The Putin Files: Peter Baker

Watch New York Times reporter Peter Baker's candid, full interview on Vladimir Putin and allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election - all part of "The Putin Files", FRONTLINE's media transparency project. Explore Baker's full interview and interactive transcript here: www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/in...
Explore the entire "Putin File" experience here: www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/int...

[@whygohome172]

A narcissist can never take a joke aimed at them. THEIR EGO IS Too sensitive .

[@jasonstraight3338]

Best part about Frontline, you get the whole damn interview

[@NathansHVAC]

But, no questions about fusion gps, steel, the fbi plants in the campaign, the wire tapping of trump tower, or the russians meeting with fusion gps before the trump jr. meeting. They would have to be unbiased to ask those questions.

[@drunkensailor112]

@@NathansHVAC they are in different interviews with people involved in that.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

More like because you get the truth mate

[@Nill757]

With not a single contrary opinion, from real experts or a skeptical question from the interviewer. That’s called propaganda, and they have you in a tight grip.

[@Nill757]

@@drunkensailor112 no there are no such other interviews

[@awestphal40]

These Frontline interviews about Putin are the most fascinating, insightful things I have watched on KZbin in a long time. Why haven't our politicians watched it? 🇺🇸

[@ashleymeggan]

I think they are right now.

[@ashleymeggan]

I’ve legit watched like 6!

[@awestphal40]

@@ashleymeggan same

[@michaels8638]

Well said, great series with real insight, well produced, Unfortunately they show how advisers and presidents have been very poor, when dealing with Russia, after 60 years of Cold War, 20 years of Putin has been no better perhaps worse, and now, a reset button isn’t going to cut it.

[@martysamson3635]

All politicians are crooked corrupt gangsters the real gangster is a politician and a cop just robbing controlling and killing the citizens

[@tessierashpoolmg7776]

Frontline is priceless. Support PBS.

[@joycelynbrandon755]

PBS is an invaluable source of huge volumes of information and entertainment. It deserves the support of every American.

[@riazhamdanmalik6036]

You people are braindead!!

[@Saiputera]

PBs is fake news

[@xino_z]

You are right, Mike G. I will support, but anonymously, so they don’t send me too much fundraising mail.

[@jeebus6263]

KZbin keeps pushing the frontline interview of SteveBanon it actually wasn't bad. Probably that was made before the propaganda agenda for erection frawd.

[@mccosha]

this is AMAZING America, we are lucky to have PBS and Peter Baker!

[@deanobannon842]

PBS is state controlled Media

[@irenebeltran6260]

@@deanobannon842por favor stop your lying to your self are Russian to defend a dictator a murderer and America had to deal with 5+ years of nightmare and your defending Dictator boy your lost

[@the_black_douglas9041]

@@deanobannon842 also mate, PBS is partially Federally funded but it’s run independently. I think you’re confusing PBS with RT and Sputnik, which are both Russian state run disinformation and propaganda moutpieces of the Russian govt. Very different.

[@tugger]

@@deanobannon842 you literally have fawning nazi playlists on your profile, get rekt

[@chrisbailey996]

@@deanobannon842 Huuurrr Duuuur

[@mariejules1130]

Hello everyone thanks for having me it's my pleasure to meeting you guys.

[@janiekcarney5482]

The people who need to hear this aren’t smart enough to know they need this information. And they can’t listen for over two hours.

[@mahmoudassran6503]

They will never understand, They are too emotional and it’s easier to be a sheep and feed on BS than getting educated for a change. SMH

[@tugger]

It's almost depressing watching Trump trogs and foreign bots simp and cope and seethe. The hammer is coming down on the propaganda machine that has poisoned international politics for the past decade and we have many traitors in our midst that either need deprogramming or removal.

[@levvisbalhare1780]

@@mahmoudassran6503 lol. Pbs is liberal . They're somewhat believable but they can't be trusted either

[@mahmoudassran6503]

@@levvisbalhare1780 I trust my intellect, history and empirical evidence. Emotions, blind nationalism and fear tactics is not my thing you can still be a patriot and call your corrupted government and politicians out on their shit but knowledge of history and geo politics is the key, It can be accusers from different sources including the liberal sources if they are speaking reason. I believe in unity and we the people should remain united against them thugs in the WH who thrive on wars and dividing the Americans. You stay safe bro.

[@levvisbalhare1780]

@@mahmoudassran6503 yeah name one thing trump did that the media claims he did that turned out to be true.

[@FloridaRaider]

I appreciate this style of news and interviews. Thank you

[@Kassanak]

Please read my reply to Frontline in regards to this interview. I apologize ahead of time if anyone at Frontline takes offense to me being this forthcoming in my critique of this interview. But, wow Frontline, I was unequivocally dejected after watching this interview. To me it was glaringly obvious, Frontline was approbative to one opinion throughout the entire interview. But what alarmed me most, was as I continued to watch, I had an increasing sense of it being purposeful. So I have to ask, in hindsight, do you feel this interview was a work of ethical journalism? Obviously, I'm sure you know my answer but I'll stated anyway. I do not feel it was a work of ethical journalism. It is wholeheartedly my belief that if this interview was truely a work of ethical journalism, then the host would have, at bare minimum, had a few utterances demurring the answers and opinions put forth by Peter Baker. Again, I apologize if my candidness offends anyone. That is truly far from my intention. My intention is to bring awareness to the societal issues caused by not engaging in true and ethical journalism. Our country is at a precipice. If we continue to only engage with those who hold the similar opinions and never utilize critical thinking in an effort to expand discourse, then America is sure to fall. As I'm sure you are all aware, there are groups of individuals and or countries who want nothing more than to see us Americans' divided. So please, hear what I'm saying and please don't just push it to the side. If anything read it twice because what I'm saying is without a doubt of the ut most importance. We all have to grasp what is truly at stake here because we all know our enemies are on the side lines watching us divided. They're like ravage dogs waiting for their moment to pounce because it divided America is a conquerable America. It's time to stop and think about what we are all doing because what is the old adage? And, what is the most effective strategy used in any war? Divide and conquer? Like I said before the moment is now. Every single one of us Americans is at a precipice. Lastly, I again want to apologize for offending or emotionally hurting anyone. It truly was not my intentions because everything I've said here arose from a place of love for my country and my fellow country men, women, trans, bi, gay, and alien, haha. Because at the end of it all, no matter what views you hold and no matter how different those views are from my own, we all experience the tribulations of being mortal. I love you America. Please remember Seth Rich and Frontline, I wrote this piece because I feel you owe it to Seth Rich to express the opinion he cannot. I feel that when anyone discusses or talks about the DNC leak and attributing the leak to Russia, should also bring up Seth Rich as well. I understand that you may not agree with what he did or agree that he was even involved but he is still a human being and he deserves his opinion and story to be known! For those of you who don't know about Seth Rich or how he may have been involved in the DNC hack and the Hillary Clinton emails please do your due diligence. Utilize those critical thinking skills and research his name, Seth Rich.

[@theresachung703]

Peter Baker, you are precise and smart!

[@xander423]

I have gained a much deeper understanding watching this series , excellent job.

[@visualcomms]

You've been mislead by lies and propaganda, that's all.

[@phoebehill953]

I thought this was current when I was listening to it. I was surprised to find out it was four years old!

[@lesilluminations1]

This whole series of interviews is phenomenal.

[@davidshovelton3273]

S.

[@iClark86]

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[@iClark86]

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[@iClark86]

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[@iClark86]

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[@AH-he2xw]

These interviews are rivetting. I am bingeing them all in an effort to understand what is going on in 2022. Still can't understand how Putin thought he could saunter into Ukraine in a couple of days. Serious miscalculation. Slava Ukraine🙏

[@krystalship6245]

Me too I have been bingeing too

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree9209]

Ditto 👍

[@VinuCHETTOOR]

He had no plans to conquer Ukraine IMO. Idea was to get troops into Ukraine and they drive around engaging in small conflicts crushing Ukrainian Defence Forces, get them to negotiate with an end goal of a pro Russian government there.

[@carolyntalbot947]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 💙 💛

[@bigpapa2195]

He thought Zelensky would flee once he crossed the border en masse and the army would then just give up and he could put his puppet in place, thats my assessment, obviously he miscalculated.

[@patj4952]

Have always admired Peter Baker and even more so now. Great interview. Thank you PBS and Mr. Baker, I learned a lot.

[@maryhalverson5713]

Too bad a sizable amount of it has proven to be inaccurate.

[@mastershrew]

@@maryhalverson5713 Please enlighten us with examples and sources to support your claim.

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@mastershrew - Baker's twisted take on Gaddafi should be enough for anyone to realize he's an empty vessel.

[@DASARITUTS]

PBS Frontline is a great treasure of Information for knowledge seekers.

[@alonsocanaan8764]

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[@jasonweston3769]

@Alonso Canaan instablaster ;)

[@alonsocanaan8764]

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[@alonsocanaan8764]

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[@jasonweston3769]

@Alonso Canaan Glad I could help =)

[@danielgreen3612]

the funniest part about the dog introduction is that Stephen Harper the PM to Canada was quoted as saying " You're lucky he only showed you his dog"... LOL

[@Kassanak]

Please read my reply to Frontline in regards to this interview. I apologize ahead of time if anyone at Frontline takes offense to me being this forthcoming in my critique of this interview. But, wow Frontline, I was unequivocally dejected after watching this interview. To me it was glaringly obvious, Frontline was approbative to one opinion throughout the entire interview. But what alarmed me most, was as I continued to watch, I had an increasing sense of it being purposeful. So I have to ask, in hindsight, do you feel this interview was a work of ethical journalism? Obviously, I'm sure you know my answer but I'll stated anyway. I do not feel it was a work of ethical journalism. It is wholeheartedly my belief that if this interview was truely a work of ethical journalism, then the host would have, at bare minimum, had a few utterances demurring the answers and opinions put forth by Peter Baker. Again, I apologize if my candidness offends anyone. That is truly far from my intention. My intention is to bring awareness to the societal issues caused by not engaging in true and ethical journalism. Our country is at a precipice. If we continue to only engage with those who hold the similar opinions and never utilize critical thinking in an effort to expand discourse, then America is sure to fall. As I'm sure you are all aware, there are groups of individuals and or countries who want nothing more than to see us Americans' divided. So please, hear what I'm saying and please don't just push it to the side. If anything read it twice because what I'm saying is without a doubt of the ut most importance. We all have to grasp what is truly at stake here because we all know our enemies are on the side lines watching us divided. They're like ravage dogs waiting for their moment to pounce because it divided America is a conquerable America. It's time to stop and think about what we are all doing because what is the old adage? And, what is the most effective strategy used in any war? Divide and conquer? Like I said before the moment is now. Every single one of us Americans is at a precipice. Lastly, I again want to apologize for offending or emotionally hurting anyone. It truly was not my intentions because everything I've said here arose from a place of love for my country and my fellow country men, women, trans, bi, gay, and alien, haha. Because at the end of it all, no matter what views you hold and no matter how different those views are from my own, we all experience the tribulations of being mortal. I love you America. Please remember Seth Rich and Frontline, I wrote this piece because I feel you owe it to Seth Rich to express the opinion he cannot. I feel that when anyone discusses or talks about the DNC leak and attributing the leak to Russia, should also bring up Seth Rich as well. I understand that you may not agree with what he did or agree that he was even involved but he is still a human being and he deserves his opinion and story to be known! For those of you who don't know about Seth Rich or how he may have been involved in the DNC hack and the Hillary Clinton emails please do your due diligence. Utilize those critical thinking skills and research his name, Seth Rich.

[@allisonmarlow184]

It's hard to believe that this is from 2017, it could have been written just yesterday. We need to take this crazy leader seriously.

[@southerncross86]

It is the new Stalin, a criminal that only thinksmand cares for beingmin power. He has became delusional, very dangerous a crazy delusional man in power.

[@ninobrown3394]

Basically Putin was jus waiting for trump to leave office bc they are friends and he is about to destroy the whole world

[@ransombey6520]

Biden and NATO are to blame.

[@ninobrown3394]

@@ransombey6520 do you know what NATO is even

[@klada000]

I see comments r being deleted. Yeah this is propaganda...

[@estrieto6938]

Good and professional reporter, eloquent

[@anneillerbrun6860]

It isn't even good propaganda

[@Zomby_Woof]

@@anneillerbrun6860 What facts in it do you dispute, comrade?

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@Zomby_Woof - Pretty much all of them. Pete's "facts" have been whacked.

[@Zomby_Woof]

@@maryhalverson5713 so, you have no argument to offer. Noted.

[@SaltyMinorcan]

Yeltsin screwed Gorbachev and then got his comeuppance. Gorbachev was the father of Russian freedom. Yeltsin's greed led to the country's downfall.

[@Karthsharper799]

Correct!, this is the real story of the Russia state today, after the cold war. Yeltsin was trying to protect his own greed by manevouring Putin into place, without letting the Russian people decide.

[@nancycalderon188]

I am mesmerized by this series of interviews!! I move from one to the next nonstop 😱!! So insightful, all very well educated and knowledgeable. Really amazing and valuable information, especially with the current events. Makes you wonder if there was something that could have been done 4 years ago to avoid what seemed inevitable under those circumstances even back then

[@chiquitafeldberg8512]

Are you serious? Do you ever read books for more inderpendent and analysis or do you just educate yourself with the media and TV? Putin has been trying to avoid a war for years and Ukraine has been laughing in his face, ignoring his attempts for negotiations and breaking peace deals made years ago. The Ukraine government and police force are full of "actual Nazis" I don't blame Putin for ultimately declaring war on Ukraine. Ukraine is also corrupt to the core with a defiant reackless leader pushing Putin and Ukrainian people into a war.

[@levvisbalhare1780]

Are you really this brainwashed?

[@levelazn]

watch john Mearsheimers talk on "ukraine is west's fault"

[@AL-fl4jk]

@@chiquitafeldberg8512 Russian troll alert, just ignore it

[@sp6990]

@@chiquitafeldberg8512 🤣🤣🤣 Go play Tetris or comment on Fox news. Nobody here believes your bot BS 🤖🤖🤖

[@2358nick]

How did I miss this when it first came out? Both Gillmore and Baker ellucidate complex issues and events so clearly. You just can't stop watching and listening!

[@dik9091]

same here 10 ours after you ;) normally I have no patience for vids longer than 10 minutes

[@Noctani]

It sounds good, but unfortunately, and extremely screwed and leaves out final reporting and is a narrative to influence public opinion.

[@glenbolderson9279]

CIA bootlickers.

[@kingpest13]

​@@dik9091to 77uuuî8 you uii8

[@monipenny408]

LOL wait till you hear about Hunter files.

[@michaeldew1508]

I love seeing the fact holders in their element. We need to listen. This is history we NEED to appreciate!

[@Nill757]

Who is “we”? You have a mouse in your pocket? Otherwise, nobody elected you to speak for anyone else.

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

What's a "fact holder?" I mean this post is 4 years old. None of things they said here are secrets.

[@ROCKLIKEACOBB]

@@dr.barrycohn5461 Nor are they true. WHAT WE KNOW NOW is that it was indeed HRC campaign who "colluded" with Russians.

[@Kassanak]

Please read my reply to Frontline in regards to this interview. I apologize ahead of time if anyone at Frontline takes offense to me being this forthcoming in my critique of this interview. But, wow Frontline, I was unequivocally dejected after watching this interview. To me it was glaringly obvious, Frontline was approbative to one opinion throughout the entire interview. But what alarmed me most, was as I continued to watch, I had an increasing sense of it being purposeful. So I have to ask, in hindsight, do you feel this interview was a work of ethical journalism? Obviously, I'm sure you know my answer but I'll stated anyway. I do not feel it was a work of ethical journalism. It is wholeheartedly my belief that if this interview was truely a work of ethical journalism, then the host would have, at bare minimum, had a few utterances demurring the answers and opinions put forth by Peter Baker. Again, I apologize if my candidness offends anyone. That is truly far from my intention. My intention is to bring awareness to the societal issues caused by not engaging in true and ethical journalism. Our country is at a precipice. If we continue to only engage with those who hold the similar opinions and never utilize critical thinking in an effort to expand discourse, then America is sure to fall. As I'm sure you are all aware, there are groups of individuals and or countries who want nothing more than to see us Americans' divided. So please, hear what I'm saying and please don't just push it to the side. If anything read it twice because what I'm saying is without a doubt of the ut most importance. We all have to grasp what is truly at stake here because we all know our enemies are on the side lines watching us divided. They're like ravage dogs waiting for their moment to pounce because it divided America is a conquerable America. It's time to stop and think about what we are all doing because what is the old adage? And, what is the most effective strategy used in any war? Divide and conquer? Like I said before the moment is now. Every single one of us Americans is at a precipice. Lastly, I again want to apologize for offending or emotionally hurting anyone. It truly was not my intentions because everything I've said here arose from a place of love for my country and my fellow country men, women, trans, bi, gay, and alien, haha. Because at the end of it all, no matter what views you hold and no matter how different those views are from my own, we all experience the tribulations of being mortal. I love you America. Please remember Seth Rich and Frontline, I wrote this piece because I feel you owe it to Seth Rich to express the opinion he cannot. I feel that when anyone discusses or talks about the DNC leak and attributing the leak to Russia, should also bring up Seth Rich as well. I understand that you may not agree with what he did or agree that he was even involved but he is still a human being and he deserves his opinion and story to be known! For those of you who don't know about Seth Rich or how he may have been involved in the DNC hack and the Hillary Clinton emails please do your due diligence. Utilize those critical thinking skills and research his name, Seth Rich.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

"fact holders"? you mean spin doctors surely?

[@ZiggyMercury]

It is refreshing to be able to watch such an intelligent (and extremely interesting) discussion.

[@anneillerbrun6860]

It's really really tough for me to accept that such a broad demographic pay homage at the Golden Bull.

[@captaingrizzly9511]

they did a lot of these interviews for their documentary, they also released all of these interviews in their entirety. the julia ioffe one is also great.

[@01denese]

@@anneillerbrun6860 They feel like they have been cheated and left behind. They see Trump fighting the elites and they love that.

[@richjone9951]

@@01denese Obviously Putin has “dirt” on Trump based upon the outcome of the meetings those 2 had over the 4 years Trump was Prez.

[@SamsonZoomBespoke]

This is the problem with the west too much analysis and paralysis.

[@quantum_cricket8555]

PBS is the best source for news and in depth analysis. It seems that a lot of the people commenting have just discovered PBS. I hope they continue to tune in.

[@levvisbalhare1780]

Not really. This format is awesome though. I will admit to that.

[@j0239]

Why does everyone seem to think Democracy is so great? Who is this "we' he keeps talking about?

[@francisheperi4180]

PBS is left--leaning like BBC

[@peterwhite7428]

American optimism is one of its greatest failures in assessing the contemporary future of Russia after 1989

[@lyonellaverde3135]

In all fairness, the collapse of the Eastern block in 1989, and later of the Soviet Union, fueled that optimism. We should have had a more measured approach to Russia. Also we forgot that more than merely providing aid, we should have appreciated a nation's sense of honor and self respect. That said, Putin has attacked the West, to the detriment of his own country.

[@cindymaceda2999]

Senator Romney was right ! Years ago, as Putin was consolidating his absolute power, Sen. Romney said Russia was the single most dangerous threat to the democratic world. He has been vindicated.

[@NADIA-qk8uw]

Thank You very much for the TRUTH, best wishes to you and your Family's, GUYS. Healthy pathway to the Healthier NationS

[@ninobrown3394]

This interview was 4 yrs ago and what he is saying is happening today. WTF

[@klada000]

Guess why lol. They caused it. This is bs btw. I would not be surprised if hes related to another "former" cia asset Mike Baker 😂

[@w.p.3539]

Always top notch topics and interviews.....Bravo! Support PBS

[@pulsereading]

This is fantastic education in Russian-American politics and foreign policies; thank you all! This journalist is a brilliant narrator and historian. I hope he got to take breaks during this marathon discussion to catch his breath and have refreshments. Give the man some water and comfort 2.15hrs is a long interview! He's a brilliant clear mind.

[@WilliamBarksdale]

Ditto this, some refreshing real journalism

[@richardfiorentino3951]

I agree with you - I as a person who grew up in the TRI STATE area who watched 911 - who watched the development of Trump Casino which was a playground for Russian money laundering and saw how Trump Development Corporation failed to pay his employees and contractors - the Russians mob moved into Brooklyn who rented from his family’s properties - Trump has been doing business with the Russians for a long time - the rich Russians bailed him out of his Trump Towers

[@randalboatright9223]

We

[@marvinthomas2032]

I was kevv b. B v. Bro

[@sp6990]

@@richardfiorentino3951 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 💯

[@susanharris5926]

This is most interesting and educational in light of recent events around Ukraine. Are we going to bloody the nose or not?

[@geoplaku6104]

Peter Boy, you are so right! Whatever you had answered few years back, came up to be real and so true! All my respect my friend! Shallom!

[@janiekcarney5482]

Trump criticized Everyone except Putin. Why???

[@assassinsrequiem]

Putin played to Trump's vanity.

[@robertgifoy3390]

Although unproven, they had blackmail on trump when he did the beauty contest in moscow.truth?still unknown.

[@sabinegroe2006]

@@assassinsrequiem absolutely right! Narcissistic personality disorder

[@MB-dp1rj]

The Putin Files are utterly addictive...this Peter Baker interview was easily one of the best in the series.

[@justjackman]

Totally agree. I really enjoyed Julia loffe

[@MukoroJr]

@@justjackman me too and I heard a knock on the door. I yelled “who is it?” Tha guy replied “its justjackman. 🤣

[@wendysfitness]

EXCELLENT! VERY INTERESTING PERSPECTIVE and one that is certainly worth noting. Good job by Frontline to post these in-depth conversations.

[@jollyroger7102]

Fantasy Fitness - these interviews are just propaganda. The interviewees being led on by the interviewer. Baker deliberately omits to mention that Victoria Nuland admitted spending 5 billion dollars of American tax payers money fomenting regime change in Ukraine. Without that there would have been no war in Donbas and no take over of Crimea. Please get more honest people to interview for The Putin Files.

[@robinhawkins335]

Thank God some people see through the smoke and share their clarity. Thanks to others I am more aware of the charades passed off as truth.Tell-tale signsI look for are unnamed sources, news agencies sourcing one another, immediate consensus in both parties and children. If they bring out the kids do the world a favor and go cold on emotion and analyze the narratives. Cui Bono is a great place to start.

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

Roger G moron

[@sneezesaw2611]

@@jollyroger7102 ha ha ha stupid troll money well spent. how much did putin spend trying to put it down ? dumbass

[@Neilukuk]

@@jollyroger7102 Please tell me where she admitted spending 5bn for regime change? She said..."Ukraine has governmental programs in cooperation with the USA scientific, technical, cultural, humanitarian and economic. They also help develop agriculture, democratic and human rights institutions. There are American Investment funds (for example Horizon Capital, Sigma Bleyzer). These funds are working here on the commercial basis and put money in Ukrainian businesses in order to develop, fix them (this includes full transparency, which means no black market schemes or money laundering) and potentially sell them. This is what Victoria Nuland meant saying “Since Ukraine’s independence in 1991 the United States have supported Ukrainians to build democratic skills and institutions as they promote civic participation and good governance, all of which are pre-conditions for Ukraine to achieve the European aspirations. We have invested over 5 bn dollars to assist Ukraine in these goals that will ensure a secure and prosperous democratic Ukraine”

[@seimela]

This interview is just reminder of how Americans are obsessed with their ideas of them being bigger than big ,the tone used in the interview is telling .

[@Kassanak]

I apologize ahead of time if anyone at Frontline takes offense to me being this forthcoming in my critique of this interview. But, wow Frontline, I was unequivocally dejected after watching this interview. To me it was glaringly obvious, Frontline was approbative to one opinion throughout the entire interview. But what alarmed me most, was as I continued to watch, I had an increasing sense of it being purposeful. So I have to ask, in hindsight, do you feel this interview was a work of ethical journalism? Obviously, I'm sure you know my answer but I'll stated anyway. I do not feel it was a work of ethical journalism. It is wholeheartedly my belief that if this interview was truely a work of ethical journalism, then the host would have, at bare minimum, had a few utterances demurring the answers and opinions put forth by Peter Baker. Again, I apologize if my candidness offends anyone. That is truly far from my intention. My intention is to bring awareness to the societal issues caused by not engaging in true and ethical journalism. Our country is at a precipice. If we continue to only engage with those who hold the similar opinions and never utilize critical thinking in an effort to expand discourse, then America is sure to fall. As I'm sure you are all aware, there are groups of individuals and or countries who want nothing more than to see us Americans' divided. So please, hear what I'm saying and please don't just push it to the side. If anything read it twice because what I'm saying is without a doubt of the ut most importance. We all have to grasp what is truly at stake here because we all know our enemies are on the side lines watching us divided. They're like ravage dogs waiting for their moment to pounce because it divided America is a conquerable America. It's time to stop and think about what we are all doing because what is the old adage? And, what is the most effective strategy used in any war? Divide and conquer? Like I said before the moment is now. Every single one of us Americans is at a precipice. Lastly, I again want to apologize for offending or emotionally hurting anyone. It truly was not my intentions because everything I've said here arose from a place of love for my country and my fellow country men, women, trans, bi, gay, and alien, haha. Because at the end of it all, no matter what views you hold and no matter how different those views are from my own, we all experience the tribulations of being mortal. I love you America. Please remember Seth Rich and Frontline, I wrote this piece because I feel you owe it to Seth Rich to express the opinion he cannot. I feel that when anyone discusses or talks about the DNC leak and attributing the leak to Russia, should also bring up Seth Rich as well. I understand that you may not agree with what he did or agree that he was even involved but he is still a human being and he deserves his opinion and story to be known! For those of you who don't know about Seth Rich or how he may have been involved in the DNC hack and the Hillary Clinton emails please do your due diligence. Utilize those critical thinking skills and research his name, Seth Rich.

[@kurtoogle4576]

Great work. Thank you!

[@mickilin99]

Wrong about the context: reason Putin regarded collapse of the Soviet Union as a bad thing was because it meant 25 million Russians now lived in a foreign country, not because he wanted the S.U. or an empire back.

[@mikemuoio8218]

Peter is really insightful.

[@phillipgaley4416]

He is rather simplistic, . . .

[@SlowBoatSailing]

Peter Baker rocks. I had no idea that he was a Russia expert. I thought he was just a White House correspondent.

[@williamfritz189]

Well he does make one glaring mistake, invoking the 'fake news' concept to imply that Bush had nothing to do with 'firing that reporter". The fake news turned out to be the GOP swift-boating of Rather's source materials. W was not personally of course able to fire Rather but 'his people' as Mr. Baker refers to the Putin power, absolutely pulled it off.

[@pandamandimax]

William can you explain more what you're talking about?

[@williamfritz189]

@@pandamandimax Rather's document was never proven to be a fake. The GOP promoted a claim about the typewriting but that was debunked later. Rather's 'crime' was not to get a second source, which among responsible journalists is the requirement for professional credibility. He was convinced by the apparent authenticity of the official letter, but that was what got questioned. Baker seems to think he got the story wrong. Nope.

[@pandamandimax]

Thanks I remember when that all went down but the details were scarce. Wasn't the story that he found proof George w Bush went awol? But he actually did go awol, it's a known fact?

[@williamfritz189]

Yep. Nobody ever went back to the issue of the substance of the charge because Rather's embarrassment by the network chiefs was more newsworthy. I guess.

[@billieb3485]

Baker is amazing. Too bad he can't be the explainer for all of our political conundra.

[@markwindsor2537]

'Oligarchs fleecing the State of its assets?' Are we taking about Russian oligarchs or U.S. Bankers?

[@JohnChampagne]

~1:37:04 The candidate in 2016 who was trying to get a building permit for a hotel in Moscow was preparing to be a former candidate. He was not preparing to be president.

[@williamnoboa5884]

Peter Baker ...I never knew he was so insightful. What an intelligent and interesting interview. Thank you PBS. Kudos to you Peter Baker I really enjoyed this episode.

[@karimajor1165]

These interviews stand up - into this time of our lives where Ukraine 🇺🇦 and it's inexplicable invasion

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦💝🇺🇦 !

[@cindymaceda2999]

And today, the man popularly known as “Putin’s Chef” is personally leading his Wagner mercenary army in killing Ukrainians defending their homeland. The caterer Prigozhin thinks he is a general. Watch out, Putin. Your chef is ambitious. The cook wants to be your successor.

[@gorettemonizmelo1756]

I for one belive Punten with strong he a good man take care for is country

[@ruthcassidy6052]

Excellent series, thank you!!

[@mamiemonrovia1956]

gee I thought he was talking about Trump.

[@TampaDave]

There are many points in this series where it sounds like it, but it was actually Putin. Only thinks of himself, got rich by a swindle, tv made him who he is, Emperial and Narcissistic.... which one are they talking about now?

[@giovannimassa6780]

Frontline never disappoints always the best interviews and the questions asked bang on amazing

[@hojoinhisarcher]

My wife suggested I take a subscription to the NYT and I am glad I did.

[@anneillerbrun6860]

You and your lovely wife can float in your bubble as Imperialist US and its back room Oligarchs epitomize the rest of us as they throw us into the pit.

[@stevenkramer1975]

You mean the NNI. New National Inquirer, yes?

[@jeebus6263]

What are they saying about erection frawd? Oh wait they're probably not allowed to discuss anything other than how perfect of an erection it was and deny any legal cases are still pending. Enjoy the delusion while it lasts.

[@stormtrooper5588]

@@jeebus6263 + Here's the Russian troll and he's talking about his erection!

[@blascantu7221]

@@jeebus6263 you say erection? Your Freudian slip is showing 😂😂😂

[@bbrosser694]

Thank you Peter Baker for answering many questions that will help me better understand world leaders and how they make decisions about their countries. Wow! Your detailed and depth of knowledge regarding our world is most impressive.

[@LC-go1uh]

Thank you, sir!

[@klada000]

Another dumb American go get your health insurance and plz dont spread democracy to my country!!!

[@FrancisRupertLeggeWorldC2700]

Excellent interview... America missed an opportunity to clear the air.

[@steveperreira5850]

The socialist pig baker almost,, actually kind of says that Obama was a weakling on the international stage. It’s a sweet song! Any child on the playground can see what a weakling Obama has been his entire life

[@azzazel225]

Watched the whole thing. Mr. Baker is so objective in his storytelling anyone even remotely familiar with events he portrays turns into Putin apologist. Blaming Putin for being hard headed relic of KGB training/brainwashing only works if you don't come off as a cold war mentality victim yourself. Zero attempts to perceive events from other people's perspectives. I've watched most documentary interviews PBS released. This one is special.

[@michelleprice7605]

Although the interview was 4 years ago the interview with Marshall Gesson gives an in depth view on Putin. Worth the time.

[@adamscease4126]

It’s funny to watch this now in retrospect. Putin and Russia has been shown to be impotent. And a joke.

[@eeyore345]

Hindsight is always 20/20. If we could have changed this, send a strong message when Pootin annexed Crimea, we could be looking at a different situation now. 🤔

[@marcosmota1094]

I've come realize that this is the only way to keep up on all of what went on. All the contributors to the 'Putin Files' have kept the setup and moving pieces in mind. Trying to read timelines and outlines doesn't stick as much for me. Thank you 'Frontline', as soon as I can PBS will be getting a check. MM

[@xino_z]

Marcos Mota the different points of view on Putin are so helpful to me as well. They don’t all agree on the finer points, which I think is telling as to the credibility of PBS. These interviews are amazing.

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@xino_z - The reports from Max Blumenthal, Aaron Mate, & Kim Iversen are far more accurate and thorough.

[@ryanhiggs4684]

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[@ratepos]

This interview stood the test of time.

[@playstationliberationarmy8526]

It’s 4 yrs old…

[@playstationliberationarmy8526]

This dude is talking like a moron for morons lol

[@KING-ks9ko]

I love FRONTLINES' reporting, they do it real good 👍.

[@1995texasaggie]

🤣

[@michelleprice7605]

I do believe that through out time that we missed a lot of moments with Russia we might have done better.

[@zerrickdavis7117]

Good job talking to one news of Frontline..

[@spol3278]

Iluminated mind. I love him

[@jonkennedyfederation]

A fascinating history lesson.. Thank you!

[@diandenmark]

So much of what Baker says about Russian aggression 8 years ago could have been uttered today (Februar-Marych 2022) ... downright scary.

[@-funmachine-]

Really amazing stuff. I think I’ve watched these interviews a few times each now lol. Would love to see a current state of Putin check in with these interviewees (they did a follow up with Julia Ioffe)

[@ems4884]

It might be more worthwhile to wait until after the war on Ukraine is over. A fresh set of interviews about Putin and Russia at that point would be extremely helpful

[@scubemariononovsky-tb8js]

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[@barracuda7018]

Brilliant journalist, the best analyst I saw so far.

[@eisenyeo]

America is the best at interferring with foreign elections, regime changes, Coups, all OVER the WORLD, suddenly so freak out about Russians? Don't worry bro, you are still the best.

[@arrow-lo7jf]

The thing that really bothers me is I saw this coming and I am no Intelligence worker for the US Government?

[@klada000]

You dont sound dumb r you sure u r american

[@BeGioBijoux]

This guy is good. Reasonable, head on his shoulders, sound.

[@rahulphalke87]

Amazing is the fact that you get to know all the history of 3 decades in just 2 hours without reading hundreds of pages of history books.

[@levvisbalhare1780]

You think that's a fact? Maybe in your myopic head.

[@mmd2156]

Lol... Yes sir, it surely is amazing that you think you just got all these facts for no effort! And all you had to do was turn off your human mind that actually by default asks for evidence for such "facts". Ask yourself who is this guy? Why are his views worth anything? You don't know this man from a bar of soap. Yet u believe him?

[@levvisbalhare1780]

@@mmd2156 exactly..he worked for the Clinton's so that alone makes me suspicious.

[@dgmare]

@@mmd2156 Yeah.... everything is a lie...ESPECIALLY from russian tv propaganda.

[@mmd2156]

@@levvisbalhare1780 exactly right. Isn't it out now that the whole russia gate fiasco was organized by the clinton campaign? Seriously Russia gate was bullshit. And most these documentaries about Putin were the side dishes it was served with. No one says putin is an angel. But you could have done a documentary where you actually go and find the facts about putin instead of asking a person "so what do you think putin is upto"? Not one shred of evidence to support these claims. He keeps throwing more crap at the interviewer and he just keeps swallowing it whole!

[@groverachristiansen9645]

Very well informed in details about historical events. Gro Vera Neste Christiansen from Norway

[@Extion147]

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[@shipmate3577]

Like him or hate him… Putin wasn’t born into a rich or powerful family. He is a self-made man ruling one of the most influential countries in the world. Never underestimate your adversary

[@jaimejaimeChannel]

I've seen three of these interviews, all VERY informative.

[@GaryAskwith1in5]

Are there any interviews that allude to a John Mearsheimer position which predicted the Ukraine crisis long ago, if the U.S continued to pursue Ukraine to become part of NATO?

[@billderinbaja3883]

84 thumbs down have been given to this excellent, very well informed presentation... I can't believe these are Americans... Russian trolls at work?

[@anneillerbrun6860]

two despicables having a despicable fest? If you can't tell when someone's lying you're either a dimwit or a liar too.

[@billderinbaja3883]

@@anneillerbrun6860: Are you saying Peter Baker is lying? About what? There is so much documented, easily provable information in this video.

[@KRyan-gn5uw]

@@anneillerbrun6860 No doubt your lips are glued to the Donald's ass -- or Putin's. Laughable that these two are lying but no mention of the pathological liar in the White House.

[@avrellflagg310]

FWIW, Judging from her playlists and such, it actually appears she is a Russian.

[@eltorocal]

@@anneillerbrun6860 liar

[@djs4415]

PRAY FOR WORLD 🌎 PEACE 💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙

[@mikethuresson3706]

We had a very good conversation on the phone with Russia and China. Everyone loves me such a great conversation on the phone with all our enemies.

[@TampaDave]

Great job with the English captioning!

[@cindymaceda2999]

Indeed. The interviewer misspoke Victoria Nuland’s name as “Nufeld” in his question but the caption spelled it correctly. The really nice thing is that Mr. Baker did not immediately correct him. He replied to the question and later very subtly said Ms Nufeld’s name correctly.

[@sounakbagchi5047]

KGB is dark but CIA ain't Hypocrisy at it's best

[@raymacz1922]

One of the Best Interviews!

[@tmst2199]

25:00: Baker tries to separate the Islamic fundamentalist problem Russia was having in Chechnia from that of the US based on the fact that Chechnia was opposed to Russian occupation. But Osama bin Laden was well known to despise the American presence in Arab countries. So the US and Russia did, in fact, face very similar situations.

[@mmd2156]

The difference is that the US armed and financed the Chechans. Where as the Russians never financed Bin Laden, the Saudis (US allies) did.

[@bloggart2421]

Do you have any proof that the US provided any material supports for the Chechnyns?

[@mmd2156]

@@bloggart2421 mate I don't have the evidence on me, but the links between the Wahhabi Chechen rebels and the Saudis are well established. And I think you'd agree that these Wahhabi terror outfits were & actually still are used by US all over the world e.g Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. The Russians have always maintained that. And for confirmation just look at where these Wahhabi Chechen leaders moved to after the war? NATO countries ! One of them was murdered/assassinated in Germany

[@thraciuspratt4915]

Who is the person doing the interviewing? I've watched several of these videos, and it comes out every so often that the interviewer has a point of view and views some answers as correct.

[@TampaDave]

If you watch the other episodes, you will see what other people -- who were in a position know -- said about things. You will see why the interviewer asks questions that cross-check other people's statements, and doesn't mind that this answer checks out.

[@martinprehjan9944]

He's doing good job of taking the new Soviet Union back to the days of: "...no water ...no bread and a five miles long line days!) I think it was Yelson or Gorbachef that wanted to visit a supermarket while he was in the US and he couldn't believe how many choices consumers had for something as simple as eggs!

[@mattiaslarsson5868]

So interesting to heart this post 24 feb 2022 knowing how this fell out.

[@irismaxwell5969]

I am going to use these words immediately; thank you Lord! Thank you Sir!

[@acc426]

Excellent interview! I’m slowly but surely catching up with all the Putin files, extremely interesting compilation of analysis which is even more relevant now for the current events.

[@scubemariononovsky-tb8js]

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[@alanfraser8713]

I do like this guy and i think i should believe in his assessment . Unfortunately i am getting paranoid now because there is so much misinformation out there , i have to really consider what i think. Good interview though

[@janglass8219]

Don't worry. You're not paranoid. You're just learning to think for yourself. Good for you!

[@TampaDave]

@Alan Fraser - remember that Putin's strategy is to flood the medium with a lot of different stories in order to get people to say "I give up, I can't figure it out, it is too confusing", and watch "Family Guy" reruns instead.

[@_c_y_p_3]

@@TampaDavewell said, I been dealing with Russian disinformation from a multiple country perspective cuz of international relationships and holly shit you summed up exactly how they managed to pull it off. The ole nutshell trick.

[@klada000]

This guy does not know how little putin felt lol...interview cleary has an agenda lol

[@fruitypebbles803]

The interviewer always has to say Cozy Bear! 🐻

[@rasta6713]

He knows more about Putin, than Putin

[@MegaMARLEEN1]

Very good interview. A read must and a must read . Neutral answers, with a colourway of spotting what probably may be happening behind confusing appearances of world leaders. I think it's clear enough to believe more than ever in democracy and not let the chaotic view and flaws of this democratic ways, get in the way of strengthening it and making it even better and more effective. More interviews like this could bring us together in the name of our unperfect , but always improving democracies. Other systems may seem perfect, until u look under their carpets. Let's learn from this authentic well documented way of feedback giving, and understand it all better, to make our democracies much stronger and stand together in its defense. And,who knows, maybe when others finally see the strength and health of it, others are also convinced to follow this path to become more healthy and prosper society.

[@navyjax2]

Not neutral. He focused too much on what Trump was saying with regard to Russia and the hacking and not enough on what Trump actually did with respect to the sanctions against Russia once he got in office.

[@peterjensen3076]

This is so off porn psychology, reducing the western (intellectual) thinking to a cartoon. A gambler's mind.

[@marcusrios8517]

Wow! So fascinating!

[@natiaandguladze]

1. Affiliation with KGB or being a KGB staff was nothing close to being a Harvard graduate. Being a "Kagebeshchnik" was considered shameful. They were feared but not respected. 2. Eltsin had almost nothing to do with the break-up of the Soviet Union.

[@lisamiller6694]

R scr

[@SDG1855]

The number one takeaway I have from watching all of these background interviews is that every one of these national treasures has forgotten more about Putin and Russia than I have ever learned, and I have passionately studied political science and international relations for my entire adult life. The only analogy that comes to mind for how I feel watching these interviews is the gratitude I feel for filmmakers like those who put together March of the Penguins, or many National Geographic specials. Without the intelligence, dedication and heroic efforts of these subject-matter experts, the rest of us mere mortals would barely have more knowledge than that which fits on a bumper sticker, or in a 5 minute segment on what laughably passes for investigative journalism these days. Thank you, Frontline and PBS. Without you, our Republic would truly be in peril. (Well, in even greater peril.)

[@oshanestephens]

His response to that school event should have rung the alarm for the west. Look at what that devil is doing to children and the vulnerable in Ukraine. Pathetic.

[@irismaxwell5969]

Thank you Mister Hunter for your words.

[@TecOneself]

It could only be an Empire if they had an Emperor. Thank you for the Interview.

[@Djordj69]

Yes , is good to hear these people speak.What they say is true and interesting .But they underestimate the danger of America's perceived imperialism to the world. They see its benign aspect only but don't engage in aspects that others see. Trump is right that relations with Russia relationship needed to be reset. The relationship as it IS has become destructive for the World.

[@EgunBiyi.OrisaYege]

"Perceived imperialism?" Who did you ask? 😂 Imperialism is the very fabric of american culture. You still have time to delete this. America and Russia has far more in common than what most of y'all want to admit. Period.

[@francisheperi4180]

@@EgunBiyi.OrisaYege Yes, well, just look at the mess the US has gotten itself into now, showing its true colours for all the world to see.

[@ibraklay9343]

the collapse of the soviet union did not mean liberation it meant millions of people in a state that crumbled, a nation divided with no government in place. hence anarchy

[@Aan_allein]

tell the poles and baltic states that.

[@TampaDave]

He said it meant the POSSIBILITY of freedom... That doesn't just HAPPEN.

[@watcher360]

58:14 he lies. Moscow was not opposed to the signing of Ukraine's association with the EU. In 2013, Ukraine had close economic relations with Russia and duty-free zero tax rates on the export of goods to Russia. When signing the association of Ukraine with the EU, European goods could enter Russia duty-free, this would cause damage to Russian producers, this was a violation of WTO rules that Russia had previously signed. Therefore, Moscow invited Brussels to discuss this at a trilateral meeting between Kyiv, Moscow, and Brussels, but Brussels categorically refused to discuss it, after which Yanukovych asked to postpone the signing of the association in order to resolve the issue of taxation. One of the clauses of the agreement with Europe included a clause on military cooperation, which was essentially drawing Ukraine into NATO, this violated the non-bloc neutral status of Ukraine, which was spelled out in Article 6 of the "Great Treaty" of 1997 between Ukraine and Russia. This became the trigger for the color revolution according to the scenario of the State Department in the winter of 2014 in Kyiv. The CIA brought ultra-right radicals from the forest who shot people from both sides of the confrontation and carried out a coup d'etat the next day after the signing of an agreement between the opposition and Yanukovych. Obama retaliated against Putin in Kyiv in 2014 for the failure of the August 2013 red line in Syria and for Putin's New York Times op-ed. Putin criticized Obama for talking about American exceptionalism. Obama wanted to use this propaganda stunt to attack Syria without a UN Security Council resolution. The Ukrainian Maidan is just another page from Wolfowitz's 1992 doctrine of absolute US hegemony in a unipolar world and preventing the emergence of a new rival in Russia or anywhere else in the world.

[@jeffreyball4689]

Sounds like Putin had the same type of Father that Trump experienced growing up and the results of this abuse effected both men in very similar ways.