Professor Gerdes Explains

Shaheds Suddenly Got Less Effective—Here’s Why

In today’s daily brief, I explain what changed in Ukraine’s drone war—specifically how Russian forces attempted to exploit commercial satellite connectivity, and how Ukraine, working with SpaceX, closed that window. We walk through how connectivity affects drone coordination and targeting, what technical and authorization controls were adjusted, and why this didn’t “end” the Shahed threat—but reduced its effectiveness. From there, we zoom out to the battlefield, civilian impact, and the broader strategic implications as Russia adapts and Ukraine counters. This isn’t hype. It’s about systems, incentives, and adaptation—and why small technical fixes can have outsized effects in modern war. Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. VIDEO CHAPTERS (Reordered for clarity and viewer retention) 0:00 — Why Shaheds Suddenly Got Less Effective Set the mystery and outcome first. 1:18 — Russia’s Attempt to Use Starlink-Equipped Drones Explain the problem clearly and early. 2:20 — SpaceX and Ukraine Coordinate a Fix Introduce the solution immediately after the problem. 3:43 — Speed Limits, Authorization, and Control Measures How the fix works (without oversharing or hype). 5:05 — U.S. Tech Supply Paths Russia Still Uses Context: how hardware and connectivity still leak through. 6:30 — What This Change Means for Future Drone Attacks Strategic implications before shifting scenes. 7:45 — Tracking Russian Drone and Missile Waves Operational picture. 8:50 — Aftermath: Civilian Infrastructure Under Fire Why this still matters for cities. 10:05 — High-Intensity Fighting Near Pokrovsk Battlefield update. 11:05 — Drone Warfare in Forested Terrain Tactical evolution. 12:05 — Human Stories: Rescuing the Elderly in Donbas Emotional grounding. 13:05 — Azov Brigade, POW Status, and the Rules of War Legal / moral dimension. 14:05 — Political Commentary and War Cartoons Information war layer. 15:05 — Closing: Why This Technical Shift Matters Bring it back to the big picture. 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

Iran Strike Watch: What Just Changed—and What’s Next?

This is an up-to-the-moment breakdown of the Iran strike risk — grounded in reported developments, not speculation. We walk through the latest signals involving Iran’s leadership, U.S. force posture, Gulf-state preparations, and the quiet indicators analysts watch when tensions move from rhetoric to readiness. Nothing here assumes war is guaranteed. But the direction of travel matters. We’ll look at the pressure points, how close they may be to being tested, and what scenarios policymakers appear to be preparing for if events accelerate — including knock-on effects across the region and global markets. Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Iran Situation 00:23 President Trump and Gulf Allies Negotiate with Iran 00:50 Bahrain Tests Emergency Alert System 01:10 Iranian Aircraft and Officials in Moscow 01:50 Iran's Resistance to US Demands 02:15 Iranian Officials Meet with Putin 02:40 Iranian Foreign Minister on Regime Change 03:10 Trump’s Stance on Potential Military Action 03:45 Dispute Over Protester Death Toll in Iran 04:20 Suppression of Protests and Internet Blackout 05:00 US Patriot Interceptor Sale to Saudi Arabia 05:40 Pentagon and White House Military Options 06:30 John Bolton on the Iranian Situation 07:05 Potential Regional Impact of Conflict 07:25 Iran’s Readiness and "Fingers on the Trigger" 08:15 Pro-Regime Protests in London 09:05 Iranian Media and Virtual Warfare 09:30 Historical Context: 1979 vs. Today #Iran #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #USIran #Gulf #Oil #WorldNews #Gerdes ***** 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

Putin to The Hague—Girkin Says It’s Inevitable

Igor Girkin, once one of the loudest voices defending Russia’s war effort, is now making a grim and startling prediction about Vladimir Putin’s future — and it doesn’t end in Moscow. In this video, we examine Girkin’s sentencing, the shadow of MH17, and why comparisons to Slobodan Milošević are suddenly resurfacing. We also unpack the reality behind the so-called energy truce, Russia’s negotiating strategy of exhaustion, growing dissent inside the Duma, and the widening gap between Kremlin narratives and economic reality. From Kyiv’s winter struggle to backroom meetings abroad, from Lithuania’s genocide case to shifting global power toward the Indo-Pacific, this is about more than one prediction. It’s about perspective — and who is finally willing to say what many inside Russia no longer deny. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Igor Girkin’s Grim Prediction for Putin 0:43 Girkin’s Sentencing and the MH17 Legacy 1:22 The Milosevic Comparison: A Trial in The Hague 2:15 Analyzing the Energy Truce and Moscow's Delusions 3:05 Kyiv’s Winter Struggle vs. the Miami Meetings 4:03 The Donbas Deadlock and Rubio’s Assessment 5:00 Trump’s Strike Moratorium and European Skepticism 6:08 Russia’s "Mr. No" Playbook: Negotiating by Exhaustion 7:42 Beyond Business as Usual: The West's 2022 Miscalculation 8:35 "I Don't Need a Ride": Zelenskyy's Defining Moment 9:20 Dissent in the Duma: The Failure of the "SMO" 10:45 Economic Reality: Russia’s 2% GDP vs. the West 12:02 Lithuania’s Genocide Case and the Shadow Fleet 13:05 Global Shifts: Indo-Pacific Focus and Xi’s Military Purge 14:20 Trump’s Cuba Tariffs and Venezuela’s Prisoner Release 15:38 US Shutdown Risks and the Musk-Federoff Starlink Deal 16:25 The Epstein Files and Final Thoughts on Perspective #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Girkin #TheHague #ICC #Geopolitics #WarInUkraine #InternationalLaw #Gerdes 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

Kyiv Blacked Out—And Ukrainians Still Won’t Break

Description: As Russian strikes knock out power and winter temperatures bite, Kyiv’s civilians are enduring blackouts, freezing apartments, and nightly air raids. Candles replace lights. Phones replace heat. And yet, daily life continues. In this daily brief, I walk through what the blackout actually looks like on the ground, how civilians are adapting to survive the cold, and why Russia’s attempt to weaponize winter is backfiring—strategically, politically, and morally. We’ll also cover key battlefield updates and recent Russian losses shaping the wider war. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Humanitarian Toll in Ukraine 00:46 Russian Strategic Miscalculation and the Blitz Spirit 01:14 Ukrainian Military Successes: Luhansk and Beyond 01:46 Civilian Impacts: The Worst Blackout in Ukraine 02:29 Widespread Blackouts Across Ukraine and Moldova 02:59 Life Under Fire: A Kyiv Resident’s Perspective 04:19 Surviving the Cold: Ingenious Methods for Warmth 05:01 Personal Account: The Struggle for Survival in Kyiv 06:06 Russia’s Strategy: Using Cold as a Weapon 06:50 Resilience and Solidarity: The Spirit of Ukraine 07:27 Battlefront Updates: Recent Russian Losses 08:18 Combat Operations: Kupyansk and Hulyaipole Directions 08:52 Brutality and Morale: Incidents Within the Russian Ranks 09:16 The Rise of All-Women Drone Brigades 09:44 Urban Warfare: The Situation in Kostiantynivka 10:07 Drone Warfare: High-Precision Strikes 10:53 Modern Warfare: Ground Robotic Systems on the Battlefield Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. #Ukraine #Kyiv #Blackout #RussiaUkraineWar #WarNews #UkraineWar #gerdes ***** 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

Energy Ceasefire: Is It Real—or Just a Headline?

An energy ceasefire is being discussed at the highest levels—but the details matter more than the headlines. In this video, I break down when the truce was supposed to begin, what U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials are actually saying, and why enforcement—not announcements—is the real test. We’ll examine incentives on both sides, reactions inside Russia, and warning signs that suggest preparations may already be underway for renewed strikes. This isn’t about optimism or pessimism—it’s about reading the signals correctly. Chapters 0:00 – Is the energy ceasefire real or made up? 0:30 – Energy truce was supposed to begin on Jan 26 1:10 – Trump: “Local energy truce is in place” 2:10 – What Russia and Ukraine get out of an energy truce 2:50 – Trump personally asked Putin not to fire on Kyiv 3:30 – Zelenskyy: “The real test is in the coming days” 4:00 – Peskov: Putin agreed to a one-week ceasefire 5:10 – Ceasefire only until February 1st 6:10 – Russian mil-bloggers react to the ceasefire 7:30 – Five Russian generals met with Witkoff in Abu Dhabi 8:30 – Russia is preparing a new massive strike 9:30 – The streets of Kyiv #Ukraine #Russia #EnergyCeasefire #UkraineWar #BreakingNews #OSINT #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

Russia’s 3rd-Worst Casualty Day This Year—What Happened

Today’s Russian casualty figures rank third-highest so far this year, making this an outlier day that demands explanation. In this video, I walk through the key events driving such a sharp spike: overnight drone and missile activity, strikes on civilian infrastructure, unusually heavy battlefield losses, and growing signs of strain inside Russia’s force structure. We’ll also examine emerging Ukrainian capabilities—especially in drones and air defense—and why days like this tend to compound Russia’s problems rather than remain isolated incidents. Chapters 0:00 – High Russian Casualties and January Statistics 0:39 – Overnight Drone Strikes and Iskander Missile Strike 1:19 – Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure 2:20 – Introduction of the Fury Interceptor Drone 3:12 – Civilians Seeking Shelter in the Metro 3:42 – Detailed Battlefield Losses 4:33 – Intensified Efforts in Pokrovsk and Huliapole 5:52 – Status of Kupiansk and Recent Engagements 6:35 – Drone Strikes and Air Attacks 7:19 – Russia Reassigning Personnel to Infantry 7:56 – Russian Charges Against Truck Drivers 8:25 – Closing Thoughts and Future Innovations #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #WarUpdate #OSINT #MilitaryAnalysis #BreakingNews 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

The Strategic Failure Behind ICE's Minneapolis Escalation

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Russia Admits the Truth: A Deal Isn’t Even Close

For weeks, headlines hinted at negotiations, pauses, and possible breakthroughs. But Moscow has now made something unmistakably clear: a deal isn’t close — not even remotely. In this video, I walk through what Russian officials actually said, why this admission matters, and how it reshapes expectations about the war, diplomacy, and the months ahead. Strip away the spin, and the reality is far darker — and far more revealing — than many wanted to believe. Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #Geopolitics #Putin #Zelensky #PeaceTalks #WarAnalysis ***** 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

Ukraine had a GREAT Night!

Ukraine had a very good night. Confirmed reports indicate the loss of two frontline Russian combat aircraft—an Su-34 strike fighter and an Su-30 multirole fighter—plus a high-end radar system valued at roughly $100 million. This isn’t just about numbers. The Su-34 is a key platform for glide-bomb attacks. The Su-30 plays a major role in air superiority and escort missions. And the radar? That’s eyes and ears—without it, everything else becomes more vulnerable. Taken together, this is a direct hit to Russia’s ability to see, strike, and protect its own aircraft. One night. Three critical losses. And a reminder that the battlefield is shifting in ways Moscow doesn’t control. Chapters: 00:00 - Ukraine's Successful Night and SU-34 Takedown 00:54 - Conflicting Reports on Second Jet and Patriot Involvement 01:52 - Summary of Key Russian Losses and Costs 02:41 - Radar Station and Drone Control Point Strikes 03:17 - Analysis of Trump's Reported Call with Putin 04:36 - Comparing Civilian Impacts and Personal Tragedies 05:32 - Air Defense Success Rates and New Drone Tactics 06:54 - Innovations: Starlink-Equipped Drones 07:35 - Human Cost: The Story of a Holocaust Survivor in Kyiv 08:23 - Battlefield Metrics and Frontline Stagnation 09:37 - "The Penguin Suit": FPV Drone Footage and Russian KIA Trends 11:06 - Gamified Warfare: The "Amazon for War" Marketplace 12:12 - Anti-Drone Measures and Diplomatic Deadlocks 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

Russian State TV Just Lost All Grip on Reality

Russian state TV has officially abandoned all logic, pivoting from mere propaganda to a startling display of desperation and disinformation. In this episode, we break down a recent Solovyov broadcast that borders on the delusional—from demanding total Ukrainian surrender to fabricating narratives about "attacks" on presidential residences. We examine the stark contrast between the Kremlin's "mirror tactics" and the reality of their strikes on civilian infrastructure, including the truth behind the Ukrainian passenger train strike and the growing threats against nuclear power plants. By applying logic to this geopolitical noise, we reveal the strategic underpinnings of Russia's attempt to "freeze out" Ukraine and how these tactics align with historical Soviet brinkmanship. We also look at the role of international support, such as Japanese energy assistance, and the shifting political pressures that are forcing the Kremlin to ramp up its rhetoric to unprecedented levels. This isn't just news; it's a breakdown of the information warfare being waged right now. Chapters 0:00 Solovyov’s Audience: The Soviet Nostalgia 0:30 Russian State Media Demands Ukrainian Surrender 1:10 Debunking "Attacks" on the President’s Residence 1:45 The Truth Behind the Ukrainian Train Strike 2:45 Lavrov’s History of Denying Civilian Targets 3:50 Strategy Behind Targeting the Energy Sector 4:30 Threats Against Nuclear Power Plants 5:15 Analyzing the 750 Kilowatt Station Strike 6:05 Global Response: Japanese Power Generators in Ukraine 6:40 The Pressure on Putin: Trump and Future Negotiations 7:20 Historical Context: Khrushchev's "We Will Bury You" 7:50 Closing Thoughts: Why Truth Matters for Ukraine #RussianPropaganda #UkraineWar #Geopolitics #InformationWarfare #ProfessorGerdes 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