Professor Gerdes Explains

This Drone Attack Didn’t Stop—It Went All Day

Russia launched a massive, sustained drone assault across Ukraine that didn’t follow the usual overnight pattern. Instead, waves of Shahed drones continued throughout the day, hitting at least eleven regions and targeting civilian areas, historic sites, and city centers. Casualties were reported from Lviv to other impacted regions, while footage shows the growing reach and persistence of these strikes. At the same time, Ukraine’s air defenses—including systems like Wild Hornets—continued intercepting large numbers, but the scale and duration point to something new: a surge in inventory and a shift in tactics designed to exhaust defenses and stretch response times. Beyond Ukraine, the ripple effects are already visible, with Moldova declaring an energy state of emergency. And as political fractures deepen in Europe, including admissions of cooperation with Russia from Hungarian officials, the broader strategic picture becomes clearer. This isn’t just escalation—it’s adaptation. Video Chapters 0:00 Russia launches massive drone strike 0:41 Record numbers hit eleven Ukrainian regions 1:44 Shahed drones target civilian locations 2:38 Casualties reported in Lviv and beyond 3:55 Monastery and historic sites damaged 4:51 Footage shows impact in city centers 5:58 Moldova declares energy state of emergency 6:52 Wild Hornets system intercepts enemy drones 7:51 Largest drone attack of the war 8:54 Explaining the inventory spike in attacks 10:05 Hungarian officials admit to Russian cooperation 11:00 Ukrainian spirit remains strong despite strikes #Ukraine #Russia #DroneWar #Shahed #WarInUkraine #Geopolitics #NATO #MilitaryAnalysis 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 “Peace Talks” Aren’t About Peace—This Is the Real Goal

Russia’s “peace talks” aren’t about peace at all—they’re a calculated strategy to fracture alliances, isolate Ukraine, and exploit divisions between the U.S. and Europe. Russian state media and insiders are increasingly open about this: negotiations are a tool, not a solution. By engaging in talks while offering zero real concessions, Moscow buys time, shifts pressure onto Western leaders, and drives wedges between partners—especially where political fault lines already exist, like Hungary, Slovakia, and differing U.S. administrations. The goal isn’t compromise; it’s leverage. And if Russia can pit rivals against each other, exclude key players from negotiations, and turn diplomacy into a battlefield of its own, it gains advantages without needing breakthroughs on the front lines. This isn’t peace—it’s strategy. Video Chapters 0:00 Understanding Russian state media perspectives 1:10 Russia’s history of conflict with Europe 1:45 Identifying European exceptions and diplomatic shifts 2:25 Exploring alliances with North Korea 3:05 Strategic use of fault lines in coalitions 3:50 Driving wedges between allies against Russia 4:30 Influence of Hungary and Slovakia discussed 5:15 European clashes with American administration analyzed 6:00 Comparing Biden and Trump administration dynamics 6:45 Negotiations as a tool for division 7:30 Zero concessions from the Russian side 8:15 Impact of excluding Europeans from negotiations 9:00 Unconditional advantages of pitting rivals together 9:45 Realpolitik and the special military operation #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Geopolitics #NATO #WarAnalysis #GlobalStrategy 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

I Got This Wrong — Here’s What I Missed

So, I GOT IT WRONG. This recent strike proved it--it was a larger and more coordinated strike than I initially anticipated. Ukraine’s air defense performed exceptionally well, stopping the vast majority of incoming drones and cruise missiles. This isn’t just about interception rates anymore—it’s about volume, endurance, and what consistently leaks through. When you combine the scale of the strike, the continued effectiveness of certain missile types, and the growing strain on defensive systems, the story becomes less about a successful defense and more about a war of accumulation. That’s where I underestimated this—and why it matters. Video Chapters 0:00 Ukraine's drone strike on Sevastopol 0:31 Strategic missile defense systems hit 1:13 Massive oil refinery fire in Russia 1:51 Battlefield drone and artillery analysis 2:22 Escalating missile and bomber maneuvers 3:20 Russia's massive overnight strike data 4:18 Shifting drone deployment patterns 6:26 Evidence of damage on the ground 7:33 Civilian casualties in recent attacks 8:16 Decreasing offensive tempo and equipment losses 9:15 Ukraine’s expanding defensive kill zone 9:53 Russian soldier life expectancy: 12 days 11:00 Internal Russian military fatigue and criticism 12:15 Impact of internet and fundraising restrictions 13:17 Grid instability and power line strikes Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #DroneWar #AirDefense #Geopolitics #MilitaryAnalysis ***** 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

👉 Trump Says Talks Saved Iran—Tehran Calls It Fake

Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to destroy Iran’s electrical grid has been paused—but the explanation is raising serious questions. Trump claims negotiations are underway and “saved” Iran from imminent strikes. Tehran says those talks never happened. In this video, we break down the contradiction, the strategic stakes behind targeting civilian infrastructure, and what this pause actually means for global energy markets, the Strait of Hormuz, and the broader Iran conflict. From missile stockpiles and underground facilities to Russia’s intelligence role and China’s warning of escalation, this is the real story behind a moment that could reshape the Middle East—and beyond. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran 01:18 Targeting Iranian civilian power plants 02:23 Trump compares Iran to Russia 03:50 Hostilities paused for five-day negotiations 05:10 Impact on global energy markets 06:28 Joint control of Strait of Hormuz 07:25 Scaramucci on Trump’s regime change strategy 08:58 Funding for missile stockpile replenishment 10:11 Iran denies holding secret negotiations 11:23 Tehran’s warnings and potential surprises 12:50 Disputing the "productive conversations" claim 14:04 Defining victory in the Iran conflict 15:15 Risks of a ground invasion 16:38 Russia providing intelligence to Iran 17:08 Striking Iranian drone production facilities 18:03 Iran’s underground weapon stockpiles 19:15 Advanced missiles evading Patriot systems 19:43 China warns of uncontrollable situation 20:02 Trump’s historical stance on Iran ***** 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

Hungary’s FM Now Reports to Lavrov — Why Now?

Hungary’s relationship with Russia is drawing new scrutiny as Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó continues high-level engagement with Sergey Lavrov ahead of upcoming political developments. At the same time, Viktor Orbán’s growing influence across Europe, allegations of intelligence leaks, and mounting tensions within the EU are raising serious questions about alignment and strategic intent. Reports of political pressure on opposition figures, combined with broader signals from Russia—from internal instability to unusual economic disruptions—paint a complex and evolving picture. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues adapting its military and industrial strategy, signaling long-term resilience even as the geopolitical landscape shifts. This story connects the dots between diplomacy, timing, and influence—helping you understand what may really be happening beneath the surface. Chapters: 00:00 CPAC convention and Viktor Orbán’s influence 01:21 Orbán’s governance model and “Make Europe Great Again” 02:40 Polish political support and regional dynamics 04:14 EU tensions with Hungary over intelligence concerns 05:43 Szijjártó’s engagement with Sergey Lavrov 07:44 Hungary’s past interactions with the Kremlin during elections 09:24 Leaked audio and surveillance allegations 11:23 Opposition party faces pressure and reported attacks 13:00 Mass cattle culling in rural Russian regions 14:46 Farmers raise concerns over livestock losses 15:58 Kremlin-linked figures face internet disruptions 16:32 Ukraine shifts military training domestically 17:15 Buntar Aerospace secures U.S. technology funding 17:39 Putin congratulates Kim Jong Un on election #Ukraine #Russia #Hungary #Orban #Lavrov #Geopolitics #Europe #NATO #UkraineWar #GlobalPolitics 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

Ukraine Hit the Baltic? Oil Refineries Targeted

Ukraine’s latest wave of long-range drone strikes appears to have reached Russia’s Baltic coastline, hitting critical oil infrastructure and signaling a major shift in operational reach. Reports point to significant fires at the Primorsk oil terminal—Russia’s largest Baltic export hub—raising immediate questions about economic impact and the vulnerability of previously “safe” zones. With hundreds of drones launched toward Russia’s north, the message is becoming clear: distance is no longer protection. At the same time, disruptions at St. Petersburg’s airport and continued strikes on fuel depots in Rostov suggest a widening pattern of logistical pressure. On the battlefield, Ukraine maintains a high drone interception rate while Russian casualty figures remain elevated and the spring offensive shows signs of stalling. Meanwhile, unconventional developments—from POW surrenders via Telegram to forced mobilization in Crimea—highlight the evolving human dimension of the war. This moment may mark more than a successful strike—it could redefine the map of what’s now within reach. Chapters: 0:00 Nightmare scenario for Putin’s long-range strategy 0:15 300 Ukrainian drones target Russian north 0:35 Significant fires at Primorsk oil terminal 2:00 Primorsk: Russia’s largest Baltic export hub 2:55 Economic impact of oil production cuts 3:35 No safe zones for Russian infrastructure 4:45 Logistical disruptions at St. Petersburg airport 5:15 Rostov fuel depots burning for kilometers 6:00 Extensive list of destroyed Russian equipment 7:05 Unmanned systems strike record 8,908 targets 8:05 Russian drone attack fails against Ukraine 8:55 93% interception rate for Ukrainian defense 10:00 Battlefield update: 970 Russian casualties 11:00 Russian spring offensive appears to stall 11:50 POW surrenders via Telegram hotline 13:05 Forced mobilization of Crimeans is war crime 13:40 Jake Broe completes million-dollar fundraiser #Ukraine #Russia #BalticSea #DroneWarfare #OilInfrastructure #Geopolitics #MilitaryAnalysis #WarUpdate 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 Is Making More—But People Feel Poorer & Less Free

Russia Is Making More—But People Feel Poorer & Less Free

Russia Is Making More—But People Feel Poorer & Less Free

Russia Is Making More—But People Feel Poorer & Less Free

Iran Just Targeted a UK-US Base 4,000km Away

Iran has taken a major step that could reshape the scope of this conflict. Ballistic missiles launched toward a joint UK-US base at Diego Garcia — roughly 4,000 kilometers from Iran — signal something far bigger than a single strike. This is about range, intent, and escalation. Even without confirmed impacts, the message is clear: Western positions once considered “out of reach” may no longer be safe. At the same time, we’re seeing rising pressure across the region — from the Strait of Hormuz to Israeli strikes deep inside Iran — raising the question of whether this conflict is entering a broader, more dangerous phase. Video Chapters 0:00 Shipping Crisis in the Persian Gulf 1:04 Analyzing the Strait of Hormuz 2:37 Iran Missile Strike on US Base 4:08 US Eases Iranian Oil Sanctions 5:25 Israeli Strikes Hit Central Tehran 6:21 Searching for Iran's Ayatollah 7:46 Major Explosions Rock Iranian Airbase 9:27 Experimental US Naval Drone Found 10:14 Drones Swarm US Airbase 11:51 Transitioning to Phase Three 13:16 General Mattis on the Mullahs 14:31 Global Protests and Political Pressure 15:47 Remembering Robert Mueller #Iran #UK #US #IranMissiles #DiegoGarcia #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Military #BreakingNews #GlobalConflict 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

Putin’s Iran Bargain Targets Ukraine’s Survival

This is exactly what analysts warned about—and now it’s happening. Russia is attempting to use intelligence sharing with Iran as leverage, offering to stop helping Iran in exchange for the United States cutting off intelligence support to Ukraine. The goal is clear: weaken Ukraine without firing a shot. As Ukrainian officials meet with U.S. envoys to keep support intact, this move exposes a deeper strategy—linking the Iran conflict directly to the war in Ukraine. At the same time, Ukraine continues proving its battlefield strength, striking deep into Russian territory while even assisting U.S. allies in countering Iranian drones. Meanwhile, Russia tightens internal control and faces growing domestic strain. This isn’t just diplomacy—it’s a calculated power play aimed at Ukraine’s survival. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Kremlin Uses Iran Intel as Bargaining Chip 0:39 Ukraine Arrives for Critical U.S. Talks 1:18 Russia’s Proposal Rejected by the U.S. 2:31 Putin’s Iran Deal Explained 3:05 Belarus as a Backdoor for Russia 3:38 Trump Endorses Orban—Why It Matters 4:14 Alleged Plot to Shift Hungary’s Election 4:42 Trump Interview: Iran, NATO, Ukraine 5:36 Iran’s Nuclear Timeline Debate 6:35 NATO Tensions and U.S. Role 7:22 Trump on Zelensky vs. Putin 8:18 Ukraine Helps Counter Iranian Drones 8:58 Ukraine’s Deep Strike Success 9:54 Shifting U.S. Defense Messaging 11:00 Russia Tightens Domestic Control 11:32 Rising Internal Criticism in Russia 12:12 Economic Strain Inside Russia 12:47 Growing Unrest and Crackdowns 13:16 Are We Entering a Larger Global Conflict? #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Iran #Geopolitics #WarAnalysis #NATO #USPolitics 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