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The speaker begins by discussing the ongoing crisis between Serbia and Kosovo. The speaker notes that there has been no further news on the situation, but believes that escalation is likely. The speaker then moves on to discuss the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014. The speaker reports that Russian forces have advanced further into the town of Bachman, and the fighting there is entering its final stages. The speaker also reports on Russian claims that Ukrainian hospitals in the eastern part of the country are full of wounded soldiers.

Next, the speaker discusses the Russian intervention in Ukraine. The speaker notes that Russian forces have been spotted in several locations in eastern Ukraine, including Donetsk and Luhansk. The speaker also reports on Russian claims that Ukrainian forces have been using heavy artillery, including cluster bombs, against civilian areas in these regions. The speaker believes that the Russian intervention in Ukraine is likely to escalate further in the coming weeks.

Finally, the speaker touches on the situation in Syria. The speaker reports that Russian and Syrian forces have been making significant gains against rebel groups in the country, and that the Syrian government now controls most of the country. The speaker believes that the Syrian government is likely to continue its offensive against rebel groups in the coming weeks.

In conclusion, the speaker believes that the conflicts in Serbia, Kosovo, Ukraine, and Syria are likely to escalate further in the near future. The speaker notes that these conflicts are all connected in some way, and that the international community must work together to find solutions to these crises.