Putin New Demand As Kiev Collapses: NATO Expansion Must Be Reversed; EU In Panic; Argues Over Envoy (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Introduction and overview of the program's topics
1:00 - Putin's significant foreign policy speech and its implications
2:30 - Hardening of Russia's position on Ukraine and diplomatic challenges
3:50 - Discussion of Russia's relations with Cuba and red lines set by Putin
4:50 - Summary of Putin's calls with Iranian and Israeli leaders
5:40 - Analysis of Putin's remarks on the Ukraine conflict and NATO
12:30 - Overview of Russia's demands regarding NATO expansion
17:00 - Implications of Putin's statements for US-Russia relations
22:30 - Discussion on the state of the conflict in Ukraine and Russia's military objectives
27:00 - European leaders' changing attitudes towards dialogue with Russia
31:20 - The British government's stance on diplomacy with Russia
39:00 - Putin's comments on US unilateral actions and international law
46:00 - Current humanitarian situation in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict
54:00 - Analysis of Russian military advances and strategic planning
1:13:00 - Overview of Putin's discussions on Cuba and potential support
1:25:00 - Summary of Putin's mediation efforts in the Middle East and relations with Iran and Israel
1:29:30 - Conclusion and reminders for viewers to engage with the content



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, January 18, 2026.]