General Petraeus: Putin is desperate and in an irreversible situation | DW News

Four Star General Petraeus told DW that Ukraine should become a NATO member after the war with Russia is over. "The success of some kind of Marshall Plan for Ukraine needs a security guarantee, otherwise it will not succeed." He doesn't see any changes after the midterms regarding support from the US: "The midterms will not change this. There will be enough support no matter who controls which house."
He said, "Putin is in a very desperate situation which is irreversible for him if the US and other NATO members continue to provide the support."
Asked about the possible use of nuclear weapons he said: "The use of tactical weapons would actually not reverse Russia's fortunes on the battlefield. It would be very destructive, very lethal in a specific area on that battlefield, but it would not reverse this reality that confronts Russia. And that is the new development."
Asked about when the war might be over, he said that one of the factors he is watching most closely has to do with "Russian morale and does individual soldiers, do small units, do large units surrender or meld away, collapse? This is going to be a tougher winter for Russian soldiers than it will be for the Ukrainians. The Ukrainians are on their own soil with a very supportive citizenry around them. Doing whatever they can to support. The Russians are in areas where the citizens hate them. They're occupiers."
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[@LethiuxX]

Come on DW, give this team a camera stand.

[@TastyGarlicBread]

Came exactly for this comment. Was not disappointed.

[@JT-do8dr]

@@TastyGarlicBread same here

[@ronmortimer252]

aka a tripod...:)

[@johnpetersson2385]

No budget for that

[@chrispalmer2353]

I was like oh this might be interesting 10 seconds in and I wanted to leave this exact comment… stop with the shaky cam this isn’t a Jason bourne movie.

[@FuriousMoses]

I love how you let the man respond at ease without disturbing

[@camorraII1]

indeed. was annoying!

[@garebeast373]

Learn to have definition, it's called disruption not disturbing.

[@rockforester7908]

You watch only KZbin or you would never state such nonsense. How embarassing for you.

[@CaptZdq1]

Are u people sure this NoWhereMan is being sarcastic? I took it as a serious statement, n I was going to say that she does interrupt.

[@worms1]

@@rockforester7908 vlad is that you?

[@paultindall5149]

Simply outstanding reporting DW News . Well produced . Well spoken . A balanced , easy to understand interview. Not manipulative or astoundingly biased , as it seems has become the norm .Greatly appreciated DW News from USA .

[@happyvalley6990]

government troll

[@ade910]

Pity its all BS.

[@paultindall5149]

@@ade910 Do you think the Ukranian and Russian troops feel that way ? Do you think their families feel that way ? It's incredibly sad . You need to wake up and get some compassion . Get over yourself and think logically. You must have nothing to lose . When you do , and it's arbitrarily taken from you, you will have skin in the game .

[@ade910]

@@paultindall5149 Do the Ukrainian troops and Russian troops know that everything western media feeds to their populations is delirious nonsense? Yes, they do.

[@texadian3392]

The way that this man was "scape-goated" is frankly, CRIMINAL. We are very lucky that he is still willing to share his expertise with the rest of us.

[@texadian3392]

And btw, I say all of this as a"far-left radical" (ie the rest of the 1st-world's moderates).

[@khangvutien2538]

Very direct questions and direct answers.

[@quickcurechef5373]

👏 bravo! BUT Yet, someone else managed to find an irrelevant flaw and draw massive attention to it: The image stability issue 🙄which we don't give a F about. And mightve been intentional 👊🙏✌️😁🤠👏👏

[@jaorlowski]

yes, but very questionable directives for the cameraman in the beginning there... 🙃

[@holyfordus]

@@jaorlowski Seriously haha what was up with that?

[@Sir-Complains-a-Lot]

germans tend to be direct..

[@paavobergmann4920]

@@holyfordus probably just a mechanically unstable support for the camera

[@PuckDudesHockey]

As a Canadian, I am surprised to find that more and more, DW is becoming my go-to news source. Despite the weird camera shake in this interview, I really find that DW's coverage is one of the best things going for folks who want really good reporting on world news. Thank you!! 😊

[@entengummitiger1576]

As a German, I love to hear that.

[@nukeglob]

Same I'm American DW is the best

[@arnoldstang7997]

maybe because dw tells you what you want to hear?

[@als4817]

Same, Canadian who discovered this channel on Feb 24, and have been here ever since. You will see my hundreds of posts here,and comments to the effect that it is one of the best sources anywhere. US channels could learn much from the interviewers and especially the incredible guests on this channel. All North American viewers comment on the style and intelligence of the hosts, and our access to the amazing people who have such depth and knowledge of the Ukraine war.

[@davrastdavrast9308]

I reckon the camera man is tugging himself off at all the money being talked about.

[@catherineaustin141]

How refreshing to have such straightforward and questions and answers

[@melvinbarfoot7969]

To all interviewers. THIS is how it’s done. Perfection well done

[@TheRealGlennCooper]

It seems strange that as an American I'm getting some of my best news from a respectable American general on DW News. Thank you to DW News for putting this out there. These interviews with General Petraeus are some of the best insights on the war that I have seen.

[@longfellow5276]

PBS still works in america.

[@tutifruti7488]

So much disinformation. Rather than being brainwashed by Western mainstream, watch Western NON-mainstream for the REAL picture (search names on KZbin): Eva Bartlett, Jackson Hinkle, Natali and Clayton Morris, Patrick Lancaster, Richard Medhurst, Aaron Mate, Max Blumenthal, Anne-Laure Bonell, Gonzalo Lira, Graham Phillips, iEarlGrey, Donald Courter, George Galloway, Scott Ritter, Jimmy Dore, Russel Brand, The Duran, The New Atlas, Douglas MacGregor, Pepe Escobar, Garland Nixon, Chris Hedges, Larry Johnson, Patrick Lawrence, John Pilger, John Mearsheimer. You're welcome.

[@thatguy8869]

@@longfellow5276 I enjoy both a lot.

[@Wargasm54]

Yeah, you can’t watch domestics news. Every topic devolves into something about Trump. Wether it’s a school shooting or the Ukraine war. It quickly becomes a story about Trump. Wether you like Trump or not, this gets tiresome and ridiculous. I don’t even watch domestic news channels anymore.

[@niburu3406]

Nonsense - nothing strange about that -

[@paullandreville5394]

The General is a pleasure to listen to. He takes a terribly complicated situation, and puts it in layman's terms. Thank you General.

[@oseikofi4121]

The war could have been resolved in the Ankara Peace talks. Zelensky wanted to deal. But Washington ordered NATO to fight on. Fight on to the last Ukrainian and implode Europe in the process. Bonanza for the arms companies Patraeus is gleefully touting.

[@martinstepanek8902]

100%. Best description I've heard yet of what has actually been provided, why, and what should be next. This is what the public really needed.

[@chrissupport]

I've thought the same with all high-level military interviews. It's clear these are a different breed and why they achieved their positions. Also forethought.. that Ukraine will need heavy hand security guarantees when it comes time to rebuild, else Russia may bomb reconstruction (when this breaks, Russia will have more than enough to do repairing Putin's damage to Russia.. sanctions should remain until Ukraine is rebuilt and Russia pays for a part of it - maybe sanctions will never be completely lifted). The PM or president of Finland impressed me too.

[@JonROlsen]

...and you swallow it.

[@tpeterson9140]

after listening to him for like 5 min i was like ok i understand why hes the four star general head of cia lol

[@Kevin19700]

Excellent and well informed interview. It’s refreshing to see a conversation that is not too rushed and conveys useful information. Well done DW!

[@125brat]

What an amazing and refreshing interview from someone who has actually literally "been there and done that" and really knows what he's talking about. Well done DW for finding the right man!

[@kriskalpa6346]

I really appreciate that you let Gen. Petraeus talk, without interrupting him as they do on BBC/CNN etc. Such a great interview. Thanks!

[@vermeerofdelftscotlandwalk3294]

Agreed. I dont miss the career interrupters on other channels.

[@mvp019]

He was the former CIA chief. That means (A) he is a pathological liar and (B) a warmongering murderer. Other than that, he's just a sweetheart.

[@divumque]

Brilliant analysis as always delivered by General Petraeus.

[@seventy18]

Putin invaded to stop the Genocide of Russian Speaking Ukrainians in the Border towns. The US was supplying weapons to Ukrainian militias. Putin stepped in... Listening to any one in the American establishment is dumb

[@kummer45]

Petraeus is a brain. He was 100 percent accurate. He even sounds Austrian. :3 His intelligence gave him those stars. And another thing, he knows how to treat the press. DW did an outstanding interview too. The team of DW DESERVES a camera stand.

[@scottadkins9040]

Petraeus is indeed a brilliant general, as is Wes Clark. But Patraeus is just so much more congenial and not condescending, which Clark most offensively seems to be.

[@marilynlucas5128]

He’s way off I can tell you that. If he believes Ukrainians can win against the Russians. The Russians are using secret occult philosophy in this war. This is why they have refrained from any attacks during the Saturn Retrograde. Ukrainians have made the most foolish mistake by launching attacks during a Saturn and Jupiter retrograde. This means there will be untold hardship and consequences for them for decades to come. When you elect a comedian as president, he won’t be intelligent enough to know all this. The Americans are spurring them on in this season because they know it’s an economic trap the US military industrial complex has set to enslave Ukrainian for decades to come. It’s very naive to think Russia is on the back foot. Sometimes you have to take a step back to move two steps forward and it’s exactly what the kremlin is doing. The world needs to call for peace or I see the entire world heading towards a world war when Saturn moves into Aquarius next year. This entity will divide the world and cause serious social restrictions because of the impending world war. There will be more explosions of key Western European infrastructure. This is a war all of Europe will fight with Russia. All the Americans had to do was stay away from sending weapons to Ukrainian and then there would have been no suffering

[@liiv3354]

Petraeus is a criminal. Why would one suck up to him?

[@pjotrboboy900]

A very wise man speaking backed by personal knowledge and experience. General Petreaus is undoubtedly one of the best informed commanders in the world. And also a humble character in how he communicate. Pleasant to listen to.

[@w3155ach]

General Petraeus, an amazing leader, well spoken, well educated gentleman... Wish he was our Prime Minister.. Not dizzy Lizzy.

[@solomonajayi7713]

Now for the first time, I would give an interview a like. So much information and great analysis.

[@tutifruti7488]

So much disinformation. Rather than being brainwashed by Western mainstream, watch Western NON-mainstream for the REAL picture (search names on KZbin): Eva Bartlett, Jackson Hinkle, Natali and Clayton Morris, Patrick Lancaster, Richard Medhurst, Aaron Mate, Max Blumenthal, Anne-Laure Bonell, Gonzalo Lira, Graham Phillips, iEarlGrey, Donald Courter, George Galloway, Scott Ritter, Jimmy Dore, Russel Brand, The Duran, The New Atlas, Douglas MacGregor, Pepe Escobar, Garland Nixon, Chris Hedges, Larry Johnson, Patrick Lawrence, John Pilger, John Mearsheimer. You're welcome.

[@pirihern9329]

Totally agree. Excellent explanation

[@philipsutcliffe6014]

Top marks to Ines Pohl the interviewer, she asked the relevant questions and allowed the general full rein to answer them without interuption before developing her questions further. General Petraeus was clear in his responses, an experienced assesment of the situation and likely developements, really good understanding of the logistical problems and realistic consederations of the outcomes.. Thank you DW.

[@stargazeronesixseven]

We get so much more in depth information like in this DW News interview if the Journalist didn't interrupt the speaker's train of thoughts! Thank You DW News!

[@Joe-ep7zh]

This is the benchmark for how discussions of a complex and sensitive nature should be covered. The concise questions combined with the brevity and insight provided by Gen. Petraeus, helped me to gain a much clearer understanding of the situation in Ukraine.

[@5133937]

Excellent interview. I love how the interviewer asks good questions and then lets the interviewee speak at length without interruption. It’s so calm and informative, compared to some other news orgs.

[@flock9487]

Utterly pathetic, she barely let him speak 2 minutes of his analytical expertise on the matter.

[@alanmctavish3628]

The most important part of an interview is the view of the interviewee, not the TV host's.

[@markeithwhitaker409]

@@flock9487 If the General runs for President He will definitely have my vote and may beat out Biden or any one on the 2024 ticket for presidential candidate

[@niklasb1010]

She did actually cut him off multiple times which I found to be quiet annoying

[@SmokingBeagles]

@@niklasb1010 she did it respectfully and when she did it was a pertinent question the general seemed happy to answer

[@justandy333]

I wish more broadcasts were like this. So many times you have the expert being cut off mid sentence just before they were about to get to the important bits of the issues at hand. Because of 'time constraints' or just journalists trying to make it about themselves rather than giving the stage to the experts and taking a step back. Very very well done DW news, Keep Inges Pohl! shes a great journalist and I think i can speak on behalf of everyone here, we'd like to see more of her. Great Job.

[@fh3652]

Why? Because she's not going for "hot takes". Deutsche Welle is a well funded news organization: money comes from the German governement. Rich country like the US are. It's the exact inverse of Fox News let's say, which needs "hot takes" and has become a marketplace for incendiary hate to make ends meet, destroying democracy along the way.

[@nbutter2779]

Truth, very well put!

[@Wonderwhoopin]

You should look up his record and what he did to fellow military members only to turn around and do far worse but get off with a slap on the wrist. In the military you can and are breaking their law and can will be punished.

[@highpointsights]

@@Rossclairborne my words exactly!!!

[@mattsmith6655]

the General is sharp and knows exactly what he is talking about. very smart man. we thank him for his service 👍🇺🇸

[@intiorozco5063]

80 years ago this interview would have been unthinkable: a German journalist asking an American general about their countries cooperating against a common enemy. Germany came a long way, and so can Russia.

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

You're a dense 1. Russia tried and was denied

[@jaketaylor3901]

Thank you for broadcasting in English. As many comments have noted, this is better media coverage we have locally in NA.

[@ryanshannon6963]

I thought DW was something like a NowThis or other faux "news" outlet, but turns out it's Deutsche Welle, which is great!

[@PG-wz7by]

Keep these long interviews and discussions coming, DW. I learn more from your news service than my own in the US. Thank you.

[@rembo183]

Excellent interview with great insight from experienced military expert. Obviously very knowledgeable in all military matters!

[@maddogmaz1576]

I hope so. He was a 4 star General

[@rembo183]

@@maddogmaz1576 - Yep

[@nbutter2779]

much respect for the general. Wish we had a decent man like him as president!

[@SaltheartFoamfollower]

Are Russian Nukes kept in the same pristine condition as the rest of their military arsenal and equipment? Maybe they detonate in place if they try to use them or don't make it 100 meters away from the silo.

[@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488]

Or eastern wind drift floats right back on them.

[@kikidevine694]

Or someone is careless with a cigarette again

[@karmpuscookie]

Sadly, we have to assume they would work.

[@andyrobinson2653]

@@karmpuscookie I am pretty sure 6000 of them do. And yes there are some old ones in there. But in reality you only need a few to end the world.

[@bgdabg6769]

@@karmpuscookie no need to assume. We just need to wait to see...

[@christophermorris7616]

By far one of the best Interviewers in the industry. Unlike what we have here in the U.S.

[@tutifruti7488]

So much disinformation. Rather than being brainwashed by Western mainstream, watch Western NON-mainstream for the REAL picture (search names on KZbin): Eva Bartlett, Jackson Hinkle, Natali and Clayton Morris, Patrick Lancaster, Richard Medhurst, Aaron Mate, Max Blumenthal, Anne-Laure Bonell, Gonzalo Lira, Graham Phillips, iEarlGrey, Donald Courter, George Galloway, Scott Ritter, Jimmy Dore, Russel Brand, The Duran, The New Atlas, Douglas MacGregor, Pepe Escobar, Garland Nixon, Chris Hedges, Larry Johnson, Patrick Lawrence, John Pilger, John Mearsheimer. You're welcome.

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

bill clinton did that... he removed allot of rules news outlets had. (no im not a gop supporter) News outlets took a nose dive after that.

[@quickcurechef5373]

I'm glad DW had to be the one to do the interview. Our networks are echo chamber dumpster fires, 25% contained. And thats after pres Biden saved our butts from the agent-orange storms.

[@hoodatdondar2664]

You watch the wrong channels

[@Theywaswrong]

@@hoodatdondar2664 So which ones that you always agree with "only" are we suppose to be watching ?

[@AntoinMhicArtain]

An interviewer who actually let's their guest speak! Wonderful!

[@user-nf6qx8lu4z]

General Petraeus always breaks it down with such ease.

[@hupekyser]

That guy is a frickin legend

[@wiseyoungman1]

Frickin legend? Sure, I guess you could say that

[@HandleGF]

for his trousers round his ankles, yes

[@bobgriffith1810]

@@HandleGF So you practice what you preach? Lol

[@markb8426]

Everyone makes mistakes but he’s still here educating! That’s good!

[@magatism]

The guy is a frugging war criminal....

[@enriquecalderon8925]

A most informative interview with General Petraeus, the volume of background information was astounding.

[@mattalford3862]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. It's great to hear the general's thoughts.

[@brianwortzel2010]

Incredibly informative. Thank you

[@pete49327]

Quality commentary by the General, outstanding insight, thank you.

[@pekka75]

👍

[@cLu1410]

thinking the same, they have 1000 nukes and how many will go down on russia self

[@Clem.H.Fandango]

@@cLu1410 Russia has 6.300 nukes. If only 5% of them can fly we're still boned.

[@Joe-ul3gh]

@@Clem.H.Fandango If they can get them off before undetectable stealth bombers penetrate their air space. It's a no win situation though. MAD is the right name for it.

[@ivorhirst344]

I once met the General when he was Commander of the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, I was a british Soldier doing the Air Assault course,Always at ease in his Company .

[@-locdog.]

Thanks for your service 👌

[@TheAntsNest]

What States General are u not at ease in their company?

[@rickjory]

I've never been a fan of Gen. Petraeus. This interview changed all of that. Great information from a very knowledgeable man.

[@zdenekoldrichmarek2867]

Thankyou for Your Service aswell. Bless You General Sir.

[@frederickmiles327]

Yes, the Russian Navy and Army are thrilled. Not only is General Petraeus confirming, no first use. This is a fairly reliable confirmation, Biden and Blinken are not even capable of verbal assertion of the late US Cold War policy, of proportional nuclear response to Nuclear attack delivered to equivalent targets.The Russian Submarine commanders feared only nuclear depth charges delivers by tactical missile or helicopter, a Mk 48 would take half an hour. The Taiwanese must be outraged .General Petraeus the retired peacemaking peacekeeping 4 star general .And didn't he do well. See the anarchy and bastardry on the streets of Iran and Afghanistan and we do not see the situation in Iraq and Baghdad. Maybe many of those who supported the Shah were old Fascist types but the Shah and his wife did a lot for women's right and you would be surprised about many who thought his regime an enormous step forward And that is no unusual, Allende and many Labour Party leaders in the Commonwealth were mysoginist old dogs

[@tvman8]

General Petraeus is a valuable source of analysis.

[@8888LR]

🤮🤮🤮

[@zbiku82]

@@8888LR asian troll

[@expletivedeleted]

Defines war criminal.

[@zbiku82]

@@expletivedeleted sure... Commonly known as Putin 👌

[@expletivedeleted]

@@zbiku82 Nato IS a war crime. Joining NATO was the cause of this...fostered by the big guy needing more kickbacks.

[@ashpick]

I keep watching DW news, Times Radio and the Telegraph podcast daily for my news on the situation in Europe, they seem to be the best.

[@ennediend2865]

Thank you General 👍

[@frobakhal3415]

Thoroughly insightful and the conveying of information on point. 👏👏👏

[@MartinBrenner]

Lots of good talking points there. A bit sad she interrupted his comments on post WW2 about the importance of the western allies security guarantee which allowed rebuilding Germany, Austria and especially West Berlin and kept a possible further war a cold one. Many of us Germans used to think of that as "occupation" and I grew up in a city with a huge U.S. army presence and while certainly one reason was to keep an eye on any potential threats from within Germany it provided protection against threats from the USSR.

[@OmmerSyssel]

Exactly, the cold War period was actually successful in the sense of avoiding serious armed conflicts. Lot's of Germans are as usual obsessed with the half empty glass, instead of enjoying the half full one and following advantages..

[@t3lls]

@@OmmerSyssel As a German I feel offended 🌚🥃

[@jephrokimbo9050]

HISTORICALLY, one must acknowledge that germany between 1870-1945 had been much of the focal points for the wars of this period but not necessarily DIRECTLY responsible for those wars. the agreement in the aftermath of world war two was too keep the Americans and the Canadians as well as the western allies in central europe, keep the russians OUT and to keep germany DOWN which resulted in a "peace" situation in europe where there had NOT been one for the previous 75 years. all of that has changed with the collapse of the soviet EMPIRE and the emergence of Poland, the Baltic states of Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and the breakup of the yugoslavian communist empire of ethnicities, religious minorities and disparate peoples. more important was the re-unification of germany into a centralized state in the middle of europe. where does europe go next after their PHYSICAL DEFENSE was sponsored by The United States Of America, Canada, The United Kingdom and the collective socialist hive of the european union?

[@hoodatdondar2664]

Me too! Why mince words, it started as an occupation. Ended as as an alliance of democratic countries. To see how it began, see Frank Capra's short ' Here is Germany'(1945). On KZbin. By the time I showed up. in the 'occupation' forces decades later, thinks had changed considerably. One of the most successful policies of the last century was the creation of a stable, peaceful, democratic state in the heart of Europe -job finally finished in1991. It has meant a lot to Europe - and the world.

[@afcgeo882]

Hmmm… What did you think of the Marshall Plan?

[@markhewgill6481]

The Ukranians were shelling the Donbas for 8 years before the war. I find it disturbing that so many people are commenting on how Russia needs to be punished. Saying nuclear weapons will not help Russia. This is all insane and was so avoidable. If only the Minsk accord was lived up too.

[@0x777]

What I like about DW is that they let the experts speak instead of cutting them into soundbites. Why do other news outlets invite experts if they don't let them speak???

[@Da_Xman]

Excellent, genuinely informative interview with Gen. Petraeus!

[@peterbarber7603]

Yes, I agree.

[@ilyabibik588]

Very accurate analysis from General Petraeus. Chapeau to DW for bringing accurate information and inviting real experts. DW became the best quality news channel in English.

[@tudvalstone]

How do you know it's accurate, did you double check, with whom?

[@zbiku82]

@@tudvalstone what Romanian news tell you? Or you prefer Russiya 1?

[@gigacanno750]

TVP world is a close second for me

[@vacafuega]

It's spelled chapeau :) it's the french word for hat, as in "I take off my hat to you"

[@ilyabibik588]

@@vacafuega 😊 merci beaucoup

[@calebarmahk6984]

I love DW news. As an American, I'm confronted by a domestic news ecosystem that's insular to the point where many people in my country don't have a clue what's happening on the rest of the planet. You guys need to invest in a new camera mount. Aside from that, I love the perspective and thoughtful analysis you provide. Keep up the good work!

[@69randyman]

DW rocks. As far as the camera movement it seems to be intentional. That annoying gimmick was used on TV dramas in the US several years ago

[@forfun6273]

They have no idea what’s going on in half of America. American news lies all day long. A straight up disgrace to the profession.

[@forfun6273]

@@69randyman oh man I didn’t even notice. But that’s extremely obnoxious.

[@nowayout2657]

you kno0w that DW is a German State Media. With the same financial strukture as RT (russia Today). There Political views are direkt linked with NATO and the German State. The are as neutral, as the Appel is a cherrie.

[@slartybarfastb3648]

Some people can't even watch that kind of camera movement without becoming sea sick or suffering vertigo. I'm not one of those, but my mother is. In this instance, even I had to stop watching the close up bouncing around. For the first time, I somewhat understand what my mother has tried to describe.

[@gregknipe8772]

great job with this format.

[@stanburman9978]

This is both an excellent and extremely important interview. Thank you DW News and Ms. Pohl. And thank you General Patraeus.

[@dvcalc1234]

General Petreaus has been both on the battle field , in Iraq, and in the political conference room. He has seen how the US made mistakes in Iraq and has the benefit of using hind sight to make educated predictions about the horror unfolding in Eastern Europe. Thank you DW for giving this man a platform to speak and share his views.

[@avoicecryingout1043]

Petreaus, is a loser, how did Iraq, and Afghanistan worked out?

[@MA_KA_PA_TIE]

Dude lost Iraq. Don't see why his word is worth listening to.

[@loccosupreme9344]

@@MA_KA_PA_TIE Get educated. Definately worth listening to. He has already admitted mistakes, what they learned, and proper steps forward. Makes perfect sense... to everyone but you of course. Troll?

[@nandi123]

@@loccosupreme9344 He is a smart man. The US could use his experience and talent. It is tragic he took himself out of the game for a self promoting feckless tramp.

[@misinformedamericans2983]

@@loccosupreme9344 why don’t they return and finish the mission if they know what went wrong ? Typical American

[@Lecruque]

Love to hear him talk. Clear and to the point.

[@expletivedeleted]

Jumping up and down yelling kill, kill, kill...

[@petersax7305]

Any thoughts on why the Russian Ruble is much stronger than the USD since the start of the conflict? The market does not agree with this general which means that people that actually vote with their capital are placing their bets on Russia having the upper hand. Of course journalists are not able nor willing to take such facts into account.

[@spasgeorgiev6909]

Good interview. The general is very smart and eloquent.

[@fasx56]

A quality interview with more technical and general information then I have heard on most of the serious news coming out of the War Zone. Hats off to German News for such a well thought out interview. General Petraeus is a reliable source of all matters concerning this war, thank you for airing this broadcast.

[@kreek22]

Why do you think he's reliable?

[@keep-ukraine-free528]

@@kreek22 Maybe those ⭐⭐⭐⭐ show consistency?? He's proven his mettle. And he's a thinking General. (though, on matters of personal morals, he's a toad)

[@TorontoSaurusEx]

Yeah, and Afghanistan was such an outright success. He's bound to get Ukraine right as well... Place your bets.

[@fasx56]

@@TorontoSaurusEx David Petraues has been retired for several years so is no advising President Biden, this was just his opinion at this time. Afghanistan withdrawal was a disaster no matter how you look at it. President Biden went against his own military advisers the way the US withdrew and our allies advise. WE should have gotten most of the civilians out first and the friendly forces that worked closely with us.

[@bradleywelch9290]

@@TorontoSaurusEx^

[@wollins2]

So I've seen a lot of interviews from the experts, pundits, military people etc etc etc since this war began, but THIS interview with General Patraeus was the most descriptive, insightful, detailed yet broad in scope and informative that I seen yet since. In short .. this was the BEST one yet.

[@ryanbarnard6640]

100%

[@centroquiropracticocarsten5955]

he is cluelessly underestimating the danger

[@yonnn7523]

the interviewer interrupts him a bit too much and at awkward times tho

[@flagmichael]

@@centroquiropracticocarsten5955 That is a matter of content; the comment is about the presentation.

[@markarmage3776]

You do realize that the clown Patraeus is pushing you to nuclear war, right? If any direct military attack of the US Government is enacted upon the Russian Military, it's a direct war, and you would probably be dead, alongside countless other civilians. How about a simpler solution? Stop interfering in other people's business, you had your fun in Iraq, Afghanistan, now it's other people's turn.

[@khlothostonney5760]

Im sick of people threatening people with nuclear weapons. JUST USE EM OR STOP TALKING ABOUT IT

[@kennethhuff7158]

America's military was fortunate to have had a General of this caliber to lead it's troops this is the interview I have been waiting on, very smart man.

[@eviefieseler1093]

Thank you for this interview.

[@georgemitchell9804]

I could listen to his analysis all day, very informative.

[@wiseyoungman1]

Apparently he is skilled at being very informative….

[@Joe-ul3gh]

A 2 star general and the head of the CIA. He didn't get in that position by being born in the right family.

[@Raiders58]

@@Joe-ul3gh he is called "General" which equals Four Stars, a Major General is a 2 Star General.

[@Joe-ul3gh]

@@Raiders58 Even more to the point.

[@papap4514]

Look up on KZbin Tyrone Alexander DEW and his interview with a former CIA Scientist

[@pringlized]

Great and respectful interview. I just learned about DW. They have some really good journalists.

[@toserveman9317]

FD is Germany's PBS liberalism.

[@tyeoutcalt2783]

Great interview, I wish all were this well, God speed to the free world!!!!

[@camerondiprose1722]

Very insightful words from the General.

[@chrislloyd261]

Indeeed words of wisdom

[@niburu3406]

What insightful equipment will the world need to survive your tactical nuclear war - or is that a secret?

[@niburu3406]

@@chrislloyd261 what wisdom do you offer for we peasants for protection against your tractical nuclear war?

[@rondenenea]

Petraeus is a criminal. Although he may be well equipped, he used his position of authority for personal gain, and also released classified information. A lot of American politicians get a slap on the wrist for the things lower level service members go to the brig for years for.

[@KawaTony1964]

Mostly, yes, but I'm wondering how he can't know that the Leopard 2 weighs the same as the Abrams.

[@einfachweggehen2785]

Das ist definitiv der beste Beitrag, den ich bezüglich des Ukraine-Krieges auf YT gesehen habe. Dieser General ist eine wirklich beeindruckende Persönlichkeit.

[@JohnDoe-nj6ef]

Seine Aussagen sind bestimmt nicht im Interesse der Bürger der Europäischen Union, ist ihnen das bewusst?

[@mvp019]

Sie kennen eindeutig seinen Hintergrund nicht - ein Mann ohne Integrität.

[@GregorVonKallahan]

@@JohnDoe-nj6ef ¹qp

[@rtyrty9968]

He is a bought and pay for propagandist. He is paid lots of money by US defense industry to keep the war going as long as possible. Russia is going to triple the number of forces they have in the Ukraine. Once that happens the war will be over.

[@jan_4263]

@@JohnDoe-nj6ef Du siehst nur die Energiepreise und denkst, das ist nicht im Interesse von Europa, dabei ist es genau das Gegenteil. Nimmt Putin die Ukraine ein, hat er nicht nur Druck auf unsere Energie, sondern auch einen großen Teil der Europäischen Nahrung, womit man uns noch mehr erpressen kann. Außerdem wenn Putin die Ukraine schnell eingenommen hätte (4Tagen in Kiew) und er die Ukrainer zum Militärdienst zwingt, könnte er direkt noch andere kleinere Staaten sich einverleiben wie Moldawien oder GEORGIEN! (Nicht Nato Länder in der Nachbarschaft). Einfach nur aus dem Grund, weil er Imperialistische Ambitionen hat und mit den Einwohner der Ukraine hat er aufeinmal eine viel höhere Streitmacht! Du hast sicherlich keine Ahnung von irgendwas also bitte informier dich.

[@sirdidimus23]

insightful video. Offtopic question: What´s going on with your studio camera, why is it so shaky?

[@hazepennington9303]

An excellent interview from DW journalist of the general without interrupting and letting the expert give his opinion on Dictator's Putin War with Ukraine,, this is one American that's very impressed with DW News , I will be listening more often to DW News, Well done ✅

[@asafuthomas6339]

I would really love to fight for this guy. His analytical skills is just perfect.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Great insight from the general considering all the aspects concerning the upkeep and pitfalls that come with huge tanks.

[@BoneyRasputin]

Was her grandson holding the camera? Sheesh…

[@carlwilliams6977]

Petraeus is a class act. He makes me proud. An emotion I don't feel much anymore when it comes to politics.

[@mebigota946]

How these guys became generals is amazing, all politics.

[@KC-lc8dx]

As another Canadian I recommended DW to a friend today as a reliable, balanced news source

[@TheAntsNest]

I bet they will be sorley dissapointed

[@Ephimerous2006]

@@TheAntsNest You're sore because they are not repeating the lies from Sputnik and RT!? Hahaha

[@Clintvictory]

DW is awesome!

[@TheAntsNest]

@@Ephimerous2006 sure buddy, believe in your delusion or whatever & see ya when u get back to earth 👉🌍

[@Ephimerous2006]

@@TheAntsNest keep having vodka for breakfast vlad! Good radiance sore guy, I'm not your buddy! That's probably what you call your "wife" in the bedroom! Hahaha

[@tuansparrow7518]

General Petraeus is a class act. Thank you for your service sir!

[@kreek22]

He resigned as CIA Director for giving classified info to his mistress while cheating on his wife. What a stand up guy.

[@TheAntsNest]

Patreus is Indeed a legendary waste of good air

[@nvelsen1975]

@@kreek22 What beef do Republicans-Qanon Party have with Petraeus that they're sending in Russian bots like you to defame him?

[@JonYuill]

Congratulations DW, excellent, balanced and informative.

[@_xO_Ox_]

Could your "excellent" information be a manipulation ?

[@simonwinwood]

love you DW NEWS. a great, trustworthy news org. ( i've also watched many many of your documentaries. they can make any subject compelling) . a thousand thank-yous ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lostinbeauty7129]

Have to agree with all the comments on the trembling camera. Please lock it down. But also have to agree with my fellow Canadian that DW provides some of the best world news coverage out there. I first encountered DW on PBS while living in Florida. I watched it every night. Now that I'm back in Canada, I'm a subscriber to their KZbin channel. It is an invaluable source of insight into the terrible situation in Ukraine.

[@uppuluriphanikumar7585]

I am also addicted to DW channel. I watch DW news almost daily night time. Kudos to DW channel from India.

[@haydenwayne3710]

I really like DW. Every time I've been in Europe, I find so intelligent and professionally even-handed.

[@lorenzomontoya1260]

Highly informative. Thanks

[@teddy.d174]

As an 🇺🇸, I just want to let this channel know, that I’m thankful for the content you provide. Most of the news produced in this country is garbage, thanks for providing proper journalism. This was another fantastic interview. 🍻

[@robertczwartek4709]

I came to USA 6 years ago and was watching news for 2 years every day to improve my English. I heard news outside of USA 2 times. When you live in Europe you hear and watch news from all over the world every single day. That's quite a difference. It literally feels like somebody wants the American people to not be well informed.

[@MrPML33]

DW has been one of my go-to sources for this conflict (also France24) - very impressed and way better than my home country’s media 🇺🇸

[@adavis5926]

Great interview! Informative and clear! I can hardly stand interviews conducted by US press (FOX, CNN, etc.) as they constantly step on their guests' comments and spend much of the interview asking leading questions and framing the discussion for viewers that match their political biases.

[@afcgeo882]

This is because American networks are private and have limited air time, as they must provide air time to advertisement. Deutsche Welle (DW) is a government network and has no advertisement. It’s paid for by German taxes.

[@afcgeo882]

This is because American networks are private and have limited air time, as they must provide air time to advertisement. Deutsche Welle (DW) is a government network and has no advertisement. It’s paid for by German taxes.

[@coolroy4300]

Why aren't there any opposing comments on here ?

[@afcgeo882]

@@coolroy4300 Because the whole world has its eyes open.

[@lionelpayette4628]

Great video, great information. 👍

[@strongboy7289]

DW is where i go if i want the best news source. Professional and informative you can't do better.

[@Albert-Mag...]

The General is a very fact-filled educated man. The way he speaks I could listen to him for a long time without getting bored...

[@thatdawghouse]

The only fact is how incredibly boring he is

[@stevenhodgson4227]

Even more useful if you belong to Russian military

[@saraelizabethjoyce]

Why the dodgy camera work?

[@melburnian]

came to say the same. disorienting.

[@taxusbaccata3001]

I assume it's supposed to make it more personal? But since mobile pohone cameras have a good built in stabilisation, it seems a bit much.

[@oneshothunter9877]

Camera man a little drunk? Come on, man, we are just human 😀👍

[@taxusbaccata3001]

@@oneshothunter9877 I have seen that on more than one occasion on dw. This seems to be deliberate.

[@carolmiles2351]

My goodness Europe will loose their own fight, underestimating that one. United States and Britain should kick back and watch this one for real. Just keep our eyes and ears on North Korea and China.

[@DV-zv4ox]

DW is fast becoming my favourite news TV program in a mostly toxic, self-serving industry. Ines in particular is a brilliant reporter.

[@bigdaddyrat7854]

Ukraine should definitely be a part of NATO, without question.

[@peterjenner5431]

I think Ukraine is part of USA

[@csuporj]

You mean the millions of Russians from Crimea and Donbas should be in an alliance whose reason of existence is to destroy Russia?

[@Makavelli2127]

They pretty much are

[@joriankell1983]

without question, you say?

[@labourlawact7826]

@@joriankell1983 Definitely without question. Nato can do with such brave boys as the Ukrainians are ☺

[@sunjamrblues]

Brilliant! Thanks to DW for organizing this interview.

[@MargaretTovrea]

Excellent interviewer!

[@jsmorton674]

Great interview.

[@pansepot1490]

Great to have the insights of someone with actual and extensive battlefield experience.

[@bunnylarese2161]

He betrayed his nation

[@fanfeck2844]

@@bunnylarese2161 do you mead his one misdemeanour charge? 😂😂😂

[@cssanimationeffects2649]

General Petraeus wanted to use them in serbia

[@lostinfrance9830]

Lindsey Graham..........he says.......Graham is a complete wet blanket and a deceiving coward who only swings were it benefits him the most. NEVER to be trusted.

[@zenroles]

Also it reminds me of Gordon Ramsay cooking videos because it's way too zoomed in.

[@bc-guy852]

Incredible insights and analysis from this legend, General Petraeus, as well as another I see interviewed on DW News, General Ben Hodges - both of these men are in the same league. THESE are the minds and attitudes that guide western tactics and strategy and support for Ukraine. It's always an honour to listen to General Petraeus and as another Canadian subscriber to DW for some time, I commend DW News for such high quality coverage.

[@kimmykero2421]

A legend indeed; General Petraeus! Many folks totally share your sentiments!

[@kreek22]

Petraeus legendarily was involved in losing both of the wars in which he was involved. Legend! Also, he resigned as CIA Director for giving classified info to his mistress while cheating on his wife. What a stand up guy.

[@JM-hu4ld]

@@kreek22 He's a legend. You're a troll.

[@thatdawghouse]

@@JM-hu4ld he is inept & over promoted

[@chrisbyers6084]

@@kreek22 Just before coming across your shade. I was thinking the general is just a man, albeit a very experienced one.

[@unter5492]

Amazing interview , great length and the right questions asked. That lady is a great interviewer . I also like the camera work when she's being shown lol

[@octavio390]

Buenísimo el reportaje. El Gral. Petraeus pudo explicar con claridad el momento de la guerra, y la reportera dejó que hablara e hizo pocas y buenas preguntas. Desde Argentina

[@als4817]

This conversation entails everything western viewers like about DW and really makes glaringly obvious, the failings of large US channels like CNN et al. The general says it all here, laid out for the world to hear. No dumbing down for the ' hollywood ' approach. I believe he agrees to be here because of the intelligent , respectful approach, and the time allowed to expand on points that are very complex. Witnss the A-1 tank reasoning, it's patently obvious why the US is not sending them to Ukraine, and will not be for this war. Brilliant work here DW, thank you for posting !! from Canada

[@Joe-ul3gh]

Maintaining a 70 ton tank with a jet engine on the battlefield would be a nightmare but I believe it will happen sooner rather than later. Germany will follow suit, they just don't want to be the first to offer it (like the interviewer mentioned) and I understand. The US is on another continent and has a massive military force and Russia is in Germany's backyard. Anyone who doesn't understand this simple logic isn't living in reality.

[@afcgeo882]

@@Joe-ul3gh Correct. Poland has now purchased M1 Abrams tanks and will be able to assist Ukraine in logistics and training in the future as well.

[@SlappyTheElf]

He certainly seemed to prefer the leopard 2 as a simpler weapon. The later ones have a better gun as well.

[@als4817]

@@SlappyTheElf My sense was, as a commander, he didn't care which, just send tanks asap. As long as it's close to what UA can use, maintain and arm, get it to them. Thanks for posting !

[@420JackG]

One problem we ourselves are running into with the Abrams is a logistical one: how do we keep the production capacity alive if the boys training in tanks today are expected to use modernized versions of stuff that was built in factories staffed by their grandparents? We've kept building these things at a trickle for awhile now, even though the Army has said they don't need really any more and the USMC has gotten away from heavy armor entirely. Apparently the new "light" tank shares many M1 components, and that's likely by necessity, but I think long term we are kind of in a situation that's going to require export markets if production capacity is to be maintained.

[@michaelkearney9314]

For the M1 tank, there's just to many rivers, stream's, water resavouhs & lakes to heavy.

[@jonathanthink5830]

right..... this is nuts........

[@gordonstewart6757]

Excellent interview.