# Rubicon crossed, permanent conflict on Russia. Zelensky targets Belarus next

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Podcast: [The Duran on Odysee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-duran-on-odysee-5399169)
Published: 2026-06-24T08:38:53+00:00
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The Duran: Episode 2552 Russia's forces are closing in on Konstantinovka and Lyman as the Donbass front nears total collapse, while the UK fires storm shadow missiles into Voronezh in a pointed signal that British policy toward Russia will not soften regardless of who leads in London. Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris break down how the collective west is expanding the conflict beyond Ukraine's borders, with Zelensky issuing repeated ultimatums against Belarus and European hardliners pushing for deeper escalation as Russian military gains accelerate. 00:00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:02:00 Storm Shadow Strike on Voronezh Explained 00:04:00 UK Missile Messaging to Russia 00:07:00 Britain's New Cheap Missile Program 00:10:00 UK Deep State Declares Permanent Stance 00:13:00 British Political Crisis and Policy Lock-In 00:16:00 Two Wars Framework Introduced 00:18:00 Russian Society's View of the Conflict 00:21:00 European Hardliners and the Danger of Irrationality 00:25:00 Zelensky's Threats Against Belarus 00:28:00 Donbas Collapse and BBC Reporting Shift 00:31:00 What Happens After Donbass Falls 00:37:00 Could Belarus Become the New Front 00:42:00 Russia's Conditions for Negotiations 00:46:00 European Elite Delusions About Russia 00:48:00 Closing Analysis ***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: 3JvdnoyWMb93hSRgk58ZstUxg11PW9mKSr ETHEREUM: 0xF39BdFb41f639B82E3D2Bf022828bC6394F533A3 LTC: MGFiMC18ZViF6Dc…

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