The Duran Podcast Trump, Vance, Kellogg test Putin's restraint and Russia's Red Line
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Sep 30, 2025 
Join political analyst Alexander Mercouris as he delves into the implications of the US discussing Tomahawk missiles amidst rising tensions with Russia. He breaks down the logistics and feasibility of deploying these long-range systems and explores Zelensky's relentless push for military support. Mercouris highlights the failure of sanctions and the strategic pivot towards military options, warning that deploying Tomahawks could ignite a serious escalation, crossing a crucial red line for Russia and undermining any potential détente.
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Tomahawk Talk Signals Dangerous Escalation
- Alexander Christoforou warns that Vance and Kellogg signaled Tomahawk deployment as a likely escalation into Russia.
- He fears the statements are paving the way for U.S. strikes fired from U.S. personnel, not Ukraine.
Tomahawk Deployment Requires Big Infrastructure
- Alexander Mercouris explains Tomahawks require large, visible launch infrastructure or new heavy mobile Typhon systems.
- He notes mobile Typhon units are large, scarce, and not easily concealed like truck-mounted systems.
Zelensky Requests Meet U.S. Advocates’ Push
- Mercouris links Zelensky's persistent Tomahawk requests to internal U.S. advocates like Kellogg pushing the idea to Trump.
- He suggests Trump listens without immediately rejecting bad proposals, enabling escalation momentum.