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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 55 MIN

A Green Beret’s Warning About Ukraine: We Are Walking Into Another War

from Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

Donald Trump has given Russia and Ukraine a deadline to end the war, and it's approaching fast, as in June… June is when the longest war in Europe since WWII is supposed to end, but neither side seems to be budging. So the question is… how committed is Trump to the deadline, and what options might he consider... diplomatic pressure, economic incentives, military involvement, or something else to try to achieve it?SPONSOR: Lear CapitalThe best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 Possible Paths for US Involvement in Ukraine00:01:17 Trump’s June Deadline for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal00:02:40 The Budapest Memorandum and New Security Guarantees00:04:33 Europe’s Responsibility and US Financial Frustrations00:10:32 Battlefield Map and Current State of the Conflict00:14:58 Negotiating Peace: Territorial Demands and Strategic Interests00:22:34 Option One: The US Washes Its Hands00:33:26 Option Two: Pressuring Ukraine for Territorial Concessions00:41:09 Option Three: Massive US Military Intervention and Air Power00:54:01 Trump’s Brinkmanship and the Future of the Conflict

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Donald Trump has given Russia and Ukraine a deadline to end the war, and it's approaching fast, as in June… June is when the longest war in Europe since WWII is supposed to end, but neither side seems to be budging. So the question is… how committed...

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