Topic: Patrick Lancaster

NBC News correspondent Kier Simmons is noted for a rare segment from Sevastopol admitting that it is unrealistic for Ukraine to retake Crimea. The host references independent reporter Patrick Lancaster's work, claiming that the majority of people in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine are pro-Russia. This is presented as a contradiction to the "hero" narrative surrounding Zelensky in the West.

Independent journalist Patrick Lancaster reports live from Donetsk, describing civilian casualties and the shelling of schools by Ukrainian forces. He notes that the local population celebrated Russia's recognition of the breakaway republics, hoping it would end eight years of conflict. Lancaster emphasizes the lack of Western mainstream media presence in the region.

Patrick Lancaster explains that he is entirely crowdfunded via Patreon after leaving mainstream agencies like Reuters and AP due to their "narrative flipping." He expresses shock at the scale of the invasion and fears it could escalate into World War III. Jones reiterates his belief that the West is leading Russia into a trap.

Independent journalist and Navy veteran Patrick Lancaster joins the show from Donetsk to discuss the situation in Eastern Ukraine. Lancaster reports that the local population is more afraid of a Ukrainian invasion than a Russian one, noting that Russia has officially announced the end of its drills. He describes the eight-year history of the conflict and the desire of many in the Donbass region to join Russia.

Patrick Lancaster continues his report, detailing the civilian devastation in Eastern Ukraine caused by what he describes as a Western proxy war. He notes that over 14,000 people have been killed in the region over the last eight years. Lancaster argues that the West is the aggressor, shipping billions in weapons to the border while Russia conducts drills on its own soil.

Patrick Lancaster discusses State Department claims of a Russian false flag, noting that no evidence was provided to support the allegation. He reports seeing evidence of Western-supplied 60mm mortars being used by Ukrainian forces to target civilian infrastructure in Donetsk. Lancaster concludes that the local population is terrified of the high-tech weapons being shipped into the region by NATO.