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How the Kursk Offensive Advantages Ukraine in Future Peace Talks - William Spaniel
The Kursk offensive began in August, but its origins date back to two months earlier. This video tracks Ukraine's concerns about U.S. politics going back to June, and how they compelled Ukraine to take a gamble in Russia. We then explore the details behind a potential Trump peace plan and how the Kursk offensive may change its feasibility.
0:00 The Origins of the Kursk Offensive
1:01 The Washington NATO Summit
4:55 Ukraine's Election Conundrum
6:23 Formulating Ukraine's Strategy
10:11 What Would a Trump Peace Plan Look Like?
13:05 Why the Plan Is Coherent
21:36 How Holding Russian Territory Changes Peace Deals
23:36 Invalidating Pessimistic Beliefs and Changing the Election