Putin is a 'cornered rat' & preparing a second front against NATO | Ex-diplomat Cormac Smith

Former British Diplomat Cormac Smith delivers a searing assessment of Vladimir Putin’s desperate strategic state. With Russian casualty figures exceeding 1,500 a day - losing more troops in a single month than the Soviet Union lost in ten years in Afghanistan - Cormac explains how Putin's military options are rapidly shrinking. From Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi pushing back frontline forces in Lyman to deep-strike operations that have knocked out roughly 50% of Russia’s oil refining capacity, the Kremlin is resorting to a forced 300,000+ troop mobilisation and dangerous hybrid escalation against the West. Video Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Ukraine’s 1,500km strike on the perm oil refinery 01:30 - Halving Russia’s oil capacity: economic vulnerabilities 02:32 - Western handcuffs vs. Ukraine’s long-range drones & missiles 03:51 - Operation Vivaldi: Ukraine’s offensive initiative in Lyman 05:18 - Rejecting Kremlin peace terms & defending Donetsk’s fortress belt 06:55 - Russia’s massive loss rates & imminent 300k+ mobilisation 07:45 - Daytime missile strikes & the mental toll on Ukrainian civilians 09:17 - Hybrid attacks in Europe: could Putin target Poland, the Baltics, or the UK? 12:45 - Strategic communications: countering Russian disinformation narratives 18:51 - Patriot air defence, domestic missile production & winter outlook 23:12 - Why protecting the rules-based order is essential for Western freedom The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel:    / @royalexclusivethesun   Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #ukraine #russia #putin