In this episode of Daniel Davis Deep Dive, I sit down with Alexander Mercouris—co-host of The Duran and one of the sharpest geopolitical minds in London—to unpack the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and the growing tensions inside the United Kingdom.
Russia and Ukraine just wrapped their third face-to-face meeting in Istanbul, and—as expected—no progress was made. “There’s no peace on the horizon in any capacity,” I noted at the top of the show. “The only thing left is more war.”
But the heart of this conversation goes deeper. We explore the economic and political crisis unfolding in Britain, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over defense spending, welfare cuts, and a collapsing public trust. As Alexander put it, “Starmer may be promising more defense spending, but he’s not going to produce very much—and he is going to get the worst of all worlds.”
We also discuss the shrinking size and readiness of the British military, the myth of a looming Russian invasion, and the dangerous rhetoric that could provoke escalation in the Baltics. “Diplomacy and foreign policy are part of proper defense,” Alexander reminds us. “You don’t threaten Russia—you talk to them.”
Finally, we turn to Ukraine, where President Zelensky’s recent move to gut anti-corruption agencies sparked protests and backlash from both the EU and U.S. officials. “Zelensky has run through his goodwill,” Alexander warns. “People are going to be much less happy about continuing to send large sums of money to Ukraine.”
This episode is tracking the future of NATO, the fate of Ukraine, and the political fault lines emerging across Europe. Tune in and decide for yourself: Are we preparing for peace—or sleepwalking into something far worse?
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