An intense blaze engulfed sections of the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara overnight after Ukrainian drone strikes.

Locals reported large flames rising from the western side of the complex, with thick plumes of smoke in the sky.

Watch The Sun's latest coverage of the war in Ukraine, with real-time updates on deadly drone strikes, the latest weapons, military action, and those resisting Russia’s invasion. Stay up-to-date on President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plans to defend Ukraine and the escalating tensions between Kyiv and Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin targets more Ukrainian territory. Track Putin’s disputes with global leaders and the broader geopolitical impact including US President Donald Trump’s role in the conflict - from his controversial minerals deal with Zelensky to his strained relationship with Putin. Subscribe now for ongoing updates on Zelensky, Putin, and Trump.

The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family.

Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun.
https://www.youtube.com/c/thes....un?sub_confirmation=

Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY
Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/
Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun
Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/disco....ver/The_Sun/16332251
#ukraine #russia #war

Ukraine has blitzed a MASSIVE Moscow Oil refinery as fuel rationing sweeps several Oblasts of Russia and Ukrainian interceptor drones have taken out the deadly Geran-5 one way attack drones for the first time giving hope for Kyiv this winter. Jerome Starkey brings you the latest news from the War in Ukraine as the details of the Azoz Corp’s Operation Vivaldi begin to emerge; a tactical masterclass is revealed showing the deep deployment of UGVs via Vampire drones to cut through Russian defences in Lyman. Samara and Rostov-on-Don also came under heavy Ukrainian drone fire but once again Russia has battered Kyiv causing devastation across the capital as Donald Trump invited Putin to the USA.

The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family.

Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun.
https://www.youtube.com/c/thes....un?sub_confirmation=

👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalExclusiveTheSun

Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY
Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/
Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun
Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/disco....ver/The_Sun/16332251

#ukraine #military #ukrainewar

In this exclusive interview, intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth breaks down concerning reports that Russia's shadow fleet could launch maritime drones against soft civilian targets across Southern Europe.

We dive into the strategic calculations behind these potential hybrid attacks, the practical difficulties of anti-drone defence in densely populated European cities, how NATO might respond with targeted strikes or a no-fly zone, and the severe domestic risks Putin faces if he expands military conscription.

Video chapters:
00:00 - Could Putin target European holiday hotspots?
00:35 - The high stakes of Russia’s NATO gamble
01:35 - Soft targets: forcing NATO's hand
02:35 - How NATO could respond: retaliatory strikes & no-fly zones
04:55 - The reality of setting up anti-drone security in Europe
07:15 - Why mobilisation is Putin's biggest political threat

The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family.

Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun.
https://www.youtube.com/c/thes....un?sub_confirmation=

👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalExclusiveTheSun

Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY
Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/
Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun
Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/disco....ver/The_Sun/16332251

#ukraine #russia #europe

I examine Sergei Lavrov’s claim that European rearmament is provoking Russia, even as Moscow sustains its war against Ukraine and reportedly plans major spending on jet-powered drones and loitering munitions. The strategic issue is not whether NATO should react impulsively to every Russian action; it is whether repeated drone incursions, aggressive flight paths, and hybrid operations can gradually raise the threshold for an allied response. The Institute for the Study of War warns that such normalization could create tactical surprise.

I also cover the reported major security incident near RAF Fairford, Germany’s allegations of Russian hybrid activity, and Putin’s renewed rhetoric about Russian speakers in the Baltic states. Ukraine is testing interceptor drones while Poland has offered to host Patriot missile production. I assess Moscow’s political warfare aimed at Germany and France, including messaging around Nord Stream and the online “Russia is not my enemy” campaign—and why European unity remains a central strategic target.

00:00 Ukraine negotiations and the drone war
01:42 North Korean POWs and South Korea’s concerns
03:38 Lavrov’s warning on European rearmament
05:40 Hybrid pressure and NATO’s response threshold
07:50 RAF Fairford security incident
11:25 Patriot production, Nord Stream, and Russian messaging
13:25 Starlink, the Trump-Xi summit, and leadership
16:02 US midterms and the debate over Russia
18:05 Why the “Russia is not my enemy” campaign matters

#ukraine #russia #nato #europeansecurity #deterrence facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.


Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains

Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes

YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Profe....ssor-Gerdes/membersh

🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine
https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****

🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine.
Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com

#ukraine #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainewar

AI-enabled drones operated by Ukraine’s 475th Code 9.2 Regiment are striking Russian armoured vehicles before they can reach the border of Kharkiv

The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family.

Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun.
https://www.youtube.com/c/thes....un?sub_confirmation=

👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalExclusiveTheSun

Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY
Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/
Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun
Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/disco....ver/The_Sun/16332251

#russia #ukraine #war

Ukraine appears to have opened a new front in its long-range strike campaign—not by abandoning attacks on oil refineries and the shadow fleet, but by expanding to Russia's logistics backbone.

I explain why repeated strikes on Wildberries distribution centers, oil depots, cargo ships, and military supply routes represent a coherent strategy designed to increase the cost of sustaining Russia's war effort. The discussion also covers the latest battlefield update, the appointment of Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's new Commander-in-Chief, and continued Ukrainian pressure on Russia's occupied logistics corridors.

Chapters
00:00 Ukraine's New Target
01:13 Why Wildberries Matters
03:55 Shadow Fleet Update
05:16 Drapatyi Replaces Syrskyi
07:49 Crimea's Supply Corridor Under Fire
09:26 What's Ukraine's Next Target?


#ukraine #russia #wildberries #shadowfleet #logistics #ukrainewar #militaryanalysis #professorgerdes facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.


***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains

Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes

YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Profe....ssor-Gerdes/membersh

🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine
https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****

🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)
https://a.co/iodWsUK

Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK
https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/...

Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA
https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information
https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com

#ukraine #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainewar

Thank You for Standing With Ukraine
https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

A deadly confrontation between members of Ukraine’s Security Service and Defense Intelligence erupted in broad daylight in Kyiv, leaving one GUR member dead and two wounded. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the incident “absolutely disgraceful” and demanded a full investigation, accountability, and personnel decisions after the facts are established.

In this video, we examine Zelenskyy’s response and the account given by a GUR Timur unit commander, who said a GUR serviceman had been detained without formal charges and alleged that SBU personnel later opened fire without warning. The Prosecutor General and State Bureau of Investigation are now tasked with determining exactly what happened between two institutions that remain essential to Ukraine’s defense.

We also look at Zelenskyy’s warning about dangerous conditions in Russian airspace as disruptions hit Moscow-area airports, including Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo. Finally, Greg examines Donald Trump’s response when asked about controversial Ukrainian mobilization videos—and why Trump saying he would post those videos is something worth watching closely.

BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER
Join “The Hope Train” for access to channel perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtGgE-neHNaKghJs9

Join our Discord
https://discord.gg/rWghS7mPcD

FOLLOW GREG
X:
https://x.com/gregoryjterry

Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterry.bsky.social

CHAPTERS
0:00 Deadly SBU-GUR confrontation in Kyiv
2:53 What Greg understood about the incident
4:35 Zelenskyy demands investigation and accountability
5:31 Zelenskyy warns about Russian airspace
7:23 GUR commander addresses the confrontation
7:58 GUR commander gives his account
16:22 Moscow flight disruptions and Trump mobilization warning

#ukraine #kyiv #sbu #gur #zelenskyy #ukrainianintelligence #russianairspace #moscowairports #ukrainewar #donaldtrump

Thank You for Standing With Ukraine
https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

Germany has officially accused Russian military intelligence of an attempted attack on a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at Leipzig Airport. German officials say explosives were planted aboard the aircraft, the detonator malfunctioned, and DNA evidence links the operation to Russia.

The EU and NATO are standing firmly behind Germany as European leaders warn that Russia’s hybrid operations are designed to intimidate Ukraine’s supporters and fracture Western unity. President Zelenskyy, meanwhile, is condemning Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and its effort to make children participants in the war.

We also examine the militarization of Russian schoolchildren, warnings that Shahed attacks against Kyiv could continue through Russia’s elections, and strikes on Ukrainian border crossings that threaten logistics and food distribution.

BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER
Join “The Hope Train” for access to channel perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtGgE-neHNaKghJs9

Join our Discord
https://discord.gg/rWghS7mPcD

FOLLOW GREG
X:
https://x.com/gregoryjterry

Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterry.bsky.social

CHAPTERS
0:00 Germany Accuses Russia of Leipzig Attack
3:50 NATO, the United States, and Global Tensions
6:01 Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Children Still Lack Peace
6:43 Zelenskyy Condemns Vacation-Time Diplomacy
7:52 Russian First Graders Confront a Cult of War
10:18 Warning of Continued Shahed Attacks on Kyiv
11:45 Russia Targets Ukraine’s Food Infrastructure
13:04 Orlivka Border Crossing Heavily Damaged
14:08 Germany’s Accusation Raises the Pressure

#ukraine #russia #germany #leipzig #hybridwarfare #zelenskyy #nato #europeanunion #kyiv #shaheddrones #orlivka

Thank You for Standing With Ukraine
https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

Russian reporters are asking unusually direct questions: Is Moscow losing track of its own cycle of attacks and responses, how serious are Russia's fuel problems, and why are Iran and North Korea now among the Kremlin's closest allies?

Greg breaks down Dmitry Peskov's answers on Russia's war claims, fuel supplies, and the reported proposal for a Trump-Zelenskyy-Putin meeting. He also examines Sergey Lavrov's defense of Moscow's alliances as Russia portrays NATO and the United States as active opponents.

The update then turns to Serhii "Flash" and his assessment that LTE modems connecting with Belarusian base stations may be helping Shahed drones maintain their routes toward Kyiv. Finally, Ukraine's defense minister argues that Putin will stop only when Russia begins losing through sustained pressure - and warns that the Kremlin's ultimate goal extends far beyond the occupied regions to all of Ukraine.

BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER
Join “The Hope Train” for access to channel perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtGgE-neHNaKghJs9

FOLLOW GREG
X:
https://x.com/gregoryjterry

Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterry.bsky.social

CHAPTERS
0:00 Four questions as fall begins
1:37 Reporters confront Moscow
1:59 Is Russia losing track of the war?
4:05 Russia's fuel shortage question
5:22 A Trump-Zelenskyy-Putin meeting?
7:37 Lavrov pressed on Iran and North Korea
9:43 Why Shahed drones keep reaching Kyiv
10:16 LTE links along the Belarus border
11:26 Putin will stop only under pressure
12:10 Russia's goal is all of Ukraine

#ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #putin #peskov #lavrov #belarus #kyiv #shaheddrones #nato #iran #northkorea

Thank You for Standing With Ukraine
https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

A Russian drone directly struck the central SBU building in Kyiv, wounding nine people and hitting the area identified as the office of SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the drone deliberately targeted the SBU leadership and has ordered Poklad to prepare an “appropriate and significant response,” with Ukraine’s military supporting that response.

In this breaking update, I examine the location of the strike, the remarkable video that appeared on Russian social media, and the questions surrounding how the incoming drone was filmed before impact. We also look at Russian attempts to exploit the recent SBU–GUR tensions for propaganda and what this attack could mean as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner prepare for planned diplomacy involving Moscow and Kyiv.

I also break down Francis Fukuyama’s powerful assessment of Russia’s internal vulnerabilities and his argument that Donald Trump’s long-standing attitudes toward Russia and Western alliances should not be mistaken for growing sympathy toward Ukraine. Finally, we examine Poland’s new border-airspace restrictions and Air Tanzania’s suspension of Moscow flights amid growing aviation safety concerns.

BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER
Join “The Hope Train” for access to channel perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtGgE-neHNaKghJs9

Join our Discord
https://discord.gg/rWghS7mPcD

FOLLOW GREG
X:
https://x.com/gregoryjterry

Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterry.bsky.social

CHAPTERS
0:00 Breaking News: SBU Building Hit in Kyiv
0:48 Nine Wounded and Paklad’s Office Targeted
2:19 Video of the Drone Strike Raises Questions
3:59 Zelenskyy Orders a Significant Response
5:54 Witkoff, Kushner and the Wider Strategic Picture
10:09 Fukuyama on Possible Russian Instability
13:29 Trump, Russia and Fukuyama’s Warning
15:03 Air Tanzania Suspends Moscow Flights

#ukraine #kyiv #sbu #zelenskyy #russia #russiandrone #francisfukuyama #donaldtrump #witkoff #ukrainewar

Thank You for Standing With Ukraine
https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner went to Moscow for more than three hours of talks with Vladimir Putin—and what happened inside the Kremlin raises serious questions about how the Trump administration’s envoys are approaching Russia and the war against Ukraine.

In this update, I break down Witkoff’s extraordinary opening remarks to Putin, including a translation nuance that quickly drew attention in Russian media. I also examine Yuri Ushakov’s account of the closed-door meeting and dinner, where Putin presented the Russian version of the battlefield, repeated Moscow’s demand to address the so-called “root causes” of the war, and pushed propaganda claims about Ukraine.

The talks also went beyond Ukraine. According to the Russian account, the two sides discussed potential large-scale Russian-American economic projects. Witkoff and Kushner then left Moscow for Kyiv, where they are expected to meet Ukrainian leaders and hear directly about the reality of Russia’s war.

The central question now is whether Ukraine can challenge the narrative these American envoys heard in Moscow—and whether their visit to Kyiv changes how they understand Putin’s demands and Russia’s conduct of the war.

BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER
Join “The Hope Train” for access to channel perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtGgE-neHNaKghJs9

Join our Discord
https://discord.gg/rWghS7mPcD

FOLLOW GREG
X:
https://x.com/gregoryjterry

Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterry.bsky.social

CHAPTERS
0:00 Why Witkoff’s Statement Matters
4:22 The Kremlin Welcome
5:34 Putin Opens the Meeting
6:46 A Translation Problem Emerges
7:09 Witkoff’s Remark to Putin
8:53 What Happened Behind Closed Doors
17:01 What Comes Next in Kyiv

#ukraine #russia #putin #stevewitkoff #jaredkushner #moscow #kremlin #zelenskyy #ukrainewar #usrussia

I examine the economic stresses surrounding Russia’s September 2026 Duma election and what Putin may do after securing the mandate he seeks. Reports this week pointed to fuel queues, the release of gasoline reserves ahead of voting, corporate-bond defaults reportedly up 63% year over year, and a 12% decline in Russian travel-agency demand.

I also look at the agricultural dislocation: sunflower prices have fallen amid a 50% export duty, while industry sources describe wheat exports as down at least 60%. The government’s proposed purchase of 3 million tons of grain is far below the 10 million tons analysts say may be needed in the south. Finally, I assess the reported transfer of Nestlé, Auchan, and other foreign subsidiaries to Lev Management, Aeroflot’s MC-21 delivery promises, and the pressure that economic hardship may place on recruitment and future Kremlin choices—from further seizures to mobilization or hybrid coercion.

00:00 Duma Election and Putin’s Post-Vote Choices
01:17 Fuel Queues and Election Optics
04:20 Financial-Market Strain and Gasoline Reserves
05:42 Marketplace Seller Losses and Grain Support
07:27 Wheat Export Collapse and Farm Pressure
08:51 Nestlé and Auchan Asset Seizures
10:23 MC-21 Promises and Wartime Recruitment
13:04 What Comes After the Election?

#russiaukrainewar #putin #russianeconomy #dumaelection #mobilization facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.

Fundraisers video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMTs6amkGUg and Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/ - Ukrainian Refugee M's Room and Board is covered for this year. It is not for the rest of her time at CSU. I will be pushing on the other fundraisers for now, but if you still wish to give to make that whole (Aprox 48K total), here is the direct link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ms-journey-at-charleston-southern-university?attribution_id=sl:2708fb35-6c96-49b9-a5f9-6b7567483de6&lang=en_US&ts=1786462653&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains

Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes

YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Profe....ssor-Gerdes/membersh

🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine
https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****

🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience

Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)
https://a.co/iodWsUK

Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK
https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/...

Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA
https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information
https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html

🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com

#ukraine #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainewar

Ukrainian drone pilots located and destroyed a Russian logistics hub concealed in a tree line.

Watch The Sun's latest coverage of the war in Ukraine, with real-time updates on deadly drone strikes, the latest weapons, military action, and those resisting Russia’s invasion. Stay up-to-date on President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plans to defend Ukraine and the escalating tensions between Kyiv and Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin targets more Ukrainian territory. Track Putin’s disputes with global leaders and the broader geopolitical impact including US President Donald Trump’s role in the conflict - from his controversial minerals deal with Zelensky to his strained relationship with Putin. Subscribe now for ongoing updates on Zelensky, Putin, and Trump.

The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family.

Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun.
https://www.youtube.com/c/thes....un?sub_confirmation=

Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY
Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/
Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun
Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/disco....ver/The_Sun/16332251
#ukraine #russia #war

One year after Lukashenko predicted Russia would grind through Ukraine’s defenses, Ukraine is still fighting—but its air-defense crisis is becoming critical.

President Zelenskyy is demanding urgent political decisions to secure PAC-2 and PAC-3 Patriot interceptors. Donald Trump says America needs those missiles too, while Fedorov warns that Russia is producing missiles far faster than Ukraine is receiving the weapons needed to stop them.

This update examines the global Patriot shortage, dangerously limited NATO and European stockpiles, Trump’s renewed “not our war” position, and what continued Russian ballistic strikes could mean for Ukraine.

What should the United States, Europe, and the G7 do now? Share your thoughts below—and please like, subscribe, and share this update.

Join our Discord
https://discord.gg/rWghS7mPcD

OFFICIAL X Account
https://x.com/gregoryjterry

OFFICIAL BLUESKY Accounts
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterryfanpage.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterry.bsky.social

Buy Me A Coffee
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gregterry

Join “The Hope Train” to get Access to Perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtGgE-neHNaKghJs9

0:00 Lukashenko’s Ukraine Prophecy—One Year Later
3:46 Zelenskyy Demands PAC-2 and PAC-3
4:43 Trump: “We Want Missiles Too”
5:16 America’s Patriot Shortage
6:08 Greg: Stop Blaming Biden
7:25 Trump Says America Is “Not Involved”
7:43 Back to the Alaska Summit Position
8:14 Fedorov’s Stark Missile Warning
9:56 Ukraine’s Air-Defense Crisis Deepens

#ukrainewar #ukraine #russia #putin #zelenskyy #trump #patriotmissiles #airdefense #nato #lukashenko

Thank You for Standing With Ukraine
https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued one of Ukraine’s most direct warnings yet about the growing danger inside Russian airspace: the “safe days for Russia’s skies are over.” Zelenskyy says Ukraine is not threatening civilian aviation, but warns that increasing Ukrainian drone and missile operations against Russian military targets and the war economy are making Russian airspace increasingly unsafe.

The warning comes alongside a broader escalation in rhetoric between Kyiv and Moscow. Zelenskyy said the United States asked Ukraine to refrain from strikes on Moscow and St. Petersburg from August 25–27, a request Ukraine complied with while Russian attacks continued. Kyrylo Budanov reinforced Zelenskyy’s warning, saying Ukraine will deliver a harsh and proportionate response and that international airlines, insurers, and partners should recognize the new reality in Russian airspace.

Vladimir Putin responded by calling Zelenskyy’s warning a declaration of “state terrorism” and said Russia would respond if a tragedy occurred. Putin also claimed Ukrainian attacks had targeted three Russian nuclear power plants and announced orders for massive strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities and infrastructure. I examine what Russia is claiming, what Ukraine is actually saying, and why the possibility of propaganda or a false-flag narrative must be watched carefully.

The video also looks at Putin’s meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the growing Russia-Iran relationship, and the extraordinary contradictions in Moscow’s language about sovereignty, aggression, national independence, and the right of nations to defend themselves.

BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER
Join “The Hope Train” for access to channel perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtGgE-neHNaKghJs9

Join our Discord
https://discord.gg/rWghS7mPcD

FOLLOW GREG
X:
https://x.com/gregoryjterry

Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterry.bsky.social

CHAPTERS
0:00 Zelenskyy Warns Russia’s Safe Skies Are Over
2:23 Why Ukraine Says Russian Airspace Is Becoming Unsafe
4:56 Russian Airspace Could Effectively Close
5:38 Budanov Reinforces Ukraine’s Warning
7:32 Putin Responds and Threatens Retaliation
9:26 Putin Orders Massive Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy System
11:08 The Risk of Propaganda and False Flags
12:41 Putin, Iran, and a Stunning Contradiction
13:49 Russia and Iran Deepen Their Partnership
14:42 What Happens After Zelenskyy’s Warning

#ukraine #russia #zelenskyy #putin #russianairspace #ukrainewar #budanov #russiandrones #iran #pezeshkian

Thank You for Standing With Ukraine
https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

Ukraine’s long-range strike campaign came directly to Moscow on the final day of Russia’s parliamentary elections, with the Moscow oil refinery hit amid a massive wave of Ukrainian drones and missiles. Greg breaks down what the strike pattern reveals about Ukraine’s growing ability to saturate heavily defended Russian airspace, why he believes Moscow’s unusually limited public response matters, and what the attacks could mean for Russia’s fuel and military logistics.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski says Ukraine has destroyed an estimated 30% to 40% of Russia’s refining capacity—even without the ability to operate its air force over Russian territory. Greg examines that assessment, Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike capabilities, Russia’s election-day response, and the growing economic pressure created by repeated attacks on Russian refineries.

Also covered: President Zelenskyy’s call with President Trump and their planned meeting in New York, Axios reporting that Trump again pressed Zelenskyy over strikes on Russian oil refineries, warnings of possible major Russian attacks on Ukraine, and Ukrainian efforts to prevent panic as Russia continues targeting fuel and logistics infrastructure.

BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER
Join “The Hope Train” for access to channel perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtGgE-neHNaKghJs9

Join our Discord
https://discord.gg/rWghS7mPcD

FOLLOW GREG
X:
https://x.com/gregoryjterry

Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterry.bsky.social



#ukraine #russia #moscow #ukrainewar #zelenskyy #trump #russianelections #oilrefinery #sikorski #dronewar #ungeneralassembly

Incredible footage shows a Ukrainian attack drone punching through dense air defences in Moscow before hitting an oil refinery.

The Russian capital was set ablaze as Ukraine launched launched its  "biggest ever" attack on the city with 1,600 drones.

READ MORE
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/....40435465/moscow-rock

Watch The Sun's latest coverage of the war in Ukraine, with real-time updates on deadly drone strikes, the latest weapons, military action, and those resisting Russia’s invasion. Stay up-to-date on President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plans to defend Ukraine and the escalating tensions between Kyiv and Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin targets more Ukrainian territory. Track Putin’s disputes with global leaders and the broader geopolitical impact including US President Donald Trump’s role in the conflict - from his controversial minerals deal with Zelensky to his strained relationship with Putin. Subscribe now for ongoing updates on Zelensky, Putin, and Trump.

The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family.

Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun.
https://www.youtube.com/c/thes....un?sub_confirmation=

Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY
Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/
Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun
Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/disco....ver/The_Sun/16332251
#ukraine #russia #moscow #war

Zelensky has a warning for Moscow: if Russia keeps targeting Ukraine’s electricity and heating, Ukraine will make winter painful for Russia too. Could Russia’s historic ally—“General Winter”—turn against it?

I examine that warning, Ukraine’s struggle to secure scarce missile interceptors, and Poland’s direct message to the Russian delegation: you can kill more people, but you cannot win.

I also discuss the reported return of U.S. troops to the Baltics, concerns about sabotage and drone operations in Europe, and the competing arguments over inviting Putin to the G20. Zelensky sees a potential opportunity—but would Putin actually attend?

Finally, I examine Trump’s welcome for Xi Jinping, Michael McFaul’s criticism of U.S. foreign policy, and why Taiwan deserves close attention as Washington and Beijing negotiate.

Throughout, I distinguish reported developments, official statements, and my own interpretation.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Zelensky’s winter warning to Russia
01:35 Ukraine’s race for missile interceptors
02:52 Ex-prosecutor reportedly relocates to Austria
03:33 Ukraine diplomacy and European funding
04:48 U.S. troops and Baltic deterrence
06:54 Poland confronts Russia at the UN
09:15 Fire at a Polish Starlink ground station
10:15 French politics and trade with Russia
11:10 Sanctions relief and the hostage precedent
11:49 Reported warning about Russian drone operations
12:15 Putin’s G20 invitation: opportunity or mistake?
15:04 Alleged Russian ownership of a Pentagon supplier
15:26 Trump welcomes Xi—and McFaul pushes back
18:28 U.S.–China negotiations and Taiwan
19:25 Immigration protections for Ukrainians
19:41 Xi says partners, not rivals
21:25 McFaul’s response to criticism
22:07 Viewer comments and closing thoughts

#ukraine #russia #zelensky here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains

Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes

YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Profe....ssor-Gerdes/membersh

🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine
https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****

🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine.
Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/

🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20

🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/

***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***

🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes

🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.

🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE

🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.

🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com

#ukraine #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainewar

Industrial cranes are meant to build cities. In Iran, they are increasingly being used as gallows.

The public hangings of Amirhossein Safari and Abolfazl Sepahi in Isfahan have become a chilling symbol of Iran's escalating execution campaign. As the world focuses on war, Tehran is rapidly carrying out death sentences against protesters arrested during January's nationwide uprising.

Former UN prosecutor Professor Payam Akhavan argues these are not lawful executions but arbitrary killings that may amount to crimes against humanity under international law.

"These are killings. They are murders. There is no legal justification whatsoever for these killings." — Professor Payam Akhavan

In this episode of Eye for Iran, we examine why Iran has resumed public hangings, whether those responsible could one day face prosecution, and why Professor Akhavan believes the latest executions form part of a continuing crime against humanity.

We then turn to President Donald Trump's repeated promise to "finish the job" in Iran. What does that mean in practical terms? Admiral Robert Harward (Ret.), former Deputy Commander of US Central Command, and Blaise Misztal, Vice President of Policy at JINSA, discuss Washington's strategic objectives, Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and whether regime change has become the ultimate end state.

Finally, Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute, and Nicole Grajewski, Assistant Professor at Sciences Po, analyze Ukraine's unprecedented strike on an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea and what it reveals about the growing convergence between the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

Guests

• Professor Payam Akhavan — Former UN Prosecutor; Human Rights Chair, Massey College, University of Toronto

• Admiral Robert Harward (Ret.) — Former Deputy Commander, US Central Command

• Blaise Misztal — Vice President of Policy, JINSA

• Alex Vatanka — Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute

• Nicole Grajewski — Assistant Professor, Sciences Po

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:04 Segment 1 | Professor Payam Akhavan
02:04 Iran's Public Hangings Return
06:06 Why Is Iran Escalating Executions?
08:00 The Courage of Iran's Protesters
11:00 "These Are Murders," Says Former UN Prosecutor
16:21 Who Could Be Prosecuted?
17:56 Preserving Evidence for Future Trials
21:11 Extermination vs. Genocide
22:57 Responding to Massacre Deniers

28:42 Segment 2 | Admiral Robert Harward & Blaise Misztal
28:42 What Does Trump Mean by "Finish the Job"?
31:20 Why Give Iran More Time?
34:11 Does "Finish the Job" Mean Regime Change?
40:33 Military Pressure vs. Iran's Internal Crackdown
45:01 Pickaxe Mountain and Netanyahu
50:51 Can Iran Rebuild?
56:18 What's Next for Iran?
59:19 Boots on the Ground?

01:02:57 Segment 3 | Alex Vatanka & Nicole Grajewski
01:02:57 Ukraine Strikes an Iranian Ship
01:03:39 Was the Caspian Strike a Warning?
01:08:33 Is Ukraine Acting as a Proxy?
01:12:28 Will the Caspian Sea Become Militarized?
01:16:08 How Ukraine Changed Iran-Russia Relations
01:20:13 What's Next for Iran, Russia and Ukraine?

01:25:30 Closing Remarks

#iran #iranexecutions #humanrights #trump #ukraine #russia #caspian #iranpodcast #shorts #youtube #irannews

Putin just gave a revealing interview — and it showed exactly how deep Russia’s war aims still go.

In this video, Greg Terry breaks down Vladimir Putin’s 25-minute interview with Pavel Zarubin, including Putin’s admission that Ukrainian strikes are creating infrastructure and fuel problems, Crimea’s urgent supply needs, Russia’s scramble to protect energy facilities, and Putin’s continued obsession with “Donbas and Novorossiya.”

Putin also discusses Ukraine’s drone and missile pressure, claims about the front lines near Sumy, Kupyansk, Slovyansk, Kramatorsk, Konstantinivka, Zaporizhia, and Crimea, while dismissing Western support for Ukraine and reacting to Macron, Trump, Rubio, the G7, and the so-called “spirit of Anchorage.”

This is a serious look inside Putin’s own words — and what they reveal about Russia’s intentions, Ukraine’s pressure campaign, and the danger still facing Europe.

If you believe the world needs to hear what Putin is actually saying, like this video, share it, and subscribe for more pro-Ukraine geopolitical analysis.

Join our Discord
https://discord.gg/rWghS7mPcD

OFFICIAL X Account
https://x.com/gregoryjterry

OFFICIAL BLUESKY Accounts
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterryfanpage.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/gregterry.bsky.social

Buy Me A Coffee
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gregterry

Join “The Hope Train” to get Access to Perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtGgE-neHNaKghJs9

0:00 Putin’s 25-Minute Interview
1:04 Crimea Fuel Crisis Admitted
2:16 Russia’s Air Defense Problem
4:57 Putin Tries to Reframe the Strikes
6:25 “The Front Isn’t Affected”
7:46 Putin Rejects Ukraine’s Proposals
10:52 Putin Says the Quiet Part Out Loud
11:20 Putin’s Frontline Monologue
12:52 Sumy Claims Under Scrutiny
14:20 Kupyansk, Lyman, and the Western Front
17:41 Donbas Defense Line Pressure
20:50 Konstantinivka Claim Challenged
22:01 Zaporizhia, Drones, and the West
27:00 Trump, Macron, and Anchorage
29:07 Putin Says America Offered a Compromise

#ukraine #russia #putin #zelenskyy #ukrainewar #russiaukrainewar #crimea #novorossiya #donbas #ukrainiandrones #nato #trump #macron #g7 #geopolitics