in the Islamabad Agreement is enormous, raising the question of whether this is a genuine breakthrough or another round of negotiation theater.
Description:
Trump is declaring the Iran ceasefire deal done and a signing ceremony imminent, but the gap between what Axios is reporting and what Iranian media says is in the Islamabad Agreement is enormous, raising the question of whether this is a genuine breakthrough or another round of negotiation theater.
Alex Christoforou breaks it all down on The Duran alongside Zelensky's staggering new $20 billion NATO ask on top of the 160 billion already committed, Germany's military chief warning the country must be ready to fight Russia by 2029, and the E3 ambassadors showing up at Russia's Foreign Ministry only to be told by the deputy foreign minister that Europe is a direct party to the conflict. Is the collective west finally running out of road, or will the blank checks keep coming?
The Duran | Stanislav Krapivnik | Konstantinovka Falling, Russia Closing in on Sumy | June 12, 2026
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Source: The Duran youtube
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:53 Ukraine Front Line Situation
02:11 Konstantinovka: 80% in Russian Hands
03:29 The Three City Fortress Wall Explained
05:33 Lyman Surrounded and Falling
06:30 Russian Breakthrough at Lyman
07:06 DNR Liberation and Kharkiv Expansion
08:02 Sumy: The Next Major Target
09:45 Russian Forces Infiltrate Sumy Forests
10:58 Ukraine Drone Terror Against Civilians
12:22 Putin at St. Petersburg Forum
12:58 Two Areas Not Advancing
17:42 E3 Ambassadors Request Lavrov Meeting
19:07 Europe Negotiating from No Position
22:31 Russia Defending Against Ukrainian Drones
24:44 Western Strategy That Failed
28:34 Romania False Flag Attempt
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:53 Ukraine Front Line Situation
02:11 Konstantinovka: 80% in Russian Hands
03:29 The Three City Fortress Wall Explained
05:33 Lyman Surrounded and Falling
06:30 Russian Breakthrough at Lyman
07:06 DNR Liberation and Kharkiv Expansion
08:02 Sumy: The Next Major Target
09:45 Russian Forces Infiltrate Sumy Forests
10:58 Ukraine Drone Terror Against Civilians
12:22 Putin at St. Petersburg Forum
12:58 Two Areas Not Advancing
17:42 E3 Ambassadors Request Lavrov Meeting
19:07 Europe Negotiating from No Position
22:31 Russia Defending Against Ukrainian Drones
24:44 Western Strategy That Failed
28:34 Romania False Flag Attempt
The Duran | Russia confronts China on drones shipped to Ukraine | June 11, 2026
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Alexander Mercouris,
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Alexander Mercouris reports live from Russia with a damning verdict: after 21 EU sanctions packages, the Russian economy is growing, shops are fully stocked, and the collective West's economic strategy has delivered nothing.
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Alexander Mercouris reports live from Russia with a damning verdict: after 21 EU sanctions packages, the Russian economy is growing, shops are fully stocked, and the collective West's economic strategy has delivered nothing.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris break down the China drone pipeline supplying Ukraine, the mysterious disappearance of Russian central bank chief Nabiullina, Europe's rearmament agenda, and the FSB's failure to protect Russian military officers from a fresh wave of assassinations.
Is the EU's sanctions campaign less about crippling Russia and more about consolidating power in Brussels, and what does Mercouris's firsthand account reveal that Western media refuses to report?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: EU's 21st sanctions package and Russia ground assessment
00:00:28 Mercouris reports from Moscow and Pskov: sanctions have completely failed
00:00:55 High interest rates and Russian central bank
00:02:10 Economic activity outside Moscow: shops full, construction booming
00:03:47 Drone strikes on refineries: zero impact on fuel supplies or daily life
00:04:32 Ursula's sanctions trap: EU doing the same thing expecting a different result
00:05:26 Sanctions as EU power consolidation: Christoforou and Mercouris discuss
00:07:18 European rearmament plans: Germany financialization theory
00:10:05 The China drone pipeline: FPV components routed through Malaysia to Ukraine
00:11:33 Putin and Xi: Russia raises China drone issue at highest level
00:15:38 Russia oil and gas sales remain at record highs despite four years of SMO
00:17:09 Does Europe take Russian warnings seriously? The bluffing perception problem
00:18:48 Sevastopol museum attack
00:20:11 Russian colonel assassinated
00:23:10 Ukraine and Western intel: are they the same operation? Closing analysis
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: EU's 21st sanctions package and Russia ground assessment
00:00:28 Mercouris reports from Moscow and Pskov: sanctions have completely failed
00:00:55 High interest rates and Russian central bank
00:02:10 Economic activity outside Moscow: shops full, construction booming
00:03:47 Drone strikes on refineries: zero impact on fuel supplies or daily life
00:04:32 Ursula's sanctions trap: EU doing the same thing expecting a different result
00:05:26 Sanctions as EU power consolidation: Christoforou and Mercouris discuss
00:07:18 European rearmament plans: Germany financialization theory
00:10:05 The China drone pipeline: FPV components routed through Malaysia to Ukraine
00:11:33 Putin and Xi: Russia raises China drone issue at highest level
00:15:38 Russia oil and gas sales remain at record highs despite four years of SMO
00:17:09 Does Europe take Russian warnings seriously? The bluffing perception problem
00:18:48 Sevastopol museum attack
00:20:11 Russian colonel assassinated
00:23:10 Ukraine and Western intel: are they the same operation? Closing analysis
Alexander Mercouris | Iran US War Resumes; Russia Brushes Off EU Sanctions, Complains To China Over Drones | June 11, 2026
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Alexander Mercouris reports live from Russia with a sweeping analysis of the escalating US strikes on Iran, the growing threat to Hormuz shipping, and the prospect of a sudden oil price shock as the confrontation deepens.
Reporting exclusively from an international conference, Mercouris reveals that Ukrainian drones are built entirely on Chinese components routed through third parties in Malaysia, that China is quietly throttling rare earth and tungsten exports to Europe, and that the Kremlin has issued quiet guidance to Russian media not to criticise Donald Trump, a calculated strategy Alex Christoforou and The Duran have been tracking closely.
With Russian forces closing in on Lyman and Slavyansk and the Donbas front shifting faster than Western media acknowledges, is a cascade collapse of Ukrainian positions now inevitable?
Description:
Alexander Mercouris reports live from Russia with a sweeping analysis of the escalating US strikes on Iran, the growing threat to Hormuz shipping, and the prospect of a sudden oil price shock as the confrontation deepens.
Reporting exclusively from an international conference, Mercouris reveals that Ukrainian drones are built entirely on Chinese components routed through third parties in Malaysia, that China is quietly throttling rare earth and tungsten exports to Europe, and that the Kremlin has issued quiet guidance to Russian media not to criticise Donald Trump, a calculated strategy Alex Christoforou and The Duran have been tracking closely.
With Russian forces closing in on Lyman and Slavyansk and the Donbas front shifting faster than Western media acknowledges, is a cascade collapse of Ukrainian positions now inevitable?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction — reporting from Russia
00:00:36 US missile strikes on Iran continue
00:01:09 Indian tanker struck near Oman, Delhi protests
00:01:39 Trump claims Hormuz shipping breakthrough — Mercouris skeptical
00:03:10 US military distorting Persian Gulf picture for Trump?
00:04:48 Oil price outlook and Iranian response scenarios
00:06:52 Christoforou and Mercouris on oil price panic and market sentiment
00:09:25 Seymour Hersh report Trump discussed tactical nuclear option
00:12:13 Lyman situation Russian forces entering from multiple directions
00:20:59 Why the West has not grasped the Donbas crisis
00:21:45 Russian FAB bombs growing accuracy confirmed, Forbes article debunked
00:26:31 Ukrainian drone supply chain. Chinese components via Malaysia
00:29:44 China throttling rare earths and tungsten to the West
00:34:00 China views US Iran blockade as ultimately targeting China
00:37:40 Kremlin directive no criticism of Trump or the United States
00:40:20 Russia strategy taking half the cake while advancing on the battlefield
00:55:19 Ukrainian colonel assassinate FSB failures and military anger
00:00:00 Introduction — reporting from Russia
00:00:36 US missile strikes on Iran continue
00:01:09 Indian tanker struck near Oman, Delhi protests
00:01:39 Trump claims Hormuz shipping breakthrough — Mercouris skeptical
00:03:10 US military distorting Persian Gulf picture for Trump?
00:04:48 Oil price outlook and Iranian response scenarios
00:06:52 Christoforou and Mercouris on oil price panic and market sentiment
00:09:25 Seymour Hersh report Trump discussed tactical nuclear option
00:12:13 Lyman situation Russian forces entering from multiple directions
00:20:59 Why the West has not grasped the Donbas crisis
00:21:45 Russian FAB bombs growing accuracy confirmed, Forbes article debunked
00:26:31 Ukrainian drone supply chain. Chinese components via Malaysia
00:29:44 China throttling rare earths and tungsten to the West
00:34:00 China views US Iran blockade as ultimately targeting China
00:37:40 Kremlin directive no criticism of Trump or the United States
00:40:20 Russia strategy taking half the cake while advancing on the battlefield
00:55:19 Ukrainian colonel assassinate FSB failures and military anger
The Duran | Armenia Pashinyan Repeats Ukraine's Maidan Mistake, Disaster Looms | June 6, 2026
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Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is steering his country toward the European Union and NATO in what Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran call a near carbon copy of the Maidan playbook that devastated Ukraine, with Russia now cutting Armenian agricultural imports and energy pressure looming over an economy that depends on Moscow for over 80% of its power.
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is steering his country toward the European Union and NATO in what Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran call a near carbon copy of the Maidan playbook that devastated Ukraine, with Russia now cutting Armenian agricultural imports and energy pressure looming over an economy that depends on Moscow for over 80% of its power.
While Pashinyan promises his people the best of both worlds and a future referendum on alignment, Mercouris argues Armenia is already retreating on every front, having lost Nagorno Karabakh, alienated its primary security guarantor, and left itself encircled by a hostile Azerbaijan and Turkey with no credible Western replacement in sight. Can the EU and US actually prop up a small landlocked country surrounded by rivals, or is Armenia walking blindly into the same trap that brought Ukraine to the brink?
Alex Christoforou | Putin demolishes Zelensky OPEN LETTER as DRONES target Leningrad Oblast. US-IRAN trade attacks | June 6, 2026
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Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down Putin's pointed response to Zelensky's open letter at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, where the Russian president called the letter rude and designed to prevent talks, dismissed Zelensky as the author without naming him, and told the Russian military to get to work as 141 Ukrainian drones targeted the Leningrad region in what Christoforou identifies as a deliberate distraction from the near-complete Russian capture of Kostiantynivka, the biggest city seized since Mariupol.
The update also covers escalating US and Iran strikes across the Gulf, NATO's new 70 billion aid push led by Merz, EU plans to return military age Ukrainian men to the front lines, and the growing Albanian protest movement now dubbed the Flamingo Revolution over the Kushner island development. With Russia advancing, the ceasefire holding by a thread, and Western money still flowing, is the collective West running out of options to change the outcome on the ground?
Description:
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down Putin's pointed response to Zelensky's open letter at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, where the Russian president called the letter rude and designed to prevent talks, dismissed Zelensky as the author without naming him, and told the Russian military to get to work as 141 Ukrainian drones targeted the Leningrad region in what Christoforou identifies as a deliberate distraction from the near-complete Russian capture of Kostiantynivka, the biggest city seized since Mariupol.
The update also covers escalating US and Iran strikes across the Gulf, NATO's new 70 billion aid push led by Merz, EU plans to return military age Ukrainian men to the front lines, and the growing Albanian protest movement now dubbed the Flamingo Revolution over the Kushner island development. With Russia advancing, the ceasefire holding by a thread, and Western money still flowing, is the collective West running out of options to change the outcome on the ground?
The Duran | Putin Reveals Oreshnik Plan. West Desperate to Get Conflict Freeze | June 6, 2026
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Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris break down Putin's St Petersburg press conference and reveal what Western coverage is missing: a deepening split inside the Russian Security Council, with Putin standing virtually alone in keeping the door open to the Anchorage agreement while Lavrov, Medvedev, and the rest push for a harder line.
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Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris break down Putin's St Petersburg press conference and reveal what Western coverage is missing: a deepening split inside the Russian Security Council, with Putin standing virtually alone in keeping the door open to the Anchorage agreement while Lavrov, Medvedev, and the rest push for a harder line.
The Duran examines Zelensky's open letter as a coordinated Western operation timed to the forum, the reality behind the House Ukraine aid bills, the fading influence of Russia's business oligarchs, and why the Oreshnik is being quietly perfected for strikes on Kiev command centers. Is Putin running out of time to close a deal with Trump before the window shuts and a new Democratic administration resets everything?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Putin at St Petersburg Forum Overview
00:01:00 Russia Winning: Front Lines and Drone Reality
00:03:31 Oreshnik Disclosure: Combat Tests and Urban Targeting
00:04:34 Putin Walks Back Ukraine EU and US Rhetoric
00:05:46 Rubio Admits US Is on Ukraine's Side
00:06:44 Security Council Tensions: Lavrov Fires Back
00:09:19 Zelensky Open Letter: Freeze Demand Explained
00:11:51 Who Really Wrote Zelensky's Letter
00:13:03 House Aid Bills and the Coordinated Western Push
00:16:25 Everything Orchestrated to Bury Anchorage
00:18:26 Security Council vs Putin: The Anchorage Compromise
00:21:34 Does Anchorage Keep Putin Restrained
00:23:19 Oreshnik and the Inevitable Move on Kiev
00:24:32 How Powerful Are Russia's Business Oligarchs
00:30:24 Russian Economy Update and Growth Figures
00:30:58 Why Putin Should Move Faster Before Trump's Term Ends
00:32:17 The General Staff Plan: Donbass then Beyond
00:00:00 Putin at St Petersburg Forum Overview
00:01:00 Russia Winning: Front Lines and Drone Reality
00:03:31 Oreshnik Disclosure: Combat Tests and Urban Targeting
00:04:34 Putin Walks Back Ukraine EU and US Rhetoric
00:05:46 Rubio Admits US Is on Ukraine's Side
00:06:44 Security Council Tensions: Lavrov Fires Back
00:09:19 Zelensky Open Letter: Freeze Demand Explained
00:11:51 Who Really Wrote Zelensky's Letter
00:13:03 House Aid Bills and the Coordinated Western Push
00:16:25 Everything Orchestrated to Bury Anchorage
00:18:26 Security Council vs Putin: The Anchorage Compromise
00:21:34 Does Anchorage Keep Putin Restrained
00:23:19 Oreshnik and the Inevitable Move on Kiev
00:24:32 How Powerful Are Russia's Business Oligarchs
00:30:24 Russian Economy Update and Growth Figures
00:30:58 Why Putin Should Move Faster Before Trump's Term Ends
00:32:17 The General Staff Plan: Donbass then Beyond
The Duran | Iran-US Waiting Game, Lebanon War and Oil Price Big Mystery | June 5, 2026
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The US-Iran standoff has become a full-scale war of economic attrition, with Pakistan playing courier between Washington and Tehran.
Description:
The US-Iran standoff has become a full-scale war of economic attrition, with Pakistan playing courier between Washington and Tehran.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris break down why oil prices are nowhere near the predicted $150 a barrel, whether Iran's economy is actually close to breaking, and how the Trump administration is buying time ahead of the US midterms.
Are the Iranians more resilient than the CIA thinks, and what happens if this whole strategy collapses by autumn?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: US Iran Courier Diplomacy via Pakistan
00:01:06 Trump Netanyahu Good Cop Bad Cop Analysis
00:01:54 The Waiting Game: Economic Pressure on Iran
00:03:36 Each Side Waits for the Other to Break
00:04:53 The Real Battle: Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon
00:06:53 Lebanon as Cover for the Broader Standoff
00:07:25 CIA Assessment: Four Months Until Iranian Economy Folds
00:09:21 Why Iran May Not Break by September
00:12:01 The Oil Price Mystery: Where Is the $150 Barrel?
00:15:43 Europe in Recession and Falling Energy Demand
00:16:31 US Vassals Absorb the Pain While America Holds Out
00:19:27 A War of Economic Attrition: Who Breaks First?
00:21:29 Trump Strings Everyone Along: Media Control and MAGA Base
00:24:17 Trump's Emergency Cards: Cuba and Greenland as Distractions
00:00:00 Introduction: US Iran Courier Diplomacy via Pakistan
00:01:06 Trump Netanyahu Good Cop Bad Cop Analysis
00:01:54 The Waiting Game: Economic Pressure on Iran
00:03:36 Each Side Waits for the Other to Break
00:04:53 The Real Battle: Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon
00:06:53 Lebanon as Cover for the Broader Standoff
00:07:25 CIA Assessment: Four Months Until Iranian Economy Folds
00:09:21 Why Iran May Not Break by September
00:12:01 The Oil Price Mystery: Where Is the $150 Barrel?
00:15:43 Europe in Recession and Falling Energy Demand
00:16:31 US Vassals Absorb the Pain While America Holds Out
00:19:27 A War of Economic Attrition: Who Breaks First?
00:21:29 Trump Strings Everyone Along: Media Control and MAGA Base
00:24:17 Trump's Emergency Cards: Cuba and Greenland as Distractions
The Duran | E3 wants to talk as Russia makes big advance on frontline | June 4, 2026
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While the collective West floods the media with drone strike footage, Russian forces are breaking through in Konstantinovka, Kamatsk, and Slavyansk in what Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran describe as an imminent cascade collapse across the entire Donbass fortified line.
Bloomberg reports that the E3, the UK, France, and Germany, are now seeking direct talks with Moscow, but as Mercouris argues, the real driver is not leverage but desperation as Europe quietly acknowledges the situation on the ground is turning fast against Ukraine. Is Russia winning the battlefield while catastrophically losing the information war, and what does that mean for any ceasefire deal?
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While the collective West floods the media with drone strike footage, Russian forces are breaking through in Konstantinovka, Kamatsk, and Slavyansk in what Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran describe as an imminent cascade collapse across the entire Donbass fortified line.
Bloomberg reports that the E3, the UK, France, and Germany, are now seeking direct talks with Moscow, but as Mercouris argues, the real driver is not leverage but desperation as Europe quietly acknowledges the situation on the ground is turning fast against Ukraine. Is Russia winning the battlefield while catastrophically losing the information war, and what does that mean for any ceasefire deal?
The Duran | Cuba Crisis Deepens | June 3, 2026
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The United States has effectively blockaded Cuba, turned back a Russian oil tanker, and sent CIA director John Radcliffe to Havana with what amounts to a regime change ultimatum, raising the question of whether Cuba is on the verge of becoming the next Venezuela.
Alexander Mercouris and Alex Christoforou of The Duran break down why the Cuban leadership may have actually refused Russian oil themselves, what the Americans are really demanding, and whether Trump and Marco Rubio can pull off a swift political takeover of the island without triggering a costly military confrontation. Is Cuba quietly capitulating to American pressure, or is this the opening move in a far more dangerous standoff in America's own backyard?
Description:
The United States has effectively blockaded Cuba, turned back a Russian oil tanker, and sent CIA director John Radcliffe to Havana with what amounts to a regime change ultimatum, raising the question of whether Cuba is on the verge of becoming the next Venezuela.
Alexander Mercouris and Alex Christoforou of The Duran break down why the Cuban leadership may have actually refused Russian oil themselves, what the Americans are really demanding, and whether Trump and Marco Rubio can pull off a swift political takeover of the island without triggering a costly military confrontation. Is Cuba quietly capitulating to American pressure, or is this the opening move in a far more dangerous standoff in America's own backyard?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Cuba blockade update
00:00:26 Russian oil tanker turned back from Cuba
00:01:33 Why Cuba may have refused the Russian tanker
00:02:02 CIA director Radcliffe visit and US demands
00:02:39 What deal is the US actually offering Cuba
00:03:47 Could the US invade Cuba? Resistance assessment
00:05:16 Cuban leadership fear of invasion and calculation
00:06:02 What regime change would mean for Trump
00:07:22 Strategic consequences for the US long term
00:10:42 Cuba's abandoned allies and faded global support
00:12:39 Spheres of influence: US tightening grip on the Americas
00:13:02 Rubio's political ambitions and the Cuba agenda
00:00:00 Introduction: Cuba blockade update
00:00:26 Russian oil tanker turned back from Cuba
00:01:33 Why Cuba may have refused the Russian tanker
00:02:02 CIA director Radcliffe visit and US demands
00:02:39 What deal is the US actually offering Cuba
00:03:47 Could the US invade Cuba? Resistance assessment
00:05:16 Cuban leadership fear of invasion and calculation
00:06:02 What regime change would mean for Trump
00:07:22 Strategic consequences for the US long term
00:10:42 Cuba's abandoned allies and faded global support
00:12:39 Spheres of influence: US tightening grip on the Americas
00:13:02 Rubio's political ambitions and the Cuba agenda
The Duran | Seeking war with Russia | June 1, 2026
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A small but vocal group of hardliners is quietly steering Europe toward a potential conflict with Russia by 2030, and Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran break down exactly who they are, why the majority of European politicians are failing to stop them, and how Macron's latest tanker seizure fits into a deliberate strategy of manufactured crisis.
At the same time Europe talks tough and seizes ships in the Atlantic, it is quietly easing Russian oil sanctions because it cannot function without that energy, a contradiction so glaring that it raises an obvious question: is this really about standing up to Russia, or is someone using the threat of conflict for entirely different reasons?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction and Europe War 2030 Claims
00:01:25 UK Military Exercises and Tanker Seizures
00:02:14 European Unpreparedness for Conflict
00:04:17 Who Is Actually Pushing for War
00:06:30 Warmongers Capturing Western Policy
00:07:51 Macron and the Tanker Seizure Strategy
00:09:59 Russian Naval Response and Escalation Risk
00:11:22 The Logic Behind Manufactured Crisis
00:12:39 Macron's Political Motivations
00:13:12 Russia Oil Leverage and Energy Reality
00:15:03 Closing Remarks
Description:
A small but vocal group of hardliners is quietly steering Europe toward a potential conflict with Russia by 2030, and Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran break down exactly who they are, why the majority of European politicians are failing to stop them, and how Macron's latest tanker seizure fits into a deliberate strategy of manufactured crisis.
At the same time Europe talks tough and seizes ships in the Atlantic, it is quietly easing Russian oil sanctions because it cannot function without that energy, a contradiction so glaring that it raises an obvious question: is this really about standing up to Russia, or is someone using the threat of conflict for entirely different reasons?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction and Europe War 2030 Claims
00:01:25 UK Military Exercises and Tanker Seizures
00:02:14 European Unpreparedness for Conflict
00:04:17 Who Is Actually Pushing for War
00:06:30 Warmongers Capturing Western Policy
00:07:51 Macron and the Tanker Seizure Strategy
00:09:59 Russian Naval Response and Escalation Risk
00:11:22 The Logic Behind Manufactured Crisis
00:12:39 Macron's Political Motivations
00:13:12 Russia Oil Leverage and Energy Reality
00:15:03 Closing Remarks
The Duran | GERMANY, CDU Plots MERZ Removal, Merkel Lurks in the Shadows | May 31, 2026
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Germany's political crisis is deepening as Bild reports that CDU insiders are actively discussing the removal of Chancellor Friedrich Merz through a no-confidence vote, with North Rhine-Westphalia Minister President Hendrik Wust emerging as the preferred replacement in what Alexander Mercouris bluntly describes as a political assassination in all but name.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran trace the roots of the plot back to Merz's unprecedented failed Bundestag vote and raise the question no one in the German establishment wants to answer: whether Angela Merkel, who recently re-emerged demanding real authority as a condition for any diplomatic role, is quietly pulling the strings behind the curtain. With CDU ratings sliding toward existential territory and the AfD gaining ground across Germany, is replacing Merz a genuine rescue plan or simply rearranging the deck chairs on a ship that has already taken on too much water?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Bild reports CDU plotting against Merz
00:01:17 Potential successors: Hendrik Wust and Michael Kretschmer
00:02:05 Is this a coup? Mercouris calls it a political assassination
00:03:49 Unprecedented in modern German history: why this matters
00:05:34 How big is the group? Early stage but momentum building
00:06:41 Merz's embarrassing first Bundestag vote: the origins of dissent
00:07:06 Merkel re-emerges: the arch plotter returns to German politics
00:09:07 The Ides of March: this is really about CDU survival vs the AfD
00:10:30 If Merz goes: how do German citizens react to a no-election swap?
00:11:48 Short-term stabilization but long-term decline: Mercouris's verdict
00:12:39 Closing remarks and channel links
Description:
Germany's political crisis is deepening as Bild reports that CDU insiders are actively discussing the removal of Chancellor Friedrich Merz through a no-confidence vote, with North Rhine-Westphalia Minister President Hendrik Wust emerging as the preferred replacement in what Alexander Mercouris bluntly describes as a political assassination in all but name.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran trace the roots of the plot back to Merz's unprecedented failed Bundestag vote and raise the question no one in the German establishment wants to answer: whether Angela Merkel, who recently re-emerged demanding real authority as a condition for any diplomatic role, is quietly pulling the strings behind the curtain. With CDU ratings sliding toward existential territory and the AfD gaining ground across Germany, is replacing Merz a genuine rescue plan or simply rearranging the deck chairs on a ship that has already taken on too much water?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Bild reports CDU plotting against Merz
00:01:17 Potential successors: Hendrik Wust and Michael Kretschmer
00:02:05 Is this a coup? Mercouris calls it a political assassination
00:03:49 Unprecedented in modern German history: why this matters
00:05:34 How big is the group? Early stage but momentum building
00:06:41 Merz's embarrassing first Bundestag vote: the origins of dissent
00:07:06 Merkel re-emerges: the arch plotter returns to German politics
00:09:07 The Ides of March: this is really about CDU survival vs the AfD
00:10:30 If Merz goes: how do German citizens react to a no-election swap?
00:11:48 Short-term stabilization but long-term decline: Mercouris's verdict
00:12:39 Closing remarks and channel links
Alex Christoforou | Russia frontline advance as EU drone narrative crumbles. Trump walks back deal, Iran $300B fund | May 30, 2026
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Israel,
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In a fast-moving Saturday update from Moscow, Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down three major stories converging at once: Trump's Truth Social post announcing an Iran deal that Iran immediately rejected, a New York Times report claiming a $300 billion US investment fund was on the table, and the complete collapse of the EU's blame-Russia drone narrative after Romania's own president confirmed the Galati drone was likely redirected by Ukrainian air defenses.
With Konstantinovka now on the verge of falling to Russian forces and the Crimea land bridge drone narrative exposed as misdirection, the picture on the ground looks nothing like what Western media is reporting, and the central question is whether the Trump administration has weeks or days left before the Iran energy crisis forces a decision neither side is ready to make.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: frozen Iranian assets and seized crypto
00:01:27 Trump Truth Social post: claiming a deal with Iran
00:03:07 Situation room convened: markets react to deal hopes
00:05:24 Trump does not sign: Iran rejects US terms
00:06:54 Trump's full Truth Social post read and analyzed
00:09:05 New York Times: $300 billion Iran investment fund report
00:11:32 Deal or no deal: the 30-day waiting game continues
00:12:52 Romania drone chaos: EU blames Russia immediately
00:15:17 Romanian President Dan: drone was redirected by Ukraine
00:18:20 Alternative narrative: fighter jets let the drone pass
00:20:14 Medvedev warning: EU citizens signed up for conflict
00:22:13 Putin in Astana: dismantling the blame Russia narrative
00:25:23 Putin on Ukraine: advancing across the entire front line
00:26:56 Armenia at a crossroads: EU or Eurasian Union
00:33:46 Konstantinovka about to fall: drone operators withdrawing
00:35:21 Crimea land bridge drone narrative: what is really happening
00:39:55 Clown world: Wall Street Journal on Putin and pig organs
00:42:40 Estonia conscription: planning to draft women by 2040
00:43:58 BBC AI interviews Churchill and Gandhi: cringe moment of the week
00:45:30 Closing remarks and channel links
Description:
In a fast-moving Saturday update from Moscow, Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down three major stories converging at once: Trump's Truth Social post announcing an Iran deal that Iran immediately rejected, a New York Times report claiming a $300 billion US investment fund was on the table, and the complete collapse of the EU's blame-Russia drone narrative after Romania's own president confirmed the Galati drone was likely redirected by Ukrainian air defenses.
With Konstantinovka now on the verge of falling to Russian forces and the Crimea land bridge drone narrative exposed as misdirection, the picture on the ground looks nothing like what Western media is reporting, and the central question is whether the Trump administration has weeks or days left before the Iran energy crisis forces a decision neither side is ready to make.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: frozen Iranian assets and seized crypto
00:01:27 Trump Truth Social post: claiming a deal with Iran
00:03:07 Situation room convened: markets react to deal hopes
00:05:24 Trump does not sign: Iran rejects US terms
00:06:54 Trump's full Truth Social post read and analyzed
00:09:05 New York Times: $300 billion Iran investment fund report
00:11:32 Deal or no deal: the 30-day waiting game continues
00:12:52 Romania drone chaos: EU blames Russia immediately
00:15:17 Romanian President Dan: drone was redirected by Ukraine
00:18:20 Alternative narrative: fighter jets let the drone pass
00:20:14 Medvedev warning: EU citizens signed up for conflict
00:22:13 Putin in Astana: dismantling the blame Russia narrative
00:25:23 Putin on Ukraine: advancing across the entire front line
00:26:56 Armenia at a crossroads: EU or Eurasian Union
00:33:46 Konstantinovka about to fall: drone operators withdrawing
00:35:21 Crimea land bridge drone narrative: what is really happening
00:39:55 Clown world: Wall Street Journal on Putin and pig organs
00:42:40 Estonia conscription: planning to draft women by 2040
00:43:58 BBC AI interviews Churchill and Gandhi: cringe moment of the week
00:45:30 Closing remarks and channel links
The Duran | US-Iran Deal or NO DEAL. July Energy Tipping Point | May 30, 2026
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Alexander Mercouris,
EU,
Iran,
Israel,
Lebanon,
Pakistan,
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The Iran US standoff is entering a critical phase as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and global energy stockpiles approach dangerous lows, with industry analysts warning that June and July could mark the point of no return for oil prices worldwide.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran break down why the memorandum of understanding sits unsigned, how Trump's maximalist nuclear enrichment demands keep derailing any ceasefire extension, and whether Netanyahu's repeated assurances that Iran is on the verge of collapse are driving the White House toward a costly miscalculation.
With Bessant managing the financial markets and the strategic petroleum reserves quietly depleting, the question is no longer if this pressure becomes unbearable but when.
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The Iran US standoff is entering a critical phase as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and global energy stockpiles approach dangerous lows, with industry analysts warning that June and July could mark the point of no return for oil prices worldwide.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran break down why the memorandum of understanding sits unsigned, how Trump's maximalist nuclear enrichment demands keep derailing any ceasefire extension, and whether Netanyahu's repeated assurances that Iran is on the verge of collapse are driving the White House toward a costly miscalculation.
With Bessant managing the financial markets and the strategic petroleum reserves quietly depleting, the question is no longer if this pressure becomes unbearable but when.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Iran US standoff overview
00:01:19 Pakistan as courier, not mediator
00:03:10 The memorandum of understanding explained
00:04:20 Trump backs off: Netanyahu and hardliner influence
00:05:19 Lebanon stalemate: Hezbollah and Israel
00:07:22 Trump's maximalist nuclear enrichment demands
00:09:20 Strait of Hormuz remains closed
00:10:23 June July tipping point: global energy shortage forecast
00:11:20 Can the US keep oil at $100 through winter?
00:12:58 Why oil never hit $150: stockpiles and market intervention
00:16:24 Strategic petroleum reserves and the dangerous game
00:18:23 Europe ignores its own energy crisis
00:20:42 Bessant managing markets: how long can it last?
00:23:01 Netanyahu's house of cards narrative about Iran
00:25:41 Parallels with Russia sanctions miscalculation
00:28:47 Iran's real leverage: the Strait and Gulf pressure
00:29:50 Closing remarks and channel links
00:00:00 Introduction: Iran US standoff overview
00:01:19 Pakistan as courier, not mediator
00:03:10 The memorandum of understanding explained
00:04:20 Trump backs off: Netanyahu and hardliner influence
00:05:19 Lebanon stalemate: Hezbollah and Israel
00:07:22 Trump's maximalist nuclear enrichment demands
00:09:20 Strait of Hormuz remains closed
00:10:23 June July tipping point: global energy shortage forecast
00:11:20 Can the US keep oil at $100 through winter?
00:12:58 Why oil never hit $150: stockpiles and market intervention
00:16:24 Strategic petroleum reserves and the dangerous game
00:18:23 Europe ignores its own energy crisis
00:20:42 Bessant managing markets: how long can it last?
00:23:01 Netanyahu's house of cards narrative about Iran
00:25:41 Parallels with Russia sanctions miscalculation
00:28:47 Iran's real leverage: the Strait and Gulf pressure
00:29:50 Closing remarks and channel links
Alex Christoforou | NATO freak out Romania drone CRISIS. Armenia looks West, Lavrov mocks Kaja. Ursula targets CHINA | May 29, 2026
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NATO and the EU are in full freakout mode after a drone came down in Romania, with Ursula von der Leyen rushing to announce a 21st sanctions package and European leaders demanding more money for the eastern flank, while Russia's Sergei Lavrov flatly refused to engage with Kallas's demands that Moscow disarm its nuclear arsenal before any talks can begin.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the Romania drone incident, Lavrov's blunt response to EU diplomacy, Ursula's push to block Chinese imports, Trump's endorsement of Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan, and Iran's parliament ruling out any uranium transfer to a third country.
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NATO and the EU are in full freakout mode after a drone came down in Romania, with Ursula von der Leyen rushing to announce a 21st sanctions package and European leaders demanding more money for the eastern flank, while Russia's Sergei Lavrov flatly refused to engage with Kallas's demands that Moscow disarm its nuclear arsenal before any talks can begin.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the Romania drone incident, Lavrov's blunt response to EU diplomacy, Ursula's push to block Chinese imports, Trump's endorsement of Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan, and Iran's parliament ruling out any uranium transfer to a third country.
With Europe escalating on every front while its own economy crumbles and its demands go unacknowledged in Moscow, is the EU's foreign policy producing any results at all?
Alexander Mercouris | Zelensky Leaves Kiev After Russian Strike Warnings; Oreshnik Capabilities; Konstantinovka Collapsing | May 29, 2026
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Russian forces are closing in on Konstantinovka as Ukrainian resistance in southern Donbass collapses, while new insider intelligence shared with Alexander Mercouris on The Duran reveals the full Oreshnik missile family including bunker busting variants more capable than any weapon the United States has fielded.
As Zelensky slips out of Kiev ahead of a looming Russian strike campaign, Europe's foreign policy establishment led by figures like Kaja Kallas continues to block all negotiation with Moscow, doubling down on military buildups they cannot deliver while the front lines deteriorate by the day. Is Europe sleepwalking toward a direct confrontation with Russia at the very moment Ukraine is running out of time?
Description:
Russian forces are closing in on Konstantinovka as Ukrainian resistance in southern Donbass collapses, while new insider intelligence shared with Alexander Mercouris on The Duran reveals the full Oreshnik missile family including bunker busting variants more capable than any weapon the United States has fielded.
As Zelensky slips out of Kiev ahead of a looming Russian strike campaign, Europe's foreign policy establishment led by figures like Kaja Kallas continues to block all negotiation with Moscow, doubling down on military buildups they cannot deliver while the front lines deteriorate by the day. Is Europe sleepwalking toward a direct confrontation with Russia at the very moment Ukraine is running out of time?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction and channel reminders
00:00:43 Western embassies remain in Kiev despite Russian warnings
00:01:53 Zelensky leaves Kiev amid strike threat signals
00:02:28 Sweden and Gripen jets for Ukraine
00:05:12 Drone activity and the pace of Russian planning
00:06:35 Insider source on the Oreshnik weapons system
00:08:04 Oreshnik origins: the siege of Azovstal
00:09:26 Oreshnik variants: kinetic, penetrating, thermobaric, nuclear
00:14:25 Development speed and legacy RSD-10 technology
00:16:57 Battle of Konstantinovka: situation overview
00:18:55 Southern Konstantinovka collapses under Russian advance
00:21:28 Ukrainian drone operators withdrawn, final days signal
00:26:16 Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk advances, Orikhiv bombing
00:30:41 Ukrainian drone campaign on the Mariupol to Crimea highway
00:38:02 The collapsing stalemate narrative and western panic ahead
00:39:54 Europe frozen out of Russia negotiations: a timeline
00:46:55 Kallas blocks talks, demands Russian capitulation
00:50:25 Gordon Hahn analysis: Europe's war faction
00:58:11 Romanian drone incident and European escalation rhetoric
01:02:27 Baltic and Scandinavian drone incursions: Finland's Stubb speaks
01:05:53 Explosive devices on Russian tankers and western complicity
01:10:34 UK surveillance aircraft over Black Sea, Britain Poland treaty
01:14:20 What happens when the front collapses: European troop deployments
01:17:29 US Iran nuclear deal deadlocked
01:18:41 Cuba: Russian oil tanker and invasion talk
01:24:25 Veterans Intelligence Professionals warn against Cuba attack
01:25:50 Closing remarks and channel links
00:00:43 Western embassies remain in Kiev despite Russian warnings
00:01:53 Zelensky leaves Kiev amid strike threat signals
00:02:28 Sweden and Gripen jets for Ukraine
00:05:12 Drone activity and the pace of Russian planning
00:06:35 Insider source on the Oreshnik weapons system
00:08:04 Oreshnik origins: the siege of Azovstal
00:09:26 Oreshnik variants: kinetic, penetrating, thermobaric, nuclear
00:14:25 Development speed and legacy RSD-10 technology
00:16:57 Battle of Konstantinovka: situation overview
00:18:55 Southern Konstantinovka collapses under Russian advance
00:21:28 Ukrainian drone operators withdrawn, final days signal
00:26:16 Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk advances, Orikhiv bombing
00:30:41 Ukrainian drone campaign on the Mariupol to Crimea highway
00:38:02 The collapsing stalemate narrative and western panic ahead
00:39:54 Europe frozen out of Russia negotiations: a timeline
00:46:55 Kallas blocks talks, demands Russian capitulation
00:50:25 Gordon Hahn analysis: Europe's war faction
00:58:11 Romanian drone incident and European escalation rhetoric
01:02:27 Baltic and Scandinavian drone incursions: Finland's Stubb speaks
01:05:53 Explosive devices on Russian tankers and western complicity
01:10:34 UK surveillance aircraft over Black Sea, Britain Poland treaty
01:14:20 What happens when the front collapses: European troop deployments
01:17:29 US Iran nuclear deal deadlocked
01:18:41 Cuba: Russian oil tanker and invasion talk
01:24:25 Veterans Intelligence Professionals warn against Cuba attack
01:25:50 Closing remarks and channel links
Alex Christoforou | Behave or blown up. Zelensky reveals Ukraine in trouble. EU Top Diplomat claims US left Kiev | May 28, 2026
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Trump threatened to blow up Oman if it does not "behave," while Zelensky's desperate letter to the Trump administration revealed that Ukraine's air defense around Kiev has effectively run out of Patriot interceptors.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the explosive developments from Moscow, covering Trump's open admission that regime change is now the goal in Iran, the collapse of the ceasefire narrative as Iran retaliates against a US base in Kuwait, and the stunning moment when EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas claimed the United States was evacuating its Kiev embassy only to be publicly contradicted by the US embassy itself.
With Macron pushing a European nuclear deterrence club and Russia warning NATO allies across the globe, the question being asked everywhere is whether any of these leaders actually have a plan, or whether they are simply improvising toward catastrophe.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:08 Iran update: US strikes and ceasefire claims
00:04:04 Iran retaliates against US base in Kuwait
00:05:50 Israel hits South Lebanon; Iran demands ceasefire condition
00:08:17 Trump admits regime change is the real goal in Iran
00:12:22 Trump threatens to blow up Oman over Hormuz control
00:18:31 Zelensky pleads with Trump for Patriot interceptors
00:22:14 Where will Ukraine get air defense? The European ask
00:27:48 Kallas claims US is evacuating Kiev embassy
00:31:24 US embassy denies evacuation; Kallas story collapses
00:35:33 Macron nuclear umbrella: Europe forms deterrence club
00:37:41 Shoigu warns Japan and South Korea hosting US nuclear weapons
00:39:25 Clown world: Germany tries to censor X algorithm
00:44:42 Russian oil exports to India up 70%; sanctions narrative fails
Description:
Trump threatened to blow up Oman if it does not "behave," while Zelensky's desperate letter to the Trump administration revealed that Ukraine's air defense around Kiev has effectively run out of Patriot interceptors.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the explosive developments from Moscow, covering Trump's open admission that regime change is now the goal in Iran, the collapse of the ceasefire narrative as Iran retaliates against a US base in Kuwait, and the stunning moment when EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas claimed the United States was evacuating its Kiev embassy only to be publicly contradicted by the US embassy itself.
With Macron pushing a European nuclear deterrence club and Russia warning NATO allies across the globe, the question being asked everywhere is whether any of these leaders actually have a plan, or whether they are simply improvising toward catastrophe.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:08 Iran update: US strikes and ceasefire claims
00:04:04 Iran retaliates against US base in Kuwait
00:05:50 Israel hits South Lebanon; Iran demands ceasefire condition
00:08:17 Trump admits regime change is the real goal in Iran
00:12:22 Trump threatens to blow up Oman over Hormuz control
00:18:31 Zelensky pleads with Trump for Patriot interceptors
00:22:14 Where will Ukraine get air defense? The European ask
00:27:48 Kallas claims US is evacuating Kiev embassy
00:31:24 US embassy denies evacuation; Kallas story collapses
00:35:33 Macron nuclear umbrella: Europe forms deterrence club
00:37:41 Shoigu warns Japan and South Korea hosting US nuclear weapons
00:39:25 Clown world: Germany tries to censor X algorithm
00:44:42 Russian oil exports to India up 70%; sanctions narrative fails
The Duran | Mats Nilsson | From Peace Nation to Battlefield, Sweden's NATO Transformation | May 28, 2026
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Sweden has quietly ended 200 years of neutrality and is now officially designated as a NATO staging area against Russia, a transformation driven not by public debate but by the behind-the-scenes influence of the powerful Wallenberg banking dynasty and their stakes in Ericsson and Saab.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris are joined on The Duran by Swedish dissident journalist Mats Nilsson, who reveals how a series of agreements including the DCA deal, PAX Sinica membership, and a new US technology prosperity pact have locked Sweden into Washington's military-industrial agenda, sidelining the European Union and stripping Sweden of meaningful sovereignty. Did Swedish citizens ever get a vote on becoming a frontline battlefield, and is it already too late to reverse course?
Timeline:
Description:
Sweden has quietly ended 200 years of neutrality and is now officially designated as a NATO staging area against Russia, a transformation driven not by public debate but by the behind-the-scenes influence of the powerful Wallenberg banking dynasty and their stakes in Ericsson and Saab.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris are joined on The Duran by Swedish dissident journalist Mats Nilsson, who reveals how a series of agreements including the DCA deal, PAX Sinica membership, and a new US technology prosperity pact have locked Sweden into Washington's military-industrial agenda, sidelining the European Union and stripping Sweden of meaningful sovereignty. Did Swedish citizens ever get a vote on becoming a frontline battlefield, and is it already too late to reverse course?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction and welcome to Mats Nilsson
00:01:18 NATO foreign ministers summit hosted in Sweden
00:02:39 Sweden's dual strategy: aligning with Europe while binding to the US
00:03:56 PAX Sinica and the technology prosperity deal explained
00:05:13 The Wallenberg family: who they are and how they run Sweden
00:08:26 Wallenbergs during World War II: banking both sides
00:09:43 Nordic compass industrial alliance and Arctic militarization
00:12:03 Was it the US or internal forces that pushed Sweden into NATO?
00:15:51 Swedish media fails to question escalation against Russia
00:18:13 Public opinion: do Swedes understand what NATO membership means?
00:20:51 Sweden declared NATO staging area for a potential conflict
00:23:14 Summary: from functioning democracy to potential battlefield
00:01:18 NATO foreign ministers summit hosted in Sweden
00:02:39 Sweden's dual strategy: aligning with Europe while binding to the US
00:03:56 PAX Sinica and the technology prosperity deal explained
00:05:13 The Wallenberg family: who they are and how they run Sweden
00:08:26 Wallenbergs during World War II: banking both sides
00:09:43 Nordic compass industrial alliance and Arctic militarization
00:12:03 Was it the US or internal forces that pushed Sweden into NATO?
00:15:51 Swedish media fails to question escalation against Russia
00:18:13 Public opinion: do Swedes understand what NATO membership means?
00:20:51 Sweden declared NATO staging area for a potential conflict
00:23:14 Summary: from functioning democracy to potential battlefield
Alex Christoforou | Ursula Wants to Punish Russia. Board of Peace Zero Dollars. US Accepts Iran Red Lines. Merz Trouble | May 27, 2026
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Description:
The Trump administration has reportedly accepted Iran's red lines in the latest ceasefire revisions but is now scrambling to spin a diplomatic defeat into a negotiated victory, while the Financial Times reveals that Donald Trump's Board of Peace fund holds exactly zero dollars despite $17 billion in pledges, with a shadowy JP Morgan parallel account raising serious questions about where the money went.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the Iran deal mechanics, the Abraham Accords gambit, Russia's decision to target military command centers in Kiev, the collapse of the EU ammunition coalition, and a Germany that may be preparing to show Friedrich Mertz the door. With Western credibility fraying on every front, is anyone actually in charge of this situation?
Description:
The Trump administration has reportedly accepted Iran's red lines in the latest ceasefire revisions but is now scrambling to spin a diplomatic defeat into a negotiated victory, while the Financial Times reveals that Donald Trump's Board of Peace fund holds exactly zero dollars despite $17 billion in pledges, with a shadowy JP Morgan parallel account raising serious questions about where the money went.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the Iran deal mechanics, the Abraham Accords gambit, Russia's decision to target military command centers in Kiev, the collapse of the EU ammunition coalition, and a Germany that may be preparing to show Friedrich Mertz the door. With Western credibility fraying on every front, is anyone actually in charge of this situation?
Alex Christoforou | Lavrov to Rubio, evacuate ASAP. US/EU ignore Russian warning. US strikes Iran speed boats | May 26, 2026
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Russia has issued its most serious warning yet, telling all foreign nationals and diplomatic staff to evacuate Kiev immediately as the Kremlin signals a dramatic shift in its military strategy, including systematic strikes on Ukrainian defense and decision-making centers.
Alex Christoforou breaks down Lavrov's direct message to Rubio, why the US and EU are brushing off the warning, and what Putin's silence toward European leaders really means, alongside The Duran's coverage of US military strikes on Iranian speedboats and missile sites, the stalled Iran nuclear frozen assets negotiations, the absurd EU 21st sanctions package, and the Iran World Cup ban.
With June looking increasingly volatile across multiple flashpoints, is the collective West dangerously underestimating what is coming?
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Russia has issued its most serious warning yet, telling all foreign nationals and diplomatic staff to evacuate Kiev immediately as the Kremlin signals a dramatic shift in its military strategy, including systematic strikes on Ukrainian defense and decision-making centers.
Alex Christoforou breaks down Lavrov's direct message to Rubio, why the US and EU are brushing off the warning, and what Putin's silence toward European leaders really means, alongside The Duran's coverage of US military strikes on Iranian speedboats and missile sites, the stalled Iran nuclear frozen assets negotiations, the absurd EU 21st sanctions package, and the Iran World Cup ban.
With June looking increasingly volatile across multiple flashpoints, is the collective West dangerously underestimating what is coming?
The Duran | Pressure to Walk Away From A Good Iran Deal | May 26, 2026
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A credible Iran deal is sitting on the table and the United States is walking away from it.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran break down why the proposed memorandum of understanding, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pause the conflict and begin nuclear enrichment talks, actually serves American interests, and why a coordinated neocon pressure campaign led by Pompeo, Graham and Cruz is pushing Trump to reject it.
With US weapons inventories depleted, Iran stronger than ever, and Israel working furiously behind the scenes to prevent any settlement, the question is whether Trump has the resolve to stand up to the people who got him into this and secure a deal, or whether America is about to drift back into an even deeper debacle.
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A credible Iran deal is sitting on the table and the United States is walking away from it.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran break down why the proposed memorandum of understanding, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pause the conflict and begin nuclear enrichment talks, actually serves American interests, and why a coordinated neocon pressure campaign led by Pompeo, Graham and Cruz is pushing Trump to reject it.
With US weapons inventories depleted, Iran stronger than ever, and Israel working furiously behind the scenes to prevent any settlement, the question is whether Trump has the resolve to stand up to the people who got him into this and secure a deal, or whether America is about to drift back into an even deeper debacle.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Iran deal breakdown and the back and forth
00:00:26 What is actually on the table: the memorandum of understanding explained
00:01:51 Why the deal objectively serves US interests including Hormuz and the fleet
00:02:56 The problem: America went in seeking regime change not nuclear limits
00:03:23 Pompeo, Graham and Cruz: neocon pressure campaign against any settlement
00:04:35 Impossible demands: Iran handing over its nuclear stockpile
00:05:24 Trump compares the deal to Obama and the JCPOA: what that reveals
00:06:48 Why this will likely end up as JCPOA 2 with Hormuz added
00:07:27 US weapons inventories depleted: the real weakness behind the threats
00:09:05 Neocons will not give up: this is their last chance for regime change
00:10:00 Israel, Lebanon and the ceasefire complication
00:10:32 Trump must choose: capitulate to neocons or stand firm and get a deal 00:12:12 What a memorandum of understanding actually means and why it may not hold
00:13:53 Trust collapse: can anything be rebuilt within 60 days?
00:15:14 Israel's fury: the balance of power in the Middle East is shifting
00:00:00 Introduction: Iran deal breakdown and the back and forth
00:00:26 What is actually on the table: the memorandum of understanding explained
00:01:51 Why the deal objectively serves US interests including Hormuz and the fleet
00:02:56 The problem: America went in seeking regime change not nuclear limits
00:03:23 Pompeo, Graham and Cruz: neocon pressure campaign against any settlement
00:04:35 Impossible demands: Iran handing over its nuclear stockpile
00:05:24 Trump compares the deal to Obama and the JCPOA: what that reveals
00:06:48 Why this will likely end up as JCPOA 2 with Hormuz added
00:07:27 US weapons inventories depleted: the real weakness behind the threats
00:09:05 Neocons will not give up: this is their last chance for regime change
00:10:00 Israel, Lebanon and the ceasefire complication
00:10:32 Trump must choose: capitulate to neocons or stand firm and get a deal 00:12:12 What a memorandum of understanding actually means and why it may not hold
00:13:53 Trust collapse: can anything be rebuilt within 60 days?
00:15:14 Israel's fury: the balance of power in the Middle East is shifting
The Duran | Russia Unleashes Oreshnik, More Strikes Planned | May 25, 2026
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Russia has launched its most devastating missile strike on Kyiv to date, deploying the Oreshnik hypersonic missile system alongside Kinzhal and Zircon weapons in a massive coordinated assault that has left Western leaders visibly shaken.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran break down how this strike was a direct response to Ukraine's attack on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, why Ukrainian air defenses completely failed while Moscow's held firm, and what the simultaneous collapse of ceasefire negotiations and China's hardening stance toward Russia means for the trajectory of the conflict. Is the West still telling its publics the truth about where this is all heading?
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Russia has launched its most devastating missile strike on Kyiv to date, deploying the Oreshnik hypersonic missile system alongside Kinzhal and Zircon weapons in a massive coordinated assault that has left Western leaders visibly shaken.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran break down how this strike was a direct response to Ukraine's attack on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, why Ukrainian air defenses completely failed while Moscow's held firm, and what the simultaneous collapse of ceasefire negotiations and China's hardening stance toward Russia means for the trajectory of the conflict. Is the West still telling its publics the truth about where this is all heading?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Russia's massive strike on Kyiv and the Oreshnik missile
00:01:11 Dormitory attack and Western media silence
00:02:53 Western governments disconnect the retaliation from its cause
00:03:25 Oreshnik hits command bunkers south of Kiev
00:05:28 Satellite photos reveal the scale of destruction
00:06:15 New mobile Zircon hypersonic launchers change the equation
00:07:11 Ukrainian air defense collapses compared to Moscow's defense
00:08:09 This is the first of many: Russian escalation plan ahead
00:09:43 The West insists Russia is showing weakness, not strength
00:12:39 Putin reemerges and hardens Russia's position post-Starobilsk
00:14:39 Negotiations are dead: Ushakov buries the Anchorage talks
00:18:42 Front lines update: Zaporizhzhia breakthrough and Kostiantynivka
00:19:52 Russian economy: deflation, rebound, and rate cuts ahead
00:22:50 Lavrov in China: Beijing now tells Russia to finish the fight
00:24:52 Russia funds this conflict with cash, not debt
00:00:00 Russia's massive strike on Kyiv and the Oreshnik missile
00:01:11 Dormitory attack and Western media silence
00:02:53 Western governments disconnect the retaliation from its cause
00:03:25 Oreshnik hits command bunkers south of Kiev
00:05:28 Satellite photos reveal the scale of destruction
00:06:15 New mobile Zircon hypersonic launchers change the equation
00:07:11 Ukrainian air defense collapses compared to Moscow's defense
00:08:09 This is the first of many: Russian escalation plan ahead
00:09:43 The West insists Russia is showing weakness, not strength
00:12:39 Putin reemerges and hardens Russia's position post-Starobilsk
00:14:39 Negotiations are dead: Ushakov buries the Anchorage talks
00:18:42 Front lines update: Zaporizhzhia breakthrough and Kostiantynivka
00:19:52 Russian economy: deflation, rebound, and rate cuts ahead
00:22:50 Lavrov in China: Beijing now tells Russia to finish the fight
00:24:52 Russia funds this conflict with cash, not debt
Alex Christoforou | Russia Oreshnik Strike. Necons Furious Over Possible Iran Deal. Zelensky Rejects MERZ EU Offer | May 24, 2026
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Russia launched its largest ever missile strike on Kiev, deploying an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile alongside Kinzhal, Iskander, and Zircon systems in a devastating assault on Ukrainian military infrastructure that overwhelmed air defenses across the capital.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the strike from Moscow, explains why the US tipped off Ukraine hours in advance, and digs into the rapidly developing Iran nuclear memorandum of understanding that has neocons furious and Lindsey Graham threatening to derail Trump's off-ramp from the conflict.
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Russia launched its largest ever missile strike on Kiev, deploying an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile alongside Kinzhal, Iskander, and Zircon systems in a devastating assault on Ukrainian military infrastructure that overwhelmed air defenses across the capital.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the strike from Moscow, explains why the US tipped off Ukraine hours in advance, and digs into the rapidly developing Iran nuclear memorandum of understanding that has neocons furious and Lindsey Graham threatening to derail Trump's off-ramp from the conflict.
With Zelensky publicly rejecting the EU's associate membership offer and the Strait of Hormuz deal hanging in the balance, is the world on the edge of a major geopolitical reset or just another false dawn?
The Duran | China-Russia Alliance Locked In, Will Gloves Come Off? | May 24, 2026
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Putin returns from Beijing with 40 signed agreements covering energy, aviation, AI, and rare earths, while Xi Jinping and Russia have quietly dismantled the last barrier to a fully integrated economic alliance, leaving Europe and the United States with almost nothing to show for their own diplomatic efforts.
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Putin returns from Beijing with 40 signed agreements covering energy, aviation, AI, and rare earths, while Xi Jinping and Russia have quietly dismantled the last barrier to a fully integrated economic alliance, leaving Europe and the United States with almost nothing to show for their own diplomatic efforts.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris of The Duran break down what the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline deal, China's historic decree to shield its companies from US sanctions, and Russia's formal declaration as a civilizational state actually mean for the balance of global power. Is the multipolar world no longer a theory but a reality being signed into existence one deal at a time?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Putin and Xi summit overview
00:00:28 Power of Siberia 2 and the energy lockdown
00:01:12 Comparing Putin visit vs Trump visit to China
00:02:21 Nabiullina and financial system integration
00:03:43 China decree: ignoring US sanctions on Russian energy
00:06:08 Power of Siberia 2 signing ceremony imminent
00:07:38 Nuclear energy, AI and rare earths cooperation
00:09:00 Why Putin got deals and Trump got nothing
00:10:12 Aviation collaboration revival: Russia China aircraft
00:12:36 China rejects Boeing, forges ahead with own aviation
00:13:27 Russia declares itself a civilizational state, breaks from Europe
00:15:23 Putin returns to Moscow: drone attacks and Ukraine
00:16:24 European leaders hoping to provoke Russian retaliation
00:18:40 Trump and Putin expected to speak; Americans do not want escalation
00:19:30 Ukraine as a failing state and Putin's position of strength
00:00:00 Introduction: Putin and Xi summit overview
00:00:28 Power of Siberia 2 and the energy lockdown
00:01:12 Comparing Putin visit vs Trump visit to China
00:02:21 Nabiullina and financial system integration
00:03:43 China decree: ignoring US sanctions on Russian energy
00:06:08 Power of Siberia 2 signing ceremony imminent
00:07:38 Nuclear energy, AI and rare earths cooperation
00:09:00 Why Putin got deals and Trump got nothing
00:10:12 Aviation collaboration revival: Russia China aircraft
00:12:36 China rejects Boeing, forges ahead with own aviation
00:13:27 Russia declares itself a civilizational state, breaks from Europe
00:15:23 Putin returns to Moscow: drone attacks and Ukraine
00:16:24 European leaders hoping to provoke Russian retaliation
00:18:40 Trump and Putin expected to speak; Americans do not want escalation
00:19:30 Ukraine as a failing state and Putin's position of strength
The Duran | Iran Impasse: Trump Wants Airstrikes as Stockpiles Depleted | May 23, 2026
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The United States finds itself in a deepening Iran impasse as new reporting confirms Iran has preserved most of its missile stockpile, is tracking and striking US stealth aircraft, and is outlasting the American economic blockade far longer than Washington predicted.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran expose the full picture: US interceptors at half capacity, diplomacy going nowhere through Pakistan intermediaries, Gulf states panicking over desalination plant vulnerability, and the jaw-dropping New York Times revelation that the Israel and US regime change plan rested on installing the deeply discredited Ahmadinejad as Iran's next leader. Is this the biggest intelligence and strategic failure in American foreign policy in a generation?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Iran negotiations update and impasse explained
00:01:21 Iran's attack success: missiles and launchers mostly intact
00:02:57 Iran tracking and striking US stealth aircraft over Iran
00:03:58 Iran's economic resilience: Caspian and land routes holding
00:05:11 Pressure is on the US not Iran: energy crisis and depleted arsenals
00:07:41 US military told Trump: do not strike, we are not ready
00:09:38 Washington Post: US interceptor stockpiles at 50% and falling
00:13:54 Can a deal still happen? What proper diplomacy would look like
00:16:27 A waiting game: Trump stretching out the conflict, Iran outlasting him
00:20:03 Gulf states trapped: currency swaps, desalination fears and Saudi outreach
00:23:39 NYT revelation: Ahmadinejad was the US and Israel regime change plan
00:27:32 Neocon pattern: regime change obsession with no plan for the day after
Description:
The United States finds itself in a deepening Iran impasse as new reporting confirms Iran has preserved most of its missile stockpile, is tracking and striking US stealth aircraft, and is outlasting the American economic blockade far longer than Washington predicted.
Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran expose the full picture: US interceptors at half capacity, diplomacy going nowhere through Pakistan intermediaries, Gulf states panicking over desalination plant vulnerability, and the jaw-dropping New York Times revelation that the Israel and US regime change plan rested on installing the deeply discredited Ahmadinejad as Iran's next leader. Is this the biggest intelligence and strategic failure in American foreign policy in a generation?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Iran negotiations update and impasse explained
00:01:21 Iran's attack success: missiles and launchers mostly intact
00:02:57 Iran tracking and striking US stealth aircraft over Iran
00:03:58 Iran's economic resilience: Caspian and land routes holding
00:05:11 Pressure is on the US not Iran: energy crisis and depleted arsenals
00:07:41 US military told Trump: do not strike, we are not ready
00:09:38 Washington Post: US interceptor stockpiles at 50% and falling
00:13:54 Can a deal still happen? What proper diplomacy would look like
00:16:27 A waiting game: Trump stretching out the conflict, Iran outlasting him
00:20:03 Gulf states trapped: currency swaps, desalination fears and Saudi outreach
00:23:39 NYT revelation: Ahmadinejad was the US and Israel regime change plan
00:27:32 Neocon pattern: regime change obsession with no plan for the day after
Alex Christoforou | Raul Castro Indicted. UK Starmer Apologizes to Zelensky. Michael Bay's Iran Pilot Film | May 21, 2026
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The Trump DOJ has indicted 94 year old Raul Castro, mirroring the Maduro playbook as US signals grow louder that Cuba could be next for a military incursion, while Trump and Netanyahu clash in a furious phone call over whether to pursue an Iran nuclear deal or launch a strike.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the Iran letter of intent, the Trump Putin APEC meeting in China, Keir Starmer caving to Zelensky over Russian oil sanctions, and the EU's stunning admission that it has no Middle East policy. Is the world heading toward back to back confrontations in Cuba and Iran at the same time, or is there still a diplomatic off ramp?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction and welcome
00:01:44 Raul Castro indicted by Trump DOJ
00:03:34 The indictment details: Brothers to the Rescue 1996 shoot down
00:05:28 Trump statement on Cuba and possible incursion signals
00:08:44 Trump and Putin to meet at APEC summit in China
00:11:15 UK rolls back Russia oil sanctions under pressure
00:15:48 Starmer apologizes to Zelensky for pausing sanctions
00:17:28 Trump and Netanyahu angry phone call over Iran
00:19:24 The Iran letter of intent and 30 day negotiation window
00:22:49 NYT report: US and Israel planned to install Ahmadinejad as Iran leader
00:26:31 Merkel returns, Hollande eyes French presidency in 2027
00:31:34 Iran launches maritime insurance company, accepts Bitcoin
00:33:13 Kallas calls China trade policies a cancer at EU event
00:37:41 EU has no Middle East policy because everything is uncertain
00:39:33 Kallas says escalate against Russia, ignore drone incidents
00:42:34 Merz blames Putin for falling approval ratings in Germany
00:45:18 Wrap up and closing
Description:
The Trump DOJ has indicted 94 year old Raul Castro, mirroring the Maduro playbook as US signals grow louder that Cuba could be next for a military incursion, while Trump and Netanyahu clash in a furious phone call over whether to pursue an Iran nuclear deal or launch a strike.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the Iran letter of intent, the Trump Putin APEC meeting in China, Keir Starmer caving to Zelensky over Russian oil sanctions, and the EU's stunning admission that it has no Middle East policy. Is the world heading toward back to back confrontations in Cuba and Iran at the same time, or is there still a diplomatic off ramp?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction and welcome
00:01:44 Raul Castro indicted by Trump DOJ
00:03:34 The indictment details: Brothers to the Rescue 1996 shoot down
00:05:28 Trump statement on Cuba and possible incursion signals
00:08:44 Trump and Putin to meet at APEC summit in China
00:11:15 UK rolls back Russia oil sanctions under pressure
00:15:48 Starmer apologizes to Zelensky for pausing sanctions
00:17:28 Trump and Netanyahu angry phone call over Iran
00:19:24 The Iran letter of intent and 30 day negotiation window
00:22:49 NYT report: US and Israel planned to install Ahmadinejad as Iran leader
00:26:31 Merkel returns, Hollande eyes French presidency in 2027
00:31:34 Iran launches maritime insurance company, accepts Bitcoin
00:33:13 Kallas calls China trade policies a cancer at EU event
00:37:41 EU has no Middle East policy because everything is uncertain
00:39:33 Kallas says escalate against Russia, ignore drone incidents
00:42:34 Merz blames Putin for falling approval ratings in Germany
00:45:18 Wrap up and closing
Alex Christoforou | Putin-Xi, Multipolar World. Massie 2028? NATO fighter jets DESTROY drone. UK LOVES Russian oil | May 20, 2026
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Thomas Massie has been defeated in the Kentucky primary by a candidate who refused to debate and barely campaigned, raising uncomfortable questions about money, power, and whether American elections can simply be purchased by the establishment.
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Thomas Massie has been defeated in the Kentucky primary by a candidate who refused to debate and barely campaigned, raising uncomfortable questions about money, power, and whether American elections can simply be purchased by the establishment.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the Massie loss and the 2028 speculation, then covers Putin's Beijing summit with Xi Jinping where 40 bilateral agreements are being signed, the NATO fighter jet that shot down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia, the UK quietly importing fuel refined from Russian oil as Western sanctions continue to collapse, and the US bond market flashing its most alarming signals since 2007. Is the global order reshaping itself faster than Western leaders are willing to admit?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction from Belgrade
00:01:43 Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary: can elections be bought?
00:05:03 Massie hints at 2028 presidential run
00:07:00 Putin arrives in Beijing for Xi summit
00:08:14 Protocol watch: how China greeted Putin vs Trump
00:09:50 Financial Times caught trying to sabotage Putin Xi meeting
00:10:52 Russian ruble becomes world's best performing currency
00:12:36 UK quietly allows imports of Russian oil refined fuel
00:14:31 NATO fighter jet shoots down Ukraine drone over Estonia
00:20:57 AFD leader Alice Weidel outlines Germany foreign policy vision
00:22:41 US bond market flashing red: 30 year yield hits 2007 high
00:25:00 Trump gives Iran one week deadline
00:25:29 NATO plans to open Strait of Hormuz by July
00:25:55 Clown world roundup and wrap from Belgrade
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction from Belgrade
00:01:43 Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary: can elections be bought?
00:05:03 Massie hints at 2028 presidential run
00:07:00 Putin arrives in Beijing for Xi summit
00:08:14 Protocol watch: how China greeted Putin vs Trump
00:09:50 Financial Times caught trying to sabotage Putin Xi meeting
00:10:52 Russian ruble becomes world's best performing currency
00:12:36 UK quietly allows imports of Russian oil refined fuel
00:14:31 NATO fighter jet shoots down Ukraine drone over Estonia
00:20:57 AFD leader Alice Weidel outlines Germany foreign policy vision
00:22:41 US bond market flashing red: 30 year yield hits 2007 high
00:25:00 Trump gives Iran one week deadline
00:25:29 NATO plans to open Strait of Hormuz by July
00:25:55 Clown world roundup and wrap from Belgrade