In this episode, Charlie and Peter break down Russia's retaliatory hypersonic strikes on Kiev and what they reveal about Ukraine's crumbling air defenses. We also discuss Ukraine's drone attacks on St. Petersburg, why Russia refuses to adopt the US/Israel "regime change" strategy, and the harsh realities of Ukraine's forced conscription. Finally, we zoom out to look at the macro geopolitical picture: Is Europe actually preparing for war with Russia by 2030? And how have conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East left the US global empire mortally wounded?

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & The Rapid Pace of Global News00:15 - Russia's Retaliatory Strikes on Kiev04:08 - What is the Military Impact of the Kiev Airstrikes?08:19 - Ukraine’s Drone Attacks on St. Petersburg13:21 - NATO's Proxy War vs. Russian Military Strategy15:28 - Why Russia Avoids Regime Change in Ukraine28:16 - Western Delusion: Will Europe Go to War with Russia?35:09 - Can Russia Actually Lose This War?41:47 - Why Zelensky & Netanyahu Need Endless War48:16 - Why the US Empire is Mortally Wounded56:25 - Iran & The Demise of American Global Protection1:00:48 - US Elections & The Future of American Hegemony

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