[Salon] Russia Shrugs at Trump's New 10-Day DEADLINE

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Russia Shrugs at Trump's New 10-Day DEADLINE

Russia Isn’t Backing Down—And the West Has No Plan That Works

Daniel L. Davis Jul 30

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In this episode, I take a hard look at the unraveling strategy behind U.S. and Western efforts to shape the outcome of the war in Ukraine. From military aid to economic sanctions, the tools Washington once relied on are now producing diminishing returns—and Moscow knows it.

I break down five key points:

• Russia has adapted to Western weaponry, neutralizing tanks, drones, and air defense systems while gaining battlefield momentum.

• Sanctions have failed—16,000 and counting—without halting Russia’s economy or military advances.

• Diplomatic leverage is gone. Russia will negotiate only on its terms, while the West continues to ignore its core demands.

• U.S. strategy is built on fantasy, not facts. Trump’s deadlines, Graham’s comparisons to Iran, and new aid packages all miss the mark.

• The broader failure is strategic. From the 2014 uprising to the collapse of Minsk, the West’s missteps have fueled mistrust and empowered Moscow.

As August 9 approaches, the likely scenario is more of the same: Russia pressing forward, Western ultimatums dismissed, and no credible path to resolution. I argue that Russia is winning through attrition—while U.S. and NATO credibility continues to erode.

This show demands your full attention—start to finish.

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