Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine’s latest wave of long-range drone strikes appears to have reached Russia’s Baltic coastline, hitting critical oil infrastructure and signaling a major shift in operational reach. Reports point to significant fires at the Primorsk oil terminal—Russia’s largest Baltic export hub—raising immediate questions about economic impact and the vulnerability of previously “safe” zones. With hundreds of drones launched toward Russia’s north, the message is becoming clear: distance is no longer protection. At the same time, disruptions at St. Petersburg’s airport and continued strikes on fuel depots in Rostov suggest a widening pattern of logistical pressure. On the battlefield, Ukraine maintains a high drone interception rate while Russian casualty figures remain elevated and the spring offensive shows signs of stalling. Meanwhile, unconventional developments—from POW surrenders via Telegram to forced mobilization in Crimea—highlight the evolving human dimension of the war. This moment may mark more than a successful strike—it could redefine the map of what’s now within reach. Chapters: 0:00 Nightmare scenario for Putin’s long-range strategy 0:15 300 Ukrainian drones target Russian north 0:35 Significant fires at Primorsk oil terminal 2:00 Primorsk: Russia’s largest Baltic export hub 2:55 Economic impact of oil production cuts 3:35 No safe zones for Russian infrastructure 4:45 Logistical disruptions at St. Petersburg airport 5:15 Rostov fuel depots burning for kilometers 6:00 Extensive list of destroyed Russian equipment 7:05 Unmanned systems strike record 8,908 targets 8:05 Russian drone attack fails against Ukraine 8:55 93% interception rate for Ukrainian defense 10:00 Battlefield update: 970 Russian casualties 11:00 Russian spring offensive appears to stall 11:50 POW surrenders via Telegram hotline 13:05 Forced mobilization of Crimeans is war crime 13:40 Jake Broe completes million-dollar fundraiser #Ukraine #Russia #BalticSea #DroneWarfare #OilInfrastructure #Geopolitics #MilitaryAnalysis #WarUpdate 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

Russia Is Making More—But People Feel Poorer & Less Free

Russia Is Making More—But People Feel Poorer & Less Free

Iran has taken a major step that could reshape the scope of this conflict. Ballistic missiles launched toward a joint UK-US base at Diego Garcia — roughly 4,000 kilometers from Iran — signal something far bigger than a single strike. This is about range, intent, and escalation. Even without confirmed impacts, the message is clear: Western positions once considered “out of reach” may no longer be safe. At the same time, we’re seeing rising pressure across the region — from the Strait of Hormuz to Israeli strikes deep inside Iran — raising the question of whether this conflict is entering a broader, more dangerous phase. Video Chapters 0:00 Shipping Crisis in the Persian Gulf 1:04 Analyzing the Strait of Hormuz 2:37 Iran Missile Strike on US Base 4:08 US Eases Iranian Oil Sanctions 5:25 Israeli Strikes Hit Central Tehran 6:21 Searching for Iran's Ayatollah 7:46 Major Explosions Rock Iranian Airbase 9:27 Experimental US Naval Drone Found 10:14 Drones Swarm US Airbase 11:51 Transitioning to Phase Three 13:16 General Mattis on the Mullahs 14:31 Global Protests and Political Pressure 15:47 Remembering Robert Mueller #Iran #UK #US #IranMissiles #DiegoGarcia #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Military #BreakingNews #GlobalConflict 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

This is exactly what analysts warned about—and now it’s happening. Russia is attempting to use intelligence sharing with Iran as leverage, offering to stop helping Iran in exchange for the United States cutting off intelligence support to Ukraine. The goal is clear: weaken Ukraine without firing a shot. As Ukrainian officials meet with U.S. envoys to keep support intact, this move exposes a deeper strategy—linking the Iran conflict directly to the war in Ukraine. At the same time, Ukraine continues proving its battlefield strength, striking deep into Russian territory while even assisting U.S. allies in countering Iranian drones. Meanwhile, Russia tightens internal control and faces growing domestic strain. This isn’t just diplomacy—it’s a calculated power play aimed at Ukraine’s survival. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Kremlin Uses Iran Intel as Bargaining Chip 0:39 Ukraine Arrives for Critical U.S. Talks 1:18 Russia’s Proposal Rejected by the U.S. 2:31 Putin’s Iran Deal Explained 3:05 Belarus as a Backdoor for Russia 3:38 Trump Endorses Orban—Why It Matters 4:14 Alleged Plot to Shift Hungary’s Election 4:42 Trump Interview: Iran, NATO, Ukraine 5:36 Iran’s Nuclear Timeline Debate 6:35 NATO Tensions and U.S. Role 7:22 Trump on Zelensky vs. Putin 8:18 Ukraine Helps Counter Iranian Drones 8:58 Ukraine’s Deep Strike Success 9:54 Shifting U.S. Defense Messaging 11:00 Russia Tightens Domestic Control 11:32 Rising Internal Criticism in Russia 12:12 Economic Strain Inside Russia 12:47 Growing Unrest and Crackdowns 13:16 Are We Entering a Larger Global Conflict? #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Iran #Geopolitics #WarAnalysis #NATO #USPolitics 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

This conversation with Paul Warburg breaks down the hidden connections between Iran, Ukraine, and the broader geopolitical system—revealing how energy, drones, alliances, and strategy are all colliding at once. From Putin’s incentives to China’s long-term position, this is the bigger picture most coverage is missing. Chapters: 0:00 Russia’s Strategy and Iran’s Drone Supply 2:34 Ukraine and Iran Geopolitical Overlap 4:02 European Support for Ukraine and NATO 6:43 Which War Ends First: Iran vs Ukraine 7:55 China’s Strategic Gains and Potential Losses 10:49 Drone Warfare Impact on Taiwan’s Defense 12:21 Most Likely Paths to Global Escalation 14:26 Energy Security and Russian Export Pressure 16:40 Shale Production and Global Oil Markets 18:25 NATO Strengthening Despite US Fracturing 19:26 America First and Reserve Currency Risks 21:05 Human Nature and Future World Outlook #Iran #Ukraine #China #Russia #Geopolitics #WorldNews #Oil #NATO #WarAnalysis #GlobalStrategy 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

IT'S WEIRD. Trump is making two major geopolitical moves that appear to contradict each other—easing sanctions on Belarus while simultaneously deploying Marines to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate. In this video, we break down what’s really happening, why Belarus suddenly matters, and how the Iran situation could spiral into something much bigger. We also connect the dots to Ukraine, Europe’s defense posture, and the growing role of drones in modern warfare. This isn’t just about two headlines—it’s about a broader shift in global strategy that could reshape the balance of power. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Trump and Belarus 0:39 Warming Relations with Belarus 1:18 Lukashenko Discusses the Big Deal 4:11 Trump Considers Ground Troops 5:14 Marine Deployment to the Middle East 6:22 Human Rights Crisis in Iran 7:08 European Weakness and Defense Cuts 8:15 Iraq Attacks U.S. Targets 9:04 IRGC Spokesperson Killed in Strike 9:52 Ukrainian Advisors in the Gulf 11:03 Costly Intercepts vs. Cheap Drones 11:47 Ukraine Requests Mirage Fighter Jets 12:12 Trump Delays Talks with China 12:28 Iran Threatens British Bases 12:51 Russia Proposes Foreign Travel Ban 13:25 Livestock Destruction in Russia 13:58 Qatar Prime Minister on Putin 14:32 Trump Responds to Iran Attack 15:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #Trump #Belarus #Iran #MiddleEast #Ukraine #Russia #Geopolitics #BreakingNews 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

Ukraine is often portrayed as struggling—but that misses the bigger strategic picture. In this conversation with Paul Warburg, we break down why Ukraine may actually be in a stronger position than many believe, how Russian propaganda shapes perception, and what would have to go wrong for Ukraine to truly fail. We explore the limits of Russian conscription, the real pressure points in Russia’s economy, and why internal instability—not battlefield defeat—may be the most likely endgame. We also examine how Western strategy, European investment, and drone warfare are reshaping the future of conflict in ways most people don’t fully understand. Chapters: 0:00 Paul Warburg Joins Darren to Discuss Ukraine 0:50 Ukraine's Strategic Position and Russian Propaganda 3:03 Factors That Could Lead to Ukraine's Failure 5:08 Russian Conscription and Its Historical Limitations 6:27 Predicting the War's End and Potential Scenarios 8:10 Russia's Economic Strain and Potential Collapse 10:14 Information Control and Fears of Popular Uprisings 11:53 US Strategy and Trump's Stance on Putin 13:17 Potential Pressure Points for Shifting US Support 15:03 European Strategy and Drone Warfare's Impact 16:32 Ukraine's Impact on Modern Warfare and Drones #Ukraine #Russia #WarAnalysis #Geopolitics #Drones #NATO #Putin #MilitaryStrategy 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

ISW now confirms that Ukraine is actively disrupting Russia’s spring offensive before it can fully develop. In this breakdown, we look at the surge in Ukrainian drone strikes targeting industrial facilities, logistics hubs, and air defenses, along with the rise of mid-range strike capabilities that are shifting the battlefield. We also analyze Russian losses, operational tempo, and what military bloggers inside Russia are now admitting. The key question: is this just friction—or the beginning of a failed offensive? ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 ISW confirms Russia’s offensive is faltering 0:20 Ukrainian drone strikes hit key industry 0:54 Achilles 429th unit shows new capabilities 1:19 Ukraine’s expanding mid-range drone power 2:07 Targeting Russian air defense and logistics 2:45 Shift toward FPV and mid-strike drones 3:33 The economics of drone warfare 4:40 Mapping Ukraine’s strike patterns 5:17 Hits on Russian nitrogen facilities 5:40 Russia’s drone activity and defenses 6:13 Mounting Russian losses in detail 7:05 Real-time casualty and equipment trends 8:10 Measuring the offensive’s intensity 8:55 ISW: Ukraine disrupting offensive prep 9:30 Defense holds on the Lyman axis 10:11 Phoenix Regiment and Achilles impact 11:00 Russian milbloggers admit heavy losses 11:39 SBU arrests suspected infiltrator 12:03 Electronic warfare training expands 12:53 Kyiv battle anniversary context #Ukraine #Russia #ISW #UkraineWar #Geopolitics #Drones #MilitaryAnalysis #WarUpdate 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

The U.S. Secretary of Defense publicly suggested that past weapons transfers to Ukraine have strained American stockpiles—and that those munitions may now be better used elsewhere. That’s a major shift in tone. In this daily brief, we break down what was said, what it reveals about the administration’s mindset, and why allies in Europe may be hesitating to align with U.S. strategy. From tensions over Greenland to fears about unpredictable decision-making, the ripple effects go far beyond Ukraine. We also examine the broader geopolitical picture—from Middle East escalation risks to Orbán’s maneuvering in Europe—and what all of this could mean for the future of the war. CHAPTERS 0:00 Press conference on ammunition shortages 0:36 Hegseth blames Ukraine for depleted stockpiles 1:21 What this reveals about U.S. priorities 2:02 Why Europe isn’t rushing to support 2:54 Greenland crisis and war preparations 3:55 Venezuela strike shifts global perceptions 4:54 Ukraine supporting Middle East defense efforts 5:43 Leadership and communication failures 6:40 U.S. strategy toward Russia and China 7:37 Belarus and sanctions backdoor concerns 8:35 Iran’s missile threat still active 9:33 Possible U.S. troop deployment to Iran 10:31 Warfare in a drone-dominated battlefield 11:30 Fuel shortages and airline disruptions 12:12 Orbán blocks aid and demands oil 13:10 EU tensions and political maneuvering 14:04 Orbán challenged in European Parliament 15:02 Election risks for Orbán 15:47 Russian dissent crushed internally 16:44 Israel strikes Iran energy infrastructure 17:34 WHO warns of nuclear risk escalation #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #USPolitics #Hegseth #Zelensky #Putin #Geopolitics #NATO #MiddleEast 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