Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Daniel Davis: Russia Preparing Retaliation - Oreshnik Deployed & Seizing Odessa
Dec 20, 2025
Retired Lt. Col. Daniel Davis, a four-time combat veteran and truth-teller, shares insights on Russia's military strategies. He analyzes Russia’s deployment of Oreshnik missiles, predicting their use in response to attacks on civilian vessels. Davis warns of escalating tensions as Ukraine nears military exhaustion and emphasizes the risks of European intervention in Odessa. He argues that provocative Western rhetoric could backfire, leading to a wider conflict. The conversation is a sobering look at the precarious balance of power in the region.
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Ignoring The Other Side Invites Conflict
- Western policy ignores Russian security concerns and demands a one-sided settlement.
- Daniel Davis warns that refusing to acknowledge Russia's perspective makes conflict almost inevitable.
Ukraine Approaches Military Exhaustion
- Ukraine's military capacity is nearing exhaustion after sustained losses and failed Western attempts to reverse the war.
- Davis argues continued Western inputs won't change the strategic reality and risk further escalation.
Warn Allies Against Escalation With Russia
- If the U.S. refuses to join further escalation, Washington should warn Europe it will not follow into a wider war.
- Davis advises Trump (or U.S. leadership) to forcefully discourage reckless European escalation.