The MeidasTouch Podcast Zelenskyy Blasts Trump From Frontlines of War
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Dec 13, 2025 Ukraine's President Zelenskyy visits the frontlines to deliver a bold message to Trump and Putin amid a significant victory over Russian forces. The discussion highlights the defeat of Russia's elite air assault unit by Ukraine's drones, framing this as a major embarrassment for Putin. Contrasting Zelenskyy's decisive leadership with Trump’s scandals, the podcast dives into alleged pressures facing Ukraine from both Trump and Putin. Additionally, it covers NATO's warnings about the potential for a wider conflict.
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Zelensky Projects Strength From Frontlines
- Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Kupyansk frontlines to celebrate a major Ukrainian victory over Russia's elite 76th Air Assault Division.
- His frontline presence signaled strength and reframed Ukraine's bargaining position in negotiations.
Trump And Putin Asynchronous Pressure
- Ben Meiselas frames Russian action and Trump messaging as coordinated pressure to force Ukraine to surrender.
- He argues European support and Zelensky's diplomacy blocked that pressure and strengthened Ukraine's resolve.
Drones Shift Battlefield Balance
- Ukrainian unmanned systems devastated Russia's 76th Guard Air Assault Division in a short, decisive engagement.
- Drone warfare dramatically shifted battlefield dynamics and inflicted disproportionate losses on elite Russian units.