Is the US Proxy War in Ukraine Making Europe Poorer? w/ Tarik Cyril Amar

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Western sanctions on Russia, previously Europe’s biggest natural gas supplier, has lowered European living standards in the sweltering heat while exacerbating fuel and food shortages around the world. And that’s not all - military spending has increased while social budgets have been cut.
To discuss this downplayed aspect of the war in Ukraine and its horrific consequences, Rania Khalek is again joined by Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany, who is currently associate professor of history at Koc University in Istanbul, working on Russian, Ukrainian, and generally East European history.
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[@trickbaby8441]

Stop calling us 3rd world. The third world is something that existed during Soviet time. I swear these Americans can't even tell when they're being classist A-holes!!

[@staceycolangelo8940]

_Does Azov still matter?_ *AZOV, AZOV, AZOV, AZOV!* I bet these guys love all the free promotion. What about Tornado Battalion, Aidar, C14, Dnipro-1, Kraken, Misanthropic Division Patriot of Ukraine, White Hammer, Phoenix, Right Sector, Sect 82, Sheikh Mansur, Sich Battalion, Svoboda?

[@ceemor3404]

Third World? 😑 How dare you use that terminology!

[@Liespunt]

The full Patreon version freezes and turns into a black screen after a few seconds. Hope you can fix this?

[@y.israel922]

Ukraine doomed to 💀🔥💯die 🎲

[@PrimericanIdol]

I pray for regime change in the US. And for that new regime to hold Victoria Nuland accountable and turn her over to the ICC.

[@vgames6792]

primaries will be Trump vs Kennedy, if not the whole USA is just a pc of moronic/corrupt/fascist garbage masquerading as democracy

[@dumisa7]

To paraphrase Dr. Winston O'Boogie, "You're joking, right?"😂😂😂😂

[@BadChad52]

Nuland is a miserable cretin..it won't have a nice ending

[@nathanfranco9977]

I am with you. America needs to have a regime change. And hold victoria nukand accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity

[@PrimericanIdol]

@@nathanfranco9977 Your misspelling of "Nuland" is an accidental Freudian slip with a harbinger of what we all hope never comes.

[@diegoriveira3579]

It's not about Europe sacrificing for the sake of USA it is deeper than that. It's sacrificing whatever it takes for dominance of the small group of people who keep the world enslaved. It's about the power that was built through centuries.

[@a.r.stellmacher8709]

Thank you

[@zbigniewdzwonkowski3536]

Yes ...Cosa Nostra Families worldwide...literary ..Brothers in Crimes

[@ianlouden7939]

It's not about sacrificing for the sake of USA it's deeper than that, it's sacrificing whatever it takes to end the dominance of one man trying to enslave a country in eastern Europe, the same state enslaving many countries in Europe in recent history!

[@MrNeversweat]

Exactly, it's a small group of people but the people encourages them

[@jamesdeese61]

If the German people and German government let the United States government blow up their $13 billion dollar Nord Stream pipelines, Europe has some serious problems. The entire world is laughing at the fear and inactions of Germany!

[@petes6521]

When you hear about a German factory that had been in business since 1395 and now it had to close down this year after over 600 years in business due to very high energy costs tells us the monumental effects of Western sanctions on Western countries themselves. They are committing suicide.

[@fun_ghoul]

This shows the fallacy of "Western countries" as a construct. In reality, it's no different than "whiteness": Highly subjective per the whims of the bourgeoisie.

[@groundtrader173]

Uranium from Niger helps Energy Security in France and Europe. Niger banned Uranium export to France. Another Nord Stream scenario?

[@jordonstewart2092]

If so then karma.

[@jokerwick]

What is the name of the business? I can't find a source on this specific claim.

[@fun_ghoul]

@@jokerwick Your question is silly. Businesses are being shuttered in Europe daily. I guess you don't pay a gas bill.

[@faithstevenso6596]

American economy is based on money we do not have.

[@robbrewer2036]

Don't worry australia is tranfering heaps of ours via subs and arms .

[@patrickhowell5382]

So true

[@williamrogers1219]

Only as long as the US dollar is the reserve currency.

[@fabioasterix750]

Is based on military and CIA(call It as you Will, I Say terrorist) dominance

[@annakisfaludinebaan]

It doesn't make it poorer, it depreciates it completely. And the trashy Ursula is the protagonist of this dirty game!

[@aadam8886]

The far right in Ukraine? Why not just call them for what they are? It’s okay to call their cousins in the US as neo-Nazis but you can’t call them that there?

[@amyhumphreys3191]

Neonazi Neonazi Neonaz Kiev zelensky

[@ringotran64]

Another mystery from Ukraine

[@aliceinwonder8978]

Far right is a broader term, im guessing theres more far right than just nazis

[@donHooligan]

Americans are "neo-"Nazis...Ukraine had legit Nazi Party members. the wirst holo caused kealed 60 million ingidenous "indian.' shell game fash

[@kongvinter33]

what about the far right in Russia? the Wagner group is named after a famous Nazi. but nevermind that, right?...your Nazis are good Nazis.

[@johnritter5951]

About this idea that the USA must continue to dominate the world...the Victoria Newland thing. It brings to mind the tragic story of the nuclear and extended family I grew up in many years ago. My mother was of the Victoria Newland stripe. She was sure that the Ritter clan would fall apart if she did not organize and manipulate everyone's participation in family dynamics. She got away with this in the early years when we kids were young, but after we were married and attempting to live our own lives, one by one, all of us kids became alienated from her...and therefore good old dad, who was also controlled by her. I have often said that there is only one thing both they (the parents) and we the kids could agree on, although meaning the opposite: They did not deserve the kids they got. Dad died over 20 years ago. She died just a few years ago. Only death put an end to her attempts at hegemony. It may take the same thing for the US government to get over its addiction to and lust for power.

[@andersonatherley838]

Russia going to kill them all out ,then USA will be a better place in the world .

[@retnerlimsiaco-rh6tg]

it is because she was suffering from NAIVE REALISM that was planted in her brain thru propaganda ever since the world war 2 ,movies is the big tool for influence. West is good Russians are bad.. it needs an analytical skill to see the truth

[@lakshmineuroscience]

sounds like traits of narcissistic personality

[@johnritter5951]

@@lakshmineuroscience Somewhere between that and what is often referred to as borderline personality. In other words, she knew how to "behave herself" when necessary--to "play well with others" when the extended family was gathered. She worked deviously behind the scenes, triangulating and manipulating to achieve her ends. Sometimes those ends were functional for the family, but other times causing clashes.

[@fallenswan1670]

" Only death put an end to her attempts at hegemony. It may take the same thing for the US government to get over its addiction to and lust for power." I believe that is correct. Kingdom of Sweden was once one of most aggressivest and most horriblest nations in Europe (and that is kind of title..). They terrorised and attacked other nations like USA today (but did it mostly on same region - around Baltic sea). What made Sweden to stop that? Well, in context of Napoleonic wars in 19th century, they realised that world is changed, and with relatively small population, by using mercenaries and forced "slave"soldiers from Finland ("hakkapelitta") they could not any more win. Sweden didn't stop horrible politics because they learned that it is bad, but because they learned that they cannot success any more with that politics. And now, for two centuries, Sweden were not part of any war. However, good to point out: in 1930's and 1940's, Swedish newspapers still called Finns as "mongoloids" (read: "sub-humans" not "real humans"), and it was Sweden which invented forced labour camps where poor people were put and forcefully sterilized, because Swedish thought that poverty is inherited, so only way to end poverty is kill the poor people - or prevent such to born. And it was german Nazi-party which visited on those camps and took notes, in time before they were in power. And they developed ideas of those camps further in their country (and occupied territories), when they took power. This all happen century after Sweden lost possibility to continue attacks against other nations. (Their last war - if not count "civil war" against uprising Norwegians - was against Russian Empire. How Sweden lost their war? Because most of castles just surrendered without fighting, and civilians celebrated Russians as saviours. Russia didn't have much interest on Finland, which was one of most poorest areas in Europe, but they took it so that Sweden could not start new wars against Russia any more).

[@user-ce6zp7pg1n]

let the common europeans suffer while the ruling class reap profits from the wars

[@individuoysociedad-armando3816]

Ucranian nazis invaded Russia under the SS that killed 27 million russians. The neonazis wanted to eliminate russian eastern ucranians and USA neocons with Nuland iinn 2014 joined that feeling, coinciding. The Azov Batallion was trained to build up into a big ucranian army. They were the first, not the last.

[@georgeosei269]

That is a painful truth... because everything shows innocent Ukrainians lives don't matter

[@absolootely2571]

Ukrainians protesting in other countries are protesting in favor!!! of the war. Yet to see a Ukrainian peacenik. Though I suspect they are ex-west Ukrainians.

[@raulnicolaueffgen5655]

Zelensky is sacrifying his own people..

[@georgeosei269]

@@raulnicolaueffgen5655 the same people went to Canada and praise Nazis with Canada MP

[@SeekingFreedom369]

Let’s not forget the Ukrainian refugees that moved to the UK and complained about having to live amongst “diverse” people.

[@sergevtorino]

Let's not forget that Ukraine had nzs camps for kids, where they were openly praising killing and burning a certain ethnic group. The video in my profile (made in collaboration with NBC). I believe your example looks quite innocent in comparison to this one.

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Why might there be so many 'diverse' people in the UK (Great Britain). Any comments?

[@yuriyu123]

@@angelawhitehead6187 Because local citizens allow it. Revolutions are good. Remember the french one? Never forget Operation Northwoods. Western "leaders" are psychopaths.

[@lttan2867]

More diverse peoples in UK simply b'cos white's aren't produce enough babies to replenish it's populations.

[@jossaha]

@@angelawhitehead6187 Empire.

[@fastpistonx]

Relative to the size of it's economy, the ECB has printed more money than the US Fed. Both the US and it's colonies are therefore covering up their economies using printed money. Consequences are inflation and accelerating massive debt. It is debt which will kill off the US and it's colonies.

[@aloisgruber8474]

So ist es! Nur viele wollen das nicht sehen!

[@jason8434]

The French crown's war debt from helping the USA win the American Revolution in the early 1780s was what directly precipitated the crisis that caused the French Revolution a few years later.

[@james6401]

You need over a quarter of a million euros at least to buy a large house in a country town in Ireland. €120k will get you something half decent but in Dublin you'll spend €300k no problem on a small one-bed apartment. This is inflation and its causing problems

[@SectionSixteen]

Thank you for explaining the difference between "rules based" vs "law based." That is eye opening.

[@dannyboy8850]

The bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines marked the point of no return for the European economy going down hills. Unfortunately Europe took the sucker punch and couldn't say anything about it. 😂😂😂

[@alanssshh]

evil American

[@joni8090]

NATO , Americas Industrial Military Complex has engaged in many of Americas fake Wars Coups and Assassinations so is infact just a Coalition of Willing Murderers for American Geopolitical Imperialistic World Dominance of the 💲 Dollar ! 🇷🇺💲🇨🇳

[@stevemitchell1454]

The destruction of the Nordstream pipeline was intended to smash the German economy. It eliminates Germany as a competitor for many years.

[@donHooligan]

the UK/US reach-around...somebody took it hard.

[@stevemitchell1454]

The US destroyed the pipeline in order to shatter the German economy. It eliminated a competitor for several years. The Germans will begin disengaging with America.. They will move close to Russia, China and the Central Asian countries. This is where the power will lie in the coming decades. Biden has made a terrible mistake. His country will decline quickly.

[@shanhuichen2252]

Rania is a beautiful and truthful host❤

[@williamanderson8932]

😮😮😮.

[@kongvinter33]

and payed by the CCP. she would watch you starve for a dollar.

[@abdulrashidabang5583]

When NATO sanctioned Russia, Europe sanctioned itself from buying Russian oil and gas.Europe enjoyed buying US oil and gas 10 times dearer to help the US finance the Ukraine war.This makes Europe become a better place to live in with high inflation and higher living cost.

[@DAVEBROWNE2004]

European countries especially the EU itself are terrible for the people of the nation states, but hey, at least they aren't far right?

[@alanssshh]

Europe is literally occupied by American soldiers. so it's undesdandble

[@lindagonzalez5059]

You seem to forget norway in your equation

[@bdleo300]

EUnuch commissars from Brussels and quisling politicians and media serve their masters in Washington not people of (occupied) Europe.

[@heyidiots.]

We don’t want Evill Nazi Russian gas We love our American friends

[@nsubugasazir4445]

Rania your choice of topics and moderation is good

[@Valery-yx3tk]

IT DEFINITELY MAKES THE US MORE POWERFUL AND EUROPEAN MORE DEPENDENT TO THE US AND THE EUROPEAN SEEM TO LOVE IT!

[@giselameunier4788]

We are bound with US with macron, le Pen was for Russia, better choice, French made bad choice, don ' t complain

[@sooofisticated0499]

Tarik is one of my favorite guests.

[@billyclifton5710]

Aren't the new cluster bomb shipments already being used by Ukraine? Either way, their use is a crime against current and future generations

[@gregorystarks2514]

They could not care less ! We live in a World where some do not behave morally as greed makes them addicted to Power and hypnoptised by Money !

[@donHooligan]

cluster bombs left over from the Vietnam War Crime are still killing kids in Lao(s)

[@williamrogers1219]

Neither Russia, Ukraine or the US are signatories to the ICC nor to not use cluster bombs, thus are no war crimes to administer. Biden in an interview stated he was sending cluster bombs because the US is not held to that agreement.

[@nsv8613]

If your government gave us F-16s, we wouldn’t have needed cluster munitions to clear trenches the Russians have set up during last 6 months, while you were taking your time to deliver a bunch of armored vehicles

[@billyclifton5710]

@@nsv8613 It's not me, it's the US government arming Ukraine, a policy I strongly oppose for many reasons. But the US doesn't ask the American people, or even Congress, before launching wars far from our shores- Korea, Vietnam (also using horrific cluster bombs in Laos, which still kill and cripple people there today), Iraq( twice), Afghanistan, Libya, Yugoslavia, Pakistan tribal areas, Somalia.... A long list, now including Ukraine. US rulers don't care about sacrificing Ukrainian lives in this bloody stalemate as they have opposed negotiations-since 2014. I oppose all invasions that are not strictly self-defense, and the resulting death and destruction but I care most about what my country has done and is doing, supposedly in my name.

[@sapho71]

The war is not at a stalemate. Russia is letting Ukraine expend all its men, equipment and resources on its extensive defences.

[@quantumcelt]

I would argue however that the War is at a relative stalemate. While the Ukrainians are throwing themselves at Russian defences in huge numbers and suffering horrendous casualties that are just not being reported in the West. Russian forces have very limited offensive capabilities. Many of their defending forces are mobilised civilians , poorly trained and equipped, fine for throwing in a trench beside professional soldiers who guide them through the combat : not however reliable forces for fast moving offensive manoeuvres required during assaults on enemy strongpoints. Russia is also very undermanned in terms of some kind of ‘march to Kiev’ end of War offensive , they would need at a minimum another half a million men under arms joining the present forces to have any hope of negotiating the dense network of defences that NATO has constructed for Ukraine since 2014. There are many more dense minefields , trench systems and bunkers built on the Ukrainian side over years than the Russians have built in the past 11 months . Russia seems to be under the delusion that a change of Government in the US or change of attitude by the EU will kick in eventually and someone will see sense and come to the negotiating table : they’re wrong , this is wishful thinking at best , wilful negligence at worst. Capitalism itself , certainly in its neoliberal form is in danger of collapse and when a clear and present danger to the Bankers and Capitalist class who rule the world becomes apparent then War is always the answer. The US and EU are making long term plans to reIndustrialise their armaments Industries and increase “defence” spending significantly. China are next on the agenda and destroying Russia was always phase one of this Global disaster they are planning. They will not stop until they have achieved their aims or killed us all trying. The only thing that might put a spanner in the works would be a complete military victory for Russia in Ukraine , where Russian troops end up lining the border with Poland and make the EU and the European populace worried for their own safety that someone might finally see sense and pull back from the brink. For that kind of scenario to play out Russia would need to mobilise a lot more manpower right now , training for such a large mobilisation would take over a year . That’s not happening and I fear Russia is under the delusion that they’re dealing with rational , decent people in the West who will eventually see sense. If Russia waits for that to happen without doubling its armed forces we are all screwed. Fingers crossed Russia saves us from Fascism/ US / UK one more time !.

[@joni8090]

@quantumcelt Russia are presently successfully Denazifying Ukronaziland , Russia doesn't have to advance but Ukronazis do have to Otherwise Russ incrementally do so consolidating their gains what ever they might be but it does not necessarily mean the whole of Ukronaziland. Putin has recently declared a 400k troop call up and yes it will take time to train them but what is the USWest going to be doing in the meantime ? Slowly producing Shells , while Russias industrial Military Complex is presently working flat out in production ! Yes the USWest may eventually get there in a couple of years but Russ will already be there Pluss ! And thats IF USWest wants to go you know where !? In the meantime Ukronaziland and its forces will be torn to shreds in the wilderness. I think you underestimate Russ as many have and whether some like it or not , any US onslaught as you depict does face a Real Nuclear Deterrent , if that becomes reality Russia may well be hurt but at what cost to the Capitals of European transgressors and America ? Russia has No doubts about the inevitability of USNATOs Geopolitical Imperialism and the Existential Threat it poses to Russias future progress and integrity so they also know it is NOW OR NEVER !? 🇷🇺💲🇨🇳

[@bearb1asting]

​@quantumcelt that's one way to look at it. However, if Russia had a goal in this war (special military operation) then they should have reached it long before now. They just simply lack the capacity.

[@joni8090]

@@bearb1asting Russia has Obtained its 4 Border Regions & Crimea also Denazified 1 Million Ukronazis KIA WIA MIA and Counting , also veritably demilitarized Ukronaziland and USNATO , it is OVER bar the shouting what do you sujest Russia hasn't Achieved ! ☮️☯️🇷🇺💲🇨🇳

[@stephencunningham6557]

It was a burgeoning nationalist revolution, not emanating from the Russian speaking East and South. Yanakuvych had the nerve to reject a de facto IMF / EU deal laden with neoliberal caveats.

[@genebaughbba3479]

Now the majority of the Nazis can be found in the right sector battalion.

[@RunningMan40510]

War is just a word for empire expansion and it serves to distract everyone from issues that matter, such as mandating a living wage, free education and free healthcare.

[@fun_ghoul]

Lol

[@feedyourmind6713]

And just ignore geopolitics? Let nations do what nations gonna' do? You know, the nazis had living wage rules, free education, and free healthcare.

[@RunningMan40510]

@feedyourmind6713 free the hot air from yourself.🫵 😆

[@feedyourmind6713]

@@RunningMan40510 Oh man! The refutation skills you have. Damn, I'm embarrassed to be on the same thread as yourself. Bite me.

[@RunningMan40510]

@feedyourmind6713 Purging the hot air from your head might increase your lifespan. 🤣👍

[@TheFinnmacool]

There's no proxy war. Trudeau said so.

[@tonytroiani6599]

Rania, this is an excellent conversation, it makes feel sick to think NATO with the US are dancing with these odious devels. Oh and I agree with many comments, thst you are an excellent, beautiful host with excellent an excellent guest 🥂🥂🥂👍👍👍

[@twenuaba]

I think Europe is hypnotised

[@yurichtube1162]

The leaders are.

[@eastportdevelopment2248]

Nuland’s grandfather was killed by Russians early 20th C.. She’s been hell bent for revenge - even to the last Ukrainian....What does that say about her mental stability...?

[@ceemor3404]

There's no stalemate in Ukraine Russia is pin rolling Ukraine.

[@heinzgrilberger722]

Its already happens germans and austrian for instance already roughly 15 to 20 percent poorer and its only the beginning. For germany its the beginning of deindustrializing the end of wealthy germany.🤠🤠🤠🥳🥳🥳

[@Birthday92sex]

Why are you happy about it?

[@heinzgrilberger722]

@@Birthday92sex ????

[@Birthday92sex]

@@heinzgrilberger722 I asked why, I didn’t say I’m against it!!

[@faithstevenso6596]

I had the same look as she did about the Neo-Nazi attacks in Russia. The statement does make scene. They were the first to fight Russia when Ukraine did not.

[@genebaughbba3479]

You do know that the Azzov Batalion has been destroyed don't you? Twenty five thousand soldiers were stationed at the azov Battalion headquarters in mariupol. At the beginning of the war while everyone was distracted by the tank column going to Kiev the Russians surrounded mariupol. That was where they had the as install steelworks and what was left of the ads off Battalion along with their hostages they took with them about 3,000 or stuck in the underground bomb shelter that had eight floors deep into the ground. Much of the hazard Battalion was also involved in the 100,000 men Gathering of men and Equipment preparing to invade the Republic of Dontesk. This force was also destroyed by Russia while the world watched the ukrainians in Kiev pick off one or two tanks with shoulder-launched rockets. Total Ukrainian casualties in this war are approaching 400,000 soldiers.

[@donHooligan]

azov was Nazis blame NATO for that death toll. (UK/US, especially)

[@genebaughbba3479]

@@donHooligan That's why Russia went after them first while everybody was distracted by the 40 mi long tank column heading to Kiev. And there was about a hundred thousand men and equipment ready to invade the capital city of Dontesk. They made a beeline for those poor soldiers as well while everybody watched the tank column slowly roll towards Kive. You didn't see any of that in your nightly news.

[@amreamer362]

You should ask, who is it making richer?

[@chongkt6469]

US: It made everyone poorer but who cares as long as Russia is done in.

[@Mositivo]

Definitely not the Russians

[@billyclifton5710]

US liquified natural gas producers for one

[@katm8895]

Rania, I admire you! You are super professional, and very smart, and beautiful!

[@pincermovement72]

Nit comb

[@hugocuandon1319]

We in the "deveping" world used to be seen like children, immature democracies, little crooked corrupt societies wih no principles mostly... Anglosaxons and Europeans now are the favorite comedy /farce to enjoy as entertainment for us.

[@jonahallen4867]

True , but also sad . This is the biggest bunch of inadequate politicians and losers i have seen in my lifetime in the UK , and i am 76 . Heath , Thatcher and Blair were disasterous , but Johnson and co , and soon to be 4x2 Starmer are on another level .

[@ronnysmobilephone]

The German Conservatives of the time though they could control and use the Nazis .

[@tymanung6382]

EU NATO are supposed to become poorer + deader to help US business + gov..corporate capitalist empire.

[@jordonstewart2092]

I don’t feel for the euros, they deserve everything that comes to them.

[@Mositivo]

All I can say as an imperial citizen living in the heartland is Ahahahahah worry first about the global south thats about to have 50% food inflation again due to the grain deal failing. Europe is going to be fine

[@stanspb763]

@@Mositivo The Global South did not get the shipments, 97% was shipped to Europe. Russia is the largest producer of grain and provides most of it to the Global South at lower prices and often for free. The new policy announced a few days ago here in St Petersburg is free grain to 7 countries that have weak economies and deep discounts for other countries of Africa

[@Mositivo]

@@stanspb763 I see you don't understand how global markets work. Taking ANY grain off the world market, whether its for feeding Dutch pigs or starving africans raises the price for EVERYONE because if the Dutch pig farmers don't get the Ukrainian grain they are going to buy the grain destined for Africa and they can outbid them because they have more money. Thats why Pakistan is experiencing 50% year on year inflation of staple grain food prices even though Ukraine isn't their major supplier. Also wasn't Russia only going to donate 50,000 tonnes or something? That's basically nothing, its PR peanuts for rubes like you

[@pincermovement72]

How much money has europe and uk given to the world, if that runs out which it will who benefits?

[@Waridi23]

​@@stanspb763imagine him laughing, oh the global south will starve meanwhile will soon not be able to afford heat during winter...it doesn't get any more amusing than this😏

[@Brightly1122]

You should make this as the main topic for your next youtube channel "Just how stupid are EU leaders ?"

[@agathalorenzo4224]

Ukarine war have 2 objective 1. To fight Russia 2. To fight EU The US was a bit upset that EU monetary system were fighting against USD hegemony. So the Ukraine war is a 2 in 1 war. To destroy EU and Russia.

[@boddy212]

united staes have always been like that finance the right and finance the left now lets wait and see who wins, then we come in as saviour

[@sneepmol8320]

And stop cooperation between EU and Russia.

[@marjendemhare5892]

Money laundered through this proxy war comes back to keep the American public from feeling the full effect of a worthless dollar. So the average Joe complains a bit, but not enough to rebel.

[@toetz4491]

"F the EU"

[@leonvoltaire]

To fight the EU, not, they are part of the 4th Reich. Keep in mind us common folks are not invited to the party, whether from the EU, USA and Commonwealth!

[@ringotran64]

From what I heard, Ukraine wasn’t looking good with their civil right or something like that. I’m not sure if they improve it or not because I can’t find anything from what happened inside Ukraine right now yet.

[@augustlandmesser1520]

You may google Ukrainian workers' rights, or how they treated Roma/Gipsy people. Also Zelensky's government (newest) corruption scandals. That's the "freedom" that the US government supports. Totally not because of weakening Russia or making the EU dependable on US oil. /sarcasm/

[@edwardjones9580]

At least in Hungary you can see reports from inside Ukraine. The reporters have to be extremely careful and the locals (usually members of the Hungarian minorities) have to be blurred for their safety. Everyone lives in fear...

[@fabioasterix750]

Well, they deposed the elected president, Yanukovic. Then they closed and outlawed 11 opposition parties, proceding to jail their Leaders. They closed all non controlled media. They took Pravi Sector(right Sector) into the government. Took Azov militia into the army, and sent them to the East to perform ethnic cleansing for 8 years. Meanwhile the government "swallowed" the judiciary system, so to not condemn any crime against the russian speaking minorities. In Odessa a bunch of russian speaking protestors were pushed into AN abandoned Building and burned alive, in front of Police, none was arrested. Crimea, Lugansk and Donetsk were deprived of the right to vote. All sources of water to Crimea were closed in an attempt to starve the population. Donetsk and Lugansk were bombed by "their own" army. But it's totally fine, they're fighting for democracy, they even recently took away the SS symbol that the Azov used to have on it's flag. It's alright, they're good And let go the human shields thing denounced by Amnesty International, they must be MAGA fanatics; and the well documented mass killings of POWs...Just Russian propaganda

[@MrJonasinfinity]

Answer: YES We are mucho weaker than before, thanks to Borrel and Vonder decissions🎉🎉🎉🎉. Thanks!!!

[@jamesdeese61]

Global audience, which country will emerge stronger and more stable with their foreign policy conduct? The country for the past twenty years choosing proxy conflicts and war at a cost north of $7 trillion dollars or the country for the past twenty years have been making strategic long term investments and developing infrastructure projects for around $10 trillion dollars? Will it be China or America? China has not been engaging in proxy conflicts and war the past twenty years. On many continents, China is already the world largest trading and investments partner. Global audience, let's take some time to reflect on the outcome here. Thank you. The White neo colonial world are still unable to pyschologically process this irreversible trend.

[@blcheah2672]

that's why the US is going all out to galvanize and manipulate all of China's neighbors against China. They want to destroy the country that is contributing most to the global economy and the growing green economy and third world infrastructure and all the things that the US isn't doing.

[@alanssshh]

investment always better than wars

[@joni8090]

100 % Correct ☑️ 🇷🇺💲🇨🇳

[@bearb1asting]

Investment is just war with dollars.

[@kongvinter33]

so here we are then. puppets of the CCP. if this is the future. I would rather be dead. better dead than red. you will never live in a world ruled by the CCP. maybe your grandchildren but not you. there are millions of us still willing to die for the "white neo colonial" world. we shall rule or none shall. come get us.

[@zachrivers1078]

No heatwave in England this year, mostly rain. Traditional english summer... Maybe because of brexit no longer in europe

[@oceejekwam6829]

Tarik is excellent, thsnk you.

[@wwbren]

I think we are looking at the end game in the Ukraine war in a few months. Then I will really start getting worried. The next battleground is already lined up with China and good luck to us all.

[@donHooligan]

no more Ukrainians to fight. Russia is killing foreign mercenaries and retired US Nazis.

[@kongvinter33]

you said the war would be over in 3 days....

[@lorrycamill6502]

If the west goes to war with China 🇨🇳 it will be a huge mistake because China never invaded no nation and the Biden administration are the ones that made the Wuhan virus 🦠 with Obama and Fawchi 👿👿

[@haritamang8391]

As per Biden Russia already lost the war means Ukraine already won the war why still fighting????

[@rassieerasmus7333]

Well I don’t know about making the EU poorer-it’s certainly not making the EU richer--

[@theokingshango]

without watching, YES it made us poorer. Covid and Nato shitshows raised the prices from 30%(fuel) up to 250% (ice cream) in 4 years.

[@Brewed-mi1ue]

The short answer is, yes. And America will be a third world nation within 5 years. 😳

[@doniehurley9396]

Not very likely the Devil looks after his own

[@Brewed-mi1ue]

@@doniehurley9396 You're right. All the way to hell he looks after them🧐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alanssshh]

agree

[@brandyheng]

Great Depression will hit Europe

[@genebaughbba3479]

Mariupol it's not under Russian occupation it is now part of Russia the people have voted on this issue twice once in 2014 and again in 2022. Note that in contrast to this the Ukrainian government outlawed all political parties and now says there will be no elections until after the war.

[@calinmaior9265]

In the face of the democracy defender US NATO that voted decision or those people vote it’s next to nothing!! Same thing about Crimea also democracy provide by Zelenskyy and his team got lots of contradictions but nobody cares about

[@genebaughbba3479]

@@calinmaior9265 You mean the same Zelensky who band all opposition political parties and has suspended elections until the war is over? You must not mean that guy.

[@genebaughbba3479]

@@calinmaior9265 except the people of Crimea who want to be Russian. But they don't count in a democracy. Do they?

[@bcotrim12]

I love how a referendum in an active war zone and present militaries is legitimate but a government that constitutionally activates martial law is a problem Mariupol didn't even have a referendum until 2022, Crimea had one in 2014, and the one in 2022 was so shameless that almost no country in the World recognised them

[@kingsleyperera9655]

" Row Row Row Your Boat Gently Down the Stream " " Throw Your URSULA Overboard & Listen to Her SCREAM " 😣😥🤔

[@rafthejaf8789]

The temperatures in Europe this are not actually higher than in previous years. Last year in Rome it began to be really hot in May, this year the high temperatures began at the beginning of July. Also they have started to record temperatures in a different way, not from 2 metres above the ground but on the ground itself where the readings are always higher. I wonder why they are doing that?

[@remicaron3191]

Yeah we know it’s all a scam to make life harder for you. It isn’t getting any hotter, the ice isn’t melting, the forests aren’t burning and nuclear war is survivable. Nothing to worry just go to work, watch TV and blame your democratically elected government for all your problems while assuming no responsibility yourself. All is good, I’ve told you over and over again.

[@ronalrocco4788]

US media ignoring Ukraine War news.

[@garycourtier4668]

I'm reminded of the saying, "There is no honor among thieves". Inevitably, they turn on each other.

[@yingxiong7716]

I just thanks for this war all the European countries deserve for this period

[@desireegerber]

Amazing work thank u very much, BT and Tarik

[@buixote]

Those who make the Rules give the Orders...

[@Mositivo]

The strong do what they will and the weak suffer what they must 😢

[@joni8090]

General Society must have rules & laws to function but the Ruling 1% Class go bejond the Call of Duty when it comes to murder and robbery to enhance their Geopolitical Imperialistic World Dominance , in this Case' especially the power of the Dollar ! ☮️☯️ 🇷🇺💲🇨🇳

[@scionkai]

Stalemate? Unlikely. Both sides losing lives but ukr on nato life support

[@Genedide]

Can we please dedicate an episode to post-Cold War Germany? What has happened to East Germany since?

[@carldrogo9492]

Absolutely. 👍🏻

[@janwoldens1696]

💥🇵🇱⚖️🇦🇺love your courage 👍💥

[@quintaeco]

It's not a stalemate by any stretch of the imagination!

[@feedyourmind6713]

Prove it isn't, for I can prove it is.

[@stanspb763]

@@feedyourmind6713 No one disputes the dramatic kill ratio difference, 10:1. Russia's tactics include drawing the Nazis in and eliminating them as the enemy approaches. Ukraine/US is working on their 3rd army, after the first two were destroyed. What chase after the enemy when you can set up fixed sighting and destroy them as the enemy advances? When the Ukraine/mercenaries are crushed then Russia will move to wherever they want on their own schedule.

[@feedyourmind6713]

@stanspb763 While agreeing in your points, that still doesn't eliminate the stalemate situation. Ukraine cannot remove Russia and NATO will not expand this war. So, Russia waits.

[@jeffrypalmero9402]

Don't be surprised. number one businesses of America is ammunition willing to supply for the benefits of interest that's im saying this is a drama America is always involved in many conflicts like currently indo Pacific region and the name of business and profits.

[@genebaughbba3479]

I disagree that numbers are not important. For example Russia has ten times more artillery pieces then Ukraine dies and since this is an artillery duel the ukrainians are suffering 10 times more casualties than the Russians

[@meljahic519]

Ukraine lost almost 2 000. 000 soldiers..500.000 azof Nazis..

[@genebaughbba3479]

@@meljahic519 Russias clerly stated objectives for the special military option include denazification and demilitarization of Ukraine this will also involve changing Ukrainian laws that are word for word the laws Hitler made against the Jews. Change the word Jew to Russian they are exactly the same laws.

[@franzradinger2306]

Mass destruction as a result of an avoidable stupidity and greed.

[@genebaughbba3479]

@@franzradinger2306 and Donald Trump and Cornel West are the only two people in Washington making any sense. I used to say that about RHK Junior but he's talking that nonsense about we have to reduce healthcare costs but he never mentions medicare-for-all, That means there's corruption there. So now we're going to be down to two we can choose from I'm afraid I'm going to have to vote for Donald Trump at 3rd time. make no mistake I saw all this risk of Global suicide coming if we elected Hillary or Joe. I was talking about it when Hillary ran and I was talking about it when the Democrats threw Bernie under the bus and nominated Joe Biden. We still have to hold Trump to account because how many people did he kick off of Medicaid under his administration Trump is not going to give this country medicare-for-all so that will have a national health system like every other civilized country on this planet. There is corruption in that industry the healthcare insurance industry.

[@genebaughbba3479]

@@meljahic519 the body count for Ukraine is approaching 400000 that means Prairie Kia there are likely three wounded making another 1.2 million. Then there are the missing in action whose families are still not getting death benefits. No wonder we can't feed house and provide Healthcare to our own population.

[@Robin-kv5vh]

WWI & WWII tells the truth when Europe gets trouble USA rise 😅😅😅😅

[@alanssshh]

American literally planned and pushed the ww2

[@joni8090]

Europe is only in Trouble because of Ukronazi American Initiated Coup in 2014 for American Geopolitical Imperialistic World Dominance of the 💲 Dollar and to degrade Russia and Destroy the economic Rise of BRICS et al at all Costs of Course ! ☮️ 🇷🇺💲🇨🇳

[@supercamiful]

Not this time. Is just my opinion 🤷

[@marinakaplan9168]

Re economy Europe and US: remember that now US has been stripped of its triple AAA ranking in the market.

[@blau2034]

As a German I believe we Europeans should take responsibility for our Continent again. Restore an united Europe without EU or NATO, and force the Americans and Russians to end their bullying us into being their playground.

[@GothicKnight81]

You Germans are also bullies. Bullying some nations in Europe. Oh man I would gladly go to war against you.

[@joesaba386]

The Russians didn't bully you., they wanted to join you. It was the u.s and their vassals European political class that prevented that from happening. That union would have been an enormous economic threat to the u.s and loss of their hegemony.

[@carldrogo9492]

Don't be a ridiculous Coward. It's America that is doing the bullying. 🤡

[@nohnoh8540]

We told you 100 million times. Europe must ask apologies to Russian and come back to normal life. REMEMBER THIS WILL HAPPEN ONE DAY.

[@silviotavares771]

I'd love to watch the full conversation but unfortunately I can't afford it :(

[@looperant]

me too

[@dannysema6786]

Me three.

[@fun_ghoul]

You need to delete the comments from these goddamn WhatsApp scammers. They're preying on your audience, who will blame you when they are scammed. C'mon.

[@bearb1asting]

These comments are really something else. I wonder how the fortunate countries of the last two world wars have so quickly forgotten what happened.

[@blackthai5023]

great analysis by Tarik. congrats on your channel it just gets better🙏

[@andyge2523]

Protect this woman at all cost, she speaks the truth 😬

[@jubastheilade6384]

Like you Are vice.. Or not.

[@ruslanmustaev8170]

The biggest west delusion is to think that sanctions agains Russia is the bad for Russia, but to understand situation ask any Russian who in the Russia and you will be surprised. Majority of them really happy about sanctions and asking for more sanctions to apply. Why? Because before war, the majority of earning money by oligarchs were transferred to the west countries and spent there. And the majority of commodities were imported from overseas and country was highly dependable on dollar because everything was bought for dollars and they had to buy dollars for rubels. Now, the big developing inside the country is ongoing and they started many different local production lines creating more workplaces and become more independent on the west supply chains.

[@polygamous1]

No is making Europe's economy much stronger, more prosperous we all "know" that

[@touxiong6055]

Western countries are very rich that’s why they are in war all the time, lol.

[@andrewhoult4630]

Well said 👏👏👏

[@FunNFury]

ofcourse it is ! America cares about one thing, ITSELF.

[@giselameunier4788]

Yes Europe colapsing finacially because support a war which is not our war, crazy

[@fleurieuestates5764]

Unbelievable that Europe could be so gullible

[@Bisquick]

25:00 - Man, I missed this quite revealing article but tangentially related to how the media elides/conflates these economic issues and attributes them to further symptoms rather than root causes - the "Spaniards are cutting back on olive oil" is specifically because of _climate change_ as they literally cannot grow olives in the capacities they used to. Anyway, great interview as per usual!

[@alexochai7119]

These people should focus on the hunger in their countries and stop wasting more money on these parties of fools

[@Theabok853]

I think it is the opposite...the US and the ordinary citizens paying the cost of that war in terms of energy cost thus every day commodity. Europe had a choice from the start but their freely chose sides.

[@angellim9465]

I trust the EU LEADERS, they're so smart that they sacrificed for the US. Good job EU!👍 😂😂😂😂

[@johndilivio2770]

Split the world russia have europe usa have south America china have asia

[@cezar3977]

1984: Oceania vs Eurasia vs Eastasia

[@joni8090]

This is what many don't understand: WE , are all Linked no one is an Island ! Chop off a Leg , chop off a hand , Hurt one part of the body and you hurt all of the body ! 🇷🇺💲🇨🇳

[@jorgesozapaz2560]

To an enemy of the US is dangerous. To be a friend of the US is fatal.

[@ananikolic6374]

The question does not arise. It's a reality.

[@stanspb763]

You suggested the conflict being a stalemate but the tactic of Russia focusing on its stated goal of demilitarizing Ukraine and liquidating the Nazis which does not seek territory and focusing on the Ukraine army and foreign mercenaries. Their process of drawing the enemy into range and incapacitating them. Maintaining a 10 to 1 kill ratio is hardly a stalemate. Ukraine has already lost 2 full armies and suffering 30% destruction of the 3rd at this point. Russia has avoided civilians and cities.

[@Mositivo]

If you honestly believe that Russia is enjoying a 10:1 ratio then I havr to call you a fool. The leaked Pentagon memos clearly stated that Ukraine is having a better attrition ratio of 2.5-3 russians for every Ukrainian. Which is enough to win the war

[@peterchin6759]

You reap what you sow.

[@peaceleader7315]

It is common sense to let your vassal state armies fight for you rather than sending your own armies for the confrontation of your adversaries.. 😊 Hmmmm, every English war it alway the, Scott the Irish, the Indian and every vassal state forces were sent first to subdued the enemies and claim the glory for the Empire.. 😊... it is quite normal...😅..

[@KSDICanada]

❤Russia is on the right side of HISTORY

[@teddyhoukamau8516]

This is what I've been trying to say to Europe! But blindly Europe is caught up in the US policies, of supporting Ukraine high inflation and sanctions, Europe thinks the US are Allies and look at Europe now! Wouldn't the world be better off without the US! Has Europe woken up yet not a nice way to find out Europe was just being used at the expense of the European countries, if Europe likes suffering stick with your Allies the US!

[@desmondfaria4095]

I love this young lady Rania, that presents, with a beautiful happy face.

[@whatelse1222]

There might be some sympathies as Europe is tired of being forced into accepting an ever growing third world immigration to replace them.

[@absolootely2571]

Bandera Nazis are internationally connected since WW2. When the war is over billions of dollars of arms will flow out of Ukraine to their brothers in Europe. To carry on the cause.

[@shellydistaola2834]

Well then stop attacking their country it’s ok for Europeans to move to what ever country they want right? Euros do not respect others.

[@Mositivo]

​@@shellydistaola2834There is more racism between African countries than between European countries. They don't even pretend not to hatw their tribal neighbours. Just look at Ethiopia lol

[@Lionfish5656]

You had to throw the great replacement in there. .

[@whatelse1222]

@@Lionfish5656 And why not, are you blind?

[@wazzup4u]

Reasonable approach defies US hubris & psychotic hegemony!

[@elladowling2005]

Ursula van Crazy is getting richer

[@kp6215]

Thou Shalt Not Kill

[@joni8090]

It is actually : Thou shall not Murder ! Animals are killed everyday to sustain our diets . And America has been Murdering innocents by the Millions since 1950 in its Constant fake Wars & Coups for American Geopolitical Imperialistic World Dominance of the 💲 Dollar , Ukraines Coup 2014 is no different and China are Next ! 🇷🇺💲🇨🇳

[@Mositivo]

The current economic troubles is peanuts compared to whats in store for everyone in the future. I'm happy the energy crisis is spurring huge EU investments into renewable energy and arms production, leaving Europe in a much stronger geopolitical position for the future. Meanwhile the whole of Northern Africa and the middle east will become basically uninhabitable. The global south is in serious trouble due to climate change

[@turokforever007]

No real energy crisis, they are just closing down places But solar/wind power is just not good enough

[@Mositivo]

@@turokforever007 The article she was quoting is over a year old. European energy prices are back down to only being slightly above pre-war levels. My European country just had the strongest growth figures of 10 years, record low unemployment and our biggest concern is actually a labour shortage. The latter will of course be solved eventually by all the climate refugees coming from the global south

[@azamatbagatov973]

Poorer, poorer and this process will continue.