War & Conflict with Preston Stewart

Putin said it was taken, Ukrainian Soldiers proved him wrongTruck fundraiser: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-preston-stewart/Today we're looking into the reports that Ukraine has retaken much Kupyansk after Putin claimed it had fallen to Russian forces weeks ago. Zelensky today visited the troops near the front and DeepState is reporting that only pockets of Russians...

It's not all sunshine and roses in the Kremlin these daysTruck fundraiser: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-preston-stewart/Today we're looking into a Russian's assessment of how the war is going. Spoiler, not good. Igor Girkin gets into the challenges facing the Russian military, how far off victory still is, and the rough ride their economy is in for. If this is accur...

Here's what we know so farToday we're looking into the recent US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker accused of violating sanctions.  This occurred yesterday and we're still gathering some input as to what exactly this means so in this video we're focused on what we know so far, and what to watch for going forward. Sourceshttps://x.com/AGPamBondi/status/1998875795151024337?s=20https://www.cnn.com/2...

The grey zone across the front is increasingTruck fundraiser: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-preston-stewart/Today we're looking into reports that Ukrainian forces are pushing back in northern Pokrovsk as Russia masses as many as 155,000 troops there to try to take the city. We have some new footage out of the area showing that, at least the northern portions, are rea...

Zelensky is ready for electionsAfter Trump said Ukraine needs to have elections, Zelensky said 'ok'.  That promptly threw Russia into  frustration as they quickly decided to move the goalposts arguing that Zelensky isn't legitimate but also they can't hold elections like this. This also is frustratingly Trump arguing against his own interests as he tries to secure a ceasefire deal by Christmas. So...

Hezbollah was down, but they're not out. Today we're talking with David Daoud, a senior fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracies about the current status of Lebanese Hezbollah to include their expansion into the Western Hemisphere.  We get into how they're going about regenerating, an opportunity that was missed to remove them for good, and how their presence in Latin America may be more im...

Looks more and more like Ukraine may have to choose between the US and EuropeToday we're looking into the ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine where we're seeing two competing theories emerge. The European model that stands with Ukraine and looks towards a just settlement that prevents a future war and a US/Russia version that focuses on a short term win at risk of longer term instabilit...

The lives of soldiers and civilians have already been lostFighting has resumed between Thailand and Cambodia as both sides accuse the other of initiating the violence. Thailand says they will continue the fight until their country is no longer threatened and has stated that the recent ceasefire deal is void. This is a developing situation, here's what we know so far. Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/new...

Public opinion differs from current policy Today we're looking into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks and how that doesn't really align with the view of the US population in terms of supporting Ukraine.  For this we have the newly released Reagan National Defense Survey that is linked below for reference.  We also have what appears to be a continuing rift between the United States and Europe...

These numbers are shockingToday we're looking into the ongoing tragedy unfolding in Sudan where now an estimate 60,000 people have been murdered by the Rapid Support Forces over the last six weeks. We also now have satellite imagery showing what appears to be burn pits where the RSF is destroying evidence of this massacre. Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/05/rsf-massa...

These are some of the newest innovations coming out of the warDrone interceptor fundraiser - be sure to add 'Achilles' so we can track our progress!https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we're looking at some of the newest drone technology from the Ukrainian SkyFall company. They were showing off some of their newest items at the Dubai Air Show and were...

Today we're getting into a few battlefield updates from Ukraine. Russia has claimed that they've taken Pokrovsk and Vovchansk, however Ukraine is pushing back saying both of those areas are still heavily contested. Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/prestonstew_/Rumb...

Here’s where the negotiations stand It’s been a chaotic stretch with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations so we’re chatting today with Kateryna Lisunova to help break it all down. Be sure to follow Kateryna here: https://x.com/katerynalisPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewTwitter:   https://x.com/prestonstew_TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@prestonstewInstagram:   https://www...

White House and Pentagon state this was legal and justifiedToday we're getting into some updates around the recent allegations that a September 2nd strike was unlawful. We have new statements from the White House and Pentagon staking their positions and while the Congressional investigation is ongoing. Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/11/28/hegseth-kil...

This is a step in the right directionDrone fundraiser to help the Ukrainian 429th RegimentBe sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress!https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesThe US made some positive moves yesterday as the Ukraine-Russia peace talks continue. We saw Secretary Rubio talk about how the focus here is long term, sustainable p...

Best way to support the channel is on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/prestonstewToday we're looking into some updates around the US threats towards Venezuelan dictator Maduro. We have a few different US politicians talking about why we're planning to oust him, possibly soon, through military means and the Wall Street Journal outlining a great case for why we might be underestimating the risks i...

Here's where things stand with the alleged 'kill them all' orderToday we're looking into the responses from both sides of the aisle to the new allegations in the Washington Post that Secretary Hegseth issued what may have been illegal orders to US special operators during a September 2nd strike in the Caribbean. We hear from Republicans, Democrats and a member of the Trump administration to hear h...

Russia says the war will be determined on the battlefieldFundraiser - be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress!https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we're getting a quick battlefield update in Ukraine where Russia has made costly gains across the front in recent weeks. This was largely helped by the foggy conditions which made...

Senate now looking into this event as war crime allegations are raisedToday we're diving into a new report that Secretary Hegseth may have ordered illegal strikes to kill survivors of a US operation in the Caribbean. We look at the initial report, Pentagon response, historical precedent and some responses among US elected officials. Source articleshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2...

There's still a lot to be done hereToday we're joined by FDD's Behnam Ben-Taleblu to discuss the current situation in Iran.  After the US bombed their nuclear facilities during Operation Midnight Hammer, this topic seems to have fallen out of our new cycle.  So we dive into the current stability of the regime, what threats they still pose, what could trigger another wave of US strikes, and policie...

Enough is enough, he needs to goToday we're looking into the ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, specifically around a leaked call with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff where he appears to be coaching Russia on how to get what they want out of President Trump. Some in the US are calling him a traitor for prioritizing Russian over US interests but at the very least, this is an awful look...

In times like this, drones become pretty ineffective Fundraiser - be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress!https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we're talking with Dimko Zhluktenko, a Ukrainian soldier, drone operator and founder of Dzyga's Paw.  We talk about how the weather impacts drone operations at the front and the often...

That isn't the selling point they think it isToday we're looking into the push being made for war in Venezuela. While most Americans appear to be opposed to this military action, there was an interesting interview where a US Representative said the #1 reason to go in is for their oil. We still have some pushback from US Senator Paul but overall it seems like the trend is that covert or overt milit...

The fighting here is set to continue for weeks, at leastDrone fundraiser - be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress!https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we're looking at some battlefield updates as Russia has claimed victory in Pokrovsk, Kupiansk and is inching forward in Siversk. In my opinion, the timing of this announcement...

Someone is lyingToday we're looking at the chaos around the new 28 point peace plan for Russia and Ukraine.  After hearing that this was the US plan for a few days, Senators came out yesterday saying that it was actually the Russian list of demands.  That was quickly squashed by US officials saying it is actually our proposal.  Whatever the truth is here, the constant back and forth is causing som...