The Duran Podcast Zelensky divorced from reality. Trump wants meeting with Putin
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Nov 8, 2025 The discussion dives into Zelensky's dramatic claims about troop locations and the stark reality on the ground in Ukraine. Western media gears up for the potential fall of Pokrovsk, suggesting a shift in public perception. Trump is making waves with a renewed push for a resolution in Ukraine, amidst signs of American policy shifts. The pressure from US hardliners could escalate military support. Meanwhile, Europe's financial strain in backing Ukraine raises concerns over sanctions and energy shortages.
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Zelensky's Claims Diverge From Battlefield Reality
- Zelensky's public claims about small Russian forces are likely deceptive or detached from reality.
- Alexander Mercouris argues the Russian Defense Ministry sees this as deliberate misinformation to reassure Western backers.
Encirclement And Rapid Decline In Donbass Towns
- Pokrovsk and Kupyansk appear to be encircled with Ukrainian resistance rapidly deteriorating.
- Mercouris reports Russian advances and accelerating collapse of coherent Ukrainian defense in those towns.
Western Media Preparing Public For Losses
- U.S. media are prepping the public for the fall of Pokrovsk and advising withdrawal.
- Mercouris interprets this as messaging aimed at Zelensky and American audiences to accept territorial losses.