The Duran Podcast NATO and Ukraine military desperation
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Dec 21, 2024 Explore the urgent military situation in Ukraine as Russian advances reshape the battlefield. Delve into Ukraine's significant territorial setbacks and dwindling morale facing significant challenges. The podcast highlights President Zelensky's strategic pressure amid mobilization failures and the impact of high-risk military operations. It even compares political decision-making to gambling, revealing the psychological factors at play in territorial recovery decisions. An intriguing insight into the complexities of warfare and leadership in a volatile setting.
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Ukraine's Failing Counteroffensive
- Russia advances on the front lines, and Ukraine's counteroffensive in Kursk has failed.
- The Economist admits Kursk's encirclement, and Ukraine's losses are severe, with Russians retaking villages.
Ukraine's Dire Military Situation
- The Ukrainian military is severely depleted, demoralized, and lacks the ability to fight in open fields.
- If the Russians advance west from Pakrovsk, there are no significant defenses until the Dnieper River.
Failed Mobilization
- Poroshenko revealed Ukraine's mobilization efforts have completely failed.
- Despite pressure from the US, Zelensky resists lowering the mobilization age.