Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 7/18/25 Daniel Davis on the Tragic and Unnecessary State of the War in Ukraine
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Jul 21, 2025 
Daniel Davis, a Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities and veteran of multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, provides a sharp analysis of the current situation in Ukraine. He discusses the precarious state of Ukraine's military and the tragic human cost of the ongoing conflict. Davis critiques the implications of U.S. involvement and the risks of broken promises to allies. He warns of the looming threat of global conflict, especially regarding nuclear warfare, urging a reevaluation of military strategies amidst rising tensions in both Ukraine and Taiwan.
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Russian Forces Accelerate Advance
- Russian forces are advancing faster now than at any point in the past two years, gaining key eastern territories.
- Ukraine faces dwindling manpower and resources, accelerating their losses and Russian breakthroughs are inevitable.
Ukraine's Shrinking Forces
- Authentic troop numbers in Ukraine are likely half of the publicly stated 800,000.
- Ukraine's forces are shrinking due to insufficient mobilization replacing losses monthly.
Biden Policies Fueled Russian Escalation
- Biden's policies endorsed a war Ukraine could never win, forcing Russia to escalate and grow militarily.
- Russia now produces artillery shells far faster than the West, strengthening its combat capacity.
