The Duran Podcast Zaporozhye accelerated collapse. Zelensky corruption scandal
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Nov 15, 2025 The discussion kicks off with an alarming overview of the collapsing front lines in Ukraine as retreating forces signal dire straits. Analyzing battles in Kharkiv and Donetsk reveals that conflict zones like Kupiansk may soon see an end. Attention shifts to Zaporozhye, where a rapid Russian advance further complicates matters. Meanwhile, Zelensky's corruption scandal unfolds with a $100 million kickback mystery, sparking debate on political motives and power plays behind the scenes. The hosts also consider the West's potential panic and responses to these developments.
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Widespread Frontline Collapse
- The hosts argue Ukraine's front lines are collapsing rapidly across multiple regions, contradicting Western narratives of a stalled Russian advance.
- They say Russian forces are making fast gains in Zaporozhye, Kupiansk, and Pokrovsk while Ukrainian defenses falter.
Zaporozhye Momentum Accelerates
- Mercouris highlights Zaporozhye as the main accelerating collapse with Russian advances measured in tens of square kilometers per day.
- He warns Ukraine lacks troops, drone operators, and weapons to stop the momentum across the front.
Pokrovsk Fall Would Trigger Panic
- They predict Russian announcements of captured towns like Pokrovsk and Kupiansk and foresee Western attempts to downplay significance.
- A fall of Pokrovsk would open routes to the Dnieper and force a major Western political panic.