Ukraine Military Crisis Deepens; Russian Advances, Pokrovsk, Desertions; Witkoff Delays Moscow Trip (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Overview of chaotic US-Russia diplomatic situation
1:06 - Update on Steve Witgoff's trip to Moscow
2:13 - Discussion on Witgoff's potential ultimatum to Putin
3:47 - Analysis of Trump's objectives regarding negotiations with Russia
5:36 - Insight into Witgoff's scheduling conflicts and priorities
8:22 - Russian media perspective on Witgoff's upcoming visit
11:18 - Commentary from Russian officials on US-Russia relations
16:50 - Examination of Trump's diminishing control over US defense policy
20:18 - Senate Appropriations Committee's proposed funding for Ukraine
24:52 - Implications of Trump's potential signing of new arms funding
31:09 - Overview of the current military situation in Ukraine
38:01 - Reports on Russian military advances and tactics
46:00 - Analysis of the deteriorating situation in Pakovsk
76:00 - Summary of the challenges facing the Ukrainian military
82:00 - Conclusion on the diplomatic and military landscape in Ukraine



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, August 5, 2025.]