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The Duran Podcast
Ukraine asymmetric war, nihilism elevated to statecraft
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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- The Biden administration's authorization of $61 billion in aid post-April 2024 highlights a disconnection between policymakers and the reality of Ukraine's military losses.
- The shift towards asymmetric warfare against Russia represents a desperate strategy by Ukrainian leaders, reflecting their urgent need to counterbalance significant military disadvantages.
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Acknowledgment of Ukraine's War Status
The Biden administration and collective policymakers recognized by April 2024 that Ukraine had effectively lost the war. This judgment was made during a critical briefing where insights from Ukrainian military intelligence indicated significant losses on the battlefield. Despite this knowledge, a substantial aid package of approximately $61 billion was authorized shortly thereafter, raising questions about whether Congress was adequately informed of Ukraine's dire situation. The continued financial support, despite the military's grim outlook, suggests a strategic decision to maintain aid while concealing the truth from lawmakers and the public.
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