Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Topic 2065
Russia launched its largest ever missile strike on Kiev, deploying an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile alongside Kinzhal, Iskander, and Zircon systems in a devastating assault on Ukrainian military infrastructure that overwhelmed air defenses across the capital. Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the strike from Moscow, explains why the US tipped off Ukraine hours in advance, and digs into the rapidly developing Iran nuclear memorandum of understanding that has neocons furious and Lindsey Graham threatening to derail Trump's off-ramp from the conflict. With Zelensky publicly rejecting the EU's associate membership offer and the Strait of Hormuz deal hanging in the balance, is the world on the edge of a major geopolitical reset or just another false dawn?
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00:00:00 Introduction from Moscow and channel shoutout
00:01:30 Overview of today's two big stories
00:02:15 Oreshnik strikes Kiev: the largest attack of the conflict
00:04:00 Russian Ministry of Defense statement on missiles used
00:05:42 The Artem military facility: why was it not hit sooner?
00:10:41 US tipped off Ukraine hours before the strike
00:13:10 What happens next: will the West deescalate?
00:19:35 Western media refuses invitation to Starobelsk dormitory
00:22:39 Iran nuclear deal: memorandum of understanding explained
00:30:12 New York Times Iran uranium claim rejected by Tehran
00:33:03 Trump needs cover: why Gulf states are being credited
00:35:39 Neocons and Lindsey Graham push back against any deal
00:40:26 US Tomahawk stockpiles depleted: Financial Times report
00:42:40 Zelensky rejects EU associate membership offer
00:49:40 NATO article 5 risk: Fitzo warns on drone chaos
Topic 2065
Russia launched its largest ever missile strike on Kiev, deploying an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile alongside Kinzhal, Iskander, and Zircon systems in a devastating assault on Ukrainian military infrastructure that overwhelmed air defenses across the capital. Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the strike from Moscow, explains why the US tipped off Ukraine hours in advance, and digs into the rapidly developing Iran nuclear memorandum of understanding that has neocons furious and Lindsey Graham threatening to derail Trump's off-ramp from the conflict. With Zelensky publicly rejecting the EU's associate membership offer and the Strait of Hormuz deal hanging in the balance, is the world on the edge of a major geopolitical reset or just another false dawn?
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THE DURAN: youtube.com/@TheDuran
ALEXANDER: youtube.com/AlexanderMercourisReal
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PATREON: patreon.com/theduran
Amazing music contribution from Peter Brown.
Follow Peter's music: soundcloud.com/peterboy100
00:00:00 Introduction from Moscow and channel shoutout
00:01:30 Overview of today's two big stories
00:02:15 Oreshnik strikes Kiev: the largest attack of the conflict
00:04:00 Russian Ministry of Defense statement on missiles used
00:05:42 The Artem military facility: why was it not hit sooner?
00:10:41 US tipped off Ukraine hours before the strike
00:13:10 What happens next: will the West deescalate?
00:19:35 Western media refuses invitation to Starobelsk dormitory
00:22:39 Iran nuclear deal: memorandum of understanding explained
00:30:12 New York Times Iran uranium claim rejected by Tehran
00:33:03 Trump needs cover: why Gulf states are being credited
00:35:39 Neocons and Lindsey Graham push back against any deal
00:40:26 US Tomahawk stockpiles depleted: Financial Times report
00:42:40 Zelensky rejects EU associate membership offer
00:49:40 NATO article 5 risk: Fitzo warns on drone chaos
