The Duran Podcast Donbass cauldrons force US to deal with Russia
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Aug 8, 2025 The podcast dives into the current military landscape of the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the tense situation for Ukrainian troops in key areas like Siversk and Kupiansk. The discussion reveals the possible fallout from Russian advances, examining how this impacts not only Ukrainian defenses but also the broader regional geopolitics. The hosts explore the pressing need for U.S. involvement and strategies in this evolving scenario.
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Russian Cauldrons Encircle Troops
- Russian forces have nearly encircled multiple Ukrainian strongholds forming several "cauldrons" where Ukrainian troops are trapped on almost all sides.
- These cauldrons are developing around fortified Ukrainian positions in key towns like Konstantinovka, Siversk, and Kupiansk, limiting Ukrainian mobility and supply.
Pakrovsk's Strategic Significance
- Pakrovsk is pivotal as a major logistics hub linking roads and railways in the region.
- If Russians capture Pakrovsk, they can advance west to the Dnieper and cut Ukrainian supplies to key Donbass towns, potentially trapping Ukrainian forces in a larger cauldron.
Putin Rejects Negotiation Now
- Vladimir Putin is unlikely to negotiate a ceasefire or deal while he holds overwhelming military advantage.
- He would prefer to press forward with military objectives rather than freeze the conflict or give Ukraine a reprieve.