The Duran Podcast Trump closer to deep strikes inside Russia
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Oct 2, 2025 The hosts dive into a Wall Street Journal report revealing Trump's potential approval for long-range missile strikes in Russia. They discuss the implications of funding through frozen Russian assets and how this marks a shift from diplomatic outreach to military escalation. The logistical challenges of deploying Tomahawks and Barracudas are analyzed, alongside the prediction that such actions will harden Russian resolve. The geopolitical ramifications for US-European relations and the potential domestic fallout for Trump are also explored.
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US Nears Long‑Range Missile Support
- The Trump White House appears close to authorizing long-range missile support to Ukraine including Barracuda and possibly Tomahawks.
- Hosts warn this shifts US policy toward direct strikes on Russian infrastructure and risks escalating conflict with Russia.
Frozen Assets May Finance Missiles
- Funding for long‑range weapons likely ties to a proposed €140bn loan secured on frozen Russian assets.
- Alexander Mercouris links planned tranches to purchases of Tomahawks/Barracudas and wider escalation dynamics.
Practical Limits Of Missile Options
- Tomahawks face practical deployment limits inside Ukraine while Barracuda is untested and not yet in serial production.
- Hosts argue reliance on raw, new missiles increases risk and reduces strategic effectiveness against Russia.