Daniel Davis Deep Dive European Military Hubs Across Ukraine /Col Jacques Baud, Patrik Baab & Lt Col Daniel Davis
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Jan 7, 2026 
Col Jacques Baud, a former Swiss Army colonel and intelligence analyst, and Patrik Baab, a German journalist known for his insights on the Ukraine–Russia conflict, dive into critical discussions. They explore the implications of EU sanctions, the disconnect between public rhetoric and battlefield realities, and why European leaders may prefer a prolonged conflict. Baud stresses the necessity of including Russia in negotiations, while Baab critiques Europe's military capabilities and public sentiment towards the war, highlighting the potential consequences for the global geopolitical landscape.
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Rhetoric Vs. Reality
- Western summit rhetoric is detached from battlefield reality in Ukraine.
- Col Jacques Baud says sanctions and political decisions bypass rule-of-law protections.
Sanctions' Personal Impact
- Col Jacques Baud describes living under EU sanctions with frozen accounts and restricted movement.
- He says he cannot buy food, pay bills, or return home while the decision lacks judicial process.
War As Global Power Contest
- Patrik Baab argues Ukraine's leaders and Western coalition currently reject genuine negotiated peace.
- He frames the conflict as part of a broader global contest between unipolar and multipolar visions.
