Absurdly (concerningly?) good timing. Here's my summary I just finished of Mercouris video, for comparison:

Today's Mercouris video: Russia Holds 90% Bakhmut, Sweden Refutes 6 Guys in Boat NS Claim, Macron Accused of Betraying US

Obviously, yesterday's Readovka report was exaggerating, and Bakhmut has not been totally captured by Russia yet - though even Ukrainian channels admit that Russia holds 90% of the town.

WaPo has said that Ukrainian artillery ammo is running so low now that Ukraine is having to use alternatives, even makeshift devices and bombs to replace them. The Ukrainian defense minister is running around in the Balkans and eastern Mediterranean (Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, etc) hunting for artillery shells.

Mercouris talks again about the leaked documents, and notes that while the US clearly have a good amount of information about the Russian military, and obviously they have some advance information about Russian strikes and offensives and such, a lot of their intelligence appears to be either be open source information that we already knew about, or polluted by propaganda and spin (e.g. saying that Russia has failed because it hasn't taken much territory over the winter, when not a single Russian official even hinted that they would try a winter offensive and Surovikin even explicitly said they would conduct a grinding war). Therefore, assuming the documents are real, then either this is some deeper level propaganda campaign, or, concerningly (for Ukraine, not for Russia), America actually believes their own lies about Russia.

The Swedes have concluded that the Nord Stream bombing was a state operation and not the result of Six Guys In A Boat, so the story is now dead and we can safely conclude that it was American disinformation in order to attempt to counter Hersh's story, as even the Europeans don't appear to buy it anymore.

Slovakia is saying that they can't supply their Mig-29s to Ukraine because they've been sabotaged by Russian technicians. Therefore, we can conclude that either that Slovakia has already covertly sent their planes and don't have them anymore, or their planes are in shitty condition, and need a cover story,

Ukraine has launched a missile/drone strike on a town in Crimea, and the missile/drone was shot down. Perhaps Ukraine is testing its technology, or trying to locate where Russian anti-air equipment is.

Ukraine's commander of air defense has said that the Russians are increasingly using long-range precision-guided glide bombs, with weights 500kg and 1500kg, with devastating impact on Ukrainian positions - and that Ukraine cannot intercept them, and the only way to stop them is to shoot down Russian planes with F-16s.

The battle of narratives over the EU-China meeting continues: China seems determine to put a positive spin on it, saying how much they agreed etc, whereas the Western media is very angry with Macron for betraying the US, with authors also taking shots at German reliance on China too. However, it seems like the Chinese leadership were really not very pleased with Macron despite the Chinese media's spin given Macron's hostile comments, so Macron has tried to play both sides and has basically pissed everybody off, as he returns to a France that is both figuratively and literally on fire. It takes a great deal of skill to pursue an independent foreign policy that doesn't make at least one side angry if not both, and Macron does not have that skill. Meanwhile, Germany's Baerbock is on her way to China, as are further European officials, as the US sends its vassals to try and change China's mind on Russia, and they will all, of course, fail.

The Russian economy continues to look fairly stable and positive, and the ruble has been allowed to fall to ~80 rubles to the dollar as demand in Russia recovers, which is a longstanding Russian policy despite some panic (or hope, in the West) about it.

This is a second version with the prompt "Rewrite, expand a bit more on each topic, try to add quotes from transcript when appropriate."

Ongoing War in Ukraine and Russian advances in Bakhmut

The video examines the continuing conflict in Ukraine, with Russian forces making significant progress in their campaign. Notably, they have captured around 90% of Bakhmut, a strategic location in the conflict. Although some sources initially denied this claim, subsequent reports have confirmed the substantial Russian advances. For instance, a Ukrainian Channel conceded that "Ukraine now only controls 10 percent of the town," implying that the Russians effectively control about 90% of Bakhmut. It is speculated that the Ukrainian forces have come to terms with the likely loss of Bakhmut, with even General Sivok possibly admitting as much to President Zelensky. The Ukrainian forces may now be focusing on a rear-guard operation to facilitate the withdrawal of their forces from the town.

Ukraine's ammunition shortage and efforts to secure artillery shells

The Washington Post has reported on Ukraine's dire ammunition shortage, particularly for its Soviet-era guns. The country is now struggling to produce makeshift bombs and limit their ammunition usage, even as the conflict intensifies. The Ukrainian Defense Minister, Alexei Reznikov, has been visiting countries in the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean, such as Bulgaria, Greece, and Cyprus, in an attempt to secure artillery shells. However, the success of these efforts remains uncertain, with concerns about the timing and effectiveness of any potential aid. The video's speaker notes the surprising nature of Reznikov's trips, saying, "I do find it really rather difficult to understand how the defense minister of Ukraine on the eve of the Ukrainian offensive is still running around small countries in the eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans asking for shells."

Controversy surrounding the "six guys in a boat" story

The video discusses the controversy surrounding the "six guys in a boat" story, which emerged as a counter-narrative to Seymour Hersh's account of events. Critics argue that this story was an exercise in disinformation, intended to discredit Hersh's reporting. Despite the lack of public denials from key figures like National Security Advisor Sullivan and CIA Director Burns, questions persist about the credibility of the "six guys in a boat" story. The video's speaker emphasizes the absence of direct statements from these officials, stating, "Sullivan and CIA director Burns, none of them has come forward and personally denied that they were in fact involved and has said themselves that this account of what happened by Seymour Hirsch is untrue."

European leaders' visits to China and Macron's alleged betrayal of the US

French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders have been visiting China to strengthen ties and attempt to sway China's stance on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, Macron's visit has been met with mixed reactions, with some accusing him of betraying the US by cozying up to China. Despite positive coverage in Chinese media, Macron's visit has not yielded significant results, leaving both Chinese and Western observers dissatisfied. The video's speaker highlights the contrasting media portrayals, saying, "it's fascinating to see the contrast between the way in which the Chinese media is covering this visit by Macron...and the very negative reaction that there's now increasingly been about this trip in the West."

Russia's budget deficit and economic concerns

The video touches upon Russia's budget deficit, which has garnered attention in recent times. The deficit may be attributed to accelerated spending in January and February, while Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has mentioned the possibility of a budget surplus in March. However, the video suggests that concerns about Russia's budget deficit may be overblown, as the country has the means to counterbalance the situation by adjusting its currency exchange rate and other financial measures. The speaker in the video downplays the significance of the budget deficit, stating, "I think it's important to say that the Russians have the resources to deal with this situation. They have a very strong fiscal position. They can adjust their exchange rate if they need to."

China's decision to cut reserve requirement ratios (RRR)

The video also discusses China's recent decision to cut reserve requirement ratios (RRR) for banks, in an effort to stimulate economic growth. By reducing the RRR, banks are now able to lend more money, which could help alleviate economic concerns in the country. While this move indicates that China is trying to address the economic slowdown, it also signifies that the country may be experiencing more significant economic problems than previously thought. The video's speaker notes, "the fact that the Chinese have had to do this, does suggest that their economy is perhaps in a more fragile state than people realize."

In conclusion, the video covers a wide range of topics, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, efforts to secure artillery shells for Ukraine's military, the controversy surrounding the "six guys in a boat" story, European leaders' visits to China, Russia's budget deficit, and China's decision to cut reserve requirement ratios for banks. Each of these topics sheds light on the complex and interconnected nature of international politics and economics.

Does it also auto generate the transcript via audio? Or does it use the default youtube one with a ton of errors?