All Hell Breaks Loose as Zelensky Puts Trump on Notice…
Summary
Zelensky rejects US pressure by announcing Ukraine’s new FP-9 ballistic missiles and a strategy to strike Russian civilian infrastructure in retaliation for attacks on Kyiv. The episode highlights a reported multi-billion dollar oil deal between the US and Russia, involving Kushner and Witkoff, which prioritizes business ties over sanctions. With Russia warning foreign embassies to evacuate major Ukrainian cities, the hosts discuss the looming winter escalation and compare the current geopolitical tensions to pre-World War II conditions.
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Zelensky rejects Trump's terms and announces FP-9 missiles
Footage of Russian drone strike on Kyiv bridge
Zelensky interview: US weakness and Ukrainian missile capabilities
Recent Ukrainian drone swarm strikes on Russian refineries
Alleged Kremlin proposal for oil deal with US entities
Zelensky vows to strike Russian civilian infrastructure
Reuters report on multi-billion dollar US-Russia oil deal
Critique of Pentagon's Venezuela oil deal and new structure
NYT report on Putin's proposal during Kremlin meeting
Escalation warnings and Russian offensive preparations
Russian Foreign Ministry evacuation alerts for Ukrainian cities
European preparations for potential World War III scenario
Pete Hegseth's 'Warriors' rhetoric and Office of Religious Affairs
Ukrainian strikes in Belgorod and Mi-2 helicopter incident
Outro: Book promotion and call to subscribe
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