Syria & Trump: What's the Deal? / Lt Col Daniel Davis

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** NEW MERCH ** Jackets & Sweatshirts, Thermo Mugs!! Daniel Davis Deep Dive Merch: Etsy store Syria’s New Agreement With the U.S. The U.S. has reached a surprising deal with Syria’s president to join a coalition against ISIS in exchange for possible sanctions relief and economic cooperation. The speaker is cautiously optimistic but skeptical, noting: Syria’s leader was recently wanted by the U.S. for terrorism-related issues. Middle Eastern alliances shift based on self-interest, not lasting loyalty. The arrangement could help the U.S. withdraw troops from Syria by 2026, which he supports—if the deal holds. Historical parallels suggest these alliances are temporary and fragile. Ultimately, he stresses: beneficial if it works, but trust is limited. 2. Ukraine’s Worsening Military Situation A. Major Russian Advances Russia is close to taking Pokròvske/Pokrovsk and surrounding twin cities, trapping thousands of Ukrainian troops. Ukraine is desperately trying to break Russian lines but faces heavy Russian reserves. Other fronts (Kupiansk, Sloviansk–Kramatorsk) are also deteriorating. Winter energy strikes are leaving Ukrainians without power, worsening civilian suffering. B. Corruption Scandal A top Ukrainian official connected to Zelensky allegedly stole hundreds of millions from drone funds and fled—further damaging Ukraine’s credibility. 3. Strategic Consequences Zelensky’s Leadership The analyst argues Zelensky repeatedly refuses to pull troops back—even in hopeless situations: Bakhmut Avdiivka The failed Kursk incursion He believes Zelensky is unlikely to negotiate peace or cede territory, even to save lives. Western Influence European leaders (Starmer, Macron, German leadership) strongly encourage Ukraine to “keep fighting”, supplying weapons that can strike Russia. This encouragement may be: Delusional, detached from battlefield reality, or A willingness to fight Russia “to the last Ukrainian.” Sanctions After 19 rounds of sanctions, Russia’s war effort has not cracked. A 20th round is being discussed, but the speaker says sanctions have failed and may even harden Russia’s resolve. 4. Overall Assessment Ukraine faces a potentially disastrous winter, both militarily and socially. The West appears to be clinging to wishful thinking, encouraging a war that Ukraine is increasingly unable to sustain. Without a shift in Western or Ukrainian leadership, the analyst predicts: Either the West must cut support, or Ukraine may face complete military defeat.