Daniel Davis Deep Dive Deep Dive Intel Briefing: What we Learned this Week /Lt Col Daniel Davis
Nov 2, 2025
Explore the latest insights into the Ukrainian conflict, with critiques of Zelensky's bold claims and a tactical review of the shifting frontlines. Daniel Davis highlights the risks of continued Ukrainian resistance and the implications of Russia's propaganda efforts. Delve into U.S. naval movements near Venezuela, questioning legal justifications for intervention and the political fallout of military actions. The discussion also critiques the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize decision, warning against historical missteps in foreign policy and underscoring the need for restraint.
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Encirclement Risks In Pokrovsk And Kupiansk
- Daniel Davis argues Ukrainian-held pockets in Pokrovsk and Kupiansk are rapidly shrinking and becoming fire-controlled killing zones.
- He concludes continued defense there risks needless troop losses and inevitable territorial loss.
Firsthand Account Of A Battalion's Collapse
- Davis relays a firsthand Ukrainian soldier account of a 500-man battalion sent to relieve Pokrovsk being nearly destroyed.
- The soldier reported roughly 200 killed, 300 wounded, and survivors cut off without resupply.
Russian Morale And Civil War Framing
- Davis and guest Larry Johnson report Russian unit-level morale is high and many Russians view the conflict as a civil war against Slavic relatives.
- They warn Western hopes about Russian dissatisfaction are overstated and unlikely to change outcomes.