The Duran Podcast Ukraine/Trump; Last chance for a deal w/ Brian Berletic (Live)
Oct 21, 2025
In this discussion, Brian Berletic, an independent geopolitical analyst, shares insights on Ukraine and U.S. strategy. He questions the authenticity of recent diplomatic talks, arguing that Russia's patience is waning. Berletic frames the Ukraine conflict as part of a broader containment strategy against Russia and China. He discusses the limitations of U.S. weapons production and the challenges Europe faces in military involvement. The conversation also delves into geopolitical implications, possible troop commitments, and the long-term prospect of a larger European war.
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Diplomacy Or Theatrics
- The recent diplomacy around Ukraine often looked like a simulation rather than real negotiation with theatrical summits and empty meetings.
- Alexander Mercouris argues Moscow's patience snapped and Putin issued an ultimatum: accept core Russian demands or face Ukraine's destruction.
Conflict As Geopolitical Containment
- Brian Berletic frames the Ukraine war as part of a decades-long US strategy to encircle and contain Russia and prevent rival powers rising.
- He links the conflict to a broader imperial mindset aiming to block Russia and China from forming a strategic partnership.
Strategy Wears Out Its Maker
- Western grand strategy assumes sequencing rivals but ignores that the war strengthened Russia militarily and economically.
- Both Mercouris and Berletic note the US is depleting inventories and losing production capacity while Russia and China build resilience.