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Zelenskyy Strikes Deep Inside Russia as Trump Moves to Limit Ukraine

Aug 26, 2026 · 20m

Summary

The episode details Ukraine’s sabotage of a major Russian-Chinese petrochemical complex and strikes on logistics hubs as Zelenskyy races to disrupt Russia before winter. It critiques the Trump administration’s failed diplomatic overtures to Putin and refusal to supply Patriot missiles, contrasting this with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s renewed support. The discussion also covers the firing of Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov, his ties to Elon Musk, and Mike Pence’s plea for South Korea to provide interceptors amid shifting global alliances.

Topics discussed

Trump-CIA Moscow meeting backfires and Putin's rejection Ukraine strikes Amur gas complex and logistical hubs Footage of drone attacks on Russian logistics centers Damage to Perm refinery and Ukraine's drone parade Fedorov's firing, Musk connection, and UK support UK PM speech and call for South Korean interceptors Zelinsky's aging and book promotion
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