Desperate Zelensky Begs Russia Talks; Zaporozhye Front Collapses Pokrovsk Kupiansk, EU No Asset Theft (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Introduction and date announcement
0:24 - News from Belgium regarding Euro Clear and Russian assets
1:30 - Summary of Euro Clear CEO's statements on Russian asset misappropriation
5:20 - Discussion on the potential impact of withdrawing funds from Euro Clear
8:31 - European Commission's ongoing plans to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine
10:54 - Analysis of the financial obligations and interest generated by Russian assets
12:03 - The European Commission's search for remaining Russian assets in Euro Clear
14:03 - Overview of the funding crisis for Ukraine and its implications
16:19 - Commentary on the political landscape in Europe and the role of technocrats
19:20 - Speculation on U.S. motivations regarding Ukraine's leadership
24:10 - Analysis of the corruption crisis in Kiev and its connection to funding
30:29 - Discussion on the potential impact of funding cuts on Ukrainian military operations
39:01 - Update on the military situation in Zaporozhye region
43:32 - Analysis of the collapse of Ukrainian defenses in Guiliapole
47:26 - Overview of the situation in Pokrovsk and Mirnograd
56:22 - Commentary on the weather's impact on the battlefield dynamics
62:28 - Examination of the ongoing military strategies and their implications
75:20 - Discussion on the potential for renewed negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
82:14 - Speculation on the future of negotiations and Ukraine's political viability
83:17 - Closing remarks and reminders for viewers to engage with the content



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, November 19, 2025.]