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Col. Macgregor: Ukraine War ‘In Its FINAL PHASE’ – Russia is DONE Dealing with U.S.

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The video argues that the United States—and especially its political leadership—cannot or will not bring major conflicts to an end, despite public messaging that the country is nearing “the end” of wars. It frames current policy as escalation rather than peacemaking, while also claiming U.S. military effectiveness is deteriorating and that the financial/economic situation is increasingly limiting U.S. power abroad.

U.S. escalation contradicts “ending wars” messaging

  • The host argues that the Trump administration is promoting “delusional narratives” about conflicts (including claims about Iran) while taking actions that extend or intensify them.
  • A key example cited is the approval of $2.8 billion in heavy munitions to Israel, including large bombs and “bunker buster” warheads.
    • The guest interprets this as evidence the U.S. and Israel are not actually pursuing an end to war in West Asia.

Space warfare as a distraction and a policy failure

  • The discussion references General Dan Kaine/“Kaine” (described in subtitles as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff), who allegedly said troops should be ready for combat not only on Earth but “around the moon,” after the U.S. allegedly deployed weapons in outer space.
  • Colonel Doug McGregor dismisses the premise as implausible, arguing that focusing on success “up there” misses the deeper issue:
    • U.S. credibility is so low that treaties or negotiations about space weapons are unlikely to work, because rivals (e.g., Russia, China, Iran) do not trust U.S. intentions.
  • He also suggests the push toward space may be driven by a need to compensate for weaknesses and lack of credibility on Earth.

War continuation driven by political handlers and strategic goals

McGregor argues that ending the Iran war would require conditions acceptable to Netanyahu and U.S. political backers who influence Congress and the White House. He further claims Trump may not be acting as a “free agent,” asserting he is influenced by “handlers” who want outcomes such as:

  • Destruction of the Iranian state in the Iran theater
  • Destruction of the Russian state in the Ukraine theater

These theaters are described as sharing a similar strategic mindset.

Ukraine described as a “final phase,” shaped by Europe’s instability

  • The guest describes the Ukraine war as being in a “final phase,” but says the timing and shape of any endgame depends on European political conditions.
  • He argues that internal instability in Western Europe, including the role of Germany (and therefore NATO/EU cohesion), is a critical variable.
  • He suggests Russia may either:
    • Deliver a decisive end (e.g., a major territorial push), or
    • Delay action until European political shifts reduce support for Ukraine.

Middle East described as collapsing into wider regional conflict

McGregor portrays the Middle East as unraveling:

  • He argues that “artificial states” created after World War I are failing.
  • He claims U.S. efforts to preserve the old order are failing due to constraints, particularly after conflicts in/around the Red Sea (attributed to outcomes tied to Houthi control).
  • Israel is presented as expanding conflict—pushing into Syria and Lebanon—rather than focusing on ending war with Iran.

Claims about “economic war” as decisive and more important than military war

  • The guest emphasizes sanctions and blockade dynamics as a major battlefield.
  • He argues Iran is escalating global instability by using economic targeting and leverage more effectively.
  • He suggests the U.S. naval blockade is being pushed farther away because close-in operations near key chokepoints risk destruction from missiles.
  • He portrays economic pressure as creating a feedback loop:
    • U.S. inflation and interest rate hikes are described as late and damaging.
    • U.S. debt/insolvency is alleged to constrain the ability to sustain operations abroad.

Global realignment: parallel systems and “resource sovereignty”

  • McGregor argues the world is moving toward alternative structures because the U.S. is said to have weaponized finance (e.g., IMF/World Bank and Western legal/financial tools).
  • He predicts increased stockpiling and resource sovereignty:
    • Nations securing inputs and refining capacity rather than relying on long supply lines across adversarial regions.

Russia’s strategic posture and alleged change in U.S./Russia expectations

Regarding Russia’s decisions, McGregor suggests:

  • Russia has realized Trump is not truly in control of policy.
  • Russia may increasingly decide how Ukraine ends, especially as:
    • European politics destabilize, and
    • global actors diversify away from U.S. influence.

Domestic U.S. instability as the eventual driver of retreat

A central through-line is that U.S. overstretch abroad will eventually collide with domestic breakdown. The guest forecasts:

  • U.S. forces will increasingly struggle to sustain overseas postures (e.g., ship repositioning, reduced capability, and inability to fund or man operations).
  • Internal social and political tensions in the U.S. (including claims involving violence and trafficking) are rising, arguing Washington will be forced to focus inward.

Presenters / Contributors

  • Rachel (host) (name not shown in subtitles)
  • Retired U.S. Army Colonel Douglas McGregor (defense and foreign policy analyst; former Pentagon adviser)

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