Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Russia launches attacks. Ukraine responds. Something goes wrong — sometimes because of Russian electronic warfare itself — and suddenly Moscow claims Ukraine is targeting civilians. Then comes the next threat of “retaliation.” In this video, we break down the cycle Russia keeps repeating: attack, get hit back, create or redirect chaos, blame Ukraine, and use the outrage to justify escalation. We examine Putin’s statements, the Starobilsk controversy, drone diversion into NATO territory, Solovyov’s propaganda messaging, and the growing contradiction between Russian rhetoric and battlefield reality.

00:00 The Russia Attack Cycle

00:19 Putin Orders “Retaliation”

01:05 Russia Claims Ukraine Targets Civilians

02:01 Russia Accuses Ukraine of “Gamifying Warfare”

02:53 Kasparov on Russian Hypocrisy

03:22 Ukraine Responds to Starobilsk Claims

03:49 Rubicon Headquarters Targeted

04:05 Russia Redirecting Drones Into NATO Territory

04:49 Belarus Nuclear Exercises and Escalation

05:33 Possible Belarus Mobilization Scenario

06:03 Zelensky Visits Rivne Near Belarus

07:12 Putin’s Nuclear Saber Rattling

07:39 Solovyov Calls for Assassinations

08:18 NATO Warns Russia Against Nuclear Escalation

08:36 Lavrov Claims Russia Avoids Civilian Damage

09:34 Trump Officials Attending Russian Economic Forum

10:05 US Troop Levels in Poland

10:21 Belarus Potash Sanctions Debate

10:42 Tulsi Gabbard Expected to Resign

11:39 New US Air Defense Support for Ukraine

12:04 Is Cuba Trump’s Next Crisis?

13:21 Why Trump Still Won’t Pressure Putin

13:39 Final Warning Joke and Closing Thoughts

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

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***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

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After watching what happened to figures like Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene when they crossed Donald Trump, many Republicans appear to have drawn the same conclusion: dissent comes with consequences.

And that changes everything.

Discharge petitions stall. Oversight weakens. Congressional independence fades. Public disagreement becomes politically dangerous. The system America’s founders designed around competing ambition starts to malfunction when one side no longer feels free to resist its own leader.

James Madison famously wrote that “ambition must be made to counteract ambition.” But what happens when ambition is replaced with fear?

This video examines why so many Republicans appear unwilling to challenge Trump publicly, how political survival has reshaped Congress, and why some critics argue America’s constitutional checks and balances are beginning to misfire under modern political pressure.

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

#Trump #Republicans #Congress #ThomasMassie #MTG #Politics #MAGA #Conservative #BreakingNews #PoliticalAnalysis #DonaldTrump #CongressionalRepublicans #MarjorieTaylorGreene #GOP #USPolitics

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🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)

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🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:

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***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

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Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign is no longer occasional harassment. Russia is now facing repeated overnight strikes on refineries, logistics routes, military infrastructure, and occupied territory — while Ukraine simultaneously adapts faster on the battlefield. Tonight’s developments reveal not just damage inside Russia, but a deeper problem: Ukraine is innovating faster than Russia can respond.

Chapters

00:00 Ukraine Keeps Hitting Russia

00:27 Refinery Strikes Intensify

01:09 Critical Oil Infrastructure Hit

02:15 Yaroslavl Under Drone Attack

03:02 Zelensky: “Bringing War Home”

03:29 Drones Over Moscow Region

03:51 Russia’s Refinery “Bingo Card”

05:03 Strikes Inside Occupied Ukraine

05:21 Russia’s Overnight Drone Assault

05:54 Russian Strike Hits Apartment Block

06:40 Shahed Drone Interceptions

07:01 Interceptor Drones Hunt Shaheds

07:29 Russia Expands Drone Launch Sites

07:52 Odessa Drone Bomb Disposal

08:33 Battlefield Casualties Stay Low

09:22 Russia Paying Heavily for Gains

10:03 Massive Combat Engagements Continue

10:35 Starlink Problems Hurt Russia

11:15 Russian Advances in Zaporizhia

11:45 Crimea Logistics Under Fire

12:52 Russia’s Mounting Battlefield Losses

13:06 Robotic Vehicle Saves Wounded Soldier

14:12 Ukraine’s Balloon Drone Innovation

15:19 Corruption Inside Ukraine’s Military Supply System

15:51 Russian Schools Training Drone Pilots

16:37 YouTube Burnout and “Hype” Feature

17:18 Why Source Transparency Matters

18:22 Taiwan Preparing for Drone Warfare Future

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

#Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #DroneWarfare #Zelensky #Putin #Crimea #Moscow #MilitaryAnalysis #Geopolitics

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🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine

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🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)

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🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:

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🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected]

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Putin’s trip created powerful images: lavish ceremonies, strategic symbolism, and headlines suggesting Russia was standing shoulder to shoulder with China at the center of a new global order. But beneath the optics, major questions remain about what Putin actually gained, what Xi withheld, and whether this summit revealed growing Russian dependence rather than strength.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Putin, Xi, and Competing Perspectives

02:17 Why the Summit Looked Powerful

03:27 Xi as the “Alpha” Figure

04:35 Did Putin Win the Marketing Battle?

05:53 The Optics vs. The Substance

06:35 Symbolism, Seating, and Political Theater

08:10 The Pipeline Russia Didn’t Get

09:30 Why the Optics Still Matter

10:15 William Spaniel’s Economic Analysis

12:17 Can Russia Be “Bought Out” of Ukraine?

14:15 The Human Cost vs Economic Logic

15:20 Budanov’s Explosive Statement

16:05 Why This Debate Matters Going Forward

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin #XiJinping #China #Geopolitics #NATO #Europe #Trump #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #WorldNews #MilitaryAnalysis #InternationalRelations

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🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine

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*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****

🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)

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🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected]

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Russia may be losing ground militarily, but Europe is increasingly realizing that the Kremlin never intended this to be just a battlefield war. In this video, we examine escalating Russian disinformation campaigns, growing pressure on European politics, rising fears in NATO countries, covert mobilization efforts, Belarus tensions, nuclear saber-rattling, and why leaders like Merz and Pavel believe Europe itself is now directly in the crosshairs. We also examine Russia’s long-term strategic objectives, NATO’s vulnerabilities, and why many European governments believe the broader conflict is far from over.

Chapters

00:00 Europe Already Under Attack

00:17 Russia Expands Disinformation War

01:16 Kremlin Targets Zelensky and Yermak

02:25 Germany’s Far Right and Russia Narratives

04:17 Merz Pushes EU Protection for Ukraine

05:00 Belarus and Northern Border Fears

06:18 Drone Incidents Near Latvia

07:16 Poland Warns About Russian Pretexts

07:32 Moldova Escalation and Russian Threats

09:27 Pavel Warns Europe Must Defend Peace

10:42 Russian Nuclear Drills in Belarus

11:51 NATO Responds to Nuclear Threats

12:27 Russia’s Growing Manpower Crisis

13:00 Kasparov on Putin’s Long-Term Goal

14:42 Trump, Pressure, and Republican Politics

16:05 Why Cuba Suddenly Matters Again

17:46 Trump’s White House Drone Defense

18:33 False Reports About King Charles

19:02 Why Trump Must Pressure Putin

20:16 Xi, Putin, and Regret Over Ukraine

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

#Ukraine #Russia #NATO #Europe #Putin #Zelensky #Merz #Pavel #Germany #Belarus #Latvia #Moldova #AFD #Geopolitics #UkraineWar

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🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine

https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****

🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)

https://a.co/iodWsUK

Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK

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Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA

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Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information

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🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected]

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Ukraine appears to be running a deliberate long-term campaign against Russia’s energy infrastructure — pausing briefly around the May 9 parade before resuming strikes across refineries, fuel systems, and military targets deep inside Russia. But this video goes beyond refinery hits. It also reveals how Ukraine is adapting technologically, turning drones, glide bombs, attrition, and economics into one integrated strategy against Moscow.

Chapters

0:00 Ukraine’s refinery campaign explained

0:57 Why the strikes paused around May 9

1:13 Russia loses major refining capacity

1:57 200 Ukrainian drones launched overnight

2:09 Deep strike on Suzran refinery

3:14 Zelensky confirms long-range sanctions

3:27 New Russian military targets hit

4:12 Electrical substations and training schools struck

5:12 Crimea oil depot fears renewed attacks

5:42 Ukraine intercepts most Russian drones

6:19 Russia’s massive strike campaign exposed

6:44 Ukraine’s new anti-Shahed strategy

7:26 Private air defense companies join effort

7:58 Ukraine’s brutal attrition strategy

8:54 Russian losses suddenly decline

9:30 Strange changes on the battlefield

10:40 Russian motorcycle assaults destroyed

10:55 Russian troops die from alcohol poisoning

11:15 Ukraine retakes territory in the south

11:41 Russia’s irreversible losses exceed 83,000

12:01 Ukraine unveils “Equalizer” glide bomb

13:40 Ukraine’s Trident laser defense system

14:31 International Vyshyvanka Day explained

15:48 Why I constantly cite sources

17:51 Darth Putin and International Tea Day

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

#Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #Putin #Zelensky #NATO #DroneWar #OilRefinery #RussiaUkraineWar #MilitaryAnalysis #Geopolitics #WarNews

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🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine

https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****

🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)

https://a.co/iodWsUK

Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK

https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/...

Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA

https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information

https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected]

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Putin’s trip to China looked impressive on the surface: red carpets, joint statements, dozens of signed documents, and public praise from Xi Jinping. But beneath the optics, one critical issue remained unresolved — the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline deal that Russia badly needs to replace lost European energy markets. In this video, we break down what Putin actually gained from the summit, what Xi carefully avoided committing to, and why the growing imbalance between Moscow and Beijing matters for the future of the war in Ukraine, sanctions, global energy markets, and the emerging multipolar world order. While Russian media celebrated the visit as proof of strength, the deeper story may be that China continues to hold all the leverage while Russia becomes increasingly dependent.

Chapters

00:00 Putin Leaves China Empty-Handed?

00:42 Greg Terry’s Different Interpretation

01:33 The Deal Putin Really Needed

03:14 China’s Junior Partner Dynamic

04:43 Russia’s Growing Dependence on China

05:33 Power of Siberia 2 Stalls Again

06:17 China Stops Short of Full Alliance

07:14 Marketing Victory vs Strategic Reality

08:58 What Actually Came Out of the Summit

11:47 The “Multipolar World” Declaration

12:29 Putin’s Real Mission in Beijing

14:38 Trump, Iran, and Global Distractions

17:27 Final Verdict on the Xi-Putin Summit

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin #XiJinping #China #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #Geopolitics #NATO #Beijing #PowerOfSiberia #Trump #WorldNews #Russia #InternationalRelations

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🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)

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Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information

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🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

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In this video, we examine the growing alarm coming from Russian military bloggers and Z-propagandists as Ukrainian drones reportedly penetrate farther into Russian territory with increasing frequency and effectiveness. Russian commentators are openly discussing a technological imbalance in which offensive drone systems are evolving faster than traditional defenses can adapt. Some are now acknowledging that Ukraine effectively controls significant portions of the aerial battlefield, while long-range strikes against infrastructure and industrial targets continue to expose weaknesses deep inside Russia. Reports tied to overnight operations and earlier strikes suggest that facilities connected to military production, energy, and logistics remain vulnerable despite Moscow’s extensive air defense network.

At the same time, internal economic pressures inside Russia appear to be intensifying. Russian nationalist figures are increasingly warning about war fatigue, deteriorating economic conditions, and the growing inability of state media narratives to fully conceal public frustration. Analysts and observers are also discussing a broader strategic shift toward asymmetric warfare, where relatively inexpensive, mass-produced drones may gradually threaten critical Russian infrastructure at scale. The larger concern emerging from within Russia’s own information space is no longer just about battlefield losses—it is the possibility that Ukraine is developing a sustainable model for imposing long-term economic and strategic pressure deep behind the front lines.

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin #DroneWar #UkraineWar #RussianEconomy #MilitaryTechnology #Crimea #Kaliningrad #WarNews #Geopolitics #RussianOil #AsymmetricWarfare #Belbek

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🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine

https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****

🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)

https://a.co/iodWsUK

Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK

https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/...

Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA

https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information

https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected]

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Ukraine reportedly struck the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical facility in Stavropol, one of Russia’s major producers of ammonia and nitrate compounds tied to explosives manufacturing. Footage from the area showed major fires burning inside the industrial complex. Meanwhile, drone activity reportedly forced temporary flight disruptions in Kaliningrad, signaling how geographically widespread these operations are becoming. At the same time, Ukrainian forces continue adapting technologically, with long-range drones now reportedly equipped with aerial rockets while frontline interceptor drones armed with reusable net-launch systems are increasingly targeting Russian reconnaissance assets. New imagery from Belbek Airfield in occupied Crimea also points to continuing Ukrainian efforts to systematically degrade Russian air defense and UAV infrastructure. Overlaying all of this is growing evidence that economic pressure and war fatigue inside Russia may be reaching levels not seen in decades.

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Crimea #Kaliningrad #DroneWar #Belbek #UkraineWar #NATO #Geopolitics #MilitaryTechnology #WarNews

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****

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🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine

https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****

🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)

https://a.co/iodWsUK

Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK

https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/...

Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA

https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information

https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected]

#UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

After Ukraine’s massive strikes on Moscow, even Kremlin propagandists and nationalist insiders are struggling to maintain the usual narrative. Russian military experts now warn that Ukraine could soon launch up to 1,000 drones per day, while pro-war bloggers openly discuss failures in Russia’s defenses, logistics, and leadership. Some are even floating the once-unthinkable possibility of replacing Putin himself. Behind the scenes, elite infighting appears to be intensifying as Moscow faces a battlefield increasingly dominated by Ukrainian drone warfare and growing pressure inside Russia’s own information space. #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Moscow #DroneWar #UkraineWar #RussianMedia #Kremlin #Geopolitics #Kiriyenko Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected] #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR