Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence has obtained internal Russian documents confirming that the Kremlin is preparing another major mobilization immediately after Russia’s September parliamentary elections. According to Zelensky, Putin plans to mobilize several hundred thousand additional Russians before the end of 2026—and potentially a similar number next year—on top of Russia’s ongoing contract recruitment.
This comes as Russia expands missile and drone production, prepares faster turbojet-powered Geran drones, and receives additional military support from North Korea. Meanwhile, Ukraine and its European allies are struggling to secure enough Patriot interceptors before another winter of Russian missile attacks. Putin appears to be preparing more soldiers, more missiles, and greater pressure—not peace.
0:00 Zelensky reveals Putin’s alleged mobilization plan
2:15 Ukraine’s growing Patriot interceptor shortage
2:46 Russia dramatically expands missile production
5:09 Russia converts S-400 missiles for ground attacks
5:51 Zaluzhnyi explains the weapons adaptation race
7:21 Ukraine confronts its own manpower crisis
8:18 Russia’s illegal Starlink registration scheme
8:58 Europe struggles to find more Patriot missiles
9:37 Why rhetoric alone will not bring Putin to the table
10:37 Political and military changes across Europe
11:45 Russia twists the Olympic controversy
12:52 North Korean missiles and troops enter Russia
14:12 Russia eliminates its remaining anti-war opposition
15:00 Assad sentenced and Russia’s shadow-fleet disaster
16:18 Trump, Ukraine, and the Patriot debate
17:52 Iran challenges American resolve
20:16 Extraordinary security measures protecting Trump
21:45 The far left’s argument against arming Ukraine
24:46 Patreon recognition and viewer comments
Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.
#Ukraine #Russia #Zelensky
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Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)
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🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:
samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20
🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/
***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***
🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes
🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.
🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: amzn.to/3Q2wnyE
🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.
🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com
#UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR
Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence has obtained internal Russian documents confirming that the Kremlin is preparing another major mobilization immediately after Russia’s September parliamentary elections. According to Zelensky, Putin plans to mobilize several hundred thousand additional Russians before the end of 2026—and potentially a similar number next year—on top of Russia’s ongoing contract recruitment.
This comes as Russia expands missile and drone production, prepares faster turbojet-powered Geran drones, and receives additional military support from North Korea. Meanwhile, Ukraine and its European allies are struggling to secure enough Patriot interceptors before another winter of Russian missile attacks. Putin appears to be preparing more soldiers, more missiles, and greater pressure—not peace.
0:00 Zelensky reveals Putin’s alleged mobilization plan
2:15 Ukraine’s growing Patriot interceptor shortage
2:46 Russia dramatically expands missile production
5:09 Russia converts S-400 missiles for ground attacks
5:51 Zaluzhnyi explains the weapons adaptation race
7:21 Ukraine confronts its own manpower crisis
8:18 Russia’s illegal Starlink registration scheme
8:58 Europe struggles to find more Patriot missiles
9:37 Why rhetoric alone will not bring Putin to the table
10:37 Political and military changes across Europe
11:45 Russia twists the Olympic controversy
12:52 North Korean missiles and troops enter Russia
14:12 Russia eliminates its remaining anti-war opposition
15:00 Assad sentenced and Russia’s shadow-fleet disaster
16:18 Trump, Ukraine, and the Patriot debate
17:52 Iran challenges American resolve
20:16 Extraordinary security measures protecting Trump
21:45 The far left’s argument against arming Ukraine
24:46 Patreon recognition and viewer comments
Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.
#Ukraine #Russia #Zelensky
***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****
Patreon: patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains
Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes
Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes
YouTube Channel Membership: youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership
🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine
whitehouse.gov/contact
*****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****
🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience
Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address)
https://a.co/iodWsUK
Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK
https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/...
Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA
gregterry.org/donate.html
Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information
gregterry.org/donate.html
🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse:
samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20
🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/
***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ***
🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes
🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow.
🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: amzn.to/3Q2wnyE
🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine.
🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email professorgerdesyt@gmail.com
#UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR
