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Isolating the Zelensky Regime
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- The Duran on Odysee
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- May 29, 2026
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- 1347
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Summary
The Duran: Episode 2531 Ukraine's air defense has collapsed around Kiev and Zelensky is now begging the United States for Patriot interceptors that Washington almost certainly will not send, leaving Europe to gut its own defenses to fill the gap. Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris on The Duran break down what Russia actually intends for Kiev: not obliteration, but a calculated siege strategy targeting command bunkers, drone factories, and the rail supply lines that keep Western officials and weapons flowing into the capital. Is Russia systematically cutting Zelensky off from the West, and what happens to Ukraine when Kiev becomes a city under siege? 00:00:00 Introduction: Zelensky's letter begging for Patriot interceptors 00:01:08 Why the US will not send Patriot systems to Ukraine 00:02:04 NATO 3 program: US military withdrawing from Europe 00:03:42 Europe under pressure to strip its own air defenses for Ukraine 00:05:18 Will Russia follow through on striking Kiev decision centers 00:07:31 Putin's decision making pattern: once decided, no turning back 00:09:12 Kiev's historical significance and why Russia will not obliterate it 00:11:08 Russia's two objectives: hit command centers and expel the West from Kiev 00:14:43 Can trains and supply lines into Kiev be severed 00:18:15 Russia's gradual campaign: drone and missile strikes tighten over time ***THE DURAN SHOP*** https://theduranshop.com ***REVERSE GEAR SHOP*** Athleisure with Style https://reversegear.shop/ ***THE DURAN COMMUNITY ON LOCALS*** https://theduran.locals.com Join Now Get 1 Month Free Trial ***OUR OFFICIAL CHANNELS*** ALEXANDER: https://www.youtube.com/AlexanderMercourisReal ALEX: https://www.youtube.com/alexchristoforou ***CRYPTO SUPPORT*** BITCOIN: 3JvdnoyWMb93hSRgk…