The Duran Podcast

Crimea Escalation w/ Brian Berletic & Patrick Lancaster (Live)

Sep 16, 2023
Geopolitical expert Brian Berletic and war correspondent Patrick Lancaster discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly in Crimea. They analyze the Ukrainian offensive, elections in Crimea, contrasting perspectives on the situation, and the growing military gap between Russia and the West. They also touch on Russia's patient approach to handling provocations, recent attacks in Donetsk, Putin's conditions for negotiations, and personal experiences with anime. The speakers compare Russia and China's industrial strengths and discuss topics like trade relationships, challenges on the battlefield, and media narrative.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Analyzing the Ukrainian Offensive in Crimea
02:43 • 5min
3
Elections and the Significance for Crimea
07:53 • 19min
4
The Current Situation in Done Yet and Other Cities
26:49 • 4min
5
Contrasting Perspectives on Crimea
30:28 • 23min
6
Artillery Evolution and Medical Treatment
53:11 • 16min
7
Discussion on Lack of Information about Russian Commanders in Crimea Conflict
01:08:55 • 2min
8
The Growing Military Gap Between Russia and the West
01:10:53 • 19min
9
The Collapse of Debate in Britain and the Sacking of Tobias Elwood
01:29:34 • 2min
10
Russia's Approach to Handling Provocations and Geopolitical Challenges
01:31:18 • 16min
11
Recent Attack in Donetsk
01:47:14 • 8min
12
Putin's Conditions for Negotiations and Constraints on Russia's Military Operations
01:55:18 • 9min
13
Personal Experiences with Anime and the State of the British Military
02:04:15 • 7min
14
Comparing Russia and China's Industrial Strengths, Expulsion of US Diplomats, and Recent Attack
02:11:11 • 2min
15
Topics on F.D. in Germany and Potential Impact on Political System
02:12:45 • 3min
16
China's trade relationships and the impact of cluster munitions
02:16:09 • 2min
17
Challenges on the Battlefield, Russia's Preparation, Anime Appreciation, and Media Narrative
02:17:57 • 2min
18
Gratitude and Updates on the Current Situation
02:19:32 • 2min