Moscow Prepares Donbass Cauldron; Kiev Evacuates Slavyansk; US Out Of Tomahawks; EU/NATO Meet Argue (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Introduction and overview of video topics
0:36 - Concerns about the Gaza ceasefire and Hamas's presence
6:36 - Discussion on the Shalshake meeting and its implications
9:05 - Analysis of the U.S. response to the Gaza conflict
12:15 - Overview of the situation in Ukraine and Russian military plans
16:02 - Russian strategy to encircle Ukrainian forces in Donbass
38:25 - Importance of Pakovsk in the ongoing conflict
49:30 - Update on the situation in Kupiansk and surrounding areas
76:01 - Critique of Western military strategy and lack of a coherent plan
88:26 - Conclusion and reminders for audience engagement



Good update from Alexander on what's going on around the world with huge doubts about the Gaza ceasefire, and the unfolding situation in Ukraine.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, October 17, 2025.]