Trump: 'Up to Putin' How War Ends; Bryansk ATACMS Strike Fails; Gaza Ceasefire, Hamas Stays (Alexander Mercouris)

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00:07 - Trump prioritizes meeting with Putin to address war strategy.
03:14 - Putin sought a quick resolution to the Ukraine crisis but faced unexpected prolonged conflict.
09:56 - Putin's confidence in 2025 contrasts with Western narratives about Russia's struggles.
13:43 - Rapid shifts in the military situation around Chasiv Yar and Toretsk.
19:37 - Russian forces have cut off multiple roads around Pakros.
22:13 - Ukrainian forces face significant challenges in town defenses against Russian advances.
27:47 - Ukrainian attacks on Russian facilities are largely ineffective and involve US support.
30:25 - Missile strike planning highlights reckless escalation by the Biden Administration.
36:39 - Ukraine adjusts troop deployment strategy due to low conscription rates.
39:25 - Ukraine struggles to replace battlefield losses despite new brigade training efforts.
44:51 - Rising sanctions on Russia affect foreign policy and fuel supply dynamics.
47:36 - Global responses to sanctions show resilience in Russian economy and continued trade relations.
53:07 - Sanctions impact on shipping and global oil markets is overstated.
55:59 - Rising oil prices heighten inflation fears amid market instability.
1:01:32 - Western sanctions on Russia's energy impact inflation and consumer prices.
1:04:26 - Sanctions on Russia are ineffective and harm global trade.
1:10:15 - Russian military faces severe personnel shortages, impacting conflict dynamics.
1:12:57 - Expectations for a summit between Trump and Putin amid ongoing conflicts.
1:18:12 - Rising tensions signal possible confrontation involving Turkey, Israel, and the U.S.
1:21:14 - The impending ceasefire highlights a missed opportunity for earlier resolution.
1:27:02 - Armenia's shifting alliances raise concerns for its security.
1:30:01 - Promoting platform engagement and support options for the channel.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, January 16, 2025.]