Russia's Problems Go Far Beyond the Front Line - Professor Gerdes Explains 🇺🇦

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Russia’s problems are no longer confined to the battlefield. Its advances are slowing, its losses are mounting, Ukraine’s long-range reach is expanding deep into Russian territory, recruiters are pressuring ordinary Russians, naval celebrations are being canceled over security fears, Russian shadow-fleet activity is threatening NATO airspace, and countries like Armenia are moving further from Moscow. Putin started this war to expand Russian power, but the consequences are now spreading through Russia’s military, economy, society, alliances, and global position.

0:00 Russia’s problems go beyond the battlefield
0:39 Russia’s advance slows dramatically
1:39 Alabuga expands while Ukraine’s reach grows
2:15 Ukraine can now reach where most Russians live
2:59 Russian recruiters snatch and pressure civilians
5:23 Mobilization rumors and manpower strain
5:56 Russia cancels naval displays over security fears
6:52 Russian tanker drones threaten NATO sites
9:41 Armenia moves closer to Europe
10:43 Europe and Ukraine build pressure on Moscow
12:07 Zelensky vows a response after Kyiv attack
14:16 America’s free-world strategy and Ukraine
18:54 Why Trump’s silence on civilians matters
19:33 America’s founding principles and Ukraine today