The Duran Podcast Putin's terms; UN trusteeship, elections, military victory
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Mar 28, 2025 Recent comments from Putin at an Arctic summit reveal his perspective on Ukraine and a potential UN governance. The podcast analyzes the shift towards military resolution and the role of China in Russia's diplomacy. It discusses revised mineral rights agreements in Ukraine favoring U.S. corporations, raising concerns among locals. The complexities of negotiations and political exploitation are explored, showing how leaders may leverage the conflict to distract from domestic issues while pursuing personal gain.
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Putin's Stance on Ukraine
- Putin suggested UN governance in Ukraine due to the current government's illegitimacy.
- He believes Russia can achieve a decisive military victory, even if the operation has been slower than expected.
Putin's View on the War's End
- Alexander Mercouris believes Putin sees a military victory as the end goal in Ukraine.
- Putin's lack of focus on diplomacy suggests his skepticism towards negotiations.
Zelenskyy's Illegitimacy
- Zelenskyy's illegitimacy renders all his actions and appointments illegitimate.
- This necessitates replacing the entire Ukrainian governmental apparatus.