In this final episode of 2025, we break down the major geopolitical escalations heading into the new year. We start with the crumbling Gaza peace plan and why Donald Trump believes Israel is "holding up their end" despite the reality on the ground.We then pivot to the Middle East, where Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding conventional missiles—putting the US on a collision course for war. Will Iran target US bases, or will they aim directly for Tel Aviv?Finally, we discuss the shocking drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod. Is this the red line that changes the Special Military Operation into a full declaration of war? We analyze the potential CIA involvement, Trump’s surprising reaction to the attack, and the deep dive into the "White Rex" story and the uncomfortable truth about ultra-nationalist battalions in Ukraine.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro01:48 - The Gaza Peace Plan: Why "Phase 2" is failing04:06 - Trump, Netanyahu, and the "Israel First" inner circle10:03 - Is public support for Zionism collapsing in the US?13:45 - Trump’s ultimatum to Iran: Nuclear vs. Conventional weapons18:24 - The reality of Iranian deterrence & Russia/China backing21:53 - Will the US military revolt against a war with Iran?27:01 - Iran’s Counter-Strategy: Why they might target Tel Aviv32:07 - Update: Israel, Somaliland, and the Houthi response35:15 - Drone swarm attacks Putin’s residence: A new phase of war41:21 - Trump agrees with Putin? Calling the attack "Stupid"43:12 - Did the CIA help coordinate the drone strike?48:26 - How Russia will retaliate (Assassinations & The "Dirty War")52:36 - Will Russia officially declare war?56:46 - The "White Rex" story: Neo-Nazis, Azov, and Rusich explained1:10:59 - Why the West ignores the ideological war in Ukraine1:17:22 - Final thoughts & Happy New Year 2026!

In this episode, we investigate the shocking news of Israel recognizing Somaliland. Is this a strategic move against the Houthis, or is it the first step in a secret plan to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa?We also break down the current state of the Axis of Resistance, Netanyahu's push for a war with Iran, and the bizarre silence regarding reports of the US seizing Chinese oil ships. Finally, we look at the Ukraine front, discussing the death of the notorious RVC leader "White Rex" and why the war might be entering its final collapse phase.Topics Discussed:-Israel’s unprecedented recognition of Somaliland-The theory of "Thinning out Gaza" via African relocation-Trump, Netanyahu, and the drums of war with Iran-The death of Denis Kapustin (White Rex) and the crumbling Ukraine defense-US foreign policy in Venezuela, Nigeria, and the Taiwan StraitTimestamps:00:00 - Intro: Israel recognizes Somaliland01:50 - The Theory: Is this a relocation plan for Gaza?04:00 - Will this spark a Somali Civil War?06:05 - The danger of recognizing breakaway states in Africa09:25 - Status of the Axis of Resistance (Hezbollah & Syria)13:10 - Netanyahu in DC: Pushing Trump for war with Iran18:30 - The double standard of "Deterrence" in the Middle East21:20 - Is Zionism operating like a cult?24:00 - Trump’s Peace Plan vs. Netanyahu’s goals27:15 - The "Pause and Pivot" strategy: Venezuela & Nigeria30:20 - Trump’s "Christmas Present" attack in Nigeria33:20 - Did the US steal Chinese oil ships? (The strange silence)35:40 - Tensions rising: China, Taiwan, and military drills39:30 - The reality of NATO Article 5 & Greenland41:22 - Ukraine Update: The death of Neo-Nazi leader "White Rex"46:00 - Is the Ukraine war finally wrapping up?47:50 - The problem with Trump leaving Twitter (X)50:15 - Ukrainian defense lines are failing54:00 - The Endgame: What happens if the US walks away?58:00 - Lindsey Graham, Mark Levin, and Zionist influence on Trump

Is the US Empire setting a trap for itself in Venezuela? In this episode, we discuss the American Establishment's addiction to foreign enemies, the potential for a "National Divorce" in the US, and the dangerous escalation against Maduro. We also break down the hidden death toll in Gaza and the collapsing frontlines in Ukraine.

As the Ukraine war grinds toward a potential endgame and tensions rise in South America, we ask: Can the US maintain its global hegemony, or is the multipolar world inevitable?

Topics Discussed:

• The Neocon ideology and why politicians always need an enemy (Russia, China, Iran).
• The looming conflict in Venezuela: Blockades, "piracy," and the risk of a jungle quagmire.
• The reality of the Ukraine frontline: Manpower shortages, Kupyansk, and the Odessa question.
• Israel, Gaza, and the suppression of casualty numbers.

Timestamps:0:00 - Why US politicians always need an "Enemy"1:32 - The few anti-war voices (Massie, Ron Paul, Walter Jones)5:31 - Weaponized labels: "Putin Puppet" & "Hamas Supporter"11:00 - Who actually controls the Empire? (The MIC & Neocons)15:28 - Did the US lose the Cold War by winning it?24:59 - National Divorce: Could the US break apart like Czechoslovakia?27:45 - The strategy behind Color Revolutions33:15 - The "Captain America" myth vs. Imperial Reality35:35 - Is the US blockade of Venezuela an Act of War?40:16 - Trump’s gamble: Can he force Maduro out?43:14 - Why Venezuela would be a military quagmire51:11 - Gaza: Starvation and the real death toll (600k+?)57:22 - Ukraine Frontline Update: The battle for Kupyansk1:02:25 - Logistics, drones, and the paratrooper era1:09:52 - Will the Ukraine war end in 2026?

In this episode, we break down the shocking vulnerability of modern navies. From the US Navy's embarrassment in the Red Sea to the failing blockade of Venezuela, are surface fleets becoming billion-dollar floating liabilities? We discuss Trump's bizarre "Golden Fleet" proposal, Russia's strategic destruction of Odessa, and why the era of amphibious landings like D-Day is over.Later, we dive into the dark reality of the Epstein files. Is this merely a domestic scandal, or a massive foreign blackmail operation controlling US foreign policy? We analyze the "Samson Option," the collapse of US soft power, and the potential for a wider war with Iran.👇 SUPPORT THE SHOWSubscribe to our Substack for show notes and exclusive articles: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/Timestamps0:00 - Intro & The Search for Christmas Cheer0:56 - The Venezuela Blockade Fails: US Coast Guard vs. Oil Tanker2:56 - US Navy Humiliation: Losing the Red Sea to the Houthis4:06 - Why Russia Won't Amphibiously Invade Odessa8:20 - The Logistics Nightmare: Why D-Day Style Landings Are Obsolete12:43 - Russia Crushes Odessa: Shutting Down Ukraine’s Economic Hub16:43 - The Myth of Russian Economic Collapse vs. Ukraine Reality17:52 - Are Surface Fleets Dead? Drones vs. Aircraft Carriers22:28 - Why is France Building a New Carrier? (The MIC Grift)24:28 - Trump’s "Golden Fleet": 40,000-Ton Battleships & Lasers?26:45 - Western Military Delusion & Institutional Inertia33:11 - "Freedom of Navigation" Hypocrisy & Potential Chinese Retaliation37:42 - Ukraine Frontline Update: Kupiensk and Sumy42:53 - The Epstein Files: Domestic Scandal or Geopolitical Blackmail?49:17 - The End of Empire: Gaza, Epstein, and Loss of Legitimacy57:16 - War with Iran? Netanyahu’s Upcoming Meeting with Trump1:00:11 - The Moral Crisis in Gaza & Western Complicity1:05:40 - Conclusion & Substack Announcement

Is the US Navy stumbling into World War III in the Caribbean? Today we break down the humiliating standoff with a Venezuelan oil tanker that simply said "No" to a US blockade—and why Russia and China are now entering the fray.

Plus, we expose the upcoming December 29th meeting between Netanyahu and Trump that could signal an imminent war with Iran. Finally, we dive into the redacted Epstein files: Is the reason for the secrecy a massive foreign intelligence "honey pot" operation blackmailing our government?

CHAPTERS:0:00 - The Standoff: US Navy vs. The Tanker1:32 - Russia & China Defy the Blockade4:20 - Is the US Navy Obsolete? (Drone Warfare)9:44 - A Humiliating Defeat in the Caribbean?13:38 - The Connection Between Venezuela & Israel19:03 - Globalists vs. Zionists: Who is in Charge?24:18 - Gaza Updates: The "Peace Plan" Collapse34:00 - The Dec 29th Meeting: Planning War with Iran?39:14 - The Epstein Files: Why Are They Still Redacted?46:00 - The "Honey Pot" Theory: Is Congress Compromised?51:50 - Does the US Empire Exist for Israel?1:02:42 - The Nuclear Option: Is Israel bluffing?

The history they won't teach you: From NATO expansion to the battle for Odessa.In this episode, we dismantle the mainstream narrative that the Ukraine war began on February 24, 2022. To truly understand the conflict, we must look back at the broken promises of NATO expansion, the "Not One Inch" agreement, and the ignored warnings from George Kennan to William Burns.We dive deep into the 2014 Maidan events—was it a democratic revolution or a foreign-backed coup? We discuss the Victoria Nuland leaks, the Odessa trade union tragedy, and the rise of ultra-nationalist elements within the Ukrainian government.Finally, we analyze the current state of the front lines. Is a total collapse of the Ukrainian defense imminent? We look at the logistical nightmare of taking Odessa, the potential for a Russian march on Kiev, and why the "Unipolar Moment" of the West is shattering.

Is the German economy facing a temporary downturn or a total deindustrialization? In this episode, we dive deep into the crumbling state of European industry, the shutting down of Volkswagen plants, and the loss of cheap Russian energy. We analyze the reality of a potential economic collapse in the West compared to the stagnation of Japan.

Later, we discuss the latest developments in Ukraine—including why peace plans may fail and the likelihood of Russia taking Odessa and Kiev. Finally, we cover the rising tide of censorship in the West and the United States' unspoken "act of war" against Venezuela.

Timestamps:00:00 - Is Germany’s Economy Collapsing?04:00 - The Real Cost of Losing Russian Energy07:26 - What Defines an Economic Collapse?12:37 - The Eurozone Crisis & US Debt Bomb20:00 - The End of the Dollar System?26:15 - NATO’s "World War 3" Rhetoric vs. Reality32:00 - Why the Peace Plans for Ukraine Won't Work41:36 - Will Russia Take Odessa and Kiev?54:06 - The Partition of Ukraine57:17 - Censorship & The Arrest of Dissenters in the West1:05:23 - The US Naval Blockade of Venezuela

In this episode, we dive deep into the suspicious timing of recent mass shootings in Australia and the US, asking hard questions about gun laws and potential intelligence involvement. We explore the murky connections between Western intelligence agencies (CIA/Mossad) and extremist groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda.

Later, we unpack the bizarre media tour of Erica Kirk following the death of Charlie Kirk, analyzing the inconsistencies in the official narrative and the shift at TPUSA. Finally, we turn our eyes to the frontlines in Ukraine—discussing the escalation in the Black Sea, the Russian strikes on Odessa, and why European leadership seems determined to pursue a "sunk cost" strategy regardless of the economic destruction facing the West.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: A weekend of violence & shooting anomalies04:45 - The Bondi Beach incident: Suspicious Google searches?12:15 - Salafists, Takfiris, and the CIA/Mossad connection19:35 - "The Selfie": Questioning narratives and staged events22:30 - The Erica Kirk Interview: Why the media blitz doesn't add up31:40 - Ukraine Update: Tanker wars and the Black Sea escalation40:15 - The fall of Guliapole and the "PR Trap" of counter-attacks49:10 - The Sunk Cost Fallacy: Why the West won't negotiate58:20 - Seizing Assets: Is Europe destroying its own rule of law?1:08:00 - Economic collapse vs. World War III