Ukraine Hits Russia w/U.S. ATACAMS /Lt Col Daniel Davis

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Danny argues that Ukraine’s President Zelensky is being pressured—likely by the U.S. and Western governments—to accept a negotiated peace deal with Russia, largely because Ukraine’s position has deteriorated severely.

A growing corruption scandal is erupting inside Ukraine. Several high-ranking officials closely tied to Zelensky have been arrested or accused of large-scale embezzlement. The speaker speculates that Western governments may be deliberately exposing this corruption to force Zelensky into accepting a peace deal he has resisted.

According to the analysis:

The U.S. and/or Western countries may have warned Zelensky that if he refuses to negotiate, more corruption evidence—possibly even involving him—will be exposed.

Zelensky’s attempt to disband Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency (NABU) backfired and worsened Western distrust.

Ukraine’s internal situation is becoming unsustainable:

The energy grid is collapsing under constant Russian attacks.

Air defense ammunition is nearly depleted.

Funding for the government may run out by early 2026 (“cliff edge”).

Massive corruption has further damaged public trust.

Ukraine is suffering severe manpower shortages and high desertion levels.

Russian territorial gains are accelerating.

Meanwhile Russia indicates it is still negotiating around the same demands it has had since 2014, including control of four oblasts, constitutional changes protecting Russian speakers, no NATO membership for Ukraine, and “demilitarization.”

There are reports—leaked to mainstream outlets like Politico and the Wall Street Journal—that a U.S.-backed 28-point peace plan could be finalized within weeks. Secret negotiations have allegedly been confirmed by Ukrainian insiders.

The speaker concludes that Ukraine and Europe are finally recognizing the war is unwinnable. He suggests Trump is pressuring Zelensky to take the “ugly deal” now, before Ukraine faces total collapse.