Peace Talks are DEAD, Zelensky gives Putin Ultimatum /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Alexander Mercouris
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said this shows Putin is mocking peace efforts and that the only response is increasing pressure on Russia.The EU (25 out of 26 states, all but Hungary) issued a statement calling the attack an intentional strike on civilians, labeling it a war crime. They promised accountability for Russian commanders and perpetrators.The EU is preparing a 19th round of sanctions, acknowledging previous sanctions alone have not changed Russia’s behavior.Zelensky framed the strike as not just against Ukraine, but against the wider world—Europe, the US, and others—while also pointing to countries like China and India for “aiding Russia” through oil and gas purchases.3. Russian Intentions and TargetingDebate exists on whether Russia deliberately struck near diplomatic missions. Analysts argued:Russia likely had a specific target it considered militarily valuable (possibly intelligence or industrial facilities).Ukraine has, in the past, located military assets inside civilian areas to shield them—Amnesty International has reported on this.Nonetheless, even if military assets were present, striking heavily populated civilian structures without proportional justification may constitute a war crime.Russia is generally calculated in its targeting, but accidents, misfires, or reckless disregard for civilian risk also occur.4. Broader ImpactThe strike alarmed European capitals, intensifying frustration with Russia and reinforcing the EU’s alignment with Ukraine.Independent investigations are unlikely, as each side controls the narrative—truth is the first casualty of war.The attack deepens polarization:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Peace Talks are DEAD, Zelensky gives Putin Ultimatum w/The Duran's Alexander Mercouris
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John Mearsheimer: DEADLY ATTACKS are RUSSIA's ANSWER to Sloppy Peace Strategies
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Why the Media Plays This Self Defeating Game w/ TV Generals /Lt Col Daniel Davis
Danny reflects on the decline of U.S. media credibility, once regarded as the “fourth estate” that held government accountable. Trust in media has now collapsed, with legacy outlets in “freefall” due to the rise of social media and repeated breaches of integrity. This erosion fuels polarization, as people only trust outlets that align with their own biases, making misinformation a greater perceived threat than terrorism or disease.Using the Russia–Ukraine war as an example, the speaker criticizes ABC News for platforming David Petraeus without challenging his flawed track record or one-sided narrative that blames Russia entirely while ignoring failed Western diplomacy. The media’s failure to provide balanced scrutiny, combined with elite influence and corporate control, fosters manipulation, deepens division, and risks pushing the U.S. toward unrest or even a form of civil conflict.👉 Core points:Media once ensured accountability; now public trust is at historic lows.Legacy media has lost audience share and credibility to social platforms.Polarization grows as each side believes only its preferred outlets.Misinformation is now seen by Americans as a greater threat than terror or disease.Example: ABC uncritically presented Petraeus’ pro-Western narrative on Ukraine.Lack of accountability and elite control of media erodes truth, fuels division, and could destabilize society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump is positioning himself as the peace candidate in the Russia-Ukraine war, even suggesting Nobel Prize ambitions, but his actual strategy appears muddled. While he’s engaging diplomatically—meeting Putin in Alaska and hosting European leaders in Washington—his efforts seem driven more by optics and domestic politics than by realistic prospects for a deal.Key points:Trump’s Goals: End the war quickly, please Europeans, manage Zelensky, and keep U.S. arms sales flowing.Reality Check: Russia hasn’t budged on core demands (demilitarization, recognition of new regions, no Western security guarantees), while Europe and Ukraine remain entrenched.Negotiation Optics: Trump portrays concessions (like Crimea being “negotiable”) that Russia never offered, creating a theatrical impression of progress.Power Dynamics: Alaska meeting reinforced Russia’s upper hand—its terms now dominate, and failure of talks likely won’t be blamed on Moscow.Underlying Motive: Likely a domestic imperative for Trump to show action as Ukraine’s front collapses and pressure grows to freeze the conflict.Bottom Line: No real movement toward peace; U.S. focus may be on optics and arms sales rather than a viable settlement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Analyzing War, National Security, Politics & Foreign policy. 4x Combat Deployer. Unintimidated & Uncompormised. Danniel Davis is a Bronze Star Medal for Valor in Iraq + Bronze Star for Service in Afghanistan. He has a deep love for America. He remains Unintimidated + Uncompromised.
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