Daniel Davis Deep Dive Ukraine Russia: Neither Side Can BACK DOWN! /Patrik Baab & Lt Col Daniel Davis
Sep 16, 2025
Patrik Baab, a seasoned German journalist and author, shares gripping experiences from his travels in the Donbass. The conversation tackles the urgent need for a unified European response to the rising tensions sparked by Russian drone activities. Baab critiques the misinformation surrounding military escalations and assesses NATO's strategic shortcomings. He also highlights the resilience of the Russian economy against sanctions and emphasizes the essential role of diplomatic solutions for a sustainable peace in Ukraine.
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Poland Drone Incident May Be Misrepresented
- Patrik Baab suggests the Polish drone incident may be a false flag and mainstream media push a narrative of Russian aggression.
- He links this to a broader NATO push to widen the war toward the Baltic and Scandinavia.
European Elites Risk Escalation For Transatlantic Goals
- Baab warns European elites are willing to risk escalation because they follow transatlantic interests, not national survival.
- He claims NATO expansion and elite networks push policies that could provoke wider war with Russia.
On-The-Ground Visit To Russian Missile Stations
- Patrik Baab recounts visiting Karelia and observing expanding Russian missile stations near its border.
- He uses this firsthand observation to argue Russia is building up nuclear deterrence in response to perceived threats.
