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In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1076th day of war:➤ 00:00 The position of state authorities on the murder of a serviceman during mobilization. The hypothesis about the original plan of President Zelensky from March 2022 - will the military bear all responsibility for the lost war?➤ 05:56 Deliberate policy of pitting civilians and the military against each other after the failure of the counteroffensive in summer of 2023➤ 08:22 Let's recall the chronology of events: first busifications, the resignation of military commissars, intimidation of the population.➤ 10:57 How can supreme power of Ukraine now abandon the policy of intimidating the civilian population and pitting them against the military?➤ 12:40 Examples and consequences of continued erroneous policies of the authorities.➤ 16:05 The price of busification: the UN is concerned about the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian soldiers.➤ 17:48 "Emergency war": a sniper profession may appear in Ukraine. 500 thousand people left Ukraine in 2024. Extraordinary measures of politicians.➤ 21:10 Will financial support for Ukraine to wage war continue?➤ 26:35 Transition to a system of large units in the Ukrainian army: the right decision taken at the wrong time is the wrong decision.➤ 31:36 Calculating the minimal numbers for Ukrainian armed forces. What could be the worst-case scenario for an attack on Ukraine?➤ 34:00 "Ukraine will be forced to make brutally painful decisions": the grief of the defeated.➤ 37:38 How does one counter the demands that will be imposed on Ukraine?➤ 46:20 The legend about Ukraine in NATO continues to sound for Ukrainians.➤ 48:33 Heroism in war. Who and how is capable of fighting modern wars?➤ 52:55 Will Russia seize Kyiv and Lviv in 2026 if the US stops aid to Ukraine?Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.💳 Fundraiser is under Alexey's Original Stream in Russian: https://youtu.be/vxgrU7NYoKMJoin this channel to support our work:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/support https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join--------------------------------------------------Privateer Station on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/privateer-station-war-in-ukrainePS on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1582435PS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privateerstationPS on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-privateer-station-war-in-uk-101486106/PS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iEdf0Jyw1Y3kN04k8rPibPS on ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine/id1648603352PS on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTY0NzQzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkPS on PadcastAddict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4079993PS on PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/privateer-station-war-in-ukrai-4860097PS on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4546617PS on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5162050If you like what we do and would like to support our channel, consider becoming a member:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/supporthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join

8 Helmi 58min

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1069th day of war:➤ 00:00 Why Arestovich was added to the "registry of traitors"?➤ 02:22 How Ukraine is waging war: who is to blame for surrendering and why criticize the way soldiers die?➤ 09:16 Voluntary surrender is a war crime.➤ 16:44 In a rapidly changing world, will the UN and the Red Cross cease to exist? Criminal offenses of the Russian Federation: execution of prisoners of war. the more professional people are, the less inclined they are to abuse.➤ 23:11 Why do Zaluzhny and Bezugla support Arestovich during another wave of hate?➤ 26:15 The army in Ukraine is poorly and insufficiently managed. Who identifies the reasons for the failure to fulfill the state defense order? What do Ukrainians want?➤ 35:08 Take care of the army like adults: adults are trying to establish cause-and-effect relationships. Punishment and reward the Ukraine's Armed Forces.➤ 43:10 In Ukraine, out of 800,000 strong army, only 250,000 people are fighting on the front lines. What is happening?➤ 48:00 The "patriotic community" with its desire to die is ruining Ukraine, which at llarge does not want to die.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.💳 Fundraiser is under Alexey's Original Stream in Russian: https://youtu.be/50PF3XHqZ_8oJoin this channel to support our work:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/support https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join--------------------------------------------------Privateer Station on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/privateer-station-war-in-ukrainePS on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1582435PS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privateerstationPS on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-privateer-station-war-in-uk-101486106/PS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iEdf0Jyw1Y3kN04k8rPibPS on ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine/id1648603352PS on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTY0NzQzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkPS on PadcastAddict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4079993PS on PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/privateer-station-war-in-ukrai-4860097PS on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4546617PS on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5162050If you like what we do and would like to support our channel, consider becoming a member:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/supporthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join

2 Helmi 54min

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1062th day of war:➤ 00:00 Trump's inauguration. Impressions of the event.➤ 01:55 US domestic policy: Trump introduces a state of emergency. What states of emergency at the state level does Ukraine need to quickly resolve issues?➤ 06:58 Will Trump "make the US army the strongest in the world and stop all wars"?➤ 08:35 The Biden administration and the West lost this war to the global South. Will the Trump administration be able to replay that game?➤ 11:45 Ensuring US energy security.➤ 15:15 Words of gratitude from the Ukrainian state to the Biden administration. The guilt and responsibility of the United States, Ukraine, Europe and Russia.➤ 21:06 A set of propaganda cliches from President Zelensky about the war: he did everything to provoke the war under perception that there would be no war as a consequence.➤ 24:35 A trap of pseudo-obvious - no one knows how the war began. Examples of decisions made and not made by Ukraine, Russia and the West.➤ 37:52 Lex Friedman: Zelensky missed opportunities to demonstrate a desire to negotiate and behaves counterproductively. The West's consensus is that Ukraine is disrupting peace. Zelensky's tragedy.➤ 41:05 Ukraine faces a comprehensive audit of US aid.➤ 43:23 When might the upheavals begin for Ukraine?➤ 45:51 A leader is one who thinks about the people: President Zelensky's disagreement with the collective decision to cease fire.➤ 50:21 Dykyi and Chmut versus Veres and Biletsky: the difference in positions for a ceasefire among theorists and practitioners, as well as historical examples.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.💳 Fundraiser is under Alexey's Original Stream in Russian: https://youtu.be/QoPGv2Dtr9oJoin this channel to support our work:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/support https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join--------------------------------------------------Privateer Station on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/privateer-station-war-in-ukrainePS on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1582435PS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privateerstationPS on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-privateer-station-war-in-uk-101486106/PS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iEdf0Jyw1Y3kN04k8rPibPS on ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine/id1648603352PS on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTY0NzQzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkPS on PadcastAddict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4079993PS on PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/privateer-station-war-in-ukrai-4860097PS on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4546617PS on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5162050If you like what we do and would like to support our channel, consider becoming a member:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/supporthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join

23 Tammi 56min

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1055th day of war:➤ 00:00 War diary with Nikolai Feldman. Day 1055.➤ 00:25 Donald Trump's press conference: Ukrainians' way of thinking about NATO and the EU.➤ 06:18 The difference in lines of thought between civilians and the military.➤ 09:25 Only enemies who do not trust each other sign Peace Treaties.➤ 10:50 What can Ukraine agree to with Russia?➤ 15:50 Will a peacetime army of 250,000 soldiers be able to protect Ukraine?➤ 16:47 Ukraine's domestic policy in negotiations with Russia. Intellectual substitution of Ukraine's strong position.➤ 19:45 Ukraine's foreign policy as proposed by Arestovych.➤ 25:20 Involving investments from China and the Global South in Ukraine. ➤ 27:42 Arbitration in Ukraine: Which countries can join and how will it function?➤ 30:52 Consequences of the elections in Ukraine for negotiations with Russia.➤ 33:40 What does "preserving Ukraine's sovereignty" mean?➤ 39:02 Prospects for a fourfold reduction in Western aid to Ukraine.➤ 42:00 Possible results of a public opinion poll in Ukraine after the mobilization of 18-year-old men.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.💳 Fundraiser is under Alexey's Original Stream in Russian: https://youtu.be/cL9HFs09fus Join this channel to support our work:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/support https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join--------------------------------------------------Privateer Station on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/privateer-station-war-in-ukrainePS on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1582435PS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privateerstationPS on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-privateer-station-war-in-uk-101486106/PS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iEdf0Jyw1Y3kN04k8rPibPS on ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine/id1648603352PS on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTY0NzQzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkPS on PadcastAddict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4079993PS on PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/privateer-station-war-in-ukrai-4860097PS on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4546617PS on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5162050If you like what we do and would like to support our channel, consider becoming a member:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/supporthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join

18 Tammi 47min

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1048th day of war:➤ 00:00 Interview of the President of Ukraine with Lex Fridman: what audience did Zelensky address?➤ 03:39 Zelensky's position on the types of security guarantees for Ukraine and the ceasefire.➤ 07:20 The attitude of the President of Ukraine to the Russian language, Putin and the Russian people. Zelensky - the unbending leader of the unbending Ukraine?➤ 13:04 President's unsuccessful message: 4 years of Trump - an insignificant time to achieve peace for Ukraine? Additional information from the interview can be found in the original audio track on YouTube.➤ 15:25 French President Macron called on Ukraine to hold realistic discussions. If the negotiations are disrupted by Ukraine, what awaits us?➤ 21:15 In an interview with Lex Fridman, Zelensky did not recognize corruption in Ukraine. Analysis of Zelensky's position.➤ 26:35 Paris story from President Zelensky versus the words of Bohdan in Gordon: "they promised one thing, did nothing."➤ 31:30 Merkel and Arestovich's recollections of the Minsk agreements. Why did the Ukrainian government drag out the time for so long, not fulfilling the agreements? - Putin's claims coincided with Ukraine's claims to the EU and NATO.➤ 40:40 The key to the current situation is the Ukrainian government's fear of radicals.➤ 41:45 Preparing Ukraine for war: who forced the country to sell weapons since 1991, in order to then buy them back at a higher price at the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion in 2022?➤ 47:37 What could Ukraine have done in 4 years of Trump's rule to avoid a second round of war with Russia? How does the Ukrainian government use its super powers during the war?Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.💳 Fundraiser is under Alexey's Original Stream in Russian: https://youtu.be/vptoNLzMUT0Join this channel to support our work:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/support https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join--------------------------------------------------Privateer Station on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/privateer-station-war-in-ukrainePS on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1582435PS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privateerstationPS on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-privateer-station-war-in-uk-101486106/PS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iEdf0Jyw1Y3kN04k8rPibPS on ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine/id1648603352PS on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTY0NzQzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkPS on PadcastAddict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4079993PS on PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/privateer-station-war-in-ukrai-4860097PS on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4546617PS on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5162050If you like what we do and would like to support our channel, consider becoming a member:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/supporthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join

12 Tammi 56min

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1041st day of war:➤ 00:00 Results of 2024: public sentiment and plans of Ukraine's' leadership.➤ 02:33 Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war.➤ 04:18 Ukrainian Armed Forces attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline. What could be the consequences?➤ 06:35 US interests in oil and gas supplies to Europe.➤ 09:49 Ukraine refuses to join NATO?➤ 10:52 Nonsense about freezing the war - what does it mean to put pressure on Russia? The problem of people with a military mindset.➤ 18:45 Should Ukraine hold out longer so that the West joins the fight against the Russian Federation?➤ 20:50 Putin does not want to fight NATO: "we are fighting against you, but not with you".➤ 21:57 War is a continuation of politics by other means.➤ 24:12 Butusov: "In the World of Animals" program - the realities of public administration in Ukraine. Political goal of war?➤ 35:30 Institute for the Study of War: Are Russian troops refusing to storm large Ukrainian cities?➤ 38:55 Tasks that battalion commanders set for the Ukrainian Armed Forces without knowing the situation on the battlefield.➤ 47:18 Interview with General Muzhenko: the ceasefire will record Ukraine's defeat. What in return? How to effectively use the large package of military aid that was allocated to Ukraine?Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.💳 Fundraiser is under Alexey's Original Stream in Russian: https://youtu.be/a0bTGM2FL9Q Join this channel to support our work:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/support https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join--------------------------------------------------Privateer Station on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/privateer-station-war-in-ukrainePS on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1582435PS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privateerstationPS on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-privateer-station-war-in-uk-101486106/PS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iEdf0Jyw1Y3kN04k8rPibPS on ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine/id1648603352PS on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTY0NzQzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkPS on PadcastAddict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4079993PS on PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/privateer-station-war-in-ukrai-4860097PS on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4546617PS on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5162050If you like what we do and would like to support our channel, consider becoming a member:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/supporthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join

6 Tammi 59min

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1027th day of war:➤ 00:00 Situation at the front: the defense of Kurakhovsky and other directions — stand to the last man or withdraw?➤ 03:20 How can Ukrainian army cut off the enemy's "pincers"? Why Ukrainian commanders don't?➤ 09:10 Change of command of the operational-tactical group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Donetsk". Causes and consequences of Syrsky's leadership.➤ 13:27 Arty Green: rotation of incompetents.➤ 18:25 An attempt to cover up the rotten with something bright: purple laser beam in the Ukrainian army. The unique experience of the Ukrainian army — how to fight worse three years later than at the beginning of the war.➤ 21:10 Bullying of Ukrainian soldiers in the 211th pontoon brigade.➤ 25:38 Marcus, 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: how the recruitment project was implemented. The problem of integrating pixels with volunteers.➤ 36:10 The incompetent system of training and operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine:  military education system needs to be rebuilt.➤ 39:10 Which generals did the Ukrainian System elevate?➤ 43:00 An example of a crime against the golden human capital in the 47th SMB.➤ 50:15 Counteroffensive in summer of 2023: an example of ignoring mine fields intel.➤ 52:20 Ad hominem attacks on former 47th SMB Sergeant Major Marcus instead of seeing a set of problems he brings up.➤ 55:35 Trump said that Zelensky is ready to conclude an agreement with the Russian Federation. Trump's peace plan is a freeze plan for the duration of his term, a pause to resolve the security issues between two countries.➤ 01:00:00 Goals of post-war reconstruction system in Ukraine.➤ 01:03:30 The intentions of Ukrainian political teams: Ukraine may be worse prepared for the third phase of the war with Russia.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.💳 Fundraiser is under Alexey's Original Stream in Russian: https://youtu.be/jPCU4M8c-YcJoin this channel to support our work:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/support https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join--------------------------------------------------Privateer Station on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/privateer-station-war-in-ukrainePS on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1582435PS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privateerstationPS on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-privateer-station-war-in-uk-101486106/PS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iEdf0Jyw1Y3kN04k8rPibPS on ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine/id1648603352PS on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTY0NzQzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkPS on PadcastAddict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4079993PS on PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/privateer-station-war-in-ukrai-4860097PS on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4546617PS on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5162050If you like what we do and would like to support our channel, consider becoming a member:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/supporthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join

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