Daniel Davis Deep Dive UKRAINE SUPPORTERS Think Ukraine Has a SECOND WIND /Lt Col Daniel Davis
Oct 10, 2025
Daniel Davis analyzes the current state of the conflict in Ukraine, questioning the prevailing optimism among supporters. He argues that Ukraine faces significant military challenges, including high casualties and a manpower crisis, which favor Russia in a war of attrition. The critique of an Atlantic Council report reveals potential biases influenced by funding and highlights unrealistic expectations for a complete Ukrainian victory. Davis emphasizes the need for a durable peace that includes Russian security concerns, while also expressing skepticism about ongoing Western support.
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No Military Path To Ukrainian Victory
- Daniel Davis argues Ukraine lacks a path to military victory because manpower and industrial capacity favor Russia.
- He claims Ukraine is suffering huge casualties and desertions while Russia expands forces and production.
Elite Narratives Can Mask Battlefield Reality
- Davis critiques Western elite messaging and highlights the Atlantic Council's optimistic front-line dispatch as misaligned with battlefield reality.
- He emphasizes media influence and funding ties that shape pro-war narratives.
Follow The Money Behind Think Tanks
- Davis points out the Atlantic Council's funding from Western governments and foreign sources.
- He uses 'follow the money' to argue the council's positions align with funders' pro-war interests.