Russia Strikes; Kiev Ukraine Go Dark; Mirnograd Collapse; Zelensky UK/EU Surreal Talks NO To US Plan (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Introduction and overview of the program's focus on Ukraine
0:30 - Discussion on the theoretical nature of U.S. strategic reviews versus the reality in Ukraine
2:32 - Overview of recent drone attacks on Ukraine, particularly Kiev
6:20 - Impact of ongoing drone strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
10:19 - Current situation in Kiev and lack of evacuation plans for civilians
12:25 - Reports of Steppnorsk falling to Russian control and implications for Zaporia
18:24 - Confirmation of Russian control in Novo Danilovka and implications for Ukrainian defenses
24:51 - Overview of the deteriorating situation in Zaporia region
27:13 - Updates on the situation in Mirnograd and Ukrainian resistance
33:40 - Developments in Constantinovka and Russian advances
39:40 - Analysis of the broader implications of Ukrainian losses in Donbass and Zaporia
52:10 - Discussion on the urgency of negotiations and the reality of the situation for Ukraine
56:50 - Overview of recent diplomatic meetings and their outcomes
60:00 - Summary of the current state of negotiations and the disconnect between Ukraine and Western leaders
1:22:06 - Concluding remarks on the situation in Ukraine and the challenges ahead



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, December 9, 2025.]