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Ukraine Cut Their Own Throats /Lt Col Daniel Davis

Why every “peace plan” collapses before it begins — and what the deadlock in Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow means for the future of the war.

Dec 24
 
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In this episode of Daniel Davis Deep Dive, I take you inside one of the most consequential — and misunderstood — dynamics of this entire war: the collapse of every so‑called “peace plan” before it even reaches the table. I walk through the latest proposals coming out of Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow, and I explain why none of them bring us any closer to ending the bloodshed.

I’ve spent years analyzing wars, negotiations, and the political illusions that keep conflicts alive. And I’ll tell you plainly: we are no closer to peace today than we were on January 20th, when this administration took office. The rhetoric has changed. The talking points have changed. But the hard realities on the ground have not moved an inch.

In this episode, I break down:

  • Why Ukraine’s new 20‑point plan is fundamentally incompatible with Russia’s four non‑negotiable demands

  • Why Europe keeps pushing fantasies — like an 800,000‑man Ukrainian army — that no one can pay for, and Russia will never accept

  • Why the U.S. continues to “waffle” between positions without committing to a coherent strategy

  • Why every missed diplomatic opportunity since 2014 has made the eventual outcome worse for Ukraine, not better

  • Why Russia believes it was deceived — and what that means for any future settlement

I also walk you through Vladimir Putin’s latest public remarks on security guarantees, NATO expansion, and the roots of this war — comments you will never see aired on Western television, but which are essential to understanding where this conflict is headed.

My conclusion is blunt: Ukraine’s concessions are DOA.
Not because Kyiv won’t make them — but because the West continues to demand outcomes that are strategically impossible, financially unsustainable, and militarily disconnected from reality.

If we keep ignoring the fundamentals, the next “opportunity for peace” will be even worse than the last. And the cost — in lives, territory, and long‑term security — will only grow.

This is one of the most important breakdowns I’ve done on this war.
I hope you’ll watch the full episode.

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