On the war’s momentum [September 2022]: It has fundamentally shifted, and I’m normally fairly guarded and cautious about this, but the tide clearly has turned because the success of this offensive, as important as it is itself on the ground, is that it reflects a hugely important development: Ukraine has been incomparably better than Russia in recruiting, training, equipping, organising and employing additional forces. Russia has been struggling to do just that, literally running out of soldiers, ammunition tanks, fighting vehicles and so forth.

David Petraeus

Ukraine will win the war

Ukraine is supported superbly by the US and Nato, whereas Russia, even if it declared mobilisation today, could not reverse this fundamental reality. So the implications are stark. They’re very, very clear. Ukraine will over time experience tough fighting, more casualties, more punishing Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure.

But Ukraine will over time, I think, retake the territory that Russia has seized since 24 February. And it’s even conceivable now that they could retake Crimea and the Donbas. And oh, by the way, with what’s going on in the front lines, there is insurgent activity now picking up in the Russian rear areas carried out by Ukrainians there as well. So again, this is going to take time. There will be tough fighting, all of that.

But this is a disastrous situation for Russia now.

https://spectator.com/article/russia-cannot-generate-the-forces-it-needs/

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2026: How Ukraine Is Winning Without Advancing | General David Petraeus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaQwwN1VBa4

Ukraine’s experience isn’t just about holding ground — it’s a lesson.

Of any military, it has some of best knowledge of the modern battlefield including innovations and pioneering new techniques, which NATO itself can learn from, as ex-CIA Director General David Petraeus highlights.

What the war has exposed is how quickly traditional assumptions about manoeuvre, mass, and front lines break down under constant surveillance and extreme lethality. Dense fortifications, layered defences, and ubiquitous drones have made large-scale breakthroughs far harder than they were even two years ago.

Ukraine adapted faster than most NATO militaries would have. Not by matching Russia tank for tank, but by innovating across domains. Unmanned systems in the air, at sea, and on land have allowed Ukraine to impose disproportionate costs, neutralise superior platforms, and operate under conditions where exposure is fatal.

At sea, a country without a navy forced a major fleet into retreat. Deep inside Russia, relatively cheap systems destroyed assets worth billions. These were not symbolic actions — they were operational lessons in cost-imposition and adaptation.

For NATO, the implication is uncomfortable but clear. Future conflicts will reward dispersion over concentration, precision over mass, and speed of adaptation over industrial scale alone. Militaries designed for dominance may struggle in environments where survival depends on invisibility, autonomy, and rapid iteration.

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Tonight, the war in Ukraine feels closer than ever.
Not on maps. Not in headlines. But in real life.

In this video, we break down what is actually happening on the ground right now. From drone and missile strikes, air defense priorities, and the reality behind official claims, to the human cost that rarely makes it into political speeches.

This is not a video about choosing sides.
This is a video about understanding patterns.
About asking uncomfortable questions.
And about putting humanity back into the conversation.

Why do attacks feel endless?
Why do civilians keep paying the highest price?
Where does air defense really focus, and why?
What role do political decisions play in prolonging the conflict?

We explore modern warfare as it is today. Strategic. Calculated. Relentless.
And we ask whether endless escalation truly serves the people living under it.

If you’re tired of simplified narratives and want deeper, calmer, more honest analysis, this video is for you.

Watch carefully.
Think critically.
And join the discussion in the comments.

If content like this matters to you, support the channel by liking the video, subscribing, and sharing your perspective. Your voice is part of the conversation.

This channel focuses on geopolitical analysis and humanitarian perspectives. We do not promote violence, hatred, or propaganda. Our goal is understanding, not division.

Because war is never just about states.
It’s about people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojxAKMha1pw

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Zelensky Ready to Trade Millions of Ukrainian Lives for Political Survival

Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to stay relevant, claiming at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Ukraine can defend western Europe, Yulia Semke, a leading European and international studies expert at the Higher School of Economics, tells Sputnik.

"In his claims about being ready to defend Europe — and even Greenland — arrogance comes through most clearly," the expert says. "He casts doubt on Europeans’ ability to ensure their own security and even mocks their small military contingents."

At the same time, "Zelensky is once again showing a willingness to use the lives of his own people as a bargaining chip," she continues.

"The millions of Ukrainians already in Europe may be seen by him as a 'living reserve'—a human buffer he is prepared to use to shield Western countries," Semke notes.

She points out Zelensky shows little respect for the European Union and also dislikes like US President Donald Trump. But when it comes to Trump, he avoids displays of arrogance.

"In Kiev, it's well understood that the survival of the current regime depends directly on Washington’s stance, which is why Zelensky simply doesn’t dare to express such feelings openly," Semke says.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20260123/zelensky-ready-to-trade-millions-of-ukrainian-lives-for-political-survival-1123516300.html

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5tM1In9ms0

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1W2yUccMC8

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ-jMWjzZqY

For years, Western mainstream media has pushed the narrative that Donetsk/Donbass is a “peaceful Ukrainian city under Russian occupation.” In this report, I do what most outlets won’t: I go to the streets of Donetsk and ask the people who actually live here — Do you feel occupied?
Their answers are direct and consistent: many locals say they do not believe there is any occupation, and they say life improved after Russia came. They also talk about what it was like to live through 11 years of war, shelling, and infrastructure strikes by Ukrainian forces. — including being forced into basements as children and spending months without electricity.
This video isn’t about telling you what to think. It’s about letting you hear the voices that are usually ignored — so you can compare what you’ve been told with what people here say on the ground.
Some pointed out that the local people voted to break away from Ukraine and join Russia.

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT — SINCE 2005.

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

MAKE A DEAL PRONTO BEFORE THE SHIT (WW3) HITS THE FAN:

NO NATO IN "UKRAINE" (WHAT'S LEFT OF IT)

THE DONBASS REPUBLICS ARE NOW BACK IN THE RUSSIAN FOLD — AS THEY USED TO BE PRIOR 1922. THE RUSSIANS WON'T ABANDON THESE AGAIN.

THESE WILL ALSO INCLUDE ODESSA, KHERSON AND KHARKIV.....

CRIMEA IS RUSSIAN — AS IT USED TO BE PRIOR 1954

TRANSNISTRIA TO BE PART OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

RESTORE THE RIGHTS OF THE RUSSIAN SPEAKING PEOPLE OF "UKRAINE" (WHAT'S LEFT OF IT)

RESTITUTE THE ORTHODOX CHURCH PROPERTIES AND RIGHTS

RELEASE THE OPPOSITION MEMBERS FROM PRISON

A MEMORANDUM OF NON-AGGRESSION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE USA.

A MEMORANDUM OF NON-AGGRESSION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE EU.....

EASY.

THE WEST KNOWS IT.