Zelensky's comment about Bahkmut shows a serious misunderstanding of the situation. Bahkmut was a defensive anchor in the middle of a strong defensive line. Ukrainian troops in Bahkmut had extensive fortifications and infrastructure as well as extensive support by artillery and drones. Pokrovsk has none of that. There is nothing to stop the Russians from simply going around the city and cutting it off.
What did you expect? The guy is an actor, not a general. He has not spent 5 minutes in the actual military (no matter how many camouflage shirts and pants he has in his wardrobe), and yet he is deciding on the overall strategy in the most intense war since WW2! A lot of people blame a certain painter for absolutely asinine strategic decisions during WW2, but at least that painter served as an infantryman in WW1. Zelensky can not even say that.
Zel can act the gruff military officer all he wants in his parades and interviews but the truth is that he is sending troops he doesn't have into battles they cannot win. Feeling sad somewhat for the soldiers who are faced with fighting for a fool.
@@sebastijanglozinic8630 100%, still no one asking/paying attention how this clown actor got into power way back in 2014 (when this ''unprovoked'' war actually started). Coup d'état by NATO, BlackRock/CIA..
Willy the Ukies already gave up 115 POWs they have no cards. Russia isn't going to negotiate. Ukraine can't out attrition Russia when they don't have an airforce and are low on ammo yet again. This is so stupid. Ukraine isn't slaughtering Russians. They're being slaughtered
Western media be like- CNN: Russian propagandists claim that Putin’s war machine has captured settlements of little strategic value. We asked the President Zelensky for comment and here is what he had to say. (Cut to Zelensky wiping suspicious white powder from upper lip). “Ehrrrrm, *sniff* *sniff*, we are winning big and are take Moscow in big offensive. Give more coca, erm, money and weapon.” Fox News: The former USSR, aided by CoMMuNiST China, is currently attacking American democracy and freedom by taking Ukrainian land which has minerals in it. This is the fault of liberals. To combat this threat of Russian and Chinese communist aggression, the United States needs to conduct preemptive strikes on Iran and bring freedom and democracy to the Iranian people. This is why we need President Trump in office. BBC: It is a bright and sunny day in Kyiv. Volodymr Zelensky stands at 5’10”, a powerful figure donning the green camouflage of his superior army. We ask him what it feels like to carry the burden of the whole of Europe on his shoulders, and he replies coyly, “Give me more money and we get job done.” After the tyrant Putin’s armies have retreated Westward to Pokrovsk and Toretsk, we can’t help but feel that Putin’s days are numbered as he continues to lose his illegal war. MSNBC: Here are the women and transwomen leading the fight against toxic masculinity on the battlefront. (Shows Ukrainian women in make up and pristine uniforms playing soldier in some safe zone. ) We now interview Major Olga Petrova, a former housewife, who has now become a strong and independent woman leading the fight against the patriarchy, literally. Watch out, Vladimir Putin. Your unprovoked invasion won’t go unanswered. These Ukrainian lionesses are ready to bite, and with the help of First female President of the United States Kamala Harris, they will destroy not only Putin’s Russia, but all toxic men who vote Republican. The future is female and Democrat. Task & Purpose: Bro, America number one bro, we beat everybody, Russians are like so lucky they are not fighting America bro, like yeah, like American superior technology can easily defeat Chinese temu army and Russian shovels, bro. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Denys: The glorious and independent country of Ukraine is winning. The Orcs are being destroyed on every front. We are pushing them back with our superior tactics and motivation. Today, one Abrams destroyed 50,000 Russian coffins and the brave glorious Ukrainian patriotic armed forces are now storming Red Square in Moscow. We are winning! WE ARE WINNING. 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
Willy do you remember the day after Ukraine launched "Battle of Kursk 2, Slavic Buggalloo" that I commented that it would end in the same failure for Ukraine that resulted for the Krauts in the OG Battle of Kursk. Damn my prediction seems to be 100% accurate
@@DarrelX-im2hb It's almost more sad to see that spark of hope light once more, only to be thoroughly snuffed out. To anyone that knows basic math this war was over from 2022 unless NATO did a full mobilisation right at the start. Even that probably wouldn't have ended this, with the mass artillery, TOS, Airstrikes and mines Russia deployed. If you look at last years defensive lines, frankly, I'm sure the Russians expected more and it never came. Basically nothing made it through the grey zone with maybe 2 exceptions.
I said the same thing. Literal Battle of the Bulge/Kursk all over again. Ukraine if there is any left, will be a demilitarized vassal state after this.
The Duran were saying Kursk was an epic mistake. They're not military people but have great rep and seem to have contacts who are military knowledgeable.
That's true. They have great reputation; they dish out their commentary videos daily highlighting political and strategic implications, and they have extensive contacts with all sorts of experts and access to information sources. If I remember correctly, one of them Alexander Mercouris revealed (in an interview on Daniel Davis Deep Dive channel, who is an excellent military expert himself) that he had received information the Russian side knew that Ukrainians were planning an operation in Kursk and they allowed it to happen (by demining the border area, pulling back heavy troops & equipment and by deploying special forces instead because overall this was going to divert away from Donbas and bog down the most effective Ukrainian units and resources making it at the same time easier for the Russians to isolate them and to destroy them. I tend to think this piece of information is correct although on the other hand initially, when the attack happened the Russian and Putin himself seemed to be upset and angry. They also believe Ukrainians were aiming to capture a NPP - nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.
I watch Mercouris. His best assets are combing and discussing articles from say, Politico or the Economist or various personalities and reporters and reporting the political tea leaves, especially from a legal or international view. I'd say that his military analysis and acceptance of Russian sources are the limiting factors on his reports. A bit too pro-Russia company line, especially when Russia has setbacks and well, comes across as a bit PR-y. Particularly in his analyzing Russian vs. Western kit. And I say this as a daily listener. Willy is much better in this regard. Me personally I think Willy and Reisner are near the top, then say a Philip Blood. Then maybe a Jacques Baud. Only then Mercouris and others, but his long-form examinations and dissecting of mainstream articles and interviews is definitely indispensible.
@@alexyoon-sungcucina7895 Yes, I agree. Jacques Baud and Daniel Davies belong to my favourites, Reisner happens only once in a while, and it's the first time I hear about Phillip Blood; I checked an interview with him and I would disagree with his notion it was necessary and existential for the west to support militarily Ukraine against Russia. Probably that was one of the greatest geostrategic mistakes of the west: overreaching and provoking Russia to confrontation. There are many reasons that it was not a good idea.
Kursk is something a politician comes up with, not a general who want to win a war. Taking empty land only work if both sides are equal and are willing to negotiate for a land swap at the end of the war. Not when one side is clearly losing on the military front. Ukraine didnt have anything to bargain with, and with the invasion of kursk they have even less chip to bargain with.
I think Kursk embarassed Russia but in the long term will hurt the Ukraine. I think many Russians weren't really on board with what was happening in the Ukraine but having them cross your borders and start looting and killing civilians will galvanise the nation and boost enlistment rates.
Various sources inside the Ukie MoD have complained about Zelensky basically springing the whole operation on the brass on extremely short notice and forcing it through against protests by Syrski and the other top brass.
They got cards to negotiate with, but why would Russia negotiate after they brought German made tanks with cat names, and even had soldiers wearing literal ww2 ss helmet while abusing civilians, at Kursk!
The former advisor to the former Ukrainian President Zelensky, Alexey Arestovichb expects two Russian operations to envelope the Ukrainian troops on the frontline. Today there is not a single plant that has not been attacked by the Russian military. Due to these attacks, Ukrainian hydroelectric power plants have lost over 40% of their power generation capacity, while thermal power plants have suffered losses exceeding 80%. The Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has been completely lost, the Dnipro HPP has sustained significant damage, and other hydroelectric plants are in the process of recovery (will take several years). Ukraine task is to recover as much as possible before the fall-winter period, but it is a challenging task today because of the constant missile strikes, which occur at least every week or month. Forecasting is very difficult at the moment. Winter is coming.
I have now lost count of the number of Russian fuel storage facilities that are on firer now. Also the number of critical cracking units that have been hit in the last few months . Also see that today Ukraine hit a major power plant which suspect will be the first of many. Russia will learn that this is a game that 2 can play.
Everyone apart from Willy knew invading Kursk was a dumb idea. Now the Ukrainians terrorist are trapped in Kursk while the eastern front is falling apart.
Ofc Willy knew it was a bad idea, he’s ex army he would have questioned his commander if that was him sent to Kursk but Willy has to parrot the propaganda
@@cplcabs wdym, he keep repeating about negotiations and stuff, either it's old sarcastic joke or more probably - his faith, because he is ex military, Australian military
The result of the Kursk offensive? Maybe, during the next couple of years Ukraine will say goodbye to Odessa, Kharkov and Poltava? Meanwhile Russian soil is under occupation the Russian army will not stop and I kind of feel that Russia is not in a hurry to expel the Ukrainians from Kursk. As long as the Ukrainian army occupies Russian soil it is the perfect excuse to keep on fighting. But, I may be wrong.
They hold nothing important, they can't advance due to the arrived army group _North_ and they can't retreat because that'd be bad optics. Essentially Kiev benched it's best troops and lots of gear there that is now missing literally everywhere else...
The risk of Ukraine opening a new front with limited resources was always going to be losing more territory within Ukraine on the main front. Good analysis 👍
The exceptional reward in kursk was the nuclear power plant. They didnt manage to get their primary objective, which was why the explanation of why they are in kursk has been so confusing and hard to understand.
@@voyagepropercope It was definitely their goal you can type in Crux “Ukrainians say they’re going to take Kursk Power Plant today” and they literally say it straight from the horses mouth Poor guys really thought they were doing something Now they try to drone it causing a nuclear windfall We gotta stop pretending this is a legitimate nation they’re more like ISIS A lot like ISIS same handlers
@@voyageproper lol. what? did you not see last years offensive to recapture Crimea. This is the same over confidence to rush in for some quick gain. The plant was meant to be taken in the first couple of days, that is the reason for the high level of secrecy everyone brags about. Only problem is Russia knew and prepared for it. Ukraine now has to pretend they did not totally fail and make do with a bunch in tiny villages that are hard to find on maps.
@@AzatothAUS haha lol you just pull this shit out of your ass. zero of it is real. sorry but you don't know about any of these plans. or what goals were or are. and lol take crimea? when was that. never going to happen. eveyrone knows its very hard to take. lol. if you think urkenains thought they'd "take it" back.. then your confused about what they were trying to do. sure they hoped to make it futehrer in the southern offseive but it was unknown how far they would get. sorry but thinking the "media press" about "the plan is xyz. is the real plan is redicules lol. you have zero idea what they planned to do or what their predictions and probabilities of real outcomes are. if you think their plan was to "take the power-plant in a few days" sorry but no. that was never the plan lol. nor their projected outcomes. stop buying into media proaganda.
Extending the lines when you have a shortage of soldiers is 'criminally stupid'. Taking your troops from the strategic east to attack in an area with no strategic significance is also 'criminally stupid'. Times Radio commenters are cock-a-hoop with the Kurst offensive, when it disintegrates they will memory hole it and be distracted by the next PR exercise. This is because they are 'criminally stupid'.
The front has collapsed. Thats why the Ukrainians are simply running away from Donesk. Those who went into the Kursk region have fortunately found a forever home in Russia
I am just amazed at last couple months sales pitch is back, in which case it didn’t work then but it will now? If only the Ukrainians had more long range rockets, and were aloud to use them. A problem with the logic is that they strike places way away from the line of contact, that will not cause an impact on the front, the longer a missile is airborne the more likely it is going to be intercepted, and finally by western accounts the Russians have approx 650,000 within occupied territory, that it greater then the 455,000 USA active duty force. Long story short the Russian logistics are already in place, within Ukrainian striking distance. They are just looking for softer targets elsewhere, which seems likely the Russian electrical warfare is working better than they are reporting.
During recent press conference Zelenski claimed guys from his office were killing Chechens in Kiev when the SMO began, as if it was a good thing. Funny part is, there were no Chechen military units anywhere near Kiev, so that probably means they were hunting Chechen civilians who lived or did business in Kiev. I know no one really takes anything that clown says seriously, but still...
I don’t know about this specifically but no doubt they were doing a decent amount of killing civilians. Some even caught on video. Ukraine gov officials have always been incredibly paranoid of spies, not without reason, and are quick to execute someone rather than arrest and investigate. Their intelligence service (SBU) even executed a Ukrainian official who was sent to negotiate on the country’s behalf in Istanbul. They left his dead body to be found on the street in Kiev. The SBU admitted to this execution and said they suspected he was compromised. Of course the right course of action is never extrajudicial killings but we’re talking about Ukraine….Even the u.s. state dept website has all kinds of reports about the lack of human rights and extrajudicial killings in the country.
I can’t find the words to describe how much Zelensky disgusts me for selling out his country and people to be destroyed for nothing. Ukraine would’ve lost no land or lives had they only negotiated peace with their neighbor but chose to instead fight for land they otherwise wouldn’t lose. Ukraine’s negotiating position has vastly deteriorated since before the war, shortly after it started (Istanbul deal), or even post kharviv offensive. It’s wholly irrational. Why Willy plays along with this nonsense is beyond me but my guess is that he has no understanding of the conflict going back 10 years, making him ignorantly lean pro-Ukraine, but he also seems to think he’s being impartial by not saying the obvious.
Kursk did not end well for the Nazis, and it will not end well for the Ukrainian banderites. Going into Kursk area has only accelerated Ukraine's demise. Massive military blunder.
Willy, you are simply entertaining the same lies spoken over and over. Its past time to be realistic about the propaganda. I understand many viewers may be disappointed to hear truths, but maintain your reputation. You claim scepticism which is good, but fall short of recognising the simple realities. I;m guessing that is because you also dont want to recognise it either. We all need to. Just tell it how it is. Respect from Australia.
Well ain’t we on his channel to listen to cope? Or do you come here for reality? If yes then sorry mate you r in the wrong place. His product is disguised cope which also sells
When Willy was quoting Prof. John Miersheimer a few weeks ago, I thought that finally Willy has come to his senses. How wrong was I... Coping is at the legendary level.
@@RandallBurt-u1w not gonna happen, because NATO is not ready. They have given most of their stuff to ukraine and still lost. What is NATO going to fight with now? There are global shortages of artillery shells and Anti-aircraft missiles. Russia alone is outproducing the entire nato in everything. NATO has more people, but they have nothing to fight with. If nato blatantly goes at Russia, they can also expect china to join in on Russia's side then they are really screwed.
Come on people, Zelenski is sending no one anywhere. He is a-pawn. We all know who is directing everything, and who is loosing aldough they spent entire-nation.
Willy you probably know little about Vietnam 1975. The controlled withdrawl, the controlled collapse...the totally uncontrolled disinteration of the South Vietnam forces. Absolute carnage.
Democrats pulled the plug on all the support agreed upon in the Paris Peace Accords of 1973 and left ARVN trained and equipped to fight like the US , but with no resupply. Linebacker I & II forced the communist to the table to sign. The example is tangential and lacks context. Tighten it up buddy.
I mean there is alot of geolocated footage, and it does sure seem that Ukraine has a big chunk. So does Russia. But neither will win this war, the CIA and US military industrial complex is the winner.
The mapping is not accurate and you can tell by all of the anomalies like random pockets of Russian resistance in the middle of the Uke zone for weeks now It’s because the mappers are marking any selfie hit n run as captured
Not only has Ukraine defaulted, BUT many NATO countries are ALSO up to their hair in debt, like the USA or Japan. The other economies in Europe like the UK and Germany are also suffering. It won't get any better for them. The more they back ukraine the more resources they burn and the deeper they put themselves in the hole. All Russia has to do is keep shoveling and NATO won't be able to get out of that hole ever!
There's no "meat grinder" in Pokrovsk front like Zelensky imagined. You can clearly see Russia moving very fast through all the villages and towns. There's minimal resistance from the Ukrainian forces because they are busy retreating.
One third of Ukraine's army stuck in a tick tock offensive while Russia powers on to take the complete south east of Ukraine. Wonderful strategy by the clown-dictator. Meanwhile the Russians are applying the "don't disturb your enemy while he's doing something stupid" recipe
@@tjw1861 Around 2% of Kursk province temporarily occupied by Ukraine /NATO (and none of the useful bits). Meanwhile, Russia holds 20% of ex-Ukraine and growing (including many of the best bits). Russia offered an intact Ukraine and peace in return for neutrality -- the Kiev regime and Washington chose war.
@@PaIaeoCIive1684it is our idiotic war mongering colonialist in DC that is to blame. I was listening to the “… fight to the last Ukrainian; … best investment ever” pig faced piece of manure on the tv claiming Kursk is brilliant, bold and beautiful. Mad world !
We all know he is, so what is your point? At least he tries to give the reality on the ground rather then regurgitates Ukrainian propaganda like more pro Ukraine channels.
Willy, taking land is secondary to destroying military capabilities and Ukraine has been taking a beating. Zelensky is a clown if he thinks he has leverage! The big issue is whether NATO escalates with providing long range missiles. Russia knows NATO is targeting and firing these weapons. This may result in an aggressive response from Russia.
So it's OK for Russia to use whatever it likes against Ukraine but not vice-vesa? The teddy bear's red lines have been shown to be nonsense but ............................. another *sigh*
Willy Russias goals on its SMO from the start was to secure the Donbas region, to destroy the Ukraine army & to stop Ukraine from entering NATO. So seizing territory or cities has never been its main objectives, it is accomplishing there obectives at a slow rate in order to save there men, equipment and not to fully destroy Ukraine as a state.
But they are destroying the future of Russia to do so. When those are accomplished if they are, it doesnt undo the fact Russia has lost nearly a million people who fled and most of those were well educated because they had enough money to flee. Many of them young men. Thats massive brain drain when Russian demographics were already going to shrink Russian economy, now they are so bad it will be crushing the Russian economy for the next century without substantial immigration. Add the sanctions and you have a very poor future for Russia. This was the CIA plan the whole time.
Elensky will never start negotiations and give up territory by his own decision . If he does, Azov/Right Sector/Kraken/C19/Udar/Svoboda/Nachtigall/Tornado, etc... will take him out.
The last that I heard is that the Ukrainians have lost over 6ooo troops in their Kursk incursion. Not to forget all the military armour that was also lost.
The biggest loss is of three patriot systems, an iris t and an su27 or mig29 (can’t remember which) all lost on the same day during the offensive. Never replacing those
Willy, you’re looking great man and your content is outstanding as usual. It’s been encouraging to watch your first few uploads and the source of solid, empirical information that you’ve become well known for. Keep it up man!
I'm pleased and impressed that Willy spends so much time talking about distance, territorial space, ranges of weapons and numbers of troops. It's a bit worrisome that he is still torturing the numbers to somehow achieve a positive result for Ukraine. Truth is there is NO MATH left for the Zelensky regime (except maybe to extort a golden parachute for himself and a few buddies). The best result available for the Ukrainian people from a negotiation with the Russians would be if that deal were made this afternoon. Every future afternoon will promise a lesser result. Anyone?
so kerch bridge will be carrying fuel again...oil refineries on fire not being put out...and the kursk expansion is still ongoing...getting back land you lost in 22 isn`t the best for the uks nor is the power grid being smashed...but the russkies power grid isn`t escaping either...going to make a horror winter for both countries
@@Gavin-ve3by Seriously? Russia's petrochemical infrastructure is vast and the Ukraine/NATO attacks have only reduced storage facilities by 5-10%. Meanwhile, Ukraine's energy providers are between 40 and 60% destroyed depending on sources referred to. And Russia can disable the remainder when they please. P.S. The land bridge with rail link established in Russia's new territory renders the Kerch Bridge irrelevant. It's a PR target in the same way the Kursk borderlands are.
Ukrainian forces are getting routed in Chasiv yar and Pokrovsk, while some of their best brigades are not fairing much better in Kursk without air support or steady resources, especially as 30,000 Russian troops backed up by armor, drones and airpower enter the battle.
@@OPA_Ceres Bullshit only goes so far before its exposure, there was no means to hide the failure of the 2023 summer counter offensive, Kursk won't be any different.
But on western media channels the Ukrainian heroes are still advancing and the F16s are shooting all the Russian missiles down? Surely the BBC and others aren't fibbing/hiding the reality from western audiences?
So, let's imagine I have a dispute with a neighbour. Let's think about it in terms as what I consider to be my yard but he doesn't agree. So, we get into a fight. Now, the neighbour goes to some other folks and asks them for sling shots, to defend himself and the yard he considers to be his own. Obviously, I think these other folks are SOBs but since they are not using them slingshots against my own HOUSE, I tolerate them giving the neighbour those slingshots. Now, what will happen when those folks start using their slingshots directly against my HOUSE? I think that would amount to a declaration of war and Mr. Lavrov has rightly said so. For my part, just looking on the side lines, I think those FOLKS, if they do that, are crazy and extremely dangerous.
I also believe in a collapse of Ukraine's defense. it can't be tactic to retreat during heavy losses to regroup and come back strong and then win? After all, Putin has already spoken about his demands, he will not settle for less. zelensky should negotiate while there is something to negotiate about.
just playing a video game with this type of scenario where you are losing in one area and you divert a large force that was needed to defend sent to another area of no importance always ends in losing the game
I think the Ukrainians were trained for maneuver warfare, which NATO prefers. No one expected Russia to be able to defend against this and a war of trenches and attrition ensued. NATO-trained Ukrainian soldiers cannot fully utilize their skills in the trenches. Therefore, Ukraine decided to deploy them on Russian territory, so that the Russian army would have to withdraw its troops to defend its own country. Personally, I don't think it was a good idea. I think it was more of an act of desperation.
Manouevre warfare does not work on Ukrainian terrain except in the summer. It will be like going back to the medieval period for warfare. There is also the problem that most bridges in Eastern Europe cannot cope with the weight of the heavy armoured vehicles and tanks.
@@georgesibley7152 I'm from Central Europe, I know that railway bridges in the Eastern Bloc were sometimes purposely made to have low loads to make it difficult for NATO troops to advance quickly. However, this may have changed after NATO enlargement and it seems that many railways and bridges have indeed been rebuilt.
Zelensky is a kinda guy who opens the glass door to see what's outside. You don't want him to rule your country. After Ukies will fail in Kursk, russians annex Odessa, the rest of the Ukraine join Poland. This happened before and happen again. History repeats itself
@@Gavin-ve3by but russians have enough gas to fill up their tans in vehicles. And ukies are living in a dark with limited electricity. Absolutely best exchange you can imagine. That peace deal in Katar could've saved ukie electrical plants. Lol
Von Clausewitz wrote "On War" after his experiences fighting Napoleon, whilst serving Tsar Alexander. It was an attritional war, and Russia kicked the little Corsican all the way to Paris. Hello?
100% correct. Napoleonic warfare. Not Russian response, which was more attrition, less manoeuvre. The battle of Borodino cost the Corsican 38,000 casualties in 1 day alone. @@Samuel-hd3cp
Kursk was a gamble that Ukraine was going to be able to reach the nuclear reactor, and they lost. Now they are too far into their sunk cost fallacy to call the thing off. They are stuck there until they get bombed into dust, just like in Krynky.
Who said their goal was to reach the nuclear power plant? It's just your own assumption, and to be fair you could be right. But Ukraine has remained tight lipped about what it's real intention is. Zelenskyy said it's a buffer zone, but I doubt that's the truth, I also doubt Russia would just level it's own territory to push the Ukrainians back
Ukraine still has a large build up of troops that they can send across the border at any time, to help with the offensive - but my gut tells me that the only time they would have made enough of a difference is in the first week of the offensive, back when the Russians were scrambling to contain the situation. Now the Russians are in place, and there is a good chance that those troops in reserve are just going to be trickled in to replace causalities. Either that, or they get held in place along the Belarussian border, due to the troop deployment we have seen along there.
@@mam0lechinookclan607 If you think that this Kursk adventure was initiated in order to achieve sound strategic objectives, then you have the political understanding of an infant. This has Zelensky written all over it, and going for the reactor is exactly the kind of shit he would try to pull - because having that kind of leverage is precisely the sort of tool that a politician is able to make immediate use of.
Kursk was a good idea if it forced russia to move troops from Donbass,Ukrainians did not reinforce failure and used their reserve in an offensive manner rather then spend them in a meat grinder in defensive works in Donbass,But russia read the same book and didn't bite and reinforce failure in kursk.
Going into Kursk was a simple strategy: 1. For NATO to cover-up it's imminent humiliation on the Eastern frontline. 2. For NATO to have an excuse when they eventually get defeated in the Donbas. The excuse will be and I quote "Ukraine would have defeated Russia if it hadn't diverted troops to Kursk"
Makes some sense as NATO is pretending that they didn't know anything about the Kursk operation,. They can blame the whole thing on the Ukrainians if it fails.
Keep huffing copium. The Ukrainians are not withdrawing from Pakrovsk as part of some Clausewitzian gambit. Their defense is collapsing because they have redirected logistical support and the most experienced units to the Kursk adventure (which is a major blunder on Ukraine's part). West of Pakrovsk, there is very little in the way of defensible ground "of their choosing". The more fortified areas ARE in the Pakrovsk areas! When Ukraine finally pulls back from the Kursk adventure (and the certainly will, or they will be pushed out), they will need to reconstitute a defense west of Pakrovsk. They don't have the time, manpower, or resources for this. Plus, by that point they will be fighting with their back to the Dnipier, with Russian aviation able to take out their escape across the river. Clausewitz would spin in his grave if he saw what Ukraine was doing. Ypu clearly do not understand Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, or Corbett.
I think Ukraine took a gamble in Kursk which didn't pay off, and now they're doubling down for the sake of PR. They thought they'd be in Kursk city by now. They wanted speeds similar to their Kharkov offensive in 2022. What happened then, as you know, is that Ukrainian special forces would quickly advance in the rear, and Russians would retreat for fear of encirclement. The trouble is, Russians learned. Now, many frontline units stayed put, despite news from their rear, hoping for reinforcements. Many were eventually relieved, many retreated by breaking their encirclement, but days later, having cost the Ukrainians a ton of time and material. Very few Russians stayed encircled, like the unfortunate few at the Women's Prison. Point being: there was no panic, and without panic, the Ukrainians were stopped near the border
@@kevin1294 if they do that, they will be admitting heavy casualties. They don't want to admit heavy casualties. It will negatively affect morale and reduce western aid, as more people will see it as a lost cause.
What happened with the civilians, who couldn't escape from Ukr in Kursk? There are vids about driving them on trucks, taking somewhere. Other survivors speak about random murders among villigers done by ukr. It would be nice to have some true info about them.
I hope that everyone understands that Russia is not fighting at full strength, but only with a limited contingent. What will happen when the US unties Russia's hands, allowing Ukraine to strike deep into its territories. It's scary to think about.
Dont bother he has fallen short to Russian propaganda, skipped him after i used my brain and figured out he was up to no good, he wanna make money on war covering and dosent give a fuck about the human losses.
Willy it's fine to be pro Ukraine we all have a bias but this coping is not ok my friend. The war is lost for Ukraine and Nato and this is why I'm pro Russia as a 1/2 Ukrainian myself not only because my family is from the Donbass but mainly bc it's the fastest way to peace. Too many people have died already and the more cope is spread the more people join up only to be torn to pieces in the field.
Hi Matt, your Ukraine focussed commentary is getting tedious. it is fine when it is balanced but not twice a day every day mate. your map shows what Russia has achieved in the last twenty four hours and compares that to what Ukraine has achied in the last 10 days... or in the case of Kursk in the last month. You never go into any details about negative effects for Ukraine in any detail... what about russian comments that they are taking masses of prisoners most of whom are conscripts and that their average age is 55 yo. What about the fact that many of them were conscripted with medical exemptions in their pockets. No in depth look at the collapse in Donbas because troops do not want to fight and that the ones who do do not live through the day. What about the failed push towards KNPP which then changed to now a push on the gas pipeline. The Ukrainian motives change daily (almost) as fast as their strategies fail. In a few days the Russians will have nothing between them and the Dnipro river except fleeing vehicles running out of fuel. Nato is now sending ordinary utes to Ukraine because they have run out of armoured vehicles. Geeze mate try and become relevent instead of attempting to focus on any hope or dream you wish for your mates... it's nice you want to wish your mates success but there is none of any value... Ukrainian success is all ephemeral and of little strategic value. Zelenskyy is willingly killing off every Ukrainian male in order to keep the war going until the USA elections. Nato have even sent troops onto Russian soil (an undeclared war) against the most major nuclear power... what sort of idiocy is this... many of the troops in Kursk speak english with American accents and they are getting their asses handed to them all because Zelenskiyy owes USA big time and he knows he and his nazstie cohort will all die as soon as Russia wins so it is a keep fighting so the Biden cohort do not lose and end up in prison and so that the nazsties can stay alive as long as possible. Face up to it "Willie", this is the most dishonourable war ever fought in modern times... probably ever and there is no honour in being part of it. I pity every Ukrainian conscript and every Russian soldier for having to endure it. Fucking scum the bastards who brought this into existence.
Nicely said but waste of words. Willy/Matt means well but he has no clue. He believes what he wants to believe and reject/ignore everything what he does not like
Reuters: Russian economy shows solid growth despite Ukraine war sanctions "....A preliminary estimate for gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first half of the year stood at 4.6%, compared with 1.8% for the same period last year."
Advanced Russian troops have already entered Myrnohad next to Pogrosk. Sysrky has admitted today that Kursk was a failure. Meanwhile, Ukraine is building up sea drones and unmanned boats in Odesa. It seems they are planning another attack on Crimea. The only defensive area past Podrosk is the Dnieper River. In Kursk, Ukraine are bleeding soldiers daily and also equipment while going nowhere Russian accounts from Forces North seem to argue against Suriyak, etc maps. I would have thought the Nuclear Power station and the NUclear scientists based where they store Nuclear weapons a good reward.
I am pro Ukraine and stuff. But this whole Kursk invasion thing is pure mistake. Sacrificing your best trained troops into Kursk while your eastern front is falling apart. Strategical mistake by Zelensky
Although I appreciate the importance of the map comparisons, I have a mapping source that I trust and am happy with. The reason I watch your show is for your smart, accessible, and frank discussions of important issues. I mention this on the chance that there are more people lile me who feel this way, and pethaps you might consider refocusing your show even more towards discussion rather than map comparison. Whatever you decide, I want to take this chance to thank you for your work, you have an excellent and informative show, and I appreciate your intelligent analysis and discussion as well as lack of disinformative cheerleading. Way to go!!!
Its obvious that Russia will never allow Ukraine to stay on their territory, thats a given whereas the territory Russian has taken will be very difficult for Ukraine to take back.
27:10 Zelensky talking about Bakhmut in case of Pokrovsk not Kursk. Probably they are planning another "fortress" or "last stand" here with remaining forces and that's why they are withdraw without resistance - to preserve more forces. Or not - who knows. But it seems Zelensky counts Bakhmut case as success for ukranians.
Zelensky is the best General Russia has.
Never stop your enemy from making huge mistakes !
I don't know about him being a Russian general, but he did earn a Russian medal, or something...
Putler is a genius 😂
Russia has generals? Hard to believe as they haven’t accomplished any significant wins in three years.
Two week special military operation?
General Winter is the next best.
Zelensky's comment about Bahkmut shows a serious misunderstanding of the situation. Bahkmut was a defensive anchor in the middle of a strong defensive line. Ukrainian troops in Bahkmut had extensive fortifications and infrastructure as well as extensive support by artillery and drones. Pokrovsk has none of that. There is nothing to stop the Russians from simply going around the city and cutting it off.
Zelensky is the best General Russia has.
What did you expect? The guy is an actor, not a general.
He has not spent 5 minutes in the actual military (no matter how many camouflage shirts and pants he has in his wardrobe), and yet he is deciding on the overall strategy in the most intense war since WW2!
A lot of people blame a certain painter for absolutely asinine strategic decisions during WW2, but at least that painter served as an infantryman in WW1. Zelensky can not even say that.
Zel can act the gruff military officer all he wants in his parades and interviews but the truth is that he is sending troops he doesn't have into battles they cannot win. Feeling sad somewhat for the soldiers who are faced with fighting for a fool.
And how did Bakhmut turn out for them? Seriously why even did he bring that up? Zelenski is stupid he only cares about Shekels.
@@sebastijanglozinic8630 100%, still no one asking/paying attention how this clown actor got into power way back in 2014 (when this ''unprovoked'' war actually started). Coup d'état by NATO, BlackRock/CIA..
Willy the Ukies already gave up 115 POWs they have no cards.
Russia isn't going to negotiate.
Ukraine can't out attrition Russia when they don't have an airforce and are low on ammo yet again.
This is so stupid. Ukraine isn't slaughtering Russians. They're being slaughtered
But F16s!!!!! Reeeeeeeeee!
Only Willy copes by saying the Ukrainians are attriting Russia 😂
@@greeneray simple math is hard lol
@@greeneray Willy is textbook NPC.
No will or ability to think beyond wishes and fairy-tales media feeds him.
well said
Was absolutely waiting for today's video . Pokrovsk toretsk front is in free fall collapse mode right now .
Western media be like-
CNN: Russian propagandists claim that Putin’s war machine has captured settlements of little strategic value. We asked the President Zelensky for comment and here is what he had to say. (Cut to Zelensky wiping suspicious white powder from upper lip). “Ehrrrrm, *sniff* *sniff*, we are winning big and are take Moscow in big offensive. Give more coca, erm, money and weapon.”
Fox News: The former USSR, aided by CoMMuNiST China, is currently attacking American democracy and freedom by taking Ukrainian land which has minerals in it. This is the fault of liberals. To combat this threat of Russian and Chinese communist aggression, the United States needs to conduct preemptive strikes on Iran and bring freedom and democracy to the Iranian people. This is why we need President Trump in office.
BBC: It is a bright and sunny day in Kyiv. Volodymr Zelensky stands at 5’10”, a powerful figure donning the green camouflage of his superior army. We ask him what it feels like to carry the burden of the whole of Europe on his shoulders, and he replies coyly, “Give me more money and we get job done.” After the tyrant Putin’s armies have retreated Westward to Pokrovsk and Toretsk, we can’t help but feel that Putin’s days are numbered as he continues to lose his illegal war.
MSNBC: Here are the women and transwomen leading the fight against toxic masculinity on the battlefront. (Shows Ukrainian women in make up and pristine uniforms playing soldier in some safe zone. ) We now interview Major Olga Petrova, a former housewife, who has now become a strong and independent woman leading the fight against the patriarchy, literally. Watch out, Vladimir Putin. Your unprovoked invasion won’t go unanswered. These Ukrainian lionesses are ready to bite, and with the help of First female President of the United States Kamala Harris, they will destroy not only Putin’s Russia, but all toxic men who vote Republican. The future is female and Democrat.
Task & Purpose: Bro, America number one bro, we beat everybody, Russians are like so lucky they are not fighting America bro, like yeah, like American superior technology can easily defeat Chinese temu army and Russian shovels, bro. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Denys: The glorious and independent country of Ukraine is winning. The Orcs are being destroyed on every front. We are pushing them back with our superior tactics and motivation. Today, one Abrams destroyed 50,000 Russian coffins and the brave glorious Ukrainian patriotic armed forces are now storming Red Square in Moscow. We are winning! WE ARE WINNING. 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
Willy do you remember the day after Ukraine launched "Battle of Kursk 2, Slavic Buggalloo" that I commented that it would end in the same failure for Ukraine that resulted for the Krauts in the OG Battle of Kursk.
Damn my prediction seems to be 100% accurate
Willy had high expectations that this time baddies will prevail in Kursk. But russians win once again and Willy is sad
Willy was Jubilant. He was hyperactive like he couldn't wait to share the news. Now, its a different story
@@maropenemphasha5403 Got to admit it's quite satisfying, seeing the hopes and dreams die in the eyes of your enemy.
@@DarrelX-im2hb It's almost more sad to see that spark of hope light once more, only to be thoroughly snuffed out. To anyone that knows basic math this war was over from 2022 unless NATO did a full mobilisation right at the start. Even that probably wouldn't have ended this, with the mass artillery, TOS, Airstrikes and mines Russia deployed. If you look at last years defensive lines, frankly, I'm sure the Russians expected more and it never came. Basically nothing made it through the grey zone with maybe 2 exceptions.
I said the same thing. Literal Battle of the Bulge/Kursk all over again. Ukraine if there is any left, will be a demilitarized vassal state after this.
The Duran were saying Kursk was an epic mistake. They're not military people but have great rep and seem to have contacts who are military knowledgeable.
They sure know more about war than PR managers who make all the decisions for Ukraine.
That's true. They have great reputation; they dish out their commentary videos daily highlighting political and strategic implications, and they have extensive contacts with all sorts of experts and access to information sources.
If I remember correctly, one of them Alexander Mercouris revealed (in an interview on Daniel Davis Deep Dive channel, who is an excellent military expert himself) that he had received information the Russian side knew that Ukrainians were planning an operation in Kursk and they allowed it to happen (by demining the border area, pulling back heavy troops & equipment and by deploying special forces instead because overall this was going to divert away from Donbas and bog down the most effective Ukrainian units and resources making it at the same time easier for the Russians to isolate them and to destroy them.
I tend to think this piece of information is correct although on the other hand initially, when the attack happened the Russian and Putin himself seemed to be upset and angry.
They also believe Ukrainians were aiming to capture a NPP - nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.
@@MJGMJGMJGno, this is bs. Would Putin allow killings of civilians and hostages being taken?
I watch Mercouris. His best assets are combing and discussing articles from say, Politico or the Economist or various personalities and reporters and reporting the political tea leaves, especially from a legal or international view.
I'd say that his military analysis and acceptance of Russian sources are the limiting factors on his reports. A bit too pro-Russia company line, especially when Russia has setbacks and well, comes across as a bit PR-y. Particularly in his analyzing Russian vs. Western kit. And I say this as a daily listener.
Willy is much better in this regard.
Me personally I think Willy and Reisner are near the top, then say a Philip Blood. Then maybe a Jacques Baud. Only then Mercouris and others, but his long-form examinations and dissecting of mainstream articles and interviews is definitely indispensible.
@@alexyoon-sungcucina7895 Yes, I agree. Jacques Baud and Daniel Davies belong to my favourites, Reisner happens only once in a while, and it's the first time I hear about Phillip Blood; I checked an interview with him and I would disagree with his notion it was necessary and existential for the west to support militarily Ukraine against Russia. Probably that was one of the greatest geostrategic mistakes of the west: overreaching and provoking Russia to confrontation. There are many reasons that it was not a good idea.
Kursk looks like a big ass version of Krinky. Russians waiting patiently for reinforcements to move in, but never leave.
😂😂😂😂😂 wonder why UA-cam didn't remove your comment
Kiev in threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee days 😂😂😂
if you are not wounded and very smart and alot of luck you could make it back
" Kiev in 3 days", "Iraq. Mission accomplished".
Both wrong. Both said by Americans.
@@paulx3827 Dumb and out of luck is what got you there.
Kursk is something a politician comes up with, not a general who want to win a war. Taking empty land only work if both sides are equal and are willing to negotiate for a land swap at the end of the war. Not when one side is clearly losing on the military front. Ukraine didnt have anything to bargain with, and with the invasion of kursk they have even less chip to bargain with.
It’s actually been evidence of good moneovre warfare and command by Ukraine which we thought was missing in the last 18 mths.
Another generic bang bang comment.
I think Kursk embarassed Russia but in the long term will hurt the Ukraine.
I think many Russians weren't really on board with what was happening in the Ukraine but having them cross your borders and start looting and killing civilians will galvanise the nation and boost enlistment rates.
Various sources inside the Ukie MoD have complained about Zelensky basically springing the whole operation on the brass on extremely short notice and forcing it through against protests by Syrski and the other top brass.
It doesnt help that the farmland taken in Kursk stopped being relevant after castle Age.
They got cards to negotiate with, but why would Russia negotiate after they brought German made tanks with cat names, and even had soldiers wearing literal ww2 ss helmet while abusing civilians, at Kursk!
Indeed.
Why would Russians negotiate? I am sure they would be very happy to negotiate about quick and clean Ukrainian unconditional surrender.
The former advisor to the former Ukrainian President Zelensky, Alexey Arestovichb expects two Russian operations to envelope the Ukrainian troops on the frontline. Today there is not a single plant that has not been attacked by the Russian military. Due to these attacks, Ukrainian hydroelectric power plants have lost over 40% of their power generation capacity, while thermal power plants have suffered losses exceeding 80%. The Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant has been completely lost, the Dnipro HPP has sustained significant damage, and other hydroelectric plants are in the process of recovery (will take several years). Ukraine task is to recover as much as possible before the fall-winter period, but it is a challenging task today because of the constant missile strikes, which occur at least every week or month. Forecasting is very difficult at the moment.
Winter is coming.
I have now lost count of the number of Russian fuel storage facilities that are on firer now. Also the number of critical cracking units that have been hit in the last few months . Also see that today Ukraine hit a major power plant which suspect will be the first of many. Russia will learn that this is a game that 2 can play.
@@grantmarchant3228 Unlike Ukjraine, Russia does not lives from foreign gifts and loans.
@jiridrapal7512 that's what makes this all the more embarrassing for Russia.
@@lances6602 Really, how so?
@@grantmarchant3228Aawwww, just look at the cope.
Everyone apart from Willy knew invading Kursk was a dumb idea. Now the Ukrainians terrorist are trapped in Kursk while the eastern front is falling apart.
Ofc Willy knew it was a bad idea, he’s ex army he would have questioned his commander if that was him sent to Kursk but Willy has to parrot the propaganda
He clearly say he has no clue as to what the objective is in Kursk. Clearly he thinks it is a bad idea, anyone with a brain knows it is a bad idea.
🥱🥱Oh irony of Russian bots calling Ukrainian terrorist while calling russiam occupies as liberators
@@cplcabs wdym, he keep repeating about negotiations and stuff, either it's old sarcastic joke or more probably - his faith, because he is ex military, Australian military
The result of the Kursk offensive? Maybe, during the next couple of years Ukraine will say goodbye to Odessa, Kharkov and Poltava? Meanwhile Russian soil is under occupation the Russian army will not stop and I kind of feel that Russia is not in a hurry to expel the Ukrainians from Kursk. As long as the Ukrainian army occupies Russian soil it is the perfect excuse to keep on fighting. But, I may be wrong.
Don't interrupt the enemy when they are making a mistake.
They hold nothing important, they can't advance due to the arrived army group _North_ and they can't retreat because that'd be bad optics. Essentially Kiev benched it's best troops and lots of gear there that is now missing literally everywhere else...
Zelensky is the best General Russia has.
You said this for almost 3 years and russia is even further away from Odessa. The blacksea fleet is no longer in the black sea.
@@mnk9073russia isnt important.... A NPP is not important?
Ukraine is not trading anything but the lives of its soldiers.Ukraine has shown us that their lives of their soldiers are so cheap.
Has The Goal Of The Kursk Offensive Failed? The question I want to know is what is the goal?
Yup. No one truly know that.
The risk of Ukraine opening a new front with limited resources was always going to be losing more territory within Ukraine on the main front. Good analysis 👍
The exceptional reward in kursk was the nuclear power plant. They didnt manage to get their primary objective, which was why the explanation of why they are in kursk has been so confusing and hard to understand.
lol. what? its not even been a month lol. no they did not plan to be there in a majic instance. lol. people project to much
@@voyagepropercope
It was definitely their goal you can type in Crux “Ukrainians say they’re going to take Kursk Power Plant today” and they literally say it straight from the horses mouth
Poor guys really thought they were doing something
Now they try to drone it causing a nuclear windfall
We gotta stop pretending this is a legitimate nation they’re more like ISIS
A lot like ISIS same handlers
@@voyageproper lol. what? did you not see last years offensive to recapture Crimea. This is the same over confidence to rush in for some quick gain. The plant was meant to be taken in the first couple of days, that is the reason for the high level of secrecy everyone brags about. Only problem is Russia knew and prepared for it. Ukraine now has to pretend they did not totally fail and make do with a bunch in tiny villages that are hard to find on maps.
@@AzatothAUS haha lol you just pull this shit out of your ass. zero of it is real.
sorry but you don't know about any of these plans. or what goals were or are. and lol take crimea? when was that. never going to happen. eveyrone knows its very hard to take. lol. if you think urkenains thought they'd "take it" back.. then your confused about what they were trying to do. sure they hoped to make it futehrer in the southern offseive but it was unknown how far they would get. sorry but thinking the "media press" about "the plan is xyz. is the real plan is redicules lol. you have zero idea what they planned to do or what their predictions and probabilities of real outcomes are. if you think their plan was to "take the power-plant in a few days" sorry but no. that was never the plan lol. nor their projected outcomes. stop buying into media proaganda.
Willy, the attritional fighting stopped on the Russian invasion by Ukraine. Russia made 75 sq km YESTERDAY. That's hardly attritional.
Ukraine's strategic malpractice was listening to the US and rejecting the peace deal in April of '22.
Operation "bigger Krinky" was a non starter.
Extending the lines when you have a shortage of soldiers is 'criminally stupid'. Taking your troops from the strategic east to attack in an area with no strategic significance is also 'criminally stupid'. Times Radio commenters are cock-a-hoop with the Kurst offensive, when it disintegrates they will memory hole it and be distracted by the next PR exercise. This is because they are 'criminally stupid'.
The front has collapsed. Thats why the Ukrainians are simply running away from Donesk. Those who went into the Kursk region have fortunately found a forever home in Russia
Probably 6 feet under though... fertilizing the soil
I am just amazed at last couple months sales pitch is back, in which case it didn’t work then but it will now? If only the Ukrainians had more long range rockets, and were aloud to use them. A problem with the logic is that they strike places way away from the line of contact, that will not cause an impact on the front, the longer a missile is airborne the more likely it is going to be intercepted, and finally by western accounts the Russians have approx 650,000 within occupied territory, that it greater then the 455,000 USA active duty force. Long story short the Russian logistics are already in place, within Ukrainian striking distance. They are just looking for softer targets elsewhere, which seems likely the Russian electrical warfare is working better than they are reporting.
He has to put out us propaganda to keep getting the info.
Sad but, so true
@@OPA_Ceres the united states military isn't 500k strong. it's almost three times that and well over a million active and over two million total.
During recent press conference Zelenski claimed guys from his office were killing Chechens in Kiev when the SMO began, as if it was a good thing. Funny part is, there were no Chechen military units anywhere near Kiev, so that probably means they were hunting Chechen civilians who lived or did business in Kiev. I know no one really takes anything that clown says seriously, but still...
Your delusions are truly both terrifying and hilarious.
@@cl1489 go watch the actual thing before speaking up
I don’t know about this specifically but no doubt they were doing a decent amount of killing civilians. Some even caught on video. Ukraine gov officials have always been incredibly paranoid of spies, not without reason, and are quick to execute someone rather than arrest and investigate. Their intelligence service (SBU) even executed a Ukrainian official who was sent to negotiate on the country’s behalf in Istanbul. They left his dead body to be found on the street in Kiev. The SBU admitted to this execution and said they suspected he was compromised. Of course the right course of action is never extrajudicial killings but we’re talking about Ukraine….Even the u.s. state dept website has all kinds of reports about the lack of human rights and extrajudicial killings in the country.
can you post a link or video title to confirm?
They actually were though.
What is the qualification for saying that Russia is doing poorly at fighting all of NATO through a proxy enemy?
I can’t find the words to describe how much Zelensky disgusts me for selling out his country and people to be destroyed for nothing. Ukraine would’ve lost no land or lives had they only negotiated peace with their neighbor but chose to instead fight for land they otherwise wouldn’t lose. Ukraine’s negotiating position has vastly deteriorated since before the war, shortly after it started (Istanbul deal), or even post kharviv offensive. It’s wholly irrational. Why Willy plays along with this nonsense is beyond me but my guess is that he has no understanding of the conflict going back 10 years, making him ignorantly lean pro-Ukraine, but he also seems to think he’s being impartial by not saying the obvious.
He is a part of the tiny hat tribe. It is what they do. 109 countries and counting for a damn good reason.
@@justarandomname420 Yep exactly. Just another rat in control..
Not his country not his people, those all would be in Tel Aviv
Not his country not his people
Funny I said Tel Aviv in a comment and it didnt go through the first time
Kursk did not end well for the Nazis, and it will not end well for the Ukrainian banderites. Going into Kursk area has only accelerated Ukraine's demise. Massive military blunder.
Willy, you are simply entertaining the same lies spoken over and over. Its past time to be realistic about the propaganda.
I understand many viewers may be disappointed to hear truths, but maintain your reputation. You claim scepticism which is good, but fall short of recognising the simple realities. I;m guessing that is because you also dont want to recognise it either. We all need to. Just tell it how it is. Respect from Australia.
Well ain’t we on his channel to listen to cope? Or do you come here for reality? If yes then sorry mate you r in the wrong place. His product is disguised cope which also sells
@@greeneray 😂
@@empirevr1988 he was also selling "hope" to Afghan people, literally
When Willy was quoting Prof. John Miersheimer a few weeks ago, I thought that finally Willy has come to his senses. How wrong was I... Coping is at the legendary level.
@@RandallBurt-u1w not gonna happen, because NATO is not ready. They have given most of their stuff to ukraine and still lost. What is NATO going to fight with now? There are global shortages of artillery shells and Anti-aircraft missiles. Russia alone is outproducing the entire nato in everything. NATO has more people, but they have nothing to fight with. If nato blatantly goes at Russia, they can also expect china to join in on Russia's side then they are really screwed.
Come on people, Zelenski is sending no one anywhere. He is a-pawn. We all know who is directing everything, and who is loosing aldough they spent entire-nation.
Willy you probably know little about Vietnam 1975. The controlled withdrawl, the controlled collapse...the totally uncontrolled disinteration of the South Vietnam forces. Absolute carnage.
Bang.
Flop.
Draaaaaag…
Democrats pulled the plug on all the support agreed upon in the Paris Peace Accords of 1973 and left ARVN trained and equipped to fight like the US , but with no resupply. Linebacker I & II forced the communist to the table to sign. The example is tangential and lacks context. Tighten it up buddy.
Am I the only one who don't believe Ukraine is holding 1000square km?😂😂😂😂
I mean there is alot of geolocated footage, and it does sure seem that Ukraine has a big chunk. So does Russia. But neither will win this war, the CIA and US military industrial complex is the winner.
Ukraine can0t even hold their own territory, let alone a place where they have no sufficient amount of A/D nor air cover.
The mapping is not accurate and you can tell by all of the anomalies like random pockets of Russian resistance in the middle of the Uke zone for weeks now
It’s because the mappers are marking any selfie hit n run as captured
Even if they did, that’s 0.01% of Russia.
@@mw9297 Naaahh... Simple math. 12x30 kilometers makes around 400 square kilometers... Just like Rusians claimed.
Zelensky is deluded. Talking about putting financial pressure on Russia while Ukraine defaults on their debt.
They are trying to hang on until the us election, depending on how that goes, it's either a peace deal or a collapse
Shades of 'mein kampf'.
Not only has Ukraine defaulted, BUT many NATO countries are ALSO up to their hair in debt, like the USA or Japan. The other economies in Europe like the UK and Germany are also suffering. It won't get any better for them. The more they back ukraine the more resources they burn and the deeper they put themselves in the hole. All Russia has to do is keep shoveling and NATO won't be able to get out of that hole ever!
And imagine what it's gonna be like after this conflict is over. The amount of money Ukraine will owe is staggering.
It’s not an issue of delusion
There's no "meat grinder" in Pokrovsk front like Zelensky imagined. You can clearly see Russia moving very fast through all the villages and towns. There's minimal resistance from the Ukrainian forces because they are busy retreating.
Elensky clearly has a secured supply of snow
The man is an animal, no matter how many coke plants he loses he always has a connection & nostrils full. Gotta give him respect in that 1 thing.
One third of Ukraine's army stuck in a tick tock offensive while Russia powers on to take the complete south east of Ukraine. Wonderful strategy by the clown-dictator. Meanwhile the Russians are applying the "don't disturb your enemy while he's doing something stupid" recipe
Kursk taken in 3 days Sonny
@@tjw1861 Kursk is 60 km away from the front. Is it optimism or just plain stupidity?
@@MiXxiv-l5p It probably the latter. If he had the faculties to understand this conflict he would be rooting for the right side.
@@tjw1861 Around 2% of Kursk province temporarily occupied by Ukraine /NATO (and none of the useful bits). Meanwhile, Russia holds 20% of ex-Ukraine and growing (including many of the best bits). Russia offered an intact Ukraine and peace in return for neutrality -- the Kiev regime and Washington chose war.
@@PaIaeoCIive1684it is our idiotic war mongering colonialist in DC that is to blame. I was listening to the “… fight to the last Ukrainian; … best investment ever” pig faced piece of manure on the tv claiming Kursk is brilliant, bold and beautiful. Mad world !
UA-cam says I can't criticize the criminal Kiev regime and keeps deleting my freely expressed opinion.
Yep.
Now try taking about Christians in Gaza.
Criticizing Kiev is considered anti Semitic and therefore subject to removal and punishment.
*I'll be fair Willy , Military Summary, and New Atlas have been consistent and said that this operation by Ukraine in Kursk was a folly*
Willy, lets not pretend you’ve been anything other than a cheerleader for Ukraine since day 1.
We all know he is, so what is your point? At least he tries to give the reality on the ground rather then regurgitates Ukrainian propaganda like more pro Ukraine channels.
Willy, taking land is secondary to destroying military capabilities and Ukraine has been taking a beating. Zelensky is a clown if he thinks he has leverage! The big issue is whether NATO escalates with providing long range missiles. Russia knows NATO is targeting and firing these weapons. This may result in an aggressive response from Russia.
You ignore the critical economic and social problems now facing Russia
So it's OK for Russia to use whatever it likes against Ukraine but not vice-vesa? The teddy bear's red lines have been shown to be nonsense but ............................. another *sigh*
@@tjw1861 Zelenski told you? :D
@@tjw1861 I'm Russian, I don't feel critical economic or social problems. What are you referring to exactly?
@yellowtunes2756
Probably referring to the fact that Russian GDP grew "only" 3,4% in the first half of 2024 :)
listened to you on Change Agents today. love to hear your story again. been following since you were on speak the truth. all the best!
Willy Russias goals on its SMO from the start was to secure the Donbas region, to destroy the Ukraine army & to stop Ukraine from entering NATO. So seizing territory or cities has never been its main objectives, it is accomplishing there obectives at a slow rate in order to save there men, equipment and not to fully destroy Ukraine as a state.
But they are destroying the future of Russia to do so. When those are accomplished if they are, it doesnt undo the fact Russia has lost nearly a million people who fled and most of those were well educated because they had enough money to flee. Many of them young men. Thats massive brain drain when Russian demographics were already going to shrink Russian economy, now they are so bad it will be crushing the Russian economy for the next century without substantial immigration. Add the sanctions and you have a very poor future for Russia. This was the CIA plan the whole time.
Destroy the entire world...installing RUSSKY MIR...
- This is constant....and have NEVER changed....
Elensky will never start negotiations and give up territory by his own decision . If he does, Azov/Right Sector/Kraken/C19/Udar/Svoboda/Nachtigall/Tornado, etc... will take him out.
Mr ginger look very upset by Russian advance..
Are you a bot or just an ass?
The last that I heard is that the Ukrainians have lost over 6ooo troops in their Kursk incursion. Not to forget all the military armour that was also lost.
Possible, if you want to take ground that won't be without human or military armour losses.
The biggest loss is of three patriot systems, an iris t and an su27 or mig29 (can’t remember which) all lost on the same day during the offensive. Never replacing those
The missile range map shows that Russia had legitimate pre-war concerns about US missile placement if Ukraine was to become a NATO member.
Willy, you’re looking great man and your content is outstanding as usual. It’s been encouraging to watch your first few uploads and the source of solid, empirical information that you’ve become well known for. Keep it up man!
I doubt the Russians give two monkeys about a peace summit, they've already made it clear that there'll be no negotiations.
Enjoying your change agents episode willy, take care and thanks for the hard work in what you do for us.
Thanks
I'm pleased and impressed that Willy spends so much time talking about distance, territorial space, ranges of weapons and numbers of troops. It's a bit worrisome that he is still torturing the numbers to somehow achieve a positive result for Ukraine. Truth is there is NO MATH left for the Zelensky regime (except maybe to extort a golden parachute for himself and a few buddies). The best result available for the Ukrainian people from a negotiation with the Russians would be if that deal were made this afternoon. Every future afternoon will promise a lesser result. Anyone?
Ukraine is gone mate, slowly but surely. Kursk was a self made trap.
so kerch bridge will be carrying fuel again...oil refineries on fire not being put out...and the kursk expansion is still ongoing...getting back land you lost in 22 isn`t the best for the uks nor is the power grid being smashed...but the russkies power grid isn`t escaping either...going to make a horror winter for both countries
@@Gavin-ve3by Seriously? Russia's petrochemical infrastructure is vast and the Ukraine/NATO attacks have only reduced storage facilities by 5-10%. Meanwhile, Ukraine's energy providers are between 40 and 60% destroyed depending on sources referred to. And Russia can disable the remainder when they please. P.S. The land bridge with rail link established in Russia's new territory renders the Kerch Bridge irrelevant. It's a PR target in the same way the Kursk borderlands are.
Ukrainian forces are getting routed in Chasiv yar and Pokrovsk, while some of their best brigades are not fairing much better in Kursk without air support or steady resources, especially as 30,000 Russian troops backed up by armor, drones and airpower enter the battle.
But, how does that look on TikTok? Optics are everything…. In Hollywood 😂 z-man writes offensives like screen plays from his acting days.
@@OPA_Ceres Bullshit only goes so far before its exposure, there was no means to hide the failure of the 2023 summer counter offensive, Kursk won't be any different.
I don’t see any rout happening in Chasiv Yar. Just very slow grinding at the canal.
@@showdown66 He probably meant Krutyi/Krasnyi/Sukhyi Yar SE from Pokrovsk.
But on western media channels the Ukrainian heroes are still advancing and the F16s are shooting all the Russian missiles down? Surely the BBC and others aren't fibbing/hiding the reality from western audiences?
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So, let's imagine I have a dispute with a neighbour. Let's think about it in terms as what I consider to be my yard but he doesn't agree. So, we get into a fight. Now, the neighbour goes to some other folks and asks them for sling shots, to defend himself and the yard he considers to be his own. Obviously, I think these other folks are SOBs but since they are not using them slingshots against my own HOUSE, I tolerate them giving the neighbour those slingshots. Now, what will happen when those folks start using their slingshots directly against my HOUSE? I think that would amount to a declaration of war and Mr. Lavrov has rightly said so. For my part, just looking on the side lines, I think those FOLKS, if they do that, are crazy and extremely dangerous.
"Dispute"
cursed logic
Sounds a bit like Putin begging to North Korea ,Irian and China for munitions and weapons etc.
Nice try. Invasion was illegal we all can see it
Your degree from the military academy of Facebook is showing - anymore slingshot stories 😂
I also believe in a collapse of Ukraine's defense. it can't be tactic to retreat during heavy losses to regroup and come back strong and then win? After all, Putin has already spoken about his demands, he will not settle for less. zelensky should negotiate while there is something to negotiate about.
So jewkrain has raided potatoe paddocks in Kursk and traded Pokrosk
Geoffbrindley. Anti-Semitism, the Socialism of fools.
just playing a video game with this type of scenario where you are losing in one area and you divert a large force that was needed to defend sent to another area of no importance always ends in losing the game
I think the Ukrainians were trained for maneuver warfare, which NATO prefers. No one expected Russia to be able to defend against this and a war of trenches and attrition ensued. NATO-trained Ukrainian soldiers cannot fully utilize their skills in the trenches. Therefore, Ukraine decided to deploy them on Russian territory, so that the Russian army would have to withdraw its troops to defend its own country. Personally, I don't think it was a good idea. I think it was more of an act of desperation.
Zelensky is the best General Russia has.
Manouevre warfare does not work on Ukrainian terrain except in the summer. It will be like going back to the medieval period for warfare. There is also the problem that most bridges in Eastern Europe cannot cope with the weight of the heavy armoured vehicles and tanks.
@@georgesibley7152 I'm from Central Europe, I know that railway bridges in the Eastern Bloc were sometimes purposely made to have low loads to make it difficult for NATO troops to advance quickly. However, this may have changed after NATO enlargement and it seems that many railways and bridges have indeed been rebuilt.
We are watching NATO trying and developing their tactics against a worthy opponent but RF learn faster than them
Zelensky is a kinda guy who opens the glass door to see what's outside. You don't want him to rule your country. After Ukies will fail in Kursk, russians annex Odessa, the rest of the Ukraine join Poland.
This happened before and happen again. History repeats itself
also we have the ruskies not putting out their oil refinery fires...seems like putler isn`t much better then a comedian at looking after his backyard
@@Gavin-ve3by but russians have enough gas to fill up their tans in vehicles. And ukies are living in a dark with limited electricity. Absolutely best exchange you can imagine. That peace deal in Katar could've saved ukie electrical plants. Lol
There is a joke that uks cars have windshield wipers on the inside ...😂😂
@@DarrelX-im2hb If Poland had any guts they’d just take the land they have a claim on now.
@@jetsetter8541 there is a joke that russskies lie about everything
Von Clausewitz wrote "On War" after his experiences fighting Napoleon, whilst serving Tsar Alexander. It was an attritional war, and Russia kicked the little Corsican all the way to Paris. Hello?
Greg you are literally 100% wrong.
The whole ethos of Napoleonic warfare was manoeuvre a mbps d speed.
100% correct. Napoleonic warfare. Not Russian response, which was more attrition, less manoeuvre. The battle of Borodino cost the Corsican 38,000 casualties in 1 day alone. @@Samuel-hd3cp
Some newspapers will have to explain about the victory of the shovels and chips of refrigerators.
Kursk was a gamble that Ukraine was going to be able to reach the nuclear reactor, and they lost. Now they are too far into their sunk cost fallacy to call the thing off. They are stuck there until they get bombed into dust, just like in Krynky.
Who said their goal was to reach the nuclear power plant? It's just your own assumption, and to be fair you could be right. But Ukraine has remained tight lipped about what it's real intention is. Zelenskyy said it's a buffer zone, but I doubt that's the truth, I also doubt Russia would just level it's own territory to push the Ukrainians back
Ukraine still has a large build up of troops that they can send across the border at any time, to help with the offensive - but my gut tells me that the only time they would have made enough of a difference is in the first week of the offensive, back when the Russians were scrambling to contain the situation.
Now the Russians are in place, and there is a good chance that those troops in reserve are just going to be trickled in to replace causalities. Either that, or they get held in place along the Belarussian border, due to the troop deployment we have seen along there.
The nuclear reactor was never the plan, if you truely believe such nonsense, than you have the actual tactical understanding of a 7 year old.
No one thinks the target was the power station
@@mam0lechinookclan607 If you think that this Kursk adventure was initiated in order to achieve sound strategic objectives, then you have the political understanding of an infant.
This has Zelensky written all over it, and going for the reactor is exactly the kind of shit he would try to pull - because having that kind of leverage is precisely the sort of tool that a politician is able to make immediate use of.
NATO is trashing Ukraine 😢...
Zelensky is off his rocker from desperation. That's what's happening. He doesn't know how to deal with such a giant FUBAR.
Zelensky is the best General Russia has.
Yes yes and yes
have a fantastic day too William
Kursk was a good idea if it forced russia to move troops from Donbass,Ukrainians did not reinforce failure and used their reserve in an offensive manner rather then spend them in a meat grinder in defensive works in Donbass,But russia read the same book and didn't bite and reinforce failure in kursk.
Going into Kursk was a simple strategy:
1. For NATO to cover-up it's imminent humiliation on the Eastern frontline.
2. For NATO to have an excuse when they eventually get defeated in the Donbas.
The excuse will be and I quote "Ukraine would have defeated Russia if it hadn't diverted troops to Kursk"
Makes some sense as NATO is pretending that they didn't know anything about the Kursk operation,. They can blame the whole thing on the Ukrainians if it fails.
@@LB-oz9hv it's gonna be same as they blew up the Nordstream pipeline and blamed Ukraine for it....
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Keep huffing copium. The Ukrainians are not withdrawing from Pakrovsk as part of some Clausewitzian gambit. Their defense is collapsing because they have redirected logistical support and the most experienced units to the Kursk adventure (which is a major blunder on Ukraine's part). West of Pakrovsk, there is very little in the way of defensible ground "of their choosing". The more fortified areas ARE in the Pakrovsk areas! When Ukraine finally pulls back from the Kursk adventure (and the certainly will, or they will be pushed out), they will need to reconstitute a defense west of Pakrovsk. They don't have the time, manpower, or resources for this. Plus, by that point they will be fighting with their back to the Dnipier, with Russian aviation able to take out their escape across the river. Clausewitz would spin in his grave if he saw what Ukraine was doing. Ypu clearly do not understand Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, or Corbett.
Oh, and by the way, the front is collapsing, full stop.
Peace summit? The Russians weren’t invited to the last one and they won’t show up at the next one.
I think Ukraine took a gamble in Kursk which didn't pay off, and now they're doubling down for the sake of PR. They thought they'd be in Kursk city by now.
They wanted speeds similar to their Kharkov offensive in 2022. What happened then, as you know, is that Ukrainian special forces would quickly advance in the rear, and Russians would retreat for fear of encirclement. The trouble is, Russians learned. Now, many frontline units stayed put, despite news from their rear, hoping for reinforcements. Many were eventually relieved, many retreated by breaking their encirclement, but days later, having cost the Ukrainians a ton of time and material. Very few Russians stayed encircled, like the unfortunate few at the Women's Prison.
Point being: there was no panic, and without panic, the Ukrainians were stopped near the border
Yeah, fantastic thanks. Hope you have a great day too
I suspect Zelensky, will soon be moving troops around that no longer exist.
He already does. A lot of Ukrainian brigades are actually battalion-sized at this point.
@@anaremelam5998How can that be possible?? Battalion sized brigades?
@@kevin1294 easily. Brigade suffers 80%+ casualties, and now it's battalion sized.
@@anaremelam5998 I seee..At this rate, if this is true, just classified them as a battalion then, not as a brigade.
@@kevin1294 if they do that, they will be admitting heavy casualties. They don't want to admit heavy casualties. It will negatively affect morale and reduce western aid, as more people will see it as a lost cause.
What happened with the civilians, who couldn't escape from Ukr in Kursk? There are vids about driving them on trucks, taking somewhere. Other survivors speak about random murders among villigers done by ukr. It would be nice to have some true info about them.
Yeeey coping time :)
I hope that everyone understands that Russia is not fighting at full strength, but only with a limited contingent. What will happen when the US unties Russia's hands, allowing Ukraine to strike deep into its territories. It's scary to think about.
Вилли надеятся, что у России не найдëтся парочки ракет для Австралии. Наивный.
Slava Russia! 🇷🇺
Willy trying to make sense of Ukraine getting curbstomped despite the combined assistance of the rest of the world - Day #906
Willy, Ukrainian constitution prevents Ukraine from invading ANY country.....
Украинская и конституция это оксюмарон
Doesn't the regime just obey their US paymasters?
Dont bother he has fallen short to Russian propaganda, skipped him after i used my brain and figured out he was up to no good, he wanna make money on war covering and dosent give a fuck about the human losses.
And guarantees freedom of speech... and regular elections...
Hmmm apparently their constitution is not being followed.
The Kursk incursion only sent the best troops and equipment to it's destruction.
they saved the canonfudder for the east,they had not enough transport
That's a way to end a war.
Willy it's fine to be pro Ukraine we all have a bias but this coping is not ok my friend. The war is lost for Ukraine and Nato and this is why I'm pro Russia as a 1/2 Ukrainian myself not only because my family is from the Donbass but mainly bc it's the fastest way to peace. Too many people have died already and the more cope is spread the more people join up only to be torn to pieces in the field.
Hi Matt, your Ukraine focussed commentary is getting tedious. it is fine when it is balanced but not twice a day every day mate. your map shows what Russia has achieved in the last twenty four hours and compares that to what Ukraine has achied in the last 10 days... or in the case of Kursk in the last month. You never go into any details about negative effects for Ukraine in any detail... what about russian comments that they are taking masses of prisoners most of whom are conscripts and that their average age is 55 yo. What about the fact that many of them were conscripted with medical exemptions in their pockets. No in depth look at the collapse in Donbas because troops do not want to fight and that the ones who do do not live through the day. What about the failed push towards KNPP which then changed to now a push on the gas pipeline. The Ukrainian motives change daily (almost) as fast as their strategies fail. In a few days the Russians will have nothing between them and the Dnipro river except fleeing vehicles running out of fuel. Nato is now sending ordinary utes to Ukraine because they have run out of armoured vehicles. Geeze mate try and become relevent instead of attempting to focus on any hope or dream you wish for your mates... it's nice you want to wish your mates success but there is none of any value... Ukrainian success is all ephemeral and of little strategic value. Zelenskyy is willingly killing off every Ukrainian male in order to keep the war going until the USA elections. Nato have even sent troops onto Russian soil (an undeclared war) against the most major nuclear power... what sort of idiocy is this... many of the troops in Kursk speak english with American accents and they are getting their asses handed to them all because Zelenskiyy owes USA big time and he knows he and his nazstie cohort will all die as soon as Russia wins so it is a keep fighting so the Biden cohort do not lose and end up in prison and so that the nazsties can stay alive as long as possible. Face up to it "Willie", this is the most dishonourable war ever fought in modern times... probably ever and there is no honour in being part of it. I pity every Ukrainian conscript and every Russian soldier for having to endure it. Fucking scum the bastards who brought this into existence.
Nicely said but waste of words. Willy/Matt means well but he has no clue. He believes what he wants to believe and reject/ignore everything what he does not like
Let it be. Enemies of Russia can never win when they keep lying to themselves.
Who brought this into existence?
Thanks, saves me from typing something similar
Reuters: Russian economy shows solid growth despite Ukraine
war sanctions
"....A preliminary estimate for gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first half of the year stood at 4.6%, compared with 1.8% for the same period last year."
Advanced Russian troops have already entered Myrnohad next to Pogrosk. Sysrky has admitted today that Kursk was a failure. Meanwhile, Ukraine is building up sea drones and unmanned boats in Odesa. It seems they are planning another attack on Crimea.
The only defensive area past Podrosk is the Dnieper River. In Kursk, Ukraine are bleeding soldiers daily and also equipment while going nowhere Russian accounts from Forces North seem to argue against Suriyak, etc maps. I would have thought the Nuclear Power station and the NUclear scientists based where they store Nuclear weapons a good reward.
Great job Willy! 🙏
Willy is now over the cope.
I am pro Ukraine and stuff. But this whole Kursk invasion thing is pure mistake. Sacrificing your best trained troops into Kursk while your eastern front is falling apart. Strategical mistake by Zelensky
I'll believe this reporting when we have positive proof Willy wears pants matching his suit while filming his reports.
There has never been any proof of pants.
@@drutter never bought that whole I'm australian and I wear suits narrative...
Cargo short would be the best case scenario...
What happened to the F-16 that «crashed»? Was it friendly fire during the massive drone attack on Monday?
2 cav here, love ya vids digger
Although I appreciate the importance of the map comparisons, I have a mapping source that I trust and am happy with.
The reason I watch your show is for your smart, accessible, and frank discussions of important issues.
I mention this on the chance that there are more people lile me who feel this way, and pethaps you might consider refocusing your show even more towards discussion rather than map comparison.
Whatever you decide, I want to take this chance to thank you for your work, you have an excellent and informative show, and I appreciate your intelligent analysis and discussion as well as lack of disinformative cheerleading. Way to go!!!
Comrade willy repeating the same propaganda. Keep it up
This will certainly help solidify support for what Putin is doing among the Russian people.
inb4 'Pekrovsk is of no strategic importance"
Congrats with the talk going well.
P.S. The footage with the planes is just flares, not it being hit
Hello Willy!
“My military knowledge is maybe not great enough, I don’t understand that Kursk offensive” -Willy coping hard, tiptoeing around the obvious.
No Willy. Ukraine is winning and Putin is embarrased. That’s all that matters anymore😂❤
You’re delusional
Willy is pro putler.
@@IBetterTellYouTheTruth Nah. He is alright👍❤️
@@viliridell199 i can see youre around 15 years old, youre excused, you can tell the difference and dosent know better 👶🧠
@@IBetterTellYouTheTruth Actually I am more close to 30 and study in University. History and Russia are my subject
Everyone had to work towards peace, not war
Its obvious that Russia will never allow Ukraine to stay on their territory, thats a given whereas the territory Russian has taken will be very difficult for Ukraine to take back.
It will be impossible not difficult we all saw their summer 23 counter offensive russia will remove them from kursk but donbass will be gone forever
27:10 Zelensky talking about Bakhmut in case of Pokrovsk not Kursk. Probably they are planning another "fortress" or "last stand" here with remaining forces and that's why they are withdraw without resistance - to preserve more forces. Or not - who knows. But it seems Zelensky counts Bakhmut case as success for ukranians.
Cheers