12/01/2025

In today’s report, we break down the dueling victory claims coming from Moscow and Kyiv. Putin insists Russia is making decisive gains. Zelensky says Ukraine is turning the tide. But when you compare the claims to verified battlefield data, one storyline unravels almost immediately.

We examine what each leader is trying to achieve politically, diplomatically, and militarily—and why the illusion of victory may matter as much as the battlefield itself.

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

Source: Professor Gerdes Explains