Putin and the Presidents: Julia Ioffe (interview) | FRONTLINE

[@Henry-oj4rq]

We need another updated interview!

[@ukulelelab4219]

indeed. since then Ukraine stalemate, speaker Johnson holding aid, Navalny murdered, human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov sentenced to Prison, NATO expansion, elections coming up, etc..

[@A38]

Chiming in to second this. Could listen to Ioffe all day!

[@syncsummit]

I love Julia Ioffe. One of the best analysts on Russia today.

[@zhoubaidinh403]

Does she read and speak the language?

[@Grace-bk4tq]

The most racist people are the evil slave trading Dutchjews.

[@Grace-bk4tq]

@@zhoubaidinh403 She's a fluckin liar spewing propaganda of the Chosenevil, don't be fooled by the scripted interview.

[@syncsummit]

@@zhoubaidinh403 yes.

[@steveinmidtown]

@@zhoubaidinh403 she's a Russian Jew like my wife

[@SimDeck]

Julia Ioffe's work demonstrates a high level of intelligence, insight, and analytical skill, and she has rightly earned a reputation as a leading voice in the field of modern journalism. Just brilliant.

[@kundziabu1743]

What? Hehe nonsensical at all this is what propaganda stuff public all is opposite what she incompetent acting as international politician sorrowful for Putin Russia aggressors

[@ronafortnitenoobie1392]

What about the exit ramps the west and US kicked on their way to bringing NATO, a remnant of Cold War machine, to the doors of Russia. She is so one-sided. International politics as geopolitics are not so linear. If that were the case, the Cold War with the Soviet Union would have ended in nuclear holocaust.

[@ccink3931]

Lmao you are trolling right?🤣 We are talking about the same woman who was caught red handed lying about having proof Trump paid Russia to rig the 2016 election....? And she is yet to print a retraction after they discovered her entire story was absolute bs... I didnt even vote for Trump but unlike ppl like you i actually hold ppl accountable when they do somthing wrong... Somthing u know nothing about 🤷‍♂️

[@TheSyndicate09]

Julia Loffe’s work is the most disgusting form of state dept propaganda. She is not a journalist she is a tool of war machine. Shame on her.

[@cherrys7771]

Then why does she think we didn't agree not to advance NATO to the East, even though we have declassified the minutes of that meeting?

[@GaijinJK]

I have learned a lot in this interview about the current situation than i could have ever learned anywhere else. Good job Julia truly an eye opener. Real Journalism. Thank you.

[@KennymugaKennymuga]

Julie 📝😘

[@MrRICHARDMTLQC]

Just discovered this woman , such a brillant lady, Julia Ioffe is really the best. Unbelievably intelligent, knowledgeable, insightful, nuanced, eloquent, articulate, well spoken.

[@WitchyWagonReal]

Lol… 25 times they mashed that like and not a man can just come out and say it. 🤣 Um… ya. She’s a babe.

[@ennediend2865]

Fully agreed 👍

[@anypercentdeathless]

@@WitchyWagonReal Totally. She'll push you around.

[@johnkan7032]

Is there something wrong with calling a woman beautiful in the West?

[@HKim0072]

I know she likes journalism, but she should be working for the State dept or intelligence agencies. Edit: idiots in the comments have no idea of the core responsibilities of State and CIA. It's analysis you fools.

[@winstonmaraj8029]

But if so, then the public won't get this unmatched treasure of an interview.

[@vezeris]

I know, right!

[@justintron2995]

She basically is. She's a state propagandist.

[@williamw.3864]

She does.

[@jimwiese3814]

ah.. perhaps she is... hmmm. This is indeed insightful

[@ellenmarch3095]

"May I add something else?" Class-act lady. Clearly the smartest person in the room, but polite to everyone.

[@DonAshcraft]

Yeah, she's quite the intellect!

[@ccink3931]

LMAO!!! You mean like when she got caught flat out red handed lying about Trump having the Russians rig the 2016 election? Then the same "knowledgeable" woman that went on to label anyone she disagrees with a "election denier" 😂 If she is the smartest person in the room she must be doing a interview with a special Ed class & even then I would question if she's still the smartest lmfao

[@kundziabu1743]

Defender of Russia aggressors who put her to talk heresies to misslead Americans 😢

[@ronafortnitenoobie1392]

It sounded to me she asked permission from the puppet master. The whole thing sounded scripted to me. Just sayin.

[@dc37009]

@@ronafortnitenoobie1392 ...says the dumbest person in the room !

[@rngriff1]

If I were President, I would have Julia as my Ambassador to Russia, or at least a Prime Advisor about Russia. She is amazing!

[@Crashed131963]

She was born in Russia.

[@BillyBob-fd5ht]

No she would be pushed out the window, keep her here.

[@agimezei]

Hope Trump will be our President 2024 so he can ask her 🙏🙏

[@benzminibusdoc]

@@agimezei wow, the Kool-aid must be strong, you can't wrap your head around how he must perceive her assessment of him being a dumb and weak man who can so easily be played by flattery and the like

[@teutates747474]

@@agimezei good joke😂😂😂

[@aufumy]

She talked about "Russian meddling" in the 2016 elections. Isn't it "FBI meddling"?

[@myownhome2959]

Yes Russia isthe translation of FBI meddling (this was sponsored by HRC)

[@38gonzaga]

She is biased !

[@MrPercy112]

She is brilliant, and truly gifted - but the girl has to make a living; at which point, she spouts the desired narrative.

[@08gilmju]

PBS has become an arm of the Democratic party. It really is a sad state of affairs in the US not a single media outlet that has any truth. I am starting to think more reliable media comes from North Korea.

[@GTGibbs]

She is a typical shill. Nothing more. Both Putin and the CIA must be giggling at her biased narrative.

[@5422074]

Every time Julia speaks, it's an intellectual feast!! Great talk, thank you!!!

[@Johnfo4m]

Except she’s inaccurate saying They (Russians )weren’t giving verbal assurance that’s we all read at library of congress 😂 Nato wouldn’t go one inch ….she lost several points there ..peace

[@andrewjames1719]

She is a liar and always presenting putin's view real well

[@silencingdissent]

@@Johnfo4m Yep she is absolutely lying about that promise not being made!

[@scottyd3138]

@@silencingdissent no you are just gullible enough to believe what Russian propaganda tells you 🤡

[@driveramd12]

Amazing!

[@ambition112]

0:22: ! Vladimir Putin sees the conflict in Ukraine as a war with the United States, not Ukraine. 7:32: 😡 Vladimir Putin despises Mikhail Gorbachev and sees him as someone who destroyed Russia, while also believing that Gorbachev was promised by the West that NATO would not expand eastward. 16:07: 🔑 Vladimir Putin's attempts to project strength and forge an alliance with the US were undermined by events such as the invasion of Iraq and color revolutions in former Soviet republics. 24:04: 🌍 The US initially underestimated Russia's threat and focused on terrorism and the Middle East, leaving Russia feeling ignored and provoked. 31:39: 🤝 During the period of dual-track engagement between the US and Russia, there were misunderstandings and differing values between the two countries, leading to a lack of trust and cooperation. 40:07: 🇷🇺 Putin perceives Obama as a young, stupid Black man; Putin learns to work around sanctions; Putin manipulates and undermines Trump; Putin sees Trump as a wrecking ball for America and NATO. 49:01: 😣 Biden and his foreign policy team enter the White House with the understanding that no reset is possible with Putin, and their main goal is to contain Russia until Putin is no longer in power. 55:26: 🛡 Putin's motivations and miscalculations in the Ukraine conflict. 1:03:11: 😳 The speaker believes that Putin's weakness and loss of control could make him more dangerous, possibly leading to the use of nuclear weapons. There are concerns about the future of the Biden presidency and the potential for a Trump-like leader to take office. The speaker believes the Biden administration has done a good job managing the war and worries about a less resolute successor. The speaker does not think Putin would use a nuclear weapon on an empty island but on the battlefield. It is important for the American president to respond to such an action to set a precedent. There are moderates and extremists around Putin, but the speaker believes the extremists have more influence. Recap by Tammy AI

[@masarukimura7599]

Ok

[@dougconry8106]

Seeing how straight garbage the Russian military is it’s obvious the US military would beat the shit out of the Russian military. That’s why Russians are constantly spewing the words nuclear weapons out their mouths because they know that’s all they could do against the US because in a conventional war they’d get their asses handed to them in a matter of days or weeks worse case

[@espritdunord1895]

And now seven months later we can see how stupid is everything she said and you quoted. This stupidity costs Ukraine hundreds of thousands of lives, loss of 20% of her territory and quite possibly complete loss of sea access, and Russia falling in China’s arms. Hard to be more idiotic than this.

[@GregMorse-y1z]

🤣🤣🤣

[@narcisjr]

thank you

[@TurdDoodlesworth]

These long form interviews are always great. I hope they never stop them.

[@eddybrevet6816]

Putins animosity was laid bare, demands citizens with same sentiments, , wtf, things might hv been different, like getting into outer space before destroying Earth

[@Joelmonterrey]

Before I begin the video, "The last time we talked to you (Julia), you were 100% right about everything years ago concerning Putin and Russia." Does she have a crystal ball or what? Go back and watch the old videos. It's crazy good.

[@fs5775]

I don't ever re-watch interviews on foreign policy issues but I re-watched those old Ioffe interviews, several times. She. Is. Fantastic.

[@Joelmonterrey]

@@fs5775 Exactly! I'm the same way but she was just spot on. In fact, in the comments people were like "How is this from 3-4 years ago?" or whenever it was. I have her name on alert on my news app but unfortunately I don't see much pop up. I would also recommend Dr Alina Polyakova if you have a moment. She talks to Dr Ian Bremmer of Gzero. I'd love to see a panel discussion with Julia Loffe and Alina Polyakova!!

[@LisaNH934]

💯% agree!

[@JakeBroe]

This was a great interview!

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

2nd interview of her I have watched recently. The other one is on amanpour and company. Well worth watching. Reinforces my belief that Putin going is the only way this ends She frightened me to death

[@jayham____fromgeorgia]

she is right up there with the other long time experts of us/russia.. certainly better than Bolton. lol.. you are pretty astute yourself jake broe.. been watching your vids every day. take care. also, thank for your continued service!

[@NAFO_Badger_Brigade]

Stunning intellect and insight. Outstanding interview! Brilliant series overall!

[@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg6980]

Spare me. If she was 70 years old, im sure you would have a different reaction.

[@janb.281]

What a great analytical mind and storyteller. 👏

[@Grace-bk4tq]

Telling stories other people paid her to say. Notice the disproprotionately small & narrow nose compared to her wide face, that is a surgeon"s work but overdone She wasn't born with that tiny nose like Natalie Portman.

[@anthonybelyea1964]

She said Putin thought. Obama was just a dumb black man the long and the short of it. You know she's a straight shooter . Too many people walk around on eggshells and don't speak frankly I appreciate that👍😎🇨🇦

[@crhu319]

Fictional storyteller.

[@anthonybelyea1964]

@@crhu319 again you people with your one-word responses no critical thinking just dumb responses you're obviously not a thinker go back to reading your comic books👍😎🇨🇦

[@Grace-bk4tq]

@@crhu319 hear hear

[@DanSantacroce]

Probably the best commentary on the state of Russia and the crazy mindset behind the war in Ukraine that I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@kellyowens1868]

Ya, avoiding a military alliance dedicated to your nation's destruction, including the German Army, & nuclear weapons on your border just 400 miles from Moscow, or ending the eight years of shelling the Donbas, & the large, but beleaguered ethnic Russian minority in Ukraine has been subjected to, leaving over 15,000 civilians dead in that time, is real crazy. Did I forget to mention the ultra-nationalist NEO-NAZIS who have been heavily armed, & turned into militias to extrminate the non-Ukrainian Russian, Greek, & Roma-Gypsy populations who have call the Crimea, & Eastern, & Southern "Ukraine" home for several centuries, at least, not a crazy thing to deter. Good grief man, their are literally hundreds of news articles, & video segments produced by the BBC, The New York Times, The Guardian. German State TV:Deutche Welle, France 24, The Washington Pist, PBS ... etc, etc, ... documenting the incredible power the Neo-Nazi, & the racist Ukrainian ultra-nationalists groups in western Ukraine wield in that corrupt failed state, ON THIS VERY PLATFORM, just a few clicks, & an easy "search" away. Ya maybe wanting heavily armed militias of ruthless, racist neo-Nazi's on your border isn't so crazy if you are of Russian extraction. KOut

[@gonduras]

well she explained well their mindset and it is not that crazy

[@johnskelly7648]

Wow - she's the full package and such a light in a dark place in Ukraine. I wish politicians were more like Julia.

[@Crashed131963]

She was born in Russia. Look up her 2 other Frontline interviews.

[@comment6864]

Yeah, she's a package alright.. nothing inside.

[@stephenanastasi748]

Good luck with that.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

This war would not exist if the US had stayed away from Ukraine and not prosecuted this war.

[@churblefurbles]

She's dead egg'd obsession with the man she will never have.

[@cj9932]

I love all her interviews. So knowledgeable and communicated so down to earth. I learn so much from her. Thanks PBS to make these raw interviews available

[@ccink3931]

LMAO!!! Her knowledgeable? You mean like when she got caught flat out red handed lying about Trump having the Russians rig the 2016 election? Then the same "knowledgeable" woman that went on to label anyone she disagrees with a "election denier" 😂

[@shaylawatson1244]

She looks like a white version of teanna Trump

[@TesserId]

46:24 "To us, he looks like a wrecking ball, _OUR_ wrecking ball. They saw Trump as destroying the edifice of America and NATO from the inside, without Russia having to do a whole lot themselves, without Russia having to lift much of a finger."

[@anthonybelyea1964]

Anybody who is a critical thinker could see how Trump was being manipulated but the people drinking the Magna Kool-Aid just couldn't see it and frankly some still don't. even after January 6th I mean Trump and his associates should have been locked up a long time ago they are the danger to your democracy and I don't mean the Republican party as a whole . They just got to get the wack-jobs out of that party👍😎🇨🇦

[@joelhenderson4450]

Too bad Republicans don’t watch PBS.

[@jdunn501]

I saw President Trump as Russian wrecking ball from my seat in the United States too. The Russian rot now embedded in certain circles of the Q wing of the Republican party has me frustrated with the Party. Mainstream Republicans need to reclaim their party, frankly, for the sake of the world.

[@quelopario]

What I can't still believe is that half the country still can't see how traitorous Trump actually was, and these mindless republicans are still protecting him. If American democracy is going to be at risk on a coin flip every four years, I don't see how America's going to survive the next decade.

[@whoseturnisit9733]

The whole of the Republican Party should be audited to see where their money comes from. When you see Tucker Carlson telling the stupid or gullible side of America to support Putin, he should be seen as Lord Haw Haw. If America was actually at war with Russia he’d be charged with treason. I’ll also include my own country in this UK, Londinagrad is real, and would love that to be re-opened. Boris may be lauding and supporting Ukraine now but he was responsible for the infiltration of Russian oligarchs and their money. He was compromised somehow then and knows he was duped. He awarded one of their sons a Lordship and what exactly did that cost us and pay him? Let’s hope we all rally together and demand investigations into Russian corruption in Western style. countries. Their facade of having evolved had been revealed, let’s not be duped again.

[@Germanbattle83]

The level of insight this Lady has into Russia is mesmerizing!

[@colinturney8046]

She's a puppet

[@damianhellson9651]

here is a big difference in studding Russia in US, and to live there and experience what Russians being thru after the collapse if the Soviet Union , Julia you have no idea what you are talking about ...85 % Russians believe that Putin saved Russia from its collapse and created the middle class.

[@chiriviscospower]

Lmao no it's not 😂😂😂

[@Germanbattle83]

@@colinturney8046 ofc she is yeah... its all a conspiracy in the western world... *begins folding tinfoil"...

[@nigelpalmer9248]

Is this woman mental? Top EU Politicians including Zelensky have said the Minsk accords were BS and just playing for time, 9 years Ukraine has bombed civilians. Borris was sent to make sure there was no chance for peace and she thinks Putin could sue for peace LMAO who believes this crap imbeciles?

[@gluehAffe]

An incredible in-depth reivew of the last year, this the is best analsys I have seen on this topic. Thank you Julia Ioffe!

[@linmal2242]

Very articulate.

[@gregmathews715]

Not in my opinion, it is myopic and culturally blind to what's going on in Russia and the history, judged from an American perspective

[@gregmathews715]

@Lin Mal Articulate but incompetent unfortunately due to cultural bias, which is what we see here as the fundamental barrier. This woman thinks that she can understand Putin through an American lens, which is stupid

[@jamesedwards6173]

Greg Mathews, here's some news for you: Julia was born in Moscow, in 1982, in the USSR, and she's spent a lifetime making Russia her area of expertise. Maybe you should listen to her a little more closely. She knows what she's talking about.

[@valdeeracruso1734]

@@jamesedwards6173 She works for the American media Puck who were given $7 million by a Venture Group. She is not a patriot and what Greg is saying is CORRECT. He obviously has researched for a long time as have I. Of course her opinion of Putin is JUST THAT. She was never close enough to get to know him! Sheesh! This is what they did to Trump even before he became President and they are not letting up even now.

[@raymondesquivel7501]

I could watch her speak all day 😊

[@LuckyNikitaBoba]

She’s beautiful and smart!

[@mnvia05]

You mean…LISTEN to her talk. Correct?

[@KennymugaKennymuga]

🏫📝💁🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♀️

[@sabinehahn9774]

Well, he's not entirely wrong if he assumes that a lot of US American acting is hypocritical at times - he's not alone with that thought.

[@rockrecordreport7136]

Putin is a liar that wants Ukraine for it's oil, farming and ports! It's that more than what the west thinks or plans to do. He simply wants that land, the best part of the land anyway. Why cares what America is doing or what Americans think, he wants that gad damned land and it's resources, plain and simple.

[@EricMerolaFilms]

who isn't. being a hypocrite and being a genocidal murderer... not the same. Charlie Brown was a hypocrite.

[@eremstemero8823]

Well, someone who assumes that electric chair could be considered a piece of furniture is not entirely wrong neither. But I wouldn't emphasize this feature of the chair because this way one can lost oneself in comparative narration science completely missing the point: a hypocrite pretending to be a Good Samaritan and defending democracy and freedom to prove his standpoint is less dangerous that a psychopath being cruelly honest in his lust for wrongdoing and aggression. At least in this very case.

[@JesseFrancis]

Indeed and the apologists in the comments below forget that the USA is CURRENTLY engaged in conflicts throughout the world. Yes the USA is hypocritical. IT has undermined tons of sovereign governments and peoples. Yes Russia is also clearly hypocritical. Yes they are both invaders. Yes they have both caused a great deal of suffering and death and continue to do so. The problem is people say you cannot point out a wrong if you don't point out all wrongs at once because that is in itself hypocritical. Ah well. Even a psychopath can point out the truth about other psychopaths. It does not liberate either of them from being responsible for their crimes. Nor does it make them atone.

[@dannytadashi4235]

Dame that crazy B JULIA LOFFE is lying big time, and unfortunately too many dumb American believe her lies and propagandize and brainwashed hahahaha lol 😂😂😂👍👍👍🖕🖕🖕😈😈😈🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺!!!!

[@Dan.50]

She's straight out of ClA central casting.

[@76133rconner]

She must hurt you feelings talking about trump huh?

[@HKim0072]

We’d be better off if she was a CIA analyst.

[@curtismartell7959]

Best reporting in the USA right now. Thank you Frontline and PBS.

[@geezzzwdf]

Well Ms. Julia, yet again and still ,Your interpritation and well understood the sudalties of the Russian Culture. No other Columnist has the sure of your self style. You Are #1 in my book . thanks . SLAVA UKRAINE🇺🇦♥️🇪🇺🌈☮️🖖🇺🇸🤭 C&E*Ca.USA

[@ImpreccablePony]

Julia Ioffe is always so good to hear. Smart.

[@comment6864]

You do realize she's spewing all the usual cheap carricaturish cartoonish garbage about Russia and Putin. Old.. boring.. Unrelated to any reality.

[@ImpreccablePony]

@@comment6864 You do understand that I am Belarusian and you know jack shit about the politics in my region?

[@thesubhumancomedy]

Right? Only learned three years ago. Shes's overflow

[@bonnie5546]

I had to stop listening when there was no push back on Ukraine not being corrupt.

[@khunmikeon858]

👏👏. Me too. Western BS. Support to Russia from Ireland for finally standing up to USA hegemony 🇮🇪💚🇷🇺

[@dsab381]

@@khunmikeon858 You are sad.

[@nannersguyaners2745]

@@khunmikeon858 I’m sure the Russians and the Chinese will be much more reasonable to you and your fellow Irishmen than us bloody Americans have been if they were to become leaders of the world - right?

[@AmericanEmperor]

There is an error in this lady's assertion that no promise regarding NATO expansion eastward was asked or made; However, I have PDF copy of a document obtained from the State Department under FOIA request in a federal court, that clearly states such a promise was made by US, and was signed by James Baker, Secretary of State back in those days.

[@tjfgermany58123]

She is attractive and wrong. Hypnotically and casually ignorant.

[@Blanka1100]

Stop spreading russian fakes and propaganda. There was no such promise. Besides who is Russia to decide about other country's pact choices? Cheap gas station has nothing to say. USSR is gone. Eastern Europeans are not soviet backyard anymore. We are done with Putin's excuses. Putin simply wants Ukraine.

[@stevenwarner7348]

Oh yea. All wrong. Just all wrong. It's really all the Ukrainians fault cause, well, they are not doing what Putin wants. They really need to listen to Putin. He knows what is happening with the USA. Putin is still talking with Trump. After all.

[@HKim0072]

There is a NYT article that explains all of this. Gorbachev himself said NATO expansion was not a topic.

[@KennymugaKennymuga]

No 💁🏻‍♂️🤴🏻

[@justinhubbard9412]

I've been waiting for the full interview release. Love it!!!

[@yurytuchkin5027]

Where one can find the full interview release?

[@novorossian2279]

Julia is wrong on a major point in this interview, Putin right. NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHIVES NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard Declassified documents show security assurances against NATO expansion to Soviet leaders from Baker, Bush, Genscher, Kohl, Gates, Mitterrand, Thatcher, Hurd, Major, and Woerner.

[@JoelSanchezz]

I can listen to this woman all day. So elegant and well informed.

[@emanuell5926]

elegant, that’s the perfect attribute for this beautiful intelligent eloquent lady

[@kundziabu1743]

Putin must like her very much lots of compliments for Tyranny just same Trump's and now? people are so stupid massive lol 😂

[@carlettesouthern-robert2992]

Outstanding!💫I should have known FRONTLINE would add more; and, these Interviews are the perfect vehicle to fill in the gaps. Bravo!! 💫🌟💫

[@novorossian2279]

Julia is wrong on a major point in this interview, Putin right. NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHIVES NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard: Declassified documents show security assurances against NATO expansion to Soviet leaders from Baker, Bush, Genscher, Kohl, Gates, Mitterrand, Thatcher, Hurd, Major, and Woerner.

[@dannytadashi4235]

Dame that crazy B JULIA LOFFE is lying big time, and unfortunately too many dumb American believe her lies and propagandize and brainwashed hahahaha lol 😂😂😂👍👍👍🖕🖕🖕😈😈😈🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺!!!!

[@carlettesouthern-robert2992]

@@dannytadashi4235 🎶Oh Danny Boy,🎶 she's brilliant and you're not! All those FLAGS won't help your sorry a*s win. SLAVA UKRAINI!🇺🇦 HEROYAM SLAVA!!🇺🇦

[@bgf236]

Omg. I didn’t know who Julia Ioffe was but I’m now a fan.

[@isinche]

Some Russian individuals living in Western countries are boot-lickers, are ashamed of mother land, because of the bad propaganda against Russia, they just follow the riverstream as dead fishes.

[@Aberelimar]

Absolutely brilliant, thank you PBS, thank you Julia.

[@lynnbardwell7580]

There is something about Julia Ioffe that I could listen to her talk for hours. She has such a wealth of knowledge of what has happened and is happening in Russia. She is truly a gem.

[@eurdemocracy994]

Very articulate and detailed analysis of Putin and his motivations. This is essential for trying to find a solution to the dreadful situation we are now all in. It is a pity that US commentators give little analysis, specifically geopolitical long term analysis, of European potentialities and failures. In 1950, Robert Schuman, the European initiator of NATO and founder of the European Community, spoke of his grand democratic design that started with reconciliation with Germany (that hardly ever knew democracy) and much more, an economic rebirth never seen before in history. In 1950s he saw that the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) would be able to join in a revived, peaceful European Community. As for the USSR, he said in the mid-1950s that the Soviet Union would fail before the end of the century. So it did. "We must be ready' he said, for that event. Sure enough the countries of Eastern and Central Europe were able to join. As for Russia and Ukraine, they joined the Council of Europe and agreed to the application of international law of the Human Rights Convention. But then Russia was continually rebuffed in the 2000s. European leaders seemed to be afraid of repeating the successful experiment for peace that turned post-Nazi Germany (the largest and most powerful power) into a loyal partner in economic development. France was joined with Italy, the Benelux and then UK, Ireland, Denmark and the CEEC. Germany became a partner not an eternal enemy. The existing European Community in 2000s could have done the same by extending the European Communities (Coal and Steel, Euratom and the Single Customs Market) to a full European Energy Community (based on gas, petroleum and coal) under the same or similar democratising institutions that had such great results with Germany and the Soviet Bloc of the CEEC. That would have used the energy vector for peace. Instead it is now the vector for war. In fact this Energy Community extending to Russia was proposed under the Dutch Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers. But the other leaders shrugged it off. The Biden administration seems to think that destroying the NordStream pipelines will help Biden achieve an end to war and his successful re-election, according to Seymour Hersh. Instead it exposes the level of corruption, and disillusion, not only in USA, but Ukraine and Russia too. Many officials are no regretting as this sabotage and its perpetrators are being exposed. Using NATO as an instrument of imperialistic planning is not what Schuman intended. The European countries are following the same path of corruption or submission to US corruption and geopolitical ignorance -- and it won't lead to peace. What is needed is geopolitical analysis and action to turn this terrible tide. The main beneficiary of this self-destruction that turns Russia as a European and Christian power into and enemy of both USA and the West is China. The Chinese Communist party are laughing all the way to achieving what they believe is their dream, world power. The Chinese people are also the dire victims of CCP manipulative autocracy.

[@ky-effect2717]

America let's stay true to our values, we are a unique country that learned how to live amongst our diversity and thats what makes us stronger. We should keep doing the right thing- supporting democracy and freedom and offer our best intentions in diplomacy. Walk softly but carry a big stick.

[@tchirn]

RAH

[@rbsentertainment]

you sound like a clown representing the most waring nation of the last 100 years

[@Corvin666]

Ukrainian here. This is spot on analysis. Julia is well spoken and well informed. If I went to hibernation in 2007, woke up now and was wondering how come Russia has gone to complete shit, can't think of a better hour-long session to catch me up.

[@chrislambert9435]

Corvin, its spot on until you get another view, Before Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU R….a freely traded with them, after they joined the EU they cut off free trade with R….a. This example is true of all the Eastern European States that Joined the EU. R….a is cut out of Free trade even with its closest neighbours, R….a is being blockaded and contained by the Trade Arrangement required by EU membership. If Ukraine was also to join the EU then this would be yet another Economic sanction made against R….a. NATO just protects the position and practice of these Countries, NATO is not the source of the problem, the trading relationship is the Source and Origin of this conflict. We can argue that R….a was not militarily provoked but they certainly were economically provoked. The expansion of the EU is a direct threat to R….a. Why should the US go to war over the expansion of the “EU Empire” after all even the US is not given free access to Trade in the EU

[@Corvin666]

@@chrislambert9435 that is a load of bullshit 1. Just look up Russia trade with EU. It was growing, Russia was among EU's largest trading partners in 2021 2. You're seriously telling me that economic outlook justifies starting a genocidal war which includes razing of entire cities?

[@chrislambert9435]

Corvin, My point is, the "Free market" for Russia diminished not the quantity of their trade

[@chrislambert9435]

Corvin, Russia has made a grave mistake by invading Ukraine

[@Rom2Serge]

Ukrainian here , USA made a coup in my country in 2014. US Puget gevermet started civil war ukranian army that was shelling my city for 8 years. NO news were talking about it. War started 8 years ago. USA is using ukraine as cannon fodder. I doubt if you even ukranin.

[@johnstanczyk4030]

Awesome, it is not a proper PBS documentary without Ioffe.

[@tien7742]

😂👍🤣..Does PBS stand for Peerless Bull Shit?🤔?

[@sanriosonderweg]

Embarrassing admission as these chosen talking heads launder journalism as 3rd party opinion.

[@whoseturnisit9733]

Wish more Americans turned off Fox and Watched PBS. Anybody who watches Fox continually is as much a zombie as a Russian who watches their State TV and lately they don’t even have choice in their media. Ban Tucker and Co!

[@johnstanczyk4030]

@@whoseturnisit9733 As much as I disagree with their opinions or, even worse, their lack of veracity, it is important not to ban voices in a democracy. It is both against the principles of a democracy and is counterproductive. Covering our eyes and ears to other voices in the citizenry does not make them go away; instead, it makes followers of those arguments more intransigent. While journalistic decline is a multifaceted problem with many causes both international and domestic, it is good to see PBS Frontline continuing to make good journalistic contributions to public discourse by utilizing experts in various fields.

[@brett22bt]

@@tien7742 No.

[@ivancho5854]

It's extremely refreshing to hear an American say, "the Americans couldn't understand that the Russians were always lying." I have never heard of Julia Ioffe, but she sure knows Russia. I'm so glad that this is in the mainstream media. Slava Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@NealX_Gaming]

As far as the Russians being a different species, well, let's just say that I look at the Ukrainians, their struggles, their people, their towns, and their leadership, and I feel I understand them _completely_ and that's all I need to know right now. If the Russians are that different from their neighbor country, then all the more reason for Ukraine to remain independent.

[@BillyBob-fd5ht]

Sad they do not even know their neighbor, out in right field,

[@samsungtap4183]

Don't be so ridiculous, thier both slavic, like maybe US going to war with Canada and someone saying you don't know Canadians.

[@lolodee3528]

Putrin's ruzzia is a barren wasteland. There's no humor or passion or art. It's hardscrabble waiting, waiting for anything better. Ukraine is lively, passionate, artistic, vibrant passionate. Putrin is like the horrible rabid dog in the basement next door. He's cooties. No one wants his cooties.

[@mauricehodgson3143]

The only life a Russian cares about is his own. A Russian women complaining bitterly to Putin about missing husbands and sons, not because they are probably kia, but because the Russian Government has not paid any compensation for their deaths.

[@comment6864]

Do you count the people in Donbass as Ukrainians or Russians? If the former, do you 'completely understand' them too?

[@zoptu5608]

What an eye opener! Everything she says makes so much sense and she's not even making an effort to convince anyone.

[@BruceD1776]

I don't think I've ever heard such foreign policy idiocy before.

[@bogdanbaudis4099]

@@BruceD1776 I do not necessarily agree with Mrs. Joffe on everything but to dismiss it all as "idiocy" is also an idiocy in itself. Yes, I think Julia Joffe overstates the impact West and its leaders have on Putin and understates actual real issues internal to Russia which motivate Putin. Quite typical hubris of many Western individuals: because Western economy and military dwarfs Russia some tend to dismiss Russia and overstate the West impact on Russia. More on this in the "Putin and the Presidents" with Timothy Snyder, But her insights on Putin character, development, psychological disposition are all valid and verifiable by other sources. And Julia LIVED in Russia much longer than many other pundits spent tile reading of Russia. Keep an open mind, but listen too,

[@bogdanbaudis4099]

@@BruceD1776 Well, I am not sure what is your background. I have not found much new stuff or insightful stuff in this interview, but it is only because I had known all that stuff for a long time. But I also find that many of the citizens of the West should learn most of the stuff said here.

[@hiteck007]

Speaking about Eyes, watch hers!!! she's a programed DRONE & definitely Missing very critical Facts that totally changes things. A half truth is easily believed if told by a good looking chick.

[@bogdanbaudis4099]

@@hiteck007 Yeah, she's beautiful, knowledgeable and seems somewhat arrogant about. I can see why many people will have a problem with that ... Now, I am old and not so beautiful, but I was born and grew up behind the Iron Curtain. I do not agree on everything (I rarely agree on anything with most of the people since most of the people are idiots) but I agree with her on most things Russian and Putin in particular. Yeah, most of the coddled Western minds may have problems with it. I don't care. Neither she does. She already simplified things so the ADDS-suffering Western public will be able to get at least some of it. Facts? You cannot deal with most of them anyway!

[@jasonanderson935]

She has 4.4 million views because she knows her shit! Julia is a brilliant journalist. If there's one person who has taught me how we got here in such an eloquent and informed way it's Ioffe. 👏👏👏

[@barrywalls7175]

Well I for one am very pleased Julia Loffe chose Ryssian history when all were focused elsewhere. Very informative

[@afreewilling]

This interview is missing a lot of facts. And is biased against Russia. PBS is state TV. I'm an American but America has forgotten its values. People need to study more and not depend on state TV to tell them what to think.

[@barrywalls7175]

@@afreewilling state TV that criticises the presidents? It's probably biased against Russia because Russia, well putin, has acted like a scumbag. How many untrained Russian will get battered fighting for his ego in a war they can't win?!

[@barrywalls7175]

@@afreewilling name some of the missing facts and provide your sources then.

[@afreewilling]

If you prove to me that Gorge Bush is a "born-again Christian" like she said, then I'll go Sir.

[@barrywalls7175]

@@afreewilling ffs 🙄 you made the claim. Back it up

[@sampson2625]

I wonder if people in iraq, afghanistan, syria, somalia, palestine, or even vietnam or cambodia have watched this interview?

[@tranvinhnhat1289]

I’m Vietnamese watching here. And it’s very informative video about Putin mindset.

[@WinterGK]

​​@@tranvinhnhat1289 In Russia they like to forget that the democratic side of Vietnam invited the USA to fight with them and pretend that the USA illegally invaded innocent people that where not fighting at all. Same with all the other countries he mentioned. Its actually fascinating how Russia doesn't acknowledge others history, they just create a anti USA Russian version of history. Most Russians I have talked to didn't even know that the Vietnam war was between North and South Vietnam. They think it was USA vs Vietnam

[@geargeekpdx3566]

So your point is Americans are (whatever your implication) because of (whatever your implications) so she is obviously (whatever your implication). Deep stuff there, hater of the US.

[@JWard-Eire]

Boring .....

[@shimokitazawa1217]

Always a like before watching Julia. She is so sharp and so articulate, never fails to impress.

[@ltipst2962]

Is she not reading a Teleprompt? I have to agree, if not, she is very much articulate.

[@redtale2001]

@@ltipst2962She is not reading a teleprompter. She is a real-time thinker and speaker. An incredibly valuable resource.

[@mandidittloff4500]

I love this woman! She is sooooo informative.

[@tonyebiere551]

WANT TO MARRY HER, JUST BECAUSE SHE IS BEAUTIFUL. I DONT WANT HER BRAIN

[@pepperkoop]

And an amazing liar of a warpig

[@ps4games164]

So you KNOW she is informative? Are you? Or you don't know anything but hey if she is looking confident and well spoken that's GUARANTEE that she talking 💯% the truth? Right?

[@Downey-2000]

She's a propaganda specialist .

[@pepperkoop]

@@Downey-2000 tru! Sociopath warwhore

[@1234superduper]

I lost all respect for this lady and pbs talking about Biden as there is nothing to see here. Amazing.

[@beddythecorgi4269]

You mean there might be something suspicious about Zelensky becoming a billionaire from a comedian and Biden kids also becoming multimillionaires? Nothing to see here right. Biden is freaking senile and caving on giving arms to provoke more aggressive reactions until it's full blown ww3. This is plain and simple propaganda. The cherry on top... this war will go 2 years says the probiden lady 1 year into the war. That doesn't sound like the bs "over by Christmas" to you? Anyone who tries to tell you US vs Russia war will be quick is a lying POS. I don't care how well cast pretty lady propaganda is when the draft starts to take your kids for ww3.

[@Melinmingle]

Man that woman is really smart! really respectable how much she knows about the international relations.

[@snorttroll4379]

Ok she was quite good

[@benjichaser72]

@Destination Exile thats the only thing u have to criticize her? wow

[@poletfantazii5860]

@@benjichaser72 I watched first 5 or 10 min of her interview and she is clueless actually. Please see my just made comment in main branch. Apologies for not perfect English, I couldn't edit my comment...

[@iphuqdyrmum]

@HeavyHeart1111 who gives 2 shits about Bush. Or what she says about Bush. Julia knows her homosexual Putin very well as much time as shes lived in Russia covering this jackhole shes more knowledgeable on the subject than anyone else I've seen.

[@lic2kil007]

@Melvin check out The Putin Files: Julia Ioffe.

[@alexinocan5355]

Very good interview...refreshing to see Julia to be so knowledgeable and understand geo-politics and Putins mind so well.

[@Downey-2000]

She's a propaganda specialist . She's lying.

[@SmeWnulya]

😂

[@SmeWnulya]

The way she says" he is.." "he was"..."he thought... doesn't mean at all she is aware of what he does, thinks and considers. Even ppl in Russia don't, so why would she particulary, know ? There are simply several russian journalists, who never saw him in person, who spread equal information in russian , but they do not back it with some proofs. Please note that each country supports its propaganda to justify their policy. With this war, I even start thinking i will stop get interested by politics. Any idiot could start a war and bunch of other idiots would justify why they can also start a war, and then they change ppls lives without asking. What is the use of trusting politicians and spending time of our lives in news if they will do stupid things anyway...

[@VHSKacceta]

ahahah. It was really funny.

[@ennediend2865]

​@@SmeWnulya Kremlin butcher : so much Russian blood on his dirty hands...🤢

[@Gargoyle11]

This woman is extremely intelligent

[@comment6864]

..but she gets it all wrong

[@swamper0555]

Absolutely brilliant interview.

[@2012isnear-my-my-my]

get your brilliant medication she says nothing but lies

[@mickjames666]

Agree.

[@dirkdiggler3009]

She made a lot of good points. She outlined a lot of the security concerns that Russia has had and that they were aware that Russia had. However what is not discussed is if these fears are genuine. They are dismissed in this piece as Russian paranoia. But what part did America play in destabilizing Ukraine and Russia relations. They certainly are not innocent. There is more to this than this simple explanation.

[@Blanka1100]

Did you ask yourself what Ukrainians want? They hate Rusia for a reason.

[@xpact83]

She had some bad points like the so called world order which means america toppling hostile government. Lol

[@dirkdiggler3009]

@@xpact83 Exatcly. The reason the US doesnt say International law is because they keep breaking it themselves so they use rules based order. WTF does that even mean.

[@dirkdiggler3009]

@@xpact83 If the US even half believed in International law they would be a party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. But then most of the current people in power would be tried for crimes there.

[@Prohumanity1]

America, and the West, played a large part in destabilizing Ukraine and Russia relations because they showed Ukrainians that they want to live like the West, not like Russia.

[@rogergreen9861]

There is nothing so compelling as watching Julia's profound understanding of Soviet ways, being imparted with passion for the people and heartfelt disgust for Putin.

[@izcote]

🔥Frontline/Ioffe interviews are TOP CONTENT

[@cavaliermama56]

She is always illuminating.

[@R_J_G]

Could listen to her talk all day

[@richardmoonstone52]

All I hear in this interview is a woman who is not listening and is either so brainwashed or so ignorant of history she has no idea what she is talking about. Ignorant of the Cuba Crisis event when Russia was going to put missiles in America's neighbouring country Cuba like NATO is now trying to do in Russia's neighbouring country Ukraine and what America thought of this, ignorant of agreements made after world war 2, ignorant of Russia's history of supporting countries that are fighting their colonisers, ignorant of the world map and whose arms and missiles were getting closer and closer to whose boarder before this conflict happened, ignorant of who was responsible for the illegal over throw of an elected government in Ukraine and so the civil war that ensued in Ukraine if you can call it that because one side who supported the toppled democratically elected leader was almost defenceless civilians while the other which was the Ukraine government bombed it and riddled it with mines, just ignorance, ignorance, ignorance in everything she says on this topic. It is so amazing she can have such ignorance when all the information is out there and even a twelve year old could find it. Peace and love

[@terjeaasen6235]

That women is a liar and a dnc asset

[@JJ-qe1fz]

I know, right?! I'd be somebody right now if my teachers in school were anything like her.

[@mugikuyu4700]

Like how she said that her parents never believed she would get a job by specializing in Russian studies and then she smiled...😊 Oh, how our parents have been wrong in predicting career trends to the current generation 🙄 But I also love her ability to explain stuff about Russia in a way that ordinary people like me can understand, I believe that's how discussions that are aimed at informing the public should be....simple to understand, yet informative and helpful 👍 👏 And I have found her from this video to be intelligent and eloquent too 👏

[@juliennekadi4450]

🙋👏

[@graemewilson1400]

​@@juliennekadi4450 me too well said.

[@graemewilson1400]

Great comment 👍

[@maksa83]

"I lived in Russia at the time, and what I could never get across to Russians was that Americans really are that idealistic, and they really believe what they're saying about democracy, about freedom, about human rights..." Sincerely believing in [certain ideals], and sincerely believing that [people with real power in your country sincerely seek to achieve/implement certain ideals] are two different beliefs. One is respectable, the other is extremely naïve (when almost everything in real life is proving the opposite). Her narrative is a bit more intelligent than that of CNN, but she's still either full of shit or consciously pushing the elite agenda (99% sure it's the latter).

[@beddythecorgi4269]

You know it's the latter. She literally said she thinks this will be a two year war a whole year into this war. If you can't smell the "over by Christmas" bs in that check your nostrils. Biden has caved on everything we said we wouldn't do. We are slowly being sucked into ww3 via this ridiculous proxy war. And I don't know how dumb the other people here are. She's brilliant etc? She is saying Putin is some master communicator bc he gave gwb a cross and Trump hot girls. Hmmmmmm so masterful to an evangelical Christian and a guy who loves porn stars and beauty pagents.... wow what a masterful manipulation. The fact most of these same comments then say she's so beautiful tells you how stupid people are. This lady is selling you on killing your kids in ww3. So who cares how beautiful she is!

[@Prohumanity1]

Just like Putin, you are projecting your own beliefs that no leader sincerely seeks to achieve/implement certain ideals. Just like Julia stated, these ideas are totally foreign and unbelievable to Russians.

[@Shackleton71]

Her poise is mesmerizing. Really respect her. Surprised she hasn’t gotten a Putin delivery yet. He seems to be efficient at it

[@rosemarin4750]

She is a freaking liar. Mr. Baker promised to Gorbaciov, that NATO wouldn't move one inch eastward. On 12th December 2017 The National Defence Archives of George Washington State University declassified the minutes of the Baker Gorbachiov dicussion which proves that such a promise was given to a Russian Leader. It's not only Baker to said it to him, there were several western leaders did: the Western German leadership, etc. Please watch the most truthful speech: Vladimir Pozner: How United States created Vladimir Putin Yale University website - 9 million views

[@gammaraygem]

She promotes the lying Putin narrative: as if Crimea means anything to him. It does not. In 2000 he recognised Ukr borders as "settled", said "Nato is not a threat" and there are "no ethnic problems in Ukraine like there were in Georgia"..."to suggest there are problems in Ukraine is a provocation in itself". Crimea is just another story he spins, and she bought it hook line and sinker.

[@samiam619]

What do you mean by “delivery”?

[@philips3352]

😂😂😂😂 I'm so shocked that Pooptin hasn't made the delivery. Guess her angels are super alert

[@sergeybobkov951]

She is 99% correct on anything Russia. Frankly, I am astounded that such people still exist in US establishment. She just gets it.

[@abstragic6336]

What a great interview and expert to listen to. To be able to zoom out to the geo-political aspects when necessary, or zoom in tight on the origin story and motivations of an undersized street kid. Just. Wow. Compelling, educative, sobering.

[@zackarymorgan-qi3qu]

You can concentrate I was just imagining what she look like naked😂

[@tyadams5914]

😊😊gvuu boo00 I oil😊oi0 0.00 of g😊

[@tyadams5914]

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[@AlexB-pp7dc]

Haha she just bashes republicans And Praises democrats. The fact she said Biden brought in the best of the best if so stupid

[@АнатолийНиколаевич_783]

Ваши оскорбления в адрес Путина, говорят о том, что вы зависливый не состоявшийся в жизни неудачник!

[@conrad13579]

Absolutely Fascinating Interview...Time well-spent watching and listening.

[@StellarFella]

She has a sharp and disciplined mind that connects the dots better than most.

[@ggaggagga4]

Quite easy on the eyes, as well :)

[@richardwilliams6920]

Russia is not losing as they now have 20% of Ukraine and still advancing further .

[@StellarFella]

@@richardwilliams6920 - They are losing big time on the battlefield and they are losing big time on the home front. And they are losing big time on world opinion like we did in Vietnam. The will of the Vietnam people outlasted us and the will of the people of Ukraine will outlast the will of the Russian population.

[@rosemarin4750]

She is a freaking liar. Mr. Baker promised to Gorbaciov, that NATO wouldn't move one inch eastward. On 12th December 2017 The National Defence Archives of George Washington State University declassified the minutes of the Baker Gorbachiov dicussion which proves that such a promise was given to a Russian Leader. It's not only Baker to said it to him, there were several western leaders did: the Western German leadership, etc. Please watch the most truthful speech: Vladimir Pozner: How United States created Vladimir Putin Yale University website - 9 million views.

[@rosemarin4750]

@@ggaggagga4 She is a freaking liar. Mr. Baker promised to Gorbaciov, that NATO wouldn't move one inch eastward. On 12th December 2017 The National Defence Archives of George Washington State University declassified the minutes of the Baker Gorbachiov dicussion which proves that such a promise was given to a Russian Leader. It's not only Baker to said it to him, there were several western leaders did: the Western German leadership, etc. Please watch the most truthful speech: Vladimir Pozner: How United States created Vladimir Putin Yale University website - 9 million views

[@patrickmoriarty7273]

Fascinating interview so much great information shared ~ Thank You Julia 🙏

[@lolocemoipopo7537]

Yes but partially false or at least incomplete. Because many western leaders have acknnowledged the promises were made that Nato wouldn't go any further. also Russia had not meddled in the US elections.

[@mariuscatalin5982]

@@lolocemoipopo7537 there were NO PROMISES MADE no official ones at least

[@pilgrimorallienresident5647]

Beautiful lies!

[@lolocemoipopo7537]

@@mariuscatalin5982 Don't deny facts. "In early February 1990, U.S. leaders made the Soviets an offer. According to transcripts of meetings in Moscow on Feb. 9, then-Secretary of State James Baker suggested that in exchange for cooperation on Germany, U.S. could make “iron-clad guarantees” that NATO would not expand “one inch eastward.” Less than a week later, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev agreed to begin reunification talks. No formal deal was struck, but from all the evidence, the quid pro quo was clear: Gorbachev acceded to Germany’s western alignment and the U.S. would limit NATO’s expansion. " Los Angeles time and this was acknowledged by several former french politicians or diplomats.

[@novorossian2279]

Julia is wrong on a major point in this interview, Putin right. NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHIVES NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard. Declassified documents show security assurances against NATO expansion to Soviet leaders from Baker, Bush, Genscher, Kohl, Gates, Mitterrand, Thatcher, Hurd, Major, and Woerner.

[@user-eh2hj8bx6O]

More interviews with Ioffe please!

[@eddybrevet6816]

Got Putin dissected , this gotta be stuck in every Russian ear, is there anybody out there,

[@Richard-hv5hh]

Superb interview. She speaks with such confidence and insight. Deeply impressed.

[@rak2332]

Meticulously planned and prepared propaganda.

[@novorossian2279]

Julia is wrong on a major point in this interview, Putin right. NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHIVES NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard. Declassified documents show security assurances against NATO expansion to Soviet leaders from Baker, Bush, Genscher, Kohl, Gates, Mitterrand, Thatcher, Hurd, Major and Woerner.

[@colinmitchell3213]

Line so many who are confident in their opinion, no matter how wrong they are.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

How would you know that she speaks with insight? She speaks persuasively.

[@kapilaimbulahitiya2510]

I wonder how this lady has been everywhere and in every mind to say who said what all the leaders thinks. Kind of she has omniscient capabilities. For me it is just another interpretation, which has been nicely articulated.

[@vernamaria6233]

Exactly!

[@bcbbarnes]

Hey if you gotta sell it, you gotta sound confident! But ty! It's that... Absurdness, creditable, yet precisely vaguely🤔 framing the billboard. While trying to add facial expressions that are assertive yet not hawkish, while reading off a prompter as chat gpt hears the question. It's hard to have fluid expression of thought when you have to act like you know everything, yet seem measured while only being the Ventriloquist puppet. Just one Obama pause to at least make it appear you have to think about the question. Nope got the answers no need to breath or give my eyes a break. Don't need to think the prompter is rolling. And I'm sure this puppet know more than I do, but obviously not its own words coming out it's beautiful and perfectly casted model. I'm atleast a real boy with real opinions. 🤥🤥🤥 Ok I don't know what's real.... But in my defense this clip is exhibit 42b sub sec ii.

[@rooibaard365]

Yes, she tells a nice fairy tale for the dumb masses.

[@pracillahay9407]

A very clear and informed account of the Moscow/Washington conflict. Easy to listen to and to follow. Best I’ve heard.

[@taylorhackford]

Nope. This interviewee is wrong on almost every point.

[@yaphet831]

@@taylorhackford What is incorrect?

[@taylorhackford]

@@yaphet831 that Russia did not have an agreement with the West that NATO would not encroach. The 2017 declassified documents from the US and multiple other European countries confirm that the agreement was in place. Baker mentioned it repeatedly. This is laughable that it didn’t happen. Every time she mentions Putin’s thoughts, beliefs, ideas, ideals, fears, frustrations, deep seeded rage. These are all convenient projections on her part to allow her to build her story of Putin (sold as fact, but which are all manufactured) and then strawman whenever it’s convenient. I’m not here to defend Russia or Putin in any way, but simply to point out that this interviewee is a fraud. This 2022 war had its beginnings when Obama and Biden organised regime change in Ukraine in 2014. Installing a pro American regime in Ukraine was the first step of getting Ukraine into NATO, which was met with Russian annexation of Crimea. Nothing through Trump years, then Biden pushes NATO forward again and we have this war. Don’t forget that Biden extorted pro Russian businesses in Ukraine once the country began to be run by a pro US government. Hunter was placed on the Burisma Board to get kickbacks for the mafia style extortion racket the Biden’s were running. Biden even bragged about getting the special prosecutor in Ukraine fired when he was investigating these crimes. Many actual journalists who have real insight into this war provide actual worthwhile talking points free of personal projection, which makes up the bulk of this interviewees answers.

[@AntonSobyanin]

As a Russian, I can tell you that it's only worth listening to until the 30th minute. Then all hell breaks loose. She knows nothing about the conflict in Georgia. She starts spouting the most vicious nonsense about racism in Russia, memes with Obama, Putin's and Russians' attitudes towards Obama, Trump and Biden. In short, this lady knows nothing about Russia for the last 10-12 years.

[@xquantex]

Such a pleasure to see her mind understanding and explaining such a complex and dynamic topic.

[@claudiomarinangeli2360]

This is extremely informative and insightful. Thank you!

[@sharingtherealworld]

Seconded

[@irenakrylova2506]

Looks like she is reciting from the west agenda, nothing new

[@Kevin19700]

Excellent and informative interview!

[@roelitogawilan5854]

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[@walkerhospitality9692]

Seriously? Trash propeganda. Why can't you people see this?

[@AStupidGuy-mq8vs]

The Great Bullshit.

[@joubertmalan6707]

She says “ nato not coming closer was never promised to Russia. It’s in the minutes of the meeting with Gorbachev. This can be seen at the national archive. Putin did nothing with Trump. He ran circles around Obama and now sleepy Joe.

[@flopoz2575]

@@walkerhospitality9692 And which part exactly is "trash propaganda"? Because so far the whole world could see, that every word that comes from Russia is a lie and "trash propaganda". Western media have their issues, sure, but are not in the slightest as lying and hypocritical as Kremlin narrative.

[@richardfraser1562]

This is fantastic. Thanks for being so clear.

[@wilfredtackie3472]

Being feared is not the same as being respected. Let Putin realise that

[@lolodee3528]

Ikr? Like mafiosi, they don't respect him, they fear him. And all the while he's just a wee bluffer with his country's wealth tied up in his human wallets.

[@comment6864]

Putin has never expressed in ANY WAY the desire to be feared. Total fantasy. Nothing to do with reality.

[@Foreignmonk34]

Respect. A great analytical person!

[@rosemarin4750]

She is a freaking liar. Mr. Baker promised to Gorbaciov, that NATO wouldn't move one inch eastward. On 12th December 2017 The National Defence Archives of George Washington State University declassified the minutes of the Baker Gorbachiov dicussion which proves that such a promise was given to a Russian Leader. It's not only Baker to said it to him, there were several western leaders did: the Western German leadership, etc. Please watch the most truthful speech: Vladimir Pozner: How United States created Vladimir Putin Yale University website - 9 million views....

[@Foreignmonk34]

@@rosemarin4750 Please read: Mikhail Shiskin: My Russia, War or Peace? I'll check that Pozner speech.

[@albertsordi9351]

a great propagandist.

[@Foreignmonk34]

@@albertsordi9351Pro-Russian people and flat earthers are exactly at the same level of awareness... It's not their fault, they just refuse to open their eyes.

[@joshuachapman247]

Chilling at the end, but I appreciate the work in doing this. Thank you.

[@shawncharles9980]

Chilling is right. It's terrifying to think that Putin is considered a moderate in his circle.

[@comment6864]

@@shawncharles9980 Moderate and extreme are dimensions in the American conceptual paradigm. Doesn't at all mean the whole world uses them.

[@rosemarin4750]

She is a freaking liar. Mr. Baker promised to Gorbaciov, that NATO wouldn't move one inch eastward. On 12th December 2017 The National Defence Archives of George Washington State University declassified the minutes of the Baker Gorbachiov dicussion which proves that such a promise was given to a Russian Leader. It's not only Baker to said it to him, there were several western leaders did: the Western German leadership, etc. Please watch the most truthful speech: Vladimir Pozner: How United States created Vladimir Putin Yale University website - 9 million views....

[@rosemarin4750]

@@shawncharles9980 She is a freaking liar. Mr. Baker promised to Gorbaciov, that NATO wouldn't move one inch eastward. On 12th December 2017 The National Defence Archives of George Washington State University declassified the minutes of the Baker Gorbachiov dicussion which proves that such a promise was given to a Russian Leader. It's not only Baker to said it to him, there were several western leaders did: the Western German leadership, etc. Please watch the most truthful speech: Vladimir Pozner: How United States created Vladimir Putin Yale University website - 9 million views

[@comment6864]

@@rosemarin4750 Yeah, well she's just parroting arguments that are floating around.. She doesn't read serious documents, are you kidding. That's why everything out of her mouth is the typical Putin Derangement Syndrome cartoon

[@ralphpomm4943]

Being born in Russia makes me believe she really does know the truth. Winston Churchill once said Russia is a riddle wrapped in mystery inside an enigma. I do believe we Americans are not saints and have some dark past in history as well. It's possible that Putin in his mind is protecting Russia from NATO being to close to his turf. He does have a good argument there.

[@dareeendizooon7141]

She got me hooked. Every news anchor 's must see. Someone get this lady a table near the oval office.

[@loriandfaith]

I said the same thing!!she needs to be in the WH

[@Ask-a-Rocket-Scientist]

She might be a Biden apologist but I doubt she is that corrupt.

[@genepozniak]

At the time, when W Bush said he could "see into Putin's soul," I knew we were screwed. Any competent human viewing would've known what Putin was at the time.

[@rosemarin4750]

She is a freaking liar. Mr. Baker promised to Gorbaciov, that NATO wouldn't move one inch eastward. On 12th December 2017 The National Defence Archives of George Washington State University declassified the minutes of the Baker Gorbachiov dicussion which proves that such a promise was given to a Russian Leader. It's not only Baker to said it to him, there were several western leaders did: the Western German leadership, etc. Please watch the most truthful speech: Vladimir Pozner: How United States created Vladimir Putin Yale University website - 9 million views.

[@genepozniak]

@@rosemarin4750 She would have no motive to lie. But she's a reporter, not a scholar, and I guess she took shortcuts.

[@novorossian2279]

Julia is wrong on a major point in this interview, Putin right. NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHIVES NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard: Declassified documents show security assurances against NATO expansion to Soviet leaders from Baker, Bush, Genscher, Kohl, Gates, Mitterrand, Thatcher, Hurd, Major, and Woerner.

[@jameshorner242]

Spot on and same here! As was revealed in the documentary, Clinton actually sensed that putin was someone that the US was going to have great difficulty working with. But like all politicians on the world stage, they don't have the guts to call as they see it. Let's face it .... putin played the USA from Jr bush through our Tangerine-Colored Domestic Terrorist. Biden has been the only US President to stand up to the Dictator / Autocrat.

[@genepozniak]

@Li Li When "you Chinese" release the million Uyghurs from your concentration camps, maybe THEN you can talk about what the West is up to. Until then, enjoy your channeling of Hitler! 👁

[@stevenandrews5245]

Great interview, very upfront and honest in my eyes.

[@amanda.collaud]

Bcz ur eyes r blind

[@tarabartee3424]

I learned so much. Thank you.

[@daviswall3319]

Julia Ioffe absolutely gets “it”. Hopefully the world is listening.

[@Blanka1100]

West did not want to listen to Russia's neighbors. They have been warning about Putin's plans for years.

[@SF-dy6hn]

The left. Cry babies about losing 2016. Blame Russia out of left field. Also the left. Rig the 2020 election go to war with Russia risk nuclear annihilation to prove that they're anti-russian. The left wasn't anti-russian until they started using russia as a cope-goat for being unpopular in 2016. And they were unpopular because Obamacare was worse for America than regular healthcare. The left are eternal cry babies and the more power we give them the more they whine. We're literally 30 seconds from midnight on the damn dooms day clock and they're sitting here whining. With the executive branch in the back pocket, with half of legislative branch in their back pocket and countless AG's in their back pocket. They're saying boo-hoo the American people are traitors for not supporting our wasteful and dangerous war. The left needs a wake up call. Not a woke up call. They need a cold bucket of water dumped on their heads so they can wake up and smell the death and decay that their sheer vanity has wrought. The alt right are traitors for not liking the election fraud and unnecessary war? No you're the traitors for stealing our rights under covid, sanctioning a violent insurrection BLM as a civil rights issue, and breaking international treaties for a political advantage. With all the money we spent on Ukraine we could have built two boarder wall with enough left over to give all Americans another round of bail outs.

[@daviswall3319]

@@SF-dy6hn that’s a lotta boohooing for someone calling out the crybabies. I totally dig the phrase you coined here, “cope-goat”. I’m start using that 😎

[@scottyd3138]

Julia is such a treasure, we must protect her at all costs!

[@wingman2k]

Easy on the eyes too

[@wahyuindrasto]

Protect her from WHAT? Or WHO? Vladimir Putin? Or the oligarchs?

[@immertoll1]

This random statement that I see everywhere after some mediocre talk.

[@scottyd3138]

@Amazing FC she's given multiple talks and interviews over the years and she's been great. Do your research kid

[@scottyd3138]

@@wahyuindrasto putin and his troll army are definitely after her

[@michaelt7396]

I may not be popular here but if she clearly admitted that Putin is fighting NATO or the West, which violated many treaties signed post WW2 between Russia and the West, doesn’t Putin have sort of right to be hateful towards NATO for “moving towards Russian territory” Basically what I’m saying is, how many times did NATO move towards Russia, and Russia just sat there and took it. And if Russia was to do the same and move towards NATO it would be the end of the world.

[@midwest1100]

Boxed him in...id do the same if i was in his shoe, actually i would not be as nice..this smerican bully bs has to stop...why am i paying for these buttholes to drop bombs...i didnt sign up for this....blonken a total liar jerkbag doodle berry...yup i said it

[@midwest1100]

Blinken

[@katyushaeuro2012]

She is the first american I have ever heard who truly understands Russian people and Putin.

[@gaborszabo3110]

She is Russian 😀

[@owenhoong88]

There is no win win situation in life. The winner use this rhetoric to be humble and the loser uses it to save their face. While she can emphasize that Gorbachev didn't ask the US to promise not to expand Nato but it was indeed a promise made back than. You can still find video of Gorbachev standing in front of the US Congress warning about Nato expansion. I guess when you choose a side you just choose to ignore any other facts that may hurt your team. Such is life, future historian will judge who is right and wrong depending on who's the winner.

[@AtheSier]

Rules based international order? I thought it was negotiated international laws, not US unilateral sanctions that are the basis for international cooperation & relationships This was a very well rehearsed & edited production

[@beddythecorgi4269]

This lady spins so well you can see why people who don't think critically swallow this down hook line and sinker. Sweet talkers like this help sell the inevitable ww3 to the semi intelligent class who could actually oppose it. She talks about Putin like he's a manipulative snake offering a cross to an evangelical president and a hot girl to the orange clown who likes porn stars. Amazing? A 3rd grader could plan that strategy. Offer candy to the kid who likes candy. The US would never tolerate a anti military alliance at its border. To act like Russia should tolerate it and do nothing to push back is absolute propaganda. Repeating onvading ukraine is unprovoked is as stupid as saying Japan attacked pearl harbor unprovoked when we were imposing a fuel embargo. People learn nothing from history. We will be in ww3 soon enough and I hope all the people in the comments supporting this propaganda are willing to join up to fight when the drafts start.

[@stevenwarner7348]

Yea ! The "ignorance" thing. Right?

[@AtheSier]

@@stevenwarner7348 propaganda is now produced at such a high standard (on all sides) that it becomes authoritative simply because of production value

[@stevenwarner7348]

@@AtheSier You are delusional.

[@jamalsinjab5137]

@@stevenwarner7348 Bravo

[@corruptsociety9146]

Julia is very knowledgeable and beautiful

[@m____n____4743]

This interview should be shown in every American history class!

[@dec335]

This is amazing insight into what is going on right now. It's helped me understand

[@waynesawtell4420]

This woman is the most real commentator I have seen.

[@mikeswiental4815]

too bad she is 100% lying about NATO expansion promises.

[@hectorheathcote5571]

This woman is the best accomplished liar I've ever heard . Shame she believes all the crap she spewed out . Shame that others believes the crap , too . " Unprovoked invasion " , what a crock .

[@vladimirshurik136]

Well, that's one option on the current situation. There do exist other opinions such as by John Mearsheimer, Jeffrey Sachs, The Duran, Scott Ritter, and the list goes on and on...

[@regulusmine2336]

It's PBS, you think that they're going to interview someone who's going to tell the truth?

[@jadebell8790]

@@regulusmine2336 Exactly!!… No they are not .. Thank you

[@regulusmine2336]

KZbin is deleting replies with adverse views to this woman. Must be that the truth is hard to take.

[@mlayton222]

“There’s this unmistakable stench of weakness about him.” Wow. What a brilliant analysis.

[@humblewolffx8302]

You mean Biden absolutely, don't see any of that in President Putin.

[@pierrea3094]

@@humblewolffx8302no he means Putin my Russian bot

[@ADAM-fy8ht]

Julia I could listen to you all day , I had lived in Russia , you are a brilliant, that is very much true …. Let the leaders learn something….😂

[@rosemarin4750]

She is a freaking liar. Mr. Baker promised to Gorbaciov, that NATO wouldn't move one inch eastward. On 12th December 2017 The National Defence Archives of George Washington State University declassified the minutes of the Baker Gorbachiov dicussion which proves that such a promise was given to a Russian Leader. It's not only Baker to said it to him, there were several western leaders did: the Western German leadership, etc. Please watch the most truthful speech: Vladimir Pozner: How United States created Vladimir Putin Yale University website - 9 million views...

[@fhi5y]

She is the only one who can explain to western public what is really going on. This war is not about Ukraine West has to wake up.

[@novorossian2279]

Julia is wrong on a major point in this interview, Putin right. NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHIVES NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard. Declassified documents show security assurances against NATO expansion to Soviet leaders from Baker, Bush, Genscher, Kohl, Gates, Mitterrand, Thatcher, Hurd, Major, and Woerner.

[@Slavic_Goblin]

@@fhi5y Considering that she has a massive blind spot to everything west of Russia... I don't think she can really convince those that aren't already aligned with her stance.

[@fhi5y]

@Slavic Goblin She does not need to convince nobody and you do not have to watch it. But whe you see mushroom cloud near by do not be suprised either.

[@tanksandtrainz9078]

Julia is so attractive!! Love her intelligence and beauty!

[@ccalex8548]

it is interesting that US government keeps denying the very first point of this interview that this is a proxi war between US and Russia which is quite an obvious thing if one studies last 20 years of their relationships. The only reason for this as I see is that US realizes that after Irak illegal war with 1 million killed and failure of Afghanistan war it completely lost any moral high ground and visuals would be rather bad.

[@АлександрМикеладзе]

I am Ukrainian and I am currently in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Yes, she very accurately described the thinking and motivation of Putin. However, at the same time, all its conclusions fall into the convoy of Russian narratives. If you listen to her, then Putin always responded to provocations, defended himself all the time. Thinking so, we can conclude that Russia is a victim! She did not mention the invasion of Moldova and the withdrawal of territories into a pseudo-republic, although Moldova did not even stutter about any NATO. Not a single word about two Chechen military companies. Well, for dessert, she said that he definitely uses Nuclear weapons, which is 100% Russian propaganda narrative. These threats are the last thing they have left, but they are only threats, they will not affect our victory in any way. My advice is to triple check, or better not to listen to people from Russia / with Russian roots, there are thousands of sleeper agents around the world.

[@damianeadie510]

If that is true at all, Russia started a proxy war with US... so Russia can suck it up and stop whining. If instead of embezzling the country's resources Putin had addressed the terrible conditions most Russians live in, built functioning institutions and lifted the dignity of Russians with a better economy, education, employment and infrastructure... all of Eastern Europe wouldn't be looking at EU membership. Instead of that Russia has a demographic crisis with more people leaving than arriving for 2 decades because they want better prospects elsewhere. Even decades of a policy to economically assist 'Ethnic Russians' to migrate to Russia from other former Soviet States failed to ever hit a single annual target... Ukrainian 'Ethnic Russians' were free all that time to go to Russia and receive a free passport and a job... yet they didn't. The grinding poverty in Russia is Putin's fault, his hunger to swallow up neighbours and absorb their wealth can't be blamed on the US.

[@chrislambert9435]

CC, Before Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU R….a freely traded with them, after they joined the EU they cut off free trade with R….a. This example is true of all the Eastern European States that Joined the EU. R….a is cut out of Free trade even with its closest neighbours, R….a is being blockaded and contained by the Trade Arrangement required by EU membership. If Ukraine was also to join the EU then this would be yet another Economic sanction made against R….a. NATO just protects the position and practice of these Countries, NATO is not the source of the problem, the trading relationship is the Source and Origin of this conflict. We can argue that R….a was not militarily provoked but they certainly were economically provoked. The expansion of the EU is a direct threat to R….a. Why should the US go to war over the expansion of the “EU Empire” after all even the US is not given free access to Trade in the EU

[@ccalex8548]

@@chrislambert9435 NATO is a direct threat to Russia. Just like USSR was a threat to USA when they placed nukes on Cuba (zone of us influence) Ukraine situation is exactly the same but on Russia's border. USA has been using NATO in its illegal wars since the breakdown of USSR, otherwise NATO would become obsolete. Ukrainian war was 100% predictable as no country will tolerate threat on its borders and preventable by US. In fact in terms of foreign policies in the last 20 years Russia has been simply mirroring US. Illegal war in Irak started by US - Illegal war in Ukraine started by Russia, war in Syria for Gas pipeline started by US - Russian answer in Syria.

[@WinterGK]

The Iraki war was not illegal and the USA didn't lose any high ground. Only now is it pushed hard by Russians hoping nobody remembers. We should all remember that Saddam Hussein was killing hundreds of people every day and ALL human rights groups where asking for a intervention. The UN security council also demanded weapons inspections and Irak was given a timeframe to comply. When Irak did not comply, the USA was able to use that as a legal loop hole to enter Irak to capture Saddam. Russians also want you to believe that the USA killed a million people. In reality the combined human rights organisations data shows that Irak did 60% of the killing of civilians. The amount of executions performed by Iraki forces during the war was horrible. Forgetting Saddam Hussein to blame the USA is not respecting reality.

[@elenamil9283]

Great interview, Thank you! Praying for Ukrainian people!

[@alisoncolquhoun6203]

No one prays for Nazis

[@GiambattistaRossi]

i pray for everyone

[@raskolnikov1461]

No. We pray only for Russian people in Ukraine. Ukraine is failed state. Put simply lost it all due to greed.

[@elenamil9283]

@@raskolnikov1461 There are no russian people in Ukraine. You better pray for the lost souls of those russians who turned into cannibals. I see how people around the world openly despise Russians.

[@raskolnikov1461]

@@elenamil9283 elena, watch less propaganda. It infects your brain. Clown Zelinsky killing regime in Ukraine for 8 years. The comic boy literally sold whole country for dollars. It’s a tragedy only devil can come up with. I pray for all Russian and other good people around the world.

[@timaddison307]

just cannot believe how informative this is. I'm just so glad that I decided to hear her out

[@gaganorthofthe49th62]

Great interview Julia Loffe is really knowledgeable, articulate and a great speaker.

[@ANDREYdizel]

Not only that, but a great view on difference in cultures and The Narrow vision that Putler(Put+itler) and most of the russssians have. Ukrainian culture is much older then Russian and the history that Putler is trying to show to the whole world is as much show off wannabe as the Putler himself. Enough said... great interview, PEACE 💪😎👍

[@michellequinn4115]

Sooooo easily led,just like sheep!!!!! You Americans lol

[@ricalina4371]

Great interview, thank you!