Page 2. – Ukrainian strike on Starobelsk, and Russia’s retaliation
05. Analysis – Published May 24 – Alexander Mercouris: Russian Massive Oreshnik Kiev Revenge Attack Stuns Ukraine, EU; Zelensky Fears Russian Kiev Offensive
06. Analysis – Published May 25 – The Duran: Russia Unleashes Oreshnik, More Strikes Planned
Timestamps with subjects
- 00:01:11 Dormitory attack and Western media silence
- 00:02:53 Western governments disconnect the retaliation from its cause
- 00:03:25 Oreshnik hits command bunkers south of Kiev
- 00:05:28 Satellite photos reveal the scale of destruction
- 00:06:15 New mobile Zircon hypersonic launchers change the equation
- 00:07:11 Ukrainian air defense collapses compared to Moscow’s defense
- 00:08:09 This is the first of many: Russian escalation plan ahead
- 00:09:43 The West insists Russia is showing weakness, not strength
- 00:12:39 Putin reemerges and hardens Russia’s position post-Starobilsk
- 00:14:39 Negotiations are dead: Ushakov buries the Anchorage talks
- 00:18:42 Front lines update: Zaporizhzhia breakthrough and Kostiantynivka
- 00:19:52 Russian economy: deflation, rebound, and rate cuts ahead
- 00:22:50 Lavrov in China: Beijing now tells Russia to finish the fight
- 00:24:52 Russia funds this conflict with cash, not debt
07. Analysis – Published May 27 – Alexander Mercouris: Russia Plans Kiev Capture – Prepares Next Strike Decision Centres – Kiev without Air defence – Zaporizhzhia Crisis
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction and Western response to Russian Kiev warning
00:01:40 Marco Rubio on escalation cycle and US position
00:03:40 Western embassies refusing to leave Kiev
00:05:08 Historical parallel: embassy evacuations in February 2022
00:09:50 Psychological impact on Ukraine if Western embassies depart
00:13:18 Russian foreign ministry statement: a declaration of intent, not ultimatum
00:18:14 Russia closes airspace to private flights ahead of offensive
00:24:16 Russian analysts and commentators on the coming Kiev strikes
00:26:33 Kiev air defenses depleted: Patriots critically short
00:31:12 Russian strike timeline and when the offensive may begin
00:35:26 Zaporizhzhia front: Verkhniya Terasa and Vesele captured
00:38:56 Orekhiv and Zaporizhzhia city under growing threat
00:43:55 Kostantynovka: Russians at 60 percent control
00:46:10 Reuters article: misleading Ukrainian optimism examined
00:55:54 Belarus buildup and long term threat to Kiev from the north
01:02:56 Alexander Mercouris continues with news about Iran
08. Analysis – published May 28, 2026 – Alexander Mercouris: Zelensky in panic, begs Trump help as Kiev air defence runs out; Russia Confirms Oreshnik To Destroy Kiev Bunkers
On this program, Alexander Mercouris provides an in-depth analysis of the recent warnings issued by Russia to the United States regarding diplomatic presence in Kiev, amidst the ongoing Russia Ukraine war. He discusses the implications of these warnings for international politics and the broader Russia us tensions. A key focus is the call between Lavrov and Marco Rubio, highlighting the critical role of diplomacy in this escalating situation.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction and overview
00:01:09 Zelensky desperate letter to Trump revealed
00:02:54 Ukraine Patriot missile interceptor shortage explained
00:05:52 Russia hunts and destroys Patriot systems
00:08:14 US Iran conflict depletes global Patriot stockpile
00:10:34 US military withdrawal from Europe accelerates
00:13:53 The Roman Empire parallel: Americans leaving Europe
00:17:48 Will Trump respond to Zelensky? What comes next
00:24:24 Russia to use fighter jets and glide bombs over Kiev
00:27:44 Can Oreshnik destroy underground bunkers? The debate
00:34:25 Oreshnik as a warning to NATO countries
00:40:12 Russia warnings about Western embassies in Kiev
00:52:01 Ground offensive update: Konstantinivka and eastern front
01:00:59 Russia declares EU a military political alliance
01:05:43 Russian economy and ruble: Financial Times cherry picking
01:12:21 Other subjects
09. Analysis – published May 29, 2026 – Alexander Mercouris: Zelensky Leaves Kiev After Russian Strike Warnings; Oreshnik Capabilities; Konstantinovka Collapsing
Russian forces are closing in on Konstantinovka as Ukrainian resistance in southern Donbass collapses, while new insider intelligence shared with Alexander Mercouris on The Duran reveals the full Oreshnik missile family including bunker busting variants more capable than any weapon the United States has fielded. As Zelensky slips out of Kiev ahead of a looming Russian strike campaign, Europe’s foreign policy establishment led by figures like Kaja Kallas continues to block all negotiation with Moscow, doubling down on military build-ups they cannot deliver while the front lines deteriorate by the day. Is Europe sleepwalking toward a direct confrontation with Russia at the very moment Ukraine is running out of time?
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction and channel reminders
00:00:43 Western embassies remain in Kiev despite Russian warnings
00:01:53 Zelensky leaves Kiev amid strike threat signals
00:02:28 Sweden and Gripen jets for Ukraine
00:05:12 Drone activity and the pace of Russian planning
00:06:35 Insider source on the Oreshnik weapons system
00:08:04 Oreshnik origins: the siege of Azovstal
00:09:26 Oreshnik variants: kinetic, penetrating, thermobaric, nuclear
00:14:25 Development speed and legacy RSD-10 technology
00:16:57 Battle of Konstantinovka: situation overview
00:18:55 Southern Konstantinovka collapses under Russian advance
00:21:28 Ukrainian drone operators withdrawn, final days signal
00:26:16 Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk advances, Orikhiv bombing
00:30:41 Ukrainian drone campaign on the Mariupol to Crimea highway
00:38:02 The collapsing stalemate narrative and western panic ahead
00:39:54 Europe frozen out of Russia negotiations: a timeline
00:46:55 Kallas blocks talks, demands Russian capitulation
00:50:25 Gordon Hahn analysis: Europe’s war faction
00:58:11 Romanian drone incident and European escalation rhetoric
01:02:27 Baltic and Scandinavian drone incursions: Finland’s Stubb speaks
01:05:53 Explosive devices on Russian tankers and western complicity
01:10:34 UK surveillance aircraft over Black Sea, Britain Poland treaty
01:14:20 What happens when the front collapses: European troop deployments
01:17:29 Other subjects
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