Kiev Mulls Donbass Retreat As Troops Despair; Russia Hunts Kiev Intel Chiefs, Strikes Smash Ukraine (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Introduction and discussion of Colonel Ivan Veronic's assassination
0:50 - Overview of Veronic's role in Ukrainian counterintelligence and assassinations
5:25 - Speculation on Russian targeting of Ukrainian military and intelligence officials
10:20 - Comments from former Ukrainian Defense Minister Resnikov on peace negotiations
12:50 - Discussion of potential Ukrainian strategies for military survival
19:00 - Insights from a Ukrainian soldier about the military situation and morale
29:30 - Kiril Budanov's comments on the deteriorating military situation and ceasefire prospects
39:00 - Analysis of Russian missile production and its implications for the war
51:00 - Discussion on the limitations of U.S. military support for Ukraine
57:00 - Overview of the current military situation and Ukrainian withdrawals
88:15 - Conclusion and wrap-up of the video



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, July 13, 2025.]