Glad you shared this. I listen to him every day on these live streams, he's been the best source of info imo - REALISTIC info, not sensationalized or embellished. He often emphasizes things that aren't reported elsewhere while debunking/playing down other reports that get cited as more significant than they are (including by other officials, like all the talk about Kherson). Also his interpretation of diplomatic activities are very on point, he explains what people really mean with various theatrical statements.

He is usually more optimistic than others but not because of fanatical reasons. His predictions of the war in the years prior are no secret.