The Tucker Carlson Show Ukraine Is Selling American Weapons to Mexican Drug Cartels. Col. Daniel Davis on How to Stop It.
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Feb 10, 2025 
Col. Daniel Davis, a retired U.S. Army colonel and military analyst, reveals alarming insights into American weapons allegedly being sold by Ukraine to Mexican drug cartels. He discusses the implications this has for U.S. security and policy. The conversation dives into the pivotal role of Crimea in the ongoing conflict and emphasizes Ukraine's dependence on U.S. support. Davis also critiques military leadership choices and advocates for needed reforms while exploring the broader consequences of these geopolitical dynamics.
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Crimea's Importance
- Crimea is pivotal to the conflict due to its historical ties to Russia and the presence of Russia's Black Sea fleet.
- Annexing Crimea improved the lives of its residents, who likely wouldn't vote to rejoin Ukraine.
Avoiding War
- The war could have been avoided if the West had acknowledged that Ukraine would not join NATO.
- Russia viewed NATO expansion as a threat, particularly regarding the Russian-speaking population in eastern Ukraine.
Unsustainable Successes
- Ukraine's military successes in 2022 were unsustainable due to Russia's superior resources and defensive capabilities.
- Despite this, Western leaders encouraged further Ukrainian offensives, leading to predictable failures.