Ukraine Faces Catastrophe As Pokrovsk Front Collapses, EU In Denial; Merz Calls Alaska Crisis Talks (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Discussion on the dramatic news from the Ukrainian battlefields in Pokrovsk
2:20 - Confirmation of Russian military advancements in Pokrovsk and surrounding areas
4:11 - Implications of Russian control over key supply routes for Ukrainian forces
7:14 - Analysis of the potential Russian strategy and its impact on Ukraine
12:16 - Overview of the operational crisis for the Ukrainian military north of Pokrovsk
19:03 - Reports of Russian advances in the Lyman area and surrounding regions
27:00 - Assessment of the situation in Pokrovsk and the implications for the Ukrainian army
30:01 - Discussion on the upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska
39:00 - Analysis of the European leaders' response to the crisis and their demands
46:40 - Summary of the current military situation and potential outcomes for Ukraine
1:11:00 - Final thoughts on the implications of the Pokrovsk situation for Ukraine's future



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