Episode
I Never Thought I’d See This Shift on Ukraine
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- Jul 29, 2026
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Summary
Something significant appears to be changing in Washington. Following President Zelensky's Oval Office meeting with President Trump, reports indicate that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are preparing to visit Kyiv—the first such visit of its kind. Combined with discussions on Patriot interceptor production, meetings with Lockheed Martin, renewed diplomacy, and growing bipartisan pressure for tougher sanctions on Russia, this could mark an important turning point in U.S.-Ukraine relations. Today, Professor Gerdes examines the evidence, separates confirmed developments from speculation, and explains why Ukraine's battlefield success may be reshaping the political landscape in Washington.Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.Chapters00:00 I'm stunned00:32 The Oval Office meeting01:50 Why attitudes are changing02:14 Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv?02:42 Ukrainian optimism after the meeting03:25 Ukraine's new leverage in Washington03:47 Lockheed Martin and defense cooperation05:31 Lindsey Graham's legacy for Ukraine07:22 The Senate moves on Russia sanctions08:25 South Carolina politics and Ukraine's future allies11:34 Final thoughts: Does Zelensky now hold the cards?#Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #Trump #Zelensky #Kyiv #Patriot #LockheedMartin #Sanctions #ProfessorGerdes***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukrainehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE:…