The Duran Podcast

Trump's Ukraine dilemma, escalate or walk away

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Feb 7, 2025
The podcast kicks off with an analysis of Ukraine's military offensive in Kursk, linking it to potential propaganda moves. It critiques U.S. foreign policy and the growing skepticism among allies about continued support for Ukraine. A discussion on the proposed Stranah peace plan reveals the tensions between global acceptance and Russia's opposition. The hosts dive into the risks of diplomatic proposals and highlight the stark contrast between public sentiment and elite opinions on the Ukraine conflict, particularly Trump's controversial stance.
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INSIGHT

Kursk Counter-Offensive: A PR Stunt

  • Ukraine's Kursk counter-offensive was a disastrous PR stunt before the Munich Security Conference.
  • This aimed to portray strength to the US, despite the actual losses in manpower and equipment.
INSIGHT

Waning Western Support for Ukraine

  • Western belief in Project Ukraine has waned, except for a few fanatics.
  • The question now is how to end the war, with some in the Trump team favoring a complete withdrawal.
ADVICE

Trump Should Abandon Ukraine

  • Trump should abandon Ukraine, capitalizing on the USAID scandal and Zelensky's admission of missing funds.
  • This losing policy could severely damage Trump's image.
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