Kiev Fortifying Odessa As Zaporozhzhia Counter Attack Fails; Desperate Zelensky Wants Putin Meeting (Alexander Mercouris)

00:00 Welcome & Program Introduction
00:32 Upcoming Geneva Negotiations Overview
01:40 Russian and Iranian Reactions to Talks
02:40 Changing Media Coverage & Background
05:00 Russian Demands and Position in Talks
09:00 Ukrainian Perspective & Zelensky's Diplomatic Strategy
14:00 Why the Russians Reject Direct Talks with Zelensky
20:00 Stalemate, Waiting Game, and Kiev's Challenges
23:00 US Priorities: Trump's Focus Shifts
26:00 Main Diplomatic Action: US-Iran Talks
32:00 Trump's Delegation of Key Decisions
36:00 Preparations for a Potential Attack on Iran
40:00 Military Situation: Odessa Fortification
47:00 Russian Intentions and Historical References
53:00 Ukrainian Defensive Preparations & Morale
57:00 Attrition Warfare & Russian Military Philosophy
01:03:00 On the Front Lines: Current Military Developments
01:07:00 Diplomatic Stalemate & Western Policy
01:11:00 Rumors of Western Nuclear Escalation
01:17:00 Consequences of Nuclear Weapons Transfer
01:23:00 Summary and Outlook: Odessa as Ukraine's Last Stand
01:27:00 Closing Remarks & Channel Information



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, February 28, 2026.]