Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Hook: Is Viktor Orbán borrowing a page from dictators of the past? The tactics now appearing in Hungary—from media manipulation to “spoiler” candidates—look disturbingly familiar. Hungary’s political landscape is entering dangerous territory. Reports of disinformation campaigns targeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian-aligned narratives circulating in Hungarian media, and allegations of engineered “spoiler candidates” designed to fracture opposition support are raising alarms across Europe. YouTube Chapters 0:00 Orbán's disinformation campaign against Zelenskyy 0:44 Russia's "dirty tricks" in Hungarian media 1:24 The Péter Magyar spoiler candidate plot 2:22 Airspace closure to block protest footage 2:58 Parallels to Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu 3:33 Ceaușescu's final speech on foreign interference 5:04 Russia provides intelligence to Iran 5:28 Russia's plan for total internet shutdown 5:52 Trump’s submissive stance toward Vladimir Putin 6:24 Moscow mobile internet blackout impact 6:58 Internal Russian backlash over communication loss 7:39 Russian Parliament claims false stability 8:16 Ukraine's new anti-drone road protection 8:33 NATO weapons deliveries continue despite war 8:54 Ukraine trains AI with combat footage 9:41 Smarter drones for faster battlefield decisions 9:53 Ukrainian instructors to train German army 10:44 Ukraine and Romania sign strategic partnership 11:15 Importance of the Romanian energy corridor 11:51 Pressure on Trump to confront Putin 12:15 Shift from sanctions to easing trade #Orbán #Hungary #UkraineWar #Russia #NATO #EU #Geopolitics #Putin 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 facing a growing problem that isn’t happening on the battlefield — it’s happening online. Russian soldiers are reportedly scrambling for reliable connectivity, while Kremlin television personalities like Vladimir Solovyov rage about technology such as Starlink and the role connectivity plays in the war. At the same time, Moscow appears increasingly focused on controlling the digital environment inside Russia. Messaging platforms such as Telegram remain central to how information spreads, while the government promotes state-friendly alternatives like Max and other controlled channels. In this video, we examine how battlefield communications, propaganda narratives, and internet control are colliding — and why the internet itself may be becoming one of the Kremlin’s biggest strategic challenges. YouTube Chapters 00:00 Russia's Growing Internet Crisis Explained 01:06 Analyzing Solovyov’s State Propaganda Rants 03:36 Threatening Strikes on American Cities 04:26 Russian Plots to Eliminate Zelenskyy 06:54 Starlink Deactivation Cripples Russian Forces 09:27 Internet Traffic Drops 75 Percent 10:14 Moscow’s Massive Mobile Internet Outage 11:47 Censorship via State-Controlled Apps #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #Putin #Starlink #InformationWarfare 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’s latest wave of strikes shows how the war is evolving — and why the Kremlin’s narrative is shifting. Ukrainian FPV drones destroyed Russian air defense systems, struck logistics targets, and hit a fuel train, while Storm Shadow missiles damaged the Kremniy El microchip plant in Bryansk, a facility tied directly to Russia’s military production. At the same time, Russian authorities have increasingly described major explosions and fires as “falling debris,” even when satellite imagery shows large industrial facilities burning. Meanwhile, Ukraine is adapting to the drone-dominated battlefield with anti-drone nets, new laser countermeasures, and rapidly improving FPV drone technology now attracting attention from the U.S. Pentagon. In this update, we examine what actually happened on the battlefield, why drones are becoming the most important weapon in the war, and how Russia’s messaging is evolving as Ukrainian strikes continue to land. Video Chapters 00:00 Kremlin’s “Inevitable Victory” Narrative vs Reality 00:53 Successful Strikes on S-300V and Tor Systems 02:30 Why FPV Drones Outperform Missile Strikes 03:41 Kremniy El Microchip Plant Hit Confirmed 05:40 CEO’s Pro-War Stance vs Destroyed Factory 06:08 Tula and Tikhoretsk Oil Hubs Burning 07:55 Debunking Russia’s “Falling Debris” Claims 08:35 Intercepting Shaheds with Ground Teams 09:25 Equipment Loss Analysis and 50K Goal 10:45 Realities of Recent Russian Territorial Gains 11:15 Izyum’s Anti-Drone Nets and Casualty Stats 13:17 Laser-Armed Drones vs Fiber-Optic Drones 14:26 US Pentagon Selects Ukrainian F-7 Drones 15:00 75,000 Women Serving in Armed Forces #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Russia #Putin #DroneWarfare #Geopolitics 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

After years of intensive drone warfare in Ukraine, Moscow has developed tactics and operational lessons that could dramatically improve Iranian UAV capabilities. In this video, we examine how recent strikes across Iran and the broader region intersect with these developments. From Hezbollah’s actions against Israel to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, the conflict is widening—and drone warfare is becoming a central factor. We also explore reports of Russian guidance to Iranian operators, the strategic implications of that cooperation, and how it could influence future conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and Western forces. With experts like John Bolton and Garry Kasparov weighing in, the conversation now turns to what this growing drone ecosystem means for global security. YouTube Chapters 0:00 – Hezbollah’s Special Military Operation Against Israel 1:08 – US and Israeli Air Strikes on Iranian Facilities 1:34 – Iranian Naval Vessels and Mine Layers Destroyed 2:30 – Precision Strikes in Tehran and Other Cities 3:11 – Operation Epic Fury: Missile and Drone Production Hit 3:37 – Political Implications and Congressional Approval 4:36 – Gas Prices and Boots on the Ground Debate 5:14 – John Bolton on Iranian Regime Resilience 6:05 – Iranian Casualties and the School Strike 7:44 – Iranian Retaliation Against Ships and Oil Depots 8:52 – Trends in Retaliatory Strikes 9:16 – Russia Training Iranian Drone Operators 9:56 – Severe Injuries to US Service Members in Kuwait 10:37 – Iranian Attacks on Alleged CIA Positions 11:15 – Reported US Service Member Casualties 11:58 – CNN Report on Russian UAV Guidance 12:54 – Garry Kasparov on Global Drone Technology 13:16 – Putin’s Reaction and Intelligence Assessments 14:13 – Transition of Iran’s Supreme Leadership 15:01 – Iranian Threats Against Protesters and Critics 16:32 – Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Seek Asylum 17:02 – Iranian Naval Capabilities and Final Thoughts #Russia #Iran #DroneWarfare #RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #UAV #ProfessorGerdes 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

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sharply intensified his rhetoric toward Ukraine, warning that Kyiv may pose a threat to Hungary and even claiming Ukraine targeted his family. The remarks come amid broader tensions between Hungary and the European Union over continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. In this video, we examine Orbán’s evolving narrative, Hungary’s actions affecting Ukrainian financial resources, and the role of disinformation in shaping the story. We also look at the wider information war—from Russia’s tightening control over online platforms to social media crackdowns that may weaken Kremlin propaganda networks. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues strengthening its defenses, receiving Patriot missile systems from Germany while expanding its own defense manufacturing and drone technologies. President Zelenskyy’s meetings with European leaders highlight the ongoing effort to sustain international support while pressure mounts on Russia. YouTube Chapters 0:00 – Orbán’s Changing Threats Against Ukraine 0:34 – Hungary Seizes Ukrainian Financial Resources 1:45 – EU Support for Ukraine Continues 2:18 – Orbán’s Reelection and Kremlin Disinformation 3:33 – Orbán’s Disinformation Campaign Against Ukraine 4:03 – Orbán Claims Ukraine Threatened His Family 4:55 – Putin Restricts Russians and Telegram 5:58 – Russia Loses Propaganda Tools Abroad 6:44 – X Suspends 800 Million Accounts 7:16 – Zelenskyy Meets German Leadership 7:45 – Germany Sends Patriot Missiles to Ukraine 8:10 – Ukraine May Manufacture Patriot Systems 8:35 – Ukraine’s Drone Defense Technology 9:05 – Zelenskyy Discusses Ukraine’s Strategy 10:15 – Why Pressure on Putin Is Necessary 10:30 – Six Years Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Began #UkraineWar #Orban #Hungary #RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #Zelenskyy #Geopolitics #EU #ProfessorGerdes 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

In a CNBC interview, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says that Russia isn’t sharing intelligence with Iran—because, according to him, Russian officials told him they weren’t. The remark has sparked debate about whether such assurances from Moscow can be taken at face value. In this video, we walk through the interview itself, the Russian media reaction, and the broader geopolitical implications—including how Russia could benefit from current tensions in the Middle East and how past American leaders approached similar dilemmas. From Nixon’s strategic thinking on Iran to John Bolton’s comments about Trump and Putin, the episode raises a bigger question: what should policymakers believe when rivals make convenient promises? YouTube Chapters 0:00 – Putin Denies Sharing Intelligence 0:46 – Witkoff Says He Believes Putin 1:18 – Witkoff Interview on CNBC 2:31 – Russian Newspapers React 4:30 – Trump’s Call With Putin 5:52 – Why Russia May Benefit 6:34 – Nixon’s Perspective on Iran 8:14 – John Bolton on Trump and Putin 9:15 – Closing Thoughts #Russia #Putin #UkraineWar #Geopolitics #Trump #Iran #RussiaUkraineWar #GlobalPolitics #ProfessorGerdes 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

Ukrainian forces have maintained a remarkable momentum over the last two weeks, punctuated by a series of high-impact strategic strikes against Russian military and industrial infrastructure. From the destruction of critical radar systems in Sevastopol and ammo depots in Mariupol to the devastating Storm Shadow missile hits on Russia's second-largest microelectronics plant in Bryansk, Ukraine is systematically dismantling the logistics and technology powering the invasion. Beyond the battlefield, internal reports suggest Russian casualty figures have surged past 1.3 million, while on the ground, significant territory in the Dnipropetrovsk region has been liberated, forcing Russia to divert elite units to plug gaps in their defense. Ukraine is turning the tide with a masterclass in strategic precision, striking at the very heart of Russia’s military-industrial complex. In this update, we break down a series of massive wins for Kyiv, including the destruction of a vital microelectronics plant in Bryansk and the disabling of key "Big Bird" radar systems in Sevastopol. We also explore leaked internal reports that suggest Russian casualties are far higher than publicly admitted, and how the liberation of the Dnipropetrovsk region is forcing the Kremlin to rethink its entire frontline strategy. From technological advantages provided by the Delta mobile app to the shifting dynamics in Pokrovsk, the momentum has clearly shifted. 00:00 Ukraine's consistent run of successful strikes 00:36 Ammo storage hit near occupied Mariupol 00:54 Key Russian radar destroyed in Sevastopol 01:14 Chemical plant on fire after drone 02:08 Storm Shadows hit vital microelectronics plant 04:19 Massive Russian casualties revealed in reports 05:14 High volume of Russian equipment destroyed 06:40 Elite Russian units diverted from Pokrovsk 07:27 Significant territory liberated in Dnipropetrovsk region 08:52 Mobile app provides critical technological advantage 10:14 International aid boosts energy and humanitarian 11:27 Political pressure needed for diplomatic resolution 12:00 National anthem inspires continued Ukrainian resistance 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

In street interviews across Moscow, many Russians say they believe the West hates them and that Russia may soon face the same kind of attack now unfolding against Iran. But where did this belief come from — and why does it persist despite Russia being the aggressor in Ukraine? In this video we examine how the Kremlin has spent years reframing criticism of the Russian state as hatred toward the Russian people themselves. Former political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky explains why this narrative is so powerful: when people see themselves as victims of foreign hatred, responsibility disappears and action becomes unnecessary. Instead of asking what is being done in their name, citizens are encouraged to see the state as their defender against an outside enemy. The result is a psychological strategy that has helped Vladimir Putin maintain control even as Russia wages war abroad and isolates itself from the democratic world. Video Chapters 0:00 Residents of Moscow on Iran War 0:45 Russians View Themselves as Potential Victims 1:25 Russian Narrative of Western Interference 2:40 Soviet Mentality in Older Russian Generations 3:45 Vladimir Solovyov on Global War Preparations 4:55 Khodorkovsky: Guilt vs Responsibility 6:20 Putin Exploits Collective Guilt 7:10 Collective Responsibility Requires Action 8:05 Kremlin Replaces Responsibility With Grievance 8:45 Pompeo on Weakening Putin’s System #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #UkraineWar #Geopolitics #Iran #NATO #RussiaPropaganda #UkraineNews #WorldNews 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

Today we walk through what was said, what we actually know, and why several pieces of this geopolitical puzzle don’t seem to fit together. Along the way we examine the missile claims, the Trump-Putin conversation, the growing support for Iran from Russia and Belarus, the real military situation in the region, and how all of this contrasts with what’s happening on the battlefield in Ukraine. YouTube Chapters 0:00 – Intro: Frustration Over Current Global News Cycles 2:18 – Fact Checking The Claims About Tomahawk Missiles 7:45 – Breaking Down The Trump And Putin Conversation 13:02 – Putin And Lukashenko Support The Iranian Regime 16:47 – The Military Reality Of Iran And Hezbollah 20:53 – Discussing Leadership And The Lack Of Decorum 24:34 – Massive Ukrainian Advances In The Dnipropetrovsk Region #Ukraine #Russia #Iran #Geopolitics #Putin #Trump #UkraineWar #MiddleEast #WorldNews #MilitaryAnalysis 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’s forces are combining long-range missiles, advanced drones, and real-time battlefield intelligence to pressure Russian defenses across multiple sectors. New drone designs, improved procurement strategies, and innovative battlefield rescues are reshaping how Ukraine fights. In this video we examine why Russian defenses are struggling to contain Ukraine’s advances, what the daily loss figures reveal about the state of the battlefield, and how Ukraine’s evolving drone warfare is changing the balance of the war. YouTube Chapters 0:00 Ukraine's Military Successes Explained 0:15 Bill Browder on Effective Sanctions 0:41 New Ukrainian Ballistic Missile Capabilities 1:42 Advancements in Long-Range Drone Technology 2:26 Improving Drone Designs for Lethality 3:07 Reforming Ukrainian Drone Procurement Strategies 4:19 Using Real-Time Frontline Data 4:39 Laser Beams Down Fiber-Optic Drones 5:04 Intercepting Russian Strike Drones Over Ukraine 5:26 Civilian Casualties from Russian Attacks 5:52 Successful Defense Against Russian Shahed Drones 6:11 Daily Russian Losses on the Battlefield 6:44 Territorial Gains for Ukraine Recently 7:08 Comparing Ukrainian and Russian Vehicle Losses 7:44 Intense Fighting in Key Strategic Directions 8:10 Russia Struggles to Stop Ukrainian Advances 8:37 Situation Update Near Kupyansk and Kostyantynivka 9:19 Counterattacks by Ukrainian Forces Reported 9:44 Liberating Settlements in Dnipropetrovsk Region 10:13 Analyzing Russian Defense Failures Today 10:48 Effective Ukrainian Air Assault Operations 11:11 Russian Infantry Retreating from Ditches 11:28 Logistics Issues Plaguing Russian Military 12:12 Innovative Ground Drone Rescues Wounded 12:28 Special Forces Rescue Civilians Using Drones 13:14 Remembering Colonel Oleksandr Dufkhach's Service 13:42 Political Pressure Needed on Putin Now 14:04 Honoring Fallen Defenders in Kyiv Today 14:38 Comparison of Kyiv Square 2022-2026 #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineAdvance #DroneWar #Zelensky #Putin #Geopolitics 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