The Duran Podcast Kremlin debates next move, reaching the Dnieper
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Jun 9, 2025 The discussion dives into the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict, particularly around military operations near the Dnieper River. It highlights Russia's strategic decisions and the legal frameworks guiding their actions. There's a shift in Ukraine's military tactics from diplomacy to armed responses, showcasing challenges in international negotiations. The podcast also critiques the evolving European stance towards the conflict, with concerns over how the EU is using the situation to further its geopolitical ambitions.
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Russia's Advance to the Dnieper River
- Russia has begun advancing into the Dnieper-Petrovsk region with official approval.
- Plans include pushing to the Dnieper River and potentially destroying bridges to isolate Ukrainian forces.
Legal Constraints and Bridge Destruction
- Destroying the Dnieper bridges would likely require officially upgrading the Special Military Operation (SMO).
- Legal frameworks exist for targeted actions without SMO changes, but destroying key infrastructure is a different matter.
Internal Russian Debate on Escalation
- There are internal debates in Russia on how fast to escalate military actions.
- Military favors quicker advances and bridge destruction, while civilians and other factions prefer caution for strategic reasons.