RUSSIA Strikes SBU HQ, Officials Hit. KIEV Shocked Hits Back Rylsk. EU Aims To Derail TRUMP (Alexander Mercouris)

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00:06 - Trump's involvement in Ukraine negotiations could lead to political traps.
03:38 - Kiev seeks to influence Trump's approach to the Ukraine conflict without a concrete plan.
10:01 - Trump supporters hold onto misconceptions about Russia's military and economic strength.
13:16 - The risk of US military involvement in Ukraine is extremely high.
19:36 - Trump aims to shift defense burden to Europe amid Ukraine war.
22:24 - European leaders face pressure to increase defense spending amid economic challenges.
28:02 - Europe struggles with defense spending and reliance on the U.S. for military support.
30:45 - Arms spending doesn't equate to stronger armies; dialogue with Russia is crucial for peace.
36:32 - American military reforms face opposition, advocating for increased defense spending.
39:23 - Trump's negotiation attempts on Ukraine face significant obstacles from both the US and Russia.
45:22 - Trump faces significant obstacles in negotiating peace with Ukraine.
48:15 - Trump's uncertain strategy regarding Ukraine amidst NATO neutrality discussions.
53:45 - SBU headquarters in Kiev severely damaged by missile strikes, prompting Ukrainian retaliation.
56:34 - Ukrainian offensive objectives shifted away from Rylsk amid ongoing territorial changes.
1:02:15 - Russia conducts a deadly strike on SBU building, civilian casualties confirmed.
1:04:59 - Ukraine targets civilian buildings in Kazan, raising concerns about military escalation.
1:11:04 - Russians gain control in key areas, intensifying pressure on Ukrainian defenses.
1:13:58 - Ukrainian military faces severe manpower crisis amid intensifying conflict.
1:19:21 - Russia's inflation trends and monetary policy adjustments impact lending practices.
1:22:12 - US and Europe face rising inflation while defense spending discussions heat up.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, December 23, 2024.]