The Duran Podcast

Exploration of claims of Russia acquiring missiles from North Korea, recent missile strikes launched by Russia on Ukraine, speculations on funding and potential use of missiles, implications of providing long-range missiles to Ukraine, and the devastating impact of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian military morale.

Discussion on recent Middle East developments, Blinken's upcoming trip, potential attacks on Yemen, protecting bases, concerns about Iran and Hezbollah, implications on Biden's reelection. Ongoing war in Gaza, limitations of US Secretary of State, factors affecting conflict with Iran. Possibility of ceasefire, role of United Nations, recent actions by UN, South Africa's suit, consequences for Israel. Pattern of war prevailing over peace, negative impact on US geopolitical position. Russia's perspective on Ukraine's NATO entry, impact on international relations, dangerous obsession with appearing strong, comparison to Reagan's approach.

Jim Jatras, an expert on US elections and Project Ukraine, joins the hosts to discuss the 2024 US Presidential Election and key issues like money for Project Ukraine, the divided state of the US, Patriarch Bartholomew's blackmail, the State Department's challenges, the impact of the spook state and rusophobia, the state of Britain, and the aftermath of the Fall of the Ottoman Empire.

Discussion on the possibility of de-escalation in the Middle East, tensions within governments, desires of neocons for war with Iran, influential individuals shaping US government, and potential impact of Gaza conflict on Joe Biden's presidency.

Highlights from the Eurasia Economic Council meeting, including discussions on economic integration within the Eurasian Economic Union and ratification of trade agreements with Iran. The potential merging of the Eurasian Economic Union and the One Belt One Road initiative and their impact on regional development and trade. Exploring the decision to move away from economic integration with China and align with the struggling European Union, and questioning the motives behind this shift.

The podcast discusses the attrition war strategy employed by Russia in Ukraine, the ammunition and weapons shortage in Ukraine and the UK's involvement, attacks on Ukrainian University and Museum, and the impact of recent events on the city of Hot Give in Ukraine.

The podcast discusses France's withdrawal from Niger and its historical significance, including failed coup attempts and opposition to French military intervention. It also explores the consequences of the withdrawal on Africa and the shift towards seeking support from BRICS nations. The episode briefly touches on the situation in Mali with Russian military assistance.

Bolton, a political figure advocating for a US strike against Iran and regime change, discusses the lack of logic in going after Iran without addressing other regional actors, the potential escalation and risks of the US-Iran conflict, consequences of a US strike on Iran, and finding a solution to deescalate the conflict. The hosts express concern about the eagerness of neoconservatives and recent international statements condemning Iran's uranium enrichment.

Russian diplomat Dmitry Polyanskiy, political commentator Alexander Mercouris, and geopolitical analyst Glenn Diesen discuss Russia's perspective on the conflict in Ukraine, including the West's involvement and NATO's encroachment. They delve into the importance of equal rights and cultural identity, highlight failed policies and negotiation attempts, and explore the United States' opposition at the UN.

Biden's plan to seize $300B Russian assets, erosion of trust in financial systems, lack of transparency in sanctions decisions, destructive impact of Biden's policies on US dollar and trust in financial sector