Bloomberg is highlighting an argument from the American Enterprise Institute that Ukraine is performing better on the battlefield than it has in years. Russian advances have slowed, Ukrainian drone operations continue to expand, and deep strikes are creating growing pressure on Russian logistics and the Russian economy.

In this episode we examine the evidence behind that claim, Ukraine's military reforms, the request for an additional $20 billion in support from allies, Putin's latest statements, Russia's continued military buildup, the possibility of an Oreshnik strike, developments in Europe, and the growing debate inside the United States over Ukraine and Iran.

Is Ukraine really winning? Or is this simply a temporary advantage? Let's examine the evidence.

Chapters

00:00 Bloomberg's Argument: Ukraine Is Winning
02:05 How Ukrainian Drones Changed The Battlefield
03:00 Why Bloomberg Thinks 2026 Is Different
03:17 Ukraine's Military Reform Effort
03:53 Ukraine Requests $20 Billion More In Support
05:13 Putin's Latest Claims And Contradictions
07:03 Tulsi Gabbard, Biolab Claims, And Russian Media Narratives
09:45 Russia Builds Near NATO And Medvedev's Latest Propaganda
10:54 Oreshnik Strike Warning And The Risk Ahead
11:58 Europe, New UK Defense Leadership, And Ukraine's Growing Defense Partnerships
13:13 Trump, Iran, And The Growing Divide Inside MAGA
19:59 Final Thoughts: Why Pressure On Putin Still Matters

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