# Delusions of Power in Ukraine

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Podcast: [Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199)
Published: 2026-06-10T10:15:01+00:00
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## Resource

Putin’s Ukraine war, once touted as a swift victory, has become a costly quagmire with propaganda crumbling under drone strikes and even Victory Day parades forced to scale back due to unsafe skies. Meanwhile, Trump’s ego-driven worldview dismisses Ukraine’s resilience, seeing Zelenskyy as a threat to his own grand narrative — while ignoring how drones are empowering smaller forces against bigger ones. Both leaders are trapped in delusions: Putin by his obsession with Russian honor, Trump by his refusal to admit limits to U.S. power. Ironically, Trump’s Iran distractions ease pressure on Putin’s European rivals, who are now stepping up with renewed aid and peace initiatives — seeing Kremlin aggression more clearly than Washington. Ultimately, both leaders misunderstand democratic resilience, silencing dissent and rejecting truth, while Europe’s democratic systems — with their checks and balances — offer a stronger, more practical alternative. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/df9cc5209cf36c67

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