War of attrition: As casualties & debts mount, Russia plows full-speed ahead with ruthless offensive

As Russia ramps up weapons production for its brutal 2-year invasion of Ukraine, FRANCE 24's Mark Owen is joined by Jacob Heilbrunn of the Atlantic Council and Editor of The National Interest foreign policy magazine. With casualties and war economy debts rapidly mounting in Putin's war of attrition, Heilbrunn says Russia is plowing full-speed ahead with its ruthless offensive.
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[@SALIEUBAIKAMARA]

Call it propaganda , he absolutely analyzed nothing 😂😂

[@MunyaradziMuteerwa-tv1kn]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@papgambia6593]

I don't understand why a 3-day special operation is lasting 3 years, massive deaths & debts and having all ruxxia rounded by NATO. Puttin can't reverse that. His people are getting poorer...that's a fact

[@jimfast5921]

Agreed

[@captainchaoscow]

Why don't you buy Russian cars Suleiman? 😂

[@MarincaGheorghe]

You analyzed it better, 1 week bot account, indeed.

[@Elvis042]

The same analysis that told us Putin was about to die of cancer?

[@prajwal1341]

😂😂

[@user-qo4kb4dr1i]

the same anaysis that told us Putin was going to take over Kyiv in 3 days

[@alberthenriette8976]

​@@user-qo4kb4dr1i Russian forces besieged Kyiv after 3 days only. The Turkey peace deal saved kyiv.

[@fnmkd3142]

@@alberthenriette8976 lol they tried, and were forced back.

[@sadela100]

Aren't these guys are ashamed of their lies they put out there every day ?

[@sdinim8695]

No it’s normal for them to lie.

[@AD-gi9zg]

They are paid to comment in the Western media. I suppose it keeps them out of the front lines in Ukraine.

[@joanesp100]

Doesn't Russia ever get ashamed of the lies it tells?

[@czl6270]

They make a living by lying.

[@zama7902]

These “people” have no dignity nor shame. Even demons have the courage to admit to their defeats.

[@jineeshpr]

I think you channel should stop bringing liars as experts.

[@robertolang9684]

[@peabase]

You may want to expose his "lies". Now you're just coming across like a petulant child.

[@johnconnors3962]

You know whats even a bigger waste of money? The 800 plus American military bases all over the world!!!!

[@peepeechowmein-vh5uy]

i second you on that, best comment

[@fredpotgieter7329]

Drugs and children . And wash Americans tax dollars . Welcome to Nancy and Schumer stocks for industrial complex obsolescence crap they sell

[@jimfast5921]

Third

[@user-qo4kb4dr1i]

a waste of money for whom? The US is still the most powerful country in the world, even as China has been trying to outpace it for years.

[@basabaula7428]

​@@user-qo4kb4dr1i your country suck blyat

[@johnsmith-yk6yf]

This analyst is even a better comedian than Zelensky.

[@khanh604]

True lol.

[@hamish1309]

The heading had me, they're just chugging along.

[@virgiliosierra674]

@@khanh604 dream?

[@ninzki143]

Hey now, don't be disrespecting the highest paid actor in the world....lol

[@RealisiticEdgeMod]

If this analyst closed his eyes he would fail to analyze why the lights are off.

[@zulutda1]

This guy says what the west wants to hear nothing new.

[@jkfdkjjd]

Sure he does. Enjoy your breadline Ivan. We'll be thinking of you while we're playing on our PS6's loooool

[@faridmohammed5902]

The title and analysis is laughable

[@vandenriesen1294]

Victor Orban: Ukraine is not a "Sovereign State". Rather, it is a "Vassal State". NATO calls the shots, Zelelnsky says, "Yes Master".

[@virgiliosierra674]

Just dream bot

[@alexanderlazarev3570]

​@@virgiliosierra674Pity for you but reality hurts, prepare for the worst.

[@virgiliosierra674]

@@alexanderlazarev3570 you're worsted

[@alexanderlazarev3570]

@@virgiliosierra674 Don't ruffle your feathers not to be worsted.

[@trumpforever6706]

When Western propaganda is more laughable than Russian and Chinese propaganda...

[@evaburnz]

Your comment is foolish, and you are a cowardly peasant who obeys the dictator's every order.

[@VVV85650]

Даже Ким покраснел бы от стыда за такие СМИ

[@alexandros4703]

Donald is going down, and it won't be on Stormy this time lol 😂

[@mrwesleyrainrain]

lol what a ridiculous guest that was

[@Elvisgratton3x]

We call them shills. they are a "Special" kind of Propagandist. Way over the top, contradiction, making stuff up on the Fly etc..... does not phased them one bit. Master in the art of Gaslighting.

[@adolfost88adolfos95]

This man has no idea what he is talking about. We are hearing every day the advantages that Russia has on the battle field, but this people continue talking down Russia, because that is the west narrative.

[@Zona-rr2zp]

It is Natzy mentality superiority complex and Russophobia..and funny thing is French never won a single war in past 1000 years and Russians beating evryione yet the French have nerve to speak and lecture russians how to fight :)

[@midwesttraveler2485]

"We are hearing...." Is that supposed to be a relevant argument?

[@icu17siberia]

"who" are "we" hearing that from?

[@adolfost88adolfos95]

From the media, they are liars misleading people. They want us to believe their bull crap

[@immortalideas-fi6kj]

Losses and debt in which country?

[@peabase]

Where it hurts the most. Russia.

[@NoobGamer-sc9lt]

forgive them they're panicking

[@glintongordon6811]

Does it? Show me your proof ​@@peabase

[@TimmyT-ri5lo]

​@@peabase Cant feed my dog and children in the USA. Americans are in debt.

[@peabase]

@@TimmyT-ri5lo Get yourself a job?

[@ilosstshiband4260]

Hypocrites!

[@stephenadenu-mensah6538]

And is the west not wasting money ? Hypocrats.

[@lance8080]

Democrats

[@evaburnz]

@@lance8080 Ah yes, here we go with the conspiracy kooks. You imbeciles are such a bore.

[@powervr]

hahaha money from americans per capita is equivalent for the paper toilete for 5-6 months on the average house ... :D

[@DanielBritoist]

hahahhaha! This people is completely delusional!!!

[@Slimedog1963]

and them being delusional is getting people killed...the madness continues.

[@ibrahimtouman2279]

20 years laters, the chickens are coming home to roost and the Russian economy will collapse next year 😂

[@MarincaGheorghe]

I forgot that Russians have all what they need: plumbing, toilets and the tsar palaces worth billions.

[@jotrutch]

"rushing into offensive" 🤣 the war's been ongoing for 10 years

[@godsdozer]

Debt?, U.S. enters the chat

[@patrickgz]

😂

[@lance8080]

Waste of American taxes while the USA needs new bridge and highways .💸

[@DeadCat-42]

Da comrad , new bridge lol.

[@16252]

Most of the American money goes to American companies and workers, in America. If you were interested in the subject, you would know these things.

[@lance8080]

@@16252 most of the money goes into crooked politicians pockets

[@armandoreasonda3824]

Liar

[@boloalain4082]

Let get this clear: the US has a 300% debt to GDP ratio, France has 120%, and Russia has abt 13%…..but Russia is the one with a debt pb. Mhmm….ok

[@sergeybebenin]

USSR debt to GDP was 3%. The rest is history.... Arms race during the Cold war to win so the so-called "Star Wars" with the end result - absolutely worthless currency and huge inflation. Actually, the end result - no more USSR

[@xo121w]

Yeah but Russia can't print dollar... And noone wants ruble

[@AnthonyRossi-xx5io]

Russia’s economy is as big as Canada’s

[@vr179]

It’s very common for highly developed economies to have higher debt-to-GDP ratios. It’s normal and not necessarily bad. They can typically secure lots of debt at low interest rates. Besides, there’s a lot more that goes into credit/country risk.

[@sidahagarwal742]

​@@vr179😂😂😂it's not normal that is why US will pay this debt in 150 years

[@dlewis8405]

Russia wasn’t the first to use cluster munitions. The US gave Ukraine all the stocks it had last year. The 155 mm shells that the US had put in storage because of a ban on them.

[@shinjaboy]

Guys remember, you can always report these video for lies and misinformation.

[@peabase]

It would be easier for you to retreat to your safe space, cry a little and then perk up on your copium.

[@mobilariorayos8067]

JAJAJAJAJ , it doesnt even come close to what the west spends. jajjjajaja

[@anthonykelly4432]

does this guy know anything about us debt. russia is not lose a thousand men a day that is a lie

[@gillesnick1052]

I don't know if i should laugh,, or Laugh even harder. Listening to this clown talk is just too funny!

[@Serbian1985]

Did this guy just said “ Russian debt continuous to mount” Is he talking about 35 trillion debt of USA government? Because Russian debt is almost nonexistent its a drop in the ocean compared to US debt

[@testtube9423]

You got the guy from the Atlantic Council? I came here for unbiased news but apparently I'm in the wrong spot.

[@moshenefm]

😂😂😂 was I the only person to realize he mistaken Russia for U.S?

[@branimirsalevic5092]

Aren't you people afraid of history? All the bs you've been relentlessly spreading will stay in the cyberspace forever...

[@user-zl4vd7wf4x]

Они не понимают, что их же дети, будут стыдится своих родителей - лжецов и провокаторов войны

[@patrickgz]

💯 very short sighted indeed

[@Nubbe999]

its mostly spam by bots in the comment section, they do not care.

[@nikogrujic6807]

The Russians have more WEAPONS then the Amazon has leaves 😂😂😂😂

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

How is this guy an Expert?

[@virgiliosierra674]

Are in yourself an expert or terrorussian sympathizer?

[@glintongordon6811]

​@@virgiliosierra674the expert has zero proof, Google can show you the opposite of what he is saying

[@user-eb3wf4sl3n]

Are u about gaza or usa?

[@sambasissoko5926]

When are you going to stop lying to the world And yourself.

[@ChopinLu]

Shame on @dw for the misinformation !

[@Brocambro1]

By the way, my country the US is $30 trillions in the deep hole, how much is the national debt of Russia again? What about France? aren't they fleurting with bankruptcy right now? Putin was really right when he exclaimed talking about the West mengling in other countries businesses in Tucker's interview:"aren't they have anything better to do?"

[@DeadCat-42]

Reaganomics

[@trilithon108]

Yes Ivan 🇷🇺

[@Humanity_Hope_]

Wouldn't it be better for the Ukr citizens... and for the World for our Leaders to acknowledge the Reality, and restart Diplomacy?

[@enriquegarcia2612]

Wow, the most in debt country in the world lecturing about debt. Þhe one that sends more weapons around the world, lecturing about waste. Ukraine is finding it difficult to recruit fighters here they are lecturing about russian losses but they do not seem to have problems with recruits. That man deceives himself, and you give him voice trying to deceive your audience.

[@AIPretendingToBeHuman]

Are you guys making this up all along or is there a script you're given ? Economic statistics are a few keystrokes away. It's trivial to find out what GDP growth figures are for France (0.9%), Germany (-0.3%), UK (0.1%), US (2.5%), Russia (3.6%), China (5.2%) etc. It's not as if its the 1990 and people just had to accept what "experts" said.

[@timetraveler_0]

Some mental gymnastics here.

[@Koan_Om]

Massive library in the background...

[@osk2689]

Is always hilarious hearing from this "experts" I remember months ago they all were saying that the Russians were untrained and fighting with shovels

[@TimothyAdams-ln2jr]

"One set of rules for the one side?" You mean like all the cluster munitions dumped into Ukraine by the USA?

[@TimothyAdams-ln2jr]

A single Patriot battery plus missiles is somewhere in the 2B dollar range--just how do you expect a nation to just pass them off to the oligarchs of Ukraine for free?

[@cosplayshop]

lol, people who said this man know nothing is laughable is probably they one that laughable. The issue is not whether or not Russia can win and hold any territories in Ukraine, the issue is how long can Russia do it. Russia before this war is a 2 trillion economy, the longer this war drag on, the longer Russia would have to pay for both immediate term and long term. The money needed to raise to keep a 500,000 standing army (it itself would have cost over half a trillion dollars a year with pay and benefits) and then money that need to replace the lost equipment, and in long term the loss of economic power from losing the prime male population to this war, the deaths, the seriously wounded, the missing and the exiled. Putin is waging two wars here, one on the physical battlefield in Ukraine, the other in the economic arena with the entire collective West. It didn't matter if Ukraine is bankrupt, as long as the West keep supporting the war, it may ruin Ukraine future generation but no one in the West is directly involved so their economy will sustain this, Russia on the other hand would have to match how much money the West put into Ukraine, and that alone runs into hundreds of billions of dollars, and that's before their own expediture on keeping that large standing army for operation. Russia needs the end game to achieve in the next 2 years, no one, not even the American can sustain a standing army that big and that long, this is as costly, if not more costly than when US get involved in Vietnam, only that Russia is not remotely as rich as the American.

[@chukwukamacdonaldnzekwe7186]

Shameless people ..just keep up with the lies .

[@grimoltroll]

Random side note: Dude has quite a vinyl collection.

[@iggy5347]

US also wasting colosal money too

[@jkfdkjjd]

Not really. They're building their arms manufacturing right up and employing lots of people.

[@ivanlucas3625]

this man was not even prepared to do propaganga

[@trilithon108]

Good analysis 👍

[@tomzamp8547]

But the Germans said that the European economy should become a military production economy too.

[@jac9176]

How’s it a waste, Russians own 1/3 rd of Ukranian land. The idea that Ukrainians reversing the loses is nearly impossible

[@raphicomedy8867]

Do you just invite any one as a guest speaker???

[@user-cd3tq9ye2p]

total bs

[@germanemusic4748]

West propaganda is always amusing 😄

[@antonychipman3088]

The only sense in which confrontation with RU is not a thing, is an utter nonsense

[@Nnamdi_adimegwu]

The lies continues

[@joshboyer3655]

Such a classic mistake. Don't underestimate your enemy.

[@yashe4ka.]

Jacob Heilbrunn doesn`t understand what he is talking about, Russia is ready for a long haul now, go and study economics if you don`t understand the basic principles

[@user-gm5uc1ui3y]

I never ever considered western Media as such shameful analysis.

[@Dam-a-fence]

France 24, you are doing a marvelous job making France look like the only bastion of democracy on Earth in 2024. Export it, please.

[@DanielBritoist]

Completely crazy!!!!

[@ernestuk5474]

Peope know the truth especially from this channel

[@Chitramalla1]

While US is spending more 61 billion dollars for Ukraine but west does have problems of Russia spending money for it's own defense

[@tbozz9989]

Keep telling yourself those lies so you can cope with your life.

[@scuba36fun]

I'm in Russia, our economy doing just great and I don't know ANYONE who is complaining about life today! Just paid heating bills for two winter months, it was 2300 Rubles, about $23 US dollars, how much are you paying in your "democracy"? Also, you are lying about loses at the front line, no such number as a 1000 a day! My friend waiting for over 3 months now to be enlisted and each time he is getting same answer at his local recruitment centre,, "we don't need more people at this moment"!!

[@testtube9423]

One thing I noticed in this gentleman's argument and apartment, no mirrors..

[@MickZorro]

He doesn't like to face liars ?

[@testtube9423]

@@MickZorro and now their argument becomes it's our fault for not doing enough. Remarkable.

[@chekeocha4923]

Lol. New level of spinning

[@bojanm986]

Loans and debts? MMF, World Bank? Come on! Bloomberg is saying that Russian economy is doing just fine.

[@MrMatipid]

The casualties are mounting alright but, on the Ukraine side. Add to that, Europe's economy is imploding as well as the US. Russian economy despite thousands of sanctions have grown 2%. The best in the world.

[@jashadjei7924]

Very very shameful

[@AmorosoGombe]

It doesn't matter because Russians don't think critically or oppose anything. They just let this tyrant do whatever he wants with their lives, economy, children and futures. That's the 'Russkie Mir' dystopia Ukraine, dissident Belarus and democratic Georgia are trying so desperately to escape. Understandably so too.

[@rutherpomaloli5722]

Macron: France must move into a war economy 😀 Sunak: UK must move into a war economy 😀, But but .. the WEST too: Russia totalitarism is moving into a war economy 😡😡

[@ramonapool619]

Not if they are eliminating the nazis.

[@dth232]

Its still free in russia call ambulance..not like usa 1000dolars😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-cd3tq9ye2p]

imagine investing in weapons for ukraine. is this a waste of money?

[@AbdulMannan-sx1qn]

What about your money and ammunition, missiles

[@eshetuGobena-rd9or]

kkkkkkkkk western lie lie lie

[@roshant6964]

The reason for not providing the same level of protection as Israel is absolutely wrong , its just cowardice on trhe side of the partners.

[@andilefavouredmcforlen3471]

What the hack is this 😂😂😂

[@awababdullah3963]

Delusion leads to the current situation

[@jorgeluiscapiello414]

Stop those terrorists

[@Ben-qd4fv]

So nato and America investments isn’t useless?

[@jamesmiller2735]

What debt are you guys talking about the home of debt is the United States of America.

[@user-yc4xf8cv5y]

Bla bla bla 😂😂😂 nothing has changed to defeat Nazi Ukraine 😂

[@sayedkhalilullahmonib3363]

Not agree with this statement. I have been hearing this again and again. We should understand better the enemy. Russian are more capable than we thought

[@carmenvelez3327]

Are you tripping, lets really count who have lost more. Stop fulling people.

[@hmmahfujur129]

Russia has right to defend itself like Israel

[@Qlair2632]

Amazing how many Russian bots are on here

[@Nubbe999]

they have really escalated things past month

[@Foukuka]

Over 1000 to 1030 Russia soldiers died per day and now 480000 Russia soldiers died already

[@user-ry8tk4vv8t]

Zelensky last bark,,, end is near

[@giuseppecapula3229]

Ohh Jacob said?....

[@stephenadenu-mensah6538]

What about USA debt, have you check about Ukraines debt ? Comedians on show,

[@AD-gi9zg]

Confiscated russian assets will finance the reconstruction of Ukraine.

[@jkfdkjjd]

The United States' debt? You mean the debt of the wealthiest nation in the world? What of it lol?

[@stephenadenu-mensah6538]

@@jkfdkjjd what wealthiest nation are you talking of ? Do more research on the most indebted countries in the world. USA is being run on debt. China came inn to buy part of USA'S debt in 2023 else Biden government would have shut down because they were above debt sealing.

[@margelatu79]

@@jkfdkjjd When you own a home of $1 mil but you are in debt $2 mil you are bankrupt not wealthy!

[@KillerofWestoids]

​@@jkfdkjjdI hope you know the fate of all Empires that try to live beyond their means.

[@alaaa1794]

The West has a legal obligation to help Ukraine when Ukraine surrendered its nuclear weapons many years ago.

[@gioreda5126]

What about America's, and European debt!! Your analysis is misleading!!

[@jessehoekstra849]

Never amazes me what fantasy world they live in🙌🏻😌

[@artwellmareya4927]

The truth will set u free

[@trqster]

"Russia has already lost the war" - Joe Biden April 23

[@user-yd6sj3pe4j]

Not Russian against Ukraine But NATO war Problem is NATO expansion

[@Cryptid71]

So sad that they bring this bozo on. Talking about how the war is a colossal waste of money and Russia's economy will fail. Because actually their economy is doing really well and they are gaining ground. Not too sure how this was a negative for them.