💥NOW! LUKASHENKO HAS GIVEN THE ORDER: AN OFFENSIVE ON UKRAINE?! DEADLY TRAP FROM THE UKRAINIAN ARMY!

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:00]Urgent, Putin pushes Belarus to slaughter. Kyiv prepared a sharp response.

[00:00:04]>> [music] >> Kuleba revealed his hand, devastating blow to Belarus and more. A deadly trap.

[00:00:09][music] How will the forest and swamps become a mass grave for the enemy? A fortress on the border, kilometers of fortifications and minefields from Sumy to the Kyiv Sea. 50,000 doomed men.

[00:00:18]>> [music] >> Why is it no longer possible to secretly assemble a strike group? How will Ukraine meet the Belarusian army? Why will this be the end for Lukashenka?

[00:00:26]Watch right now. Ukraine welcomes you today. Rinat Aslanov here with the latest events.

[00:00:32]>> [music] >> The threat of a full-scale invasion is once again looming over Ukraine. Now cornered, Vladimir Putin is desperately pressuring Lukashenka demanding Belarusian military involvement in the war. Vladimir Zelensky has officially confirmed that Ukrainian intelligence possesses this information. In particular, Russia is considering operational plans for directions to the south and north from the territory of Belarus.

[00:00:56]Either against the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction in Ukraine or against one of the NATO countries, specifically from the territory of Belarus.

[00:01:05]A worrying signal was Lukashenka's recent April decree calling up reserve officers against the backdrop of new artillery positions being set up near our borders. However, Kyiv harbors no illusions and is prepared for the toughest scenario. The head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Dmytro Kuleba, stated, The potential of the Belarusian army is in no way comparable to the potential of the Ukrainian armed forces. If Belarus attacks us, so much will fly there and so much will be destroyed that it will be overwhelming. And this could seriously destabilize Belarus. Military experts, in particular Pavlo Narozhny, emphasize that a repeat of the surprise effect seen in the spring of 2022 is absolutely impossible today. For the occupiers to attempt a breakthrough, they would need to assemble a powerful strike force of at least 50,000 troops.

[00:01:47]It is simply impossible to do this secretly under current conditions.

[00:01:50]Ukrainian intelligence, together with Western allies, monitors every meter of Belarusian territory from satellites 24/7. Any large-scale concentration of troops, equipment, and logistics will be detected long before the first convoy even tries to start its engines. This is because Ukraine has a huge number of intelligence assets, and these are not just our own resources. Our allies also share this information with us.

[00:02:11]Satellite images, interception of various types of information.

[00:02:15]So, if there is any preparation of troops, we will see it. Basically, all the roads there, essentially, there are only two roads, and they have bridges.

[00:02:22]These bridges can be blown up very quickly. Moreover, fortifications have been built in this direction throughout the entire period of the large-scale invasion.

[00:02:28]And even if the enemy dares to do this, the very geography of the northern border has turned into a giant deadly trap for them.

[00:02:34]Unlike the open steppes of the south or east, the Ukrainian Polissia is a continuous labyrinth of impassable forests, deep swamps, and rivers. That is why Ukraine's defense forces have not wasted any time turning the northern border into a truly impregnable fortress.

[00:02:48]According to the Western Operational Command, the line of contact with Belarus is now a multi-layered concrete shield. Now, the state border has been turned into a powerful line of defense.

[00:02:58]Kilometers of field fortifications have been constructed there. Hundreds of revetments for equipment and firing positions have been set up.

[00:03:04]Minefields, ditches, and barriers are reinforced by the natural obstacles of Polissia, impenetrable forests, swamps, and rivers.

[00:03:11]Border guards are reliably holding their section of the border.

[00:03:15]Analysts compare a potential offensive to the current situation at the front, and the conclusions for Minsk and Moscow sound extremely discouraging.

[00:03:21]A vast section of the border runs along the Dnipro River, which the enemy is unable to cross, even in the Kherson region, let alone in the north. And if we recall the recent attempts by the Russians to advance in the Sumy region, where the terrain allows movement across the fields, the occupiers got bogged down there, advancing only 5 to 10 km.

[00:03:38]In the dense Belarusian-Ukrainian forests, their rate of advance would be zero, and their losses would be catastrophic.

[00:03:44]The outcome of this geopolitical blackmail is obvious. The Belarusian army, which lacks real combat experience and sufficient reserves, is absolutely unprepared for a full-scale bloodbath.

[00:03:54]Their attempt to cross the Ukrainian border would not be a military offensive, but a public execution. And although Kyiv understands that the Kremlin will continue to use Belarusian territory for provocations, Ukraine's defense forces have made it clear. Any soldier or tank crossing the border from the north will be destroyed within the first minutes, and the war will instantly spill over onto the aggressor's territory.

[00:04:14]>> [music] >> Meanwhile, Putin once again began to hysterically frighten the world with tales about the Kremlin's miracle weapons. From the mythical Burevestnik and Poseidon systems to the notorious Oreshnik and Sarmat missiles, which Moscow has been unsuccessfully promising to put on combat duty for many years.

[00:04:31]So, why does this desperate blackmail only provoke ridicule from the west? And why did the bunker grandpa decide to bring out his missile horror stories right now? Find out in our report.

[00:04:40]Putin announced the successful test of the intercontinental ballistic missile Sarmat, and once again promised to put it on combat duty by the end of 2026.

[00:04:50]Sarmat, or as classified by NATO, Satan 2, is a fifth generation silo-based strategic missile system. The missile is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a declared range of over 10,000 km.

[00:05:01]According to the Russian dictator, it's supposedly as much as 35,000 km. It's been 5 years now. Putin has been promising to put the Sarmat on combat duty. Active development has been underway since 2011, but the majority of these flight tests have resulted in significant failures. In September 2024, a failed test at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome even left a massive crater.

[00:05:25]Sarmat is more of an informational weapon than a real one, and Moscow consistently, every few years, uses it, because in reality, there are real problems with it. Now, they have announced the successful attempt, but considering the years of production, constant errors, and technological shortages, this event shouldn't be made into something significant. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine in a comment to Ukrainian media.

[00:05:54]Putin's statements about testing the Sarmat and working on new missile systems, Poseidon and Burevestnik, reflect the dictator's desire to demonstrate his own strength after his obvious inability to ensure the security of the parade on May 9th, as well as to distract attention from Russia's failures on the battlefield, according to analysts from the Institute for the Study of War.

[00:06:15]Ukraine's deep strikes have exposed the Kremlin's weakness and its inability to reliably protect its rear areas, including the capital from such attacks.

[00:06:25]As a result, Russia held the parade in a significantly reduced format. It is highly probable that Putin intends to use his Sarmat test and rhetoric to deliberately obscure the reality that it was Ukraine, not Russia, whose actions effectively guaranteed the security of the parade in Moscow, according to the Institute for the Study of War report.

[00:06:44]Analysts note that in April 2026, for the first time in a long while, Russian forces lost more territory than they captured. At the same time, the rate of recruiting new soldiers in the Federation has dropped below the level needed to compensate for losses. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the total number of Russian soldiers killed and wounded has already exceeded 1,347,500 people. Every day, the Ukrainian army destroys an average of about 1,000 Russian occupiers, and soon this figure will increase. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are rapidly increasing the number of drone strikes, and it is drones that account for 90% of the Russian army's losses.

[00:07:24]We are close to seizing the initiative to a turning point on the battlefield.

[00:07:29]Another significant factor is the quality of Russian servicemen.

[00:07:33]The quality is very low.

[00:07:35]Drone warfare, communication problems.

[00:07:38]The quality of the Russian contingent, the resilience of Ukraine's defense forces, all of these various elements broadly speaking, um are part of the primary contributing factors that have led to the specific phenomena we are now discussing.

[00:07:50]Losses at the front and Russia's economic collapse could become Putin's biggest problems, claims Rajan Menon, honorary professor at the Powell School at the City University of New York. The fact is that for a long time the war was something distant for Russians, happening somewhere far away. But now many of them are seeing the consequences of effective attacks by Ukraine's forces.

[00:08:11]Although Putin's fate is still undecided, his war is faltering. And there are too many signs of discontent within the authorities to ignore them.

[00:08:20]The parade was supposed to demonstrate Russia's military might, but instead it may become a symbol of the collapse of Putin's military ambitions. Rajan Menon, honorary professor of international relations at the Powell School at the City University of New York, in an interview with The Guardian.

[00:08:37]In an attempt to compensate for significant losses at the front, the Kremlin has actively launched a systematic campaign to recruit students for drone units.

[00:08:45]Young people are lured in with attractive promises of modern service, where supposedly you can fight remotely without ever letting go of your tablet screen. It's a trap. Once you join such a unit, you are already a service member of the Russian armed forces with all the consequences that entails. Signing a contract does not guarantee that you will stay in that particular position.

[00:09:06]The Russian command is already practicing the transfer of personnel from technical units to the infantry for assault operations, according to a message from the partisan movement ATESH on Telegram.

[00:09:17]Based on reports from the partisan group ATESH, nearly 40% of new recruits who plan to work with drones end up serving in the assault infantry.

[00:09:29]>> [music] >> But reality hits hard. Putin's pathetic attempts to portray himself as an all-powerful leader are finally failing, collapse. A respected military expert from the Telegraph delivers a harsh verdict to the Kremlin.

[00:09:42]The dictator is critically weak both on the front lines and in politics.

[00:09:46]Therefore, the West must forever forget about shameful concessions and press the faltering regime with maximum pressure.

[00:09:51]What exactly is the main Achilles heel of the bunker grandpa?

[00:09:55]And why did the image of an invincible empire turn out to be a cheap illusion?

[00:09:58]Stay tuned.

[00:10:00]The May 9th military parade where the Kremlin traditionally tries to present the image of a strong, invincible country to the world actually demonstrated Russia's degradation, according to British intelligence. The absence of equipment, a reduction in the number of guests and participants, and the blocking of mobile communications and the internet. Everything points to Moscow's depleted resources and its fear of Ukraine.

[00:10:23]The downsizing of the parade is likely due to the threat posed by Ukrainian drones and the significant ongoing shortage of military equipment caused by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is quite likely that the restrained nature of the parade reflects the weakness of the aging leadership which does not understand how to adequately respond to the threat posed by Ukrainian drones. From a report by British military intelligence on the social network X.

[00:10:49]Moscow no longer looks like a city isolated from the war, notes the New York Times. The scale, range, and intensity of Kyiv's strikes on targets deep within Russian territory are increasing, writes The Economist. In March 2026, Ukraine surpassed Russia for the first time in the total number of long-range drone attacks.

[00:11:09]Ukrainian defense forces are launching strikes against Russian military and strategic targets located almost 2,000 km from the border.

[00:11:19]This means that 70% of Russia's population is now within the effective range of Ukrainian drones.

[00:11:26]Having endured a harsh winter when its cities and energy system were subjected to massive attacks by Russian drones and missiles almost every night, Ukraine is now turning the situation around. With almost every action, it is inflicting increasingly significant damage on Russia. From the publication in The Economist. And not In Russia, there is also a slowly growing realization that Putin is incapable of winning the war against Ukraine, claims a Russian opposition figure, Garry Kasparov. And according to Russian political tradition, this is always perceived as a threat to the regime.

[00:12:02]It's clear that something is happening, which is why there are various indicators, such as economic or military complications.

[00:12:09]But it seems to me that the main problem is psychological, and it is very important. It lies in the fact that Russian tradition does not forgive a Tsar or dictator for losing a war.

[00:12:19]We don't know about the masses, but with the elites, this is obvious. Within the elite, there is a growing opinion that in order to save the regime, Putin must be removed. Garry Kasparov, Russian opposition politician, in a comment to Ukrainian media.

[00:12:34]The Kremlin's military and economic failures, business confiscations, and sanctions are not at all to the liking of Russian oligarchs. And this is one of the primary reasons why officials, businessmen, and governors no longer see the regime's actions as a joint project.

[00:12:49]As reported by The Economist.

[00:12:51]Previously, Russia's war against Ukraine was their common goal. Now, more and more often, it is called Putin's personal affair. Moscow has lost Western markets, which has led to a drop in exports and intensified the economic crisis. And all Russians are feeling its consequences, just as they are experiencing the results of the authorities' interference in citizens' private lives. For example, through internet restrictions and censorship.

[00:13:14]Previously, the Russian consensus was that the state did not interfere in people's lives, and people did not interfere in politics. But now, the state offers citizens only repression and gives nothing in return.

[00:13:26]And If Putin leaves, Russia will no longer be Russia. It will be some other kind of state. It will be something else. And of course, Putin is determined not to show any signs of defeat.

[00:13:35]He still wants to come out on the winning side and wants to somehow extricate himself from this difficult situation, at least in some way.

[00:13:42]And now he still has several more years remaining to do this. He is not able to do it the way he wants.

[00:13:48]But they are still moving toward this goal. And we know this even from historical principles.

[00:13:53]Russia has never paid attention to its losses.

[00:13:57]It has always gone to the end. And the regime will either collapse, it will really just fall apart, or they will destroy millions of their own citizens in Ukraine.

[00:14:05]The continuation of the war against Ukraine has become a matter of survival for Putin's regime. The Wall Street Journal notes that only the prospect of a complete military defeat knows can force the Russian leadership to abandon its ambitions regarding Ukraine and the rest of Europe.

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[00:14:35]>> [music] >> But while the dictator, cornered in his bunker, hysterically touts nuclear myths, Ukraine and its allies are forging advanced weapons of victory. On the sidelines of the Bucharest 9 Summit, Kyiv and Vilnius dealt a powerful blow to Moscow's ambitions. How this unprecedented defense alliance will shield NATO's eastern flank and close the skies to Russian missiles, watch in our report.

[00:14:59]Russia's war against Ukraine is a direct challenge to the entire Euro-Atlantic security order, the president of the Republic of Poland solemnly declared during the opening of the Bucharest 9 Summit.

[00:15:09]He, together with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, jointly presided over the summit held in the Romanian capital.

[00:15:15]The Bucharest 9 is a cooperative formation of the countries on NATO's eastern flank, which was established in 2015.

[00:15:22]The group includes Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The meeting on May 13th was attended by the head of the alliance, Mark Rutte, and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. The primary topic of the summit is the future of the North Atlantic Alliance and strengthening the security of its eastern flank in light of the growing threat from Russia.

[00:15:48]There should be absolutely no room for doubt about who started this brutal war.

[00:15:53]We must also completely and fully acknowledge the role of Belarus, which continues to support Russia's military efforts and allows various hostile hybrid activities to be carried out from its territory against NATO allies and partners.

[00:16:07]Europe must ensure that Russia can never again issue ultimatums to it, stated the President of Ukraine. And to achieve this, we need to strengthen our defense capabilities. Kyiv is ready to offer its military expertise, combat experience, innovations, and cooperation in the development and joint production of weapons to its partners. First and foremost, unmanned aerial vehicles.

[00:16:29]I propose a drone deal for the European Union.

[00:16:32]We discussed this with Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa.

[00:16:36]But of course, this needs to be developed both at the level of European institutions and undoubtedly at the level of individual countries. It should be a multi-level system. I am firmly and deeply convinced that we all need bilateral drone deal agreements that will help integrate every element of national defense so that we can respond to the complex threats of the modern era by using Europe's production capacities and the invaluable expertise of the Ukrainian people see. This is expertise that has been proven by real defense in a real war.

[00:17:06]The leadership and diplomatic efforts of the United States in Washington to resolve Russia's war against Ukraine remain of absolutely paramount importance, as stated by the NATO Secretary General. The task of the allies is to support Ukraine, which is not only holding the line, but also successfully pushing the enemy back at the front.

[00:17:23]The President of the United States held a meeting with Putin during the previous year.

[00:17:28]I believe it was absolutely extremely important to begin engaging with Russia.

[00:17:32]This is the way out of this conflict. In the meantime, we must ensure that Ukraine has every single resource it requires to continue fighting with maximum strength.

[00:17:41]This includes absolutely vital and critical support from the United States, which continues to flow to Ukraine and is paid for by European allies, as well as all the other support provided by Europeans and the US.

[00:17:54]When peace finally comes and when a deal can be made, Putin will have to make substantial and meaningful concessions.

[00:18:02]The recent statements by the Russian dictator about the supposed imminent end of the war against Ukraine are viewed skeptically by the leaders of European states. Everyone can see how Russia constantly attacks Ukrainian cities and wages a hybrid war against the entirety of Europe. Remarked Romanian President Nicu Șerdan.

[00:18:20]All Russian military strategies show no desire for peace on the European continent, and we are responding to this both within the framework of bilateral cooperation, as well as within NATO or the European Union.

[00:18:33]I could also mention the ongoing hybrid war that each of us is experiencing.

[00:18:38]We see that this is still persisting today, and we do not witness any signs of a genuine desire for peace.

[00:18:44]These were the words of Nicu Șerdan, President of Romania, from his official address at the Bucharest 9 Summit.

[00:18:51]The countries of the European Union are in a deep phase of hybrid war with the Russian Federation. And in such a situation, it is necessary to act proactively, experts believe.

[00:19:01]And regarding these joint ventures, >> [snorts] >> this is active work in the development and implementation of advanced security systems, such as anti-drone systems, where Ukraine has its own deep expertise which is quite sufficient and can be very useful indeed.

[00:19:17]Therefore, overall this is a truly important and significant event.

[00:19:22]So to speak.

[00:19:24]And we see that those countries, in particular those that are part of the Bucharest 9 uh those countries The nations of northern Europe are exceptionally active and dedicated in this specific field. We observe a very similar pattern with Norway for instance. Although they are not physically present at the summit right now, their overall commitment remains clear. This situation demonstrates exactly the right strategic approach when it comes to providing long-term support for Ukraine and simultaneously developing a robust sustainable industrial base for the future.

[00:19:55]Specifically for nurturing this strategic autonomy for the European Union, which we talk about so much.

[00:20:01]In In the joint statement, the participants of the B9 summit strongly emphasize that continued support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration and defense capability is a vital and strategic investment in their own security. Experts note that for the various countries on NATO's eastern flank strategic relations with Kyiv have long since gone beyond a simple matter of political solidarity.

[00:20:22]Europe is establishing a comprehensive new framework of collective security where Ukrainian combat experience, collaborative arms production, and technological development, these advanced systems are increasingly being integrated as fundamental components within the comprehensive multifaceted global defense architecture that protects nations today, representing a major shift in how strategic security is maintained.