The Duran Podcast Ukraine asymmetric war, nihilism elevated to statecraft
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Jan 4, 2025 The podcast dives into the latest shift in U.S. strategy towards Ukraine, highlighting the recognition of defeat and the adoption of asymmetric warfare. It scrutinizes the complexities and corruption within Ukraine's military under Zelensky, revealing dire predictions about the war's outcome. Political maneuvers and recruitment challenges are dissected, while the ethical implications of Western strategies are questioned. The discussion also illuminates the tense Europe-Russia relationship and the intention behind pushing for a complete Russian defeat.
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Ukraine's Loss Foreseen
- The Biden White House and the West knew Ukraine had lost the war in April 2024.
- This was when a large aid package was approved by Congress.
April Meeting Revelation
- A meeting in April 2024 involved Ukrainian military intelligence, US think tanks, and policymakers.
- This meeting concluded that Ukraine was losing and suggested a shift to asymmetric warfare.
Information Withheld
- Despite knowing about Ukraine's dire situation, key figures like Trump and Congress were seemingly kept in the dark.
- This raises questions about the administration's transparency and motives.