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If you care about Ukraine, you are in the right place. I try to provide unique insights that help you understand the context. Just listen to ONE episode, and if you like it, subscribe. To support my effort, you can: Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Support me directly at PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes or Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dr.gerdes

  1. 2 HR AGO

    Ukraine’s Drones Just Exposed Russia’s Biggest Weakness

    Russian air defenses were supposed to be one of the most formidable systems in the world, built around layers of radars, missile batteries, and electronic warfare designed to stop exactly the kind of drone attacks Ukraine is now launching. But recent strikes suggest those defenses are increasingly vulnerable. Ukrainian drones are destroying radar systems in Crimea, hitting Pantsir and Tor air-defense platforms, and striking infrastructure Russia once believed was safely out of reach. At the same time, the broader battlefield continues to shift—with record numbers of drone strikes, Russian equipment losses mounting, and Ukrainian forces increasingly integrating unmanned systems into their operations. In this video we examine how Ukraine’s drones are exposing weaknesses in Russia’s defenses and what that could mean for the future of the war. Chapters 0:00 Ukraine Drones Devastate Russian Air Defenses 0:25 Explosions at Akron Chem Plant Reported 1:02 Russian Radar Systems Destroyed in Crimea 1:45 Ukrainian Navy Destroys Russian Pantsir Systems 2:22 Strike on Russian Infrastructure in Crimea 3:05 More Radar Systems Hit in Crimea 3:46 Ukraine Hits Tor Air Defense Systems 4:28 Logistics and Combat Capability Being Degraded 5:10 North Korean Artillery Unit Struck 5:54 Rubikon Center for Advanced Tech Hit 6:37 Unmanned Systems Hit Record 9,000 Targets 7:20 Russia Attacks Ukraine with Ballistic Missiles 8:01 Comparing Patriot Missile Supplies in Ukraine 8:44 Need for Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles 9:27 Russian Equipment Losses Analyzed for March 10:11 Record Seven Top-Ten Drone Loss Days 10:55 Russian Naval Infantry Redeployed to Hulyaipole 11:42 Ground Robots Force Russian Soldier Surrender 12:24 Two Russian Battalion Commanders Eliminated 13:06 Flamingo Strikes Reach Far into Russia 13:50 Africa Corps Recruits Sent to Ukraine 14:34 Deceived Recruit Deserts After Ukraine Deployment 15:15 Final Thoughts on Support for Ukraine #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #drones #militaryanalysis #geopolitics #russianmilitary #ukrainedrones #warinukraine #defenseanalysis Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

    15 min

  2. 21 HR AGO

    Russia Is Quietly Benefiting From the Iran War — Here’s How

    The war involving Iran is creating unexpected economic consequences across global energy markets—and one country that may quietly benefit is Russia. Rising oil prices, disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and shifting Western policies toward Russian energy are creating conditions that could boost Moscow’s revenue even while sanctions remain in place. In this video, we examine Russia’s current economic situation, explain how global oil benchmarks like Brent, WTI, and Urals work, and analyze why turmoil in the Middle East can translate into financial gains for the Kremlin. The result is a paradox of modern geopolitics: a war far from Ukraine may be helping sustain Russia’s economy. Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction: Russia Profiting from War in Iran 0:41 Analysis of the Russian Economy 4:03 The Strait of Hormuz and Global Oil Supply 6:25 Impact of US-Israeli Attacks on Iran 8:15 Understanding Oil Benchmarks: Brent, WTI, and Urals 9:50 US Policy Shift: Easing Sanctions on Russian Oil 11:53 Global Political Reactions and Economic Consequences 13:50 Conclusion and Where to Listen #Russia #IranWar #OilPrices #EnergyMarkets #Geopolitics #UkraineWar #GlobalEconomy #Putin #StraitOfHormuz #OilMarkets Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

    15 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Iran’s Oil and Water Are Now Targets — A Dangerous Shift

    The conflict involving Iran has entered a new and potentially dangerous stage as strikes begin hitting not just military assets, but the infrastructure that sustains the country itself. Iran’s oil export network—including critical hubs like Kharg Island—and key desalination facilities are now being targeted, raising the stakes for both Iran’s internal stability and the global economy. In this video, we examine the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, the vulnerability of Iran’s energy infrastructure, and how attacks on water systems signal a shift toward pressure on the regime’s economic and domestic survival. We also explore potential U.S. and Israeli objectives, Russia’s diplomatic positioning, and the broader implications for regional security and global energy markets. Chapters 0:00 Overview of Recent Strikes in Iran 0:45 Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz 1:18 Impact on Iran's Oil Infrastructure 1:52 US and Israeli Aerial Operations Detailed 2:20 Targeting Iran's Military and Nuclear Assets 3:03 The Significance of Kharg Island Exports 4:12 Potential Global Economic Fallout Explored 5:08 Regional Conflict and Strike Distribution Analysis 6:14 UAE and Iran Relations Under Pressure 7:00 Targeting Critical Desalination Infrastructure 7:41 President Trump Addresses Iran's Leadership 8:35 Potential Ground Troop Deployment Considerations 9:19 Special Forces and Nuclear Security Plans 10:04 Defining Unconditional Surrender for Iran 11:00 Russia's Role and Diplomatic Relations Questioned 12:15 US Politicians Advocate for Stronger Action 13:14 Escalating Tensions in Kuwait and Israel 14:24 Iran’s Response and Succession Preparedness 15:46 International Repercussions and Diplomatic Shifts 16:40 Key Personnel Targeted in Recent Strikes 17:34 Final Reflections on the Regional Conflict #Iran #IranWar #MiddleEastConflict #OilMarkets #StraitOfHormuz #GlobalEnergy #Geopolitics #IsraelIran #WorldNews #EnergySecurity Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

    18 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    Trump Officials Won’t Admit Who This Policy Helps

    As debates grow over sanctions and oil supply, a key question is emerging: could easing pressure on Russian energy actually strengthen Moscow’s position in the war? This video examines the connection between Russian-Iranian cooperation, intelligence assessments, global oil markets, and the potential consequences of unsanctioning Russian oil. We’ll also look at how officials are responding publicly—and what this policy debate could mean for Ukraine, global energy markets, and the broader geopolitical balance. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Russian and Iranian Cooperation in War 1:48 US Intelligence on Russia-Iran Connection 3:10 Trump’s Reaction to the News 3:39 US Government Stance on Russian Aggression 4:30 Impact on Global Oil Supply 5:36 Potential US Response to Oil Shortages 7:02 Consequences of Unsanctioning Russian Oil 8:15 Implications for Global Conflict 9:16 Strategic Implications for US and Ukraine 10:39 Trump’s Foreign Policy Approach 11:58 The Future of US-Russia Relations 13:20 Final Thoughts and a Humorous Analogy #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #Geopolitics #EnergyPolitics #Sanctions #RussiaOil #UkraineWar #ForeignPolicy Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

    14 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    Russia Fires Nearly 500 Drones Overnight — But Then…

    Russia launched nearly 500 drones and missiles overnight in one of the largest aerial attacks of 2026, striking multiple Ukrainian cities and causing damage in Kharkiv residential areas. But Ukraine responded quickly—launching drone strikes inside Russian territory, destroying a Shahed drone base with ATACMS, and continuing to push Russia’s Black Sea Fleet farther from Ukrainian waters. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy visited frontline troops in the Donetsk region and warned that Russia may be preparing a major spring offensive, even as Ukrainian forces reported repelling multiple assaults near Huliapole. Chapters 0:00 Ukrainian drones launch strikes into Russian territory 0:43 Russia launches massive 2026 aerial strike wave 1:52 Fatalities and destruction after Kharkiv residential strikes 2:45 Russian Izdeliye-30 cruise missile debuts in Kharkiv 3:38 Destruction of Russian cultural symbols in Kharkiv 4:38 High Russian hardware losses and drone counts 6:25 Black Sea Fleet retreats from Ukrainian drones 7:45 Ukrainian ATACMS strike destroys Shahed drone base 8:10 Zelenskyy visits frontline troops in Donetsk region 8:50 Zelenskyy warns of major Russian spring offensive 9:30 Ukrainian forces repel 18 assaults near Huliapole #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWarUpdate #DroneWarfare #RussiaUkraine #WarInUkraine #Geopolitics #MilitaryAnalysis Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

    10 min

  6. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Iran War Is Spreading Beyond the Middle East

    The war involving Iran is expanding beyond its original battlefield. U.S. strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure, the reported destruction of key leadership facilities, and attacks on maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are raising fears that the conflict could spread across multiple regions. At the same time, new reports indicate Russia may be providing intelligence that could help Iran target U.S. forces in the Gulf. International reactions are growing sharper as governments assess the implications for energy markets, global shipping lanes, and the stability of the region. In this update, we examine the widening scope of the Iran war, the military actions unfolding across the Gulf, and how global powers—including Russia and the United States—are responding as tensions escalate. Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction and personal update 0:40 Iran's regional aggression and bombings 1:13 US strikes on Iranian missile launchers 1:33 Destruction of Khamenei's underground bunker 2:02 Sinking of the Iranian drone carrier 3:02 Trump’s perspective on the conflict 4:37 Impact on gas prices and shipping 6:01 Unconditional surrender and Iran's future 7:08 International reactions and humanitarian concerns 8:45 Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz 10:14 Missile strikes on Saudi air base 10:30 Russia providing intel to target US 12:25 Congressional calls for swift consequences 13:54 Public sentiment on Russia and Ukraine 14:52 Iranian officials deny targeting neighbors 15:31 Russian tributes to Ayatollah Khamenei 16:04 Global military postures and escalations 16:38 Human rights appeals and final thoughts #IranWar #MiddleEastWar #Geopolitics #Russia #Ukraine Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

    17 min

  7. 2 DAYS AGO

    Russia Is Sharing U.S. Military Targets With Iran

    In this update, we examine the intelligence reports, the growing cooperation between Russia and Iran, and why Ukraine’s battlefield experience may now influence how the United States defends itself against Iranian drone threats. Video Chapters 0:00 Russia provides intelligence to target US forces 1:03 Ukraine offers expertise to counter Iranian drones 1:30 Congressman Don Bacon criticizes White House policy 3:30 US taps Ukraine for Iranian drone interceptors 4:30 Patriot missiles vs Ukrainian interceptor drones 5:30 US and Russia vote on energy grid issues 6:30 US temporarily eases sanctions on Russian oil 7:00 Ukraine warns citizens against traveling to Hungary 8:30 Hungarian authorities seize Ukrainian state bank funds 9:30 Hungary demands restoration of Russian oil flow 11:00 Russian church paints soldiers on holy icons 12:15 Calm down with National Geographic’s breathing penguin #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #USMilitary #Geopolitics Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

    14 min

  8. 3 DAYS AGO

    Russia Can’t Restart the Offensive — Ukraine Won’t Let It

    Russia continues trying to restart its offensive in Ukraine, but the battlefield picture tells a different story. Ukrainian strikes are hitting key Russian assets, including an aircraft repair plant and expensive air defense systems, while equipment losses continue to mount. At the same time, Russia’s attempts to regain momentum near Pokrovsk appear costly and limited. Ukrainian defenses are holding, weather and technology like Starlink are shaping operations in the south, and even Russian leadership is raising questions about battlefield communications. Meanwhile, geopolitical distractions — including shifting Western attention toward Iran and delays in weapons deliveries — are complicating the broader strategic picture. In this update, we break down the latest strikes, battlefield developments, and strategic signals shaping the war today. Video Chapters 0:00 Russia struggles to restart the offensive 0:41 Ukraine strikes Russian aircraft repair plant 1:18 Expensive Russian air defense units destroyed 1:56 Major Crimea substation fire disrupts infrastructure 2:18 Russian helicopter shot down over the sea 2:36 Cruise missiles launched toward Russian territory 3:02 Russian drone bypasses Ukrainian air defenses 3:30 Nations reconsider Patriot missile deliveries 4:02 Global attention shifts from Ukraine to Iran 4:23 Belgium delays F-16 delivery to Ukraine 4:52 Russian equipment and drone losses remain high 5:30 Difficult but controlled situation in Pokrovsk 6:25 Russia’s costly gains amount to a pyrrhic victory 7:08 Russian forces focus on Pokrovsk outskirts 7:50 Weather and Starlink affect southern operations 8:31 Putin questions frontline communication systems 9:10 Telegram labeled hostile by Russian authorities 9:50 Hundreds of Ukrainians return from captivity 10:43 Emotional reunions for returning defenders 11:27 Fiber-optic cables produced for Ukrainian drones Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWar #Russia #Geopolitics #MilitaryAnalysis ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

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