Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

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

Iran has installed a new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—an unprecedented dynastic-style succession in the Islamic Republic. Early signals suggest the transition may empower even harder-line factions within Iran’s political and military establishment, including elements closely tied to the Revolutionary Guard. In this video, we examine who Mojtaba Khamenei is, how he rose to power behind the scenes, and why analysts believe his leadership could shape the next phase of Iran’s confrontation with the United States and its regional rivals. We also look at recent U.S. strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, the evolving strategic balance in the region, and what this leadership change could mean for Iran’s economy, its people, and global geopolitics. Chapters 0:00 - Introducing Iran's New Supreme Leader 0:26 - US Strikes on Iranian Military Assets 1:04 - Strategic Targets Destroyed in Iran 2:26 - Regional Escalation and Missile Intercepts 3:05 - Iran's Economic Strategy Against Trump 3:57 - Nine-Day Analysis of Drone Strikes 4:57 - Profile of the New Supreme Leader 5:33 - US Defense Strategy and Objectives 6:51 - Political Shift Toward Hardline Factions 7:56 - Debating Regime Change and Elimination 8:18 - US Military Plans for Iran 9:45 - The Uncertain Future of Iranian Liberty 10:37 - Human and Economic Cost of War 11:49 - Geopolitical Impacts on Global Markets 12:35 - Final Summary and Channel Closing Hashtags #Iran #MojtabaKhamenei #MiddleEast #IranSupremeLeader #IranPolitics #Geopolitics #IranNews #IranWar #WorldNews #MiddleEastConflict 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

Russian air defenses were supposed to be one of the most formidable systems in the world, built around layers of radars, missile batteries, and electronic warfare designed to stop exactly the kind of drone attacks Ukraine is now launching. But recent strikes suggest those defenses are increasingly vulnerable. Ukrainian drones are destroying radar systems in Crimea, hitting Pantsir and Tor air-defense platforms, and striking infrastructure Russia once believed was safely out of reach. At the same time, the broader battlefield continues to shift—with record numbers of drone strikes, Russian equipment losses mounting, and Ukrainian forces increasingly integrating unmanned systems into their operations. In this video we examine how Ukraine’s drones are exposing weaknesses in Russia’s defenses and what that could mean for the future of the war. Chapters 0:00 Ukraine Drones Devastate Russian Air Defenses 0:25 Explosions at Akron Chem Plant Reported 1:02 Russian Radar Systems Destroyed in Crimea 1:45 Ukrainian Navy Destroys Russian Pantsir Systems 2:22 Strike on Russian Infrastructure in Crimea 3:05 More Radar Systems Hit in Crimea 3:46 Ukraine Hits Tor Air Defense Systems 4:28 Logistics and Combat Capability Being Degraded 5:10 North Korean Artillery Unit Struck 5:54 Rubikon Center for Advanced Tech Hit 6:37 Unmanned Systems Hit Record 9,000 Targets 7:20 Russia Attacks Ukraine with Ballistic Missiles 8:01 Comparing Patriot Missile Supplies in Ukraine 8:44 Need for Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles 9:27 Russian Equipment Losses Analyzed for March 10:11 Record Seven Top-Ten Drone Loss Days 10:55 Russian Naval Infantry Redeployed to Hulyaipole 11:42 Ground Robots Force Russian Soldier Surrender 12:24 Two Russian Battalion Commanders Eliminated 13:06 Flamingo Strikes Reach Far into Russia 13:50 Africa Corps Recruits Sent to Ukraine 14:34 Deceived Recruit Deserts After Ukraine Deployment 15:15 Final Thoughts on Support for Ukraine #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #drones #militaryanalysis #geopolitics #russianmilitary #ukrainedrones #warinukraine #defenseanalysis 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 war involving Iran is creating unexpected economic consequences across global energy markets—and one country that may quietly benefit is Russia. Rising oil prices, disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and shifting Western policies toward Russian energy are creating conditions that could boost Moscow’s revenue even while sanctions remain in place. In this video, we examine Russia’s current economic situation, explain how global oil benchmarks like Brent, WTI, and Urals work, and analyze why turmoil in the Middle East can translate into financial gains for the Kremlin. The result is a paradox of modern geopolitics: a war far from Ukraine may be helping sustain Russia’s economy. Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction: Russia Profiting from War in Iran 0:41 Analysis of the Russian Economy 4:03 The Strait of Hormuz and Global Oil Supply 6:25 Impact of US-Israeli Attacks on Iran 8:15 Understanding Oil Benchmarks: Brent, WTI, and Urals 9:50 US Policy Shift: Easing Sanctions on Russian Oil 11:53 Global Political Reactions and Economic Consequences 13:50 Conclusion and Where to Listen #Russia #IranWar #OilPrices #EnergyMarkets #Geopolitics #UkraineWar #GlobalEconomy #Putin #StraitOfHormuz #OilMarkets 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 conflict involving Iran has entered a new and potentially dangerous stage as strikes begin hitting not just military assets, but the infrastructure that sustains the country itself. Iran’s oil export network—including critical hubs like Kharg Island—and key desalination facilities are now being targeted, raising the stakes for both Iran’s internal stability and the global economy. In this video, we examine the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, the vulnerability of Iran’s energy infrastructure, and how attacks on water systems signal a shift toward pressure on the regime’s economic and domestic survival. We also explore potential U.S. and Israeli objectives, Russia’s diplomatic positioning, and the broader implications for regional security and global energy markets. Chapters 0:00 Overview of Recent Strikes in Iran 0:45 Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz 1:18 Impact on Iran's Oil Infrastructure 1:52 US and Israeli Aerial Operations Detailed 2:20 Targeting Iran's Military and Nuclear Assets 3:03 The Significance of Kharg Island Exports 4:12 Potential Global Economic Fallout Explored 5:08 Regional Conflict and Strike Distribution Analysis 6:14 UAE and Iran Relations Under Pressure 7:00 Targeting Critical Desalination Infrastructure 7:41 President Trump Addresses Iran's Leadership 8:35 Potential Ground Troop Deployment Considerations 9:19 Special Forces and Nuclear Security Plans 10:04 Defining Unconditional Surrender for Iran 11:00 Russia's Role and Diplomatic Relations Questioned 12:15 US Politicians Advocate for Stronger Action 13:14 Escalating Tensions in Kuwait and Israel 14:24 Iran’s Response and Succession Preparedness 15:46 International Repercussions and Diplomatic Shifts 16:40 Key Personnel Targeted in Recent Strikes 17:34 Final Reflections on the Regional Conflict #Iran #IranWar #MiddleEastConflict #OilMarkets #StraitOfHormuz #GlobalEnergy #Geopolitics #IsraelIran #WorldNews #EnergySecurity 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

As debates grow over sanctions and oil supply, a key question is emerging: could easing pressure on Russian energy actually strengthen Moscow’s position in the war? This video examines the connection between Russian-Iranian cooperation, intelligence assessments, global oil markets, and the potential consequences of unsanctioning Russian oil. We’ll also look at how officials are responding publicly—and what this policy debate could mean for Ukraine, global energy markets, and the broader geopolitical balance. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Russian and Iranian Cooperation in War 1:48 US Intelligence on Russia-Iran Connection 3:10 Trump’s Reaction to the News 3:39 US Government Stance on Russian Aggression 4:30 Impact on Global Oil Supply 5:36 Potential US Response to Oil Shortages 7:02 Consequences of Unsanctioning Russian Oil 8:15 Implications for Global Conflict 9:16 Strategic Implications for US and Ukraine 10:39 Trump’s Foreign Policy Approach 11:58 The Future of US-Russia Relations 13:20 Final Thoughts and a Humorous Analogy #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #Geopolitics #EnergyPolitics #Sanctions #RussiaOil #UkraineWar #ForeignPolicy 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 launched nearly 500 drones and missiles overnight in one of the largest aerial attacks of 2026, striking multiple Ukrainian cities and causing damage in Kharkiv residential areas. But Ukraine responded quickly—launching drone strikes inside Russian territory, destroying a Shahed drone base with ATACMS, and continuing to push Russia’s Black Sea Fleet farther from Ukrainian waters. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy visited frontline troops in the Donetsk region and warned that Russia may be preparing a major spring offensive, even as Ukrainian forces reported repelling multiple assaults near Huliapole. Chapters 0:00 Ukrainian drones launch strikes into Russian territory 0:43 Russia launches massive 2026 aerial strike wave 1:52 Fatalities and destruction after Kharkiv residential strikes 2:45 Russian Izdeliye-30 cruise missile debuts in Kharkiv 3:38 Destruction of Russian cultural symbols in Kharkiv 4:38 High Russian hardware losses and drone counts 6:25 Black Sea Fleet retreats from Ukrainian drones 7:45 Ukrainian ATACMS strike destroys Shahed drone base 8:10 Zelenskyy visits frontline troops in Donetsk region 8:50 Zelenskyy warns of major Russian spring offensive 9:30 Ukrainian forces repel 18 assaults near Huliapole #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWarUpdate #DroneWarfare #RussiaUkraine #WarInUkraine #Geopolitics #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

The war involving Iran is expanding beyond its original battlefield. U.S. strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure, the reported destruction of key leadership facilities, and attacks on maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are raising fears that the conflict could spread across multiple regions. At the same time, new reports indicate Russia may be providing intelligence that could help Iran target U.S. forces in the Gulf. International reactions are growing sharper as governments assess the implications for energy markets, global shipping lanes, and the stability of the region. In this update, we examine the widening scope of the Iran war, the military actions unfolding across the Gulf, and how global powers—including Russia and the United States—are responding as tensions escalate. Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction and personal update 0:40 Iran's regional aggression and bombings 1:13 US strikes on Iranian missile launchers 1:33 Destruction of Khamenei's underground bunker 2:02 Sinking of the Iranian drone carrier 3:02 Trump’s perspective on the conflict 4:37 Impact on gas prices and shipping 6:01 Unconditional surrender and Iran's future 7:08 International reactions and humanitarian concerns 8:45 Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz 10:14 Missile strikes on Saudi air base 10:30 Russia providing intel to target US 12:25 Congressional calls for swift consequences 13:54 Public sentiment on Russia and Ukraine 14:52 Iranian officials deny targeting neighbors 15:31 Russian tributes to Ayatollah Khamenei 16:04 Global military postures and escalations 16:38 Human rights appeals and final thoughts #IranWar #MiddleEastWar #Geopolitics #Russia #Ukraine 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 this update, we examine the intelligence reports, the growing cooperation between Russia and Iran, and why Ukraine’s battlefield experience may now influence how the United States defends itself against Iranian drone threats. Video Chapters 0:00 Russia provides intelligence to target US forces 1:03 Ukraine offers expertise to counter Iranian drones 1:30 Congressman Don Bacon criticizes White House policy 3:30 US taps Ukraine for Iranian drone interceptors 4:30 Patriot missiles vs Ukrainian interceptor drones 5:30 US and Russia vote on energy grid issues 6:30 US temporarily eases sanctions on Russian oil 7:00 Ukraine warns citizens against traveling to Hungary 8:30 Hungarian authorities seize Ukrainian state bank funds 9:30 Hungary demands restoration of Russian oil flow 11:00 Russian church paints soldiers on holy icons 12:15 Calm down with National Geographic’s breathing penguin #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #USMilitary #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