Konstantin Samoilov - 3 Levers Trump Could Pull to Trigger Putin's Doomsday Scenario

[@chrisloukes424]

Another gem from Konstantin. Light on the horizon. Keep going chaps. This time next year Putin will hopefully be 'out of business'.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Fingers crossed. He needs to go. He's ruined Russia.

[@sballantine8127]

Let's hope it's a helluva lot sooner than that!

[@timthetiny7538]

@@carolwilliams8511 Russia ruined itself.

[@terryknight7492]

Nice if it were so, but as the Russians imitate the USA (deficit spending with bond sales to increase debt) why shouldn't they be as successful as the USA for years to come?

[@davewilson6022]

Exactly AND UKRAINE

[@JAllenKaiser]

Konstantin is right - Silicon Curtain is an outstanding resource, and just keeps getting better.

[@GARDENER42]

@AB-ko4b

[@martingisser273]

Wrong. :-) The quality was there from the very beginning.

[@smily4692]

@AB-ko4b Bot dawai

[@dennishill4098]

I have watched recen videos from konstantin I have noticed him get angry with the west on Russia and then change very quickly he is russian after all sorry if I am wrong he may just love hi country and not the government I just can't get a true reading on him

[@colinvanderross5825]

​@AB-ko4bsorry but gives the best of the very best insight of crazy russia like no one else,not even all them different experts comes near him.

[@medeology4660]

I am proudly one of your first 200 subscribers and the quality of such a new and small channel was amazing even then. Now, Silicon Curtain is so much more than the views of any individual video, it has become a library of the war, a resource for the english speaking world to understand the Ukrainian war of independence and the struggle for life, freedom, culture and identity after colonial subjugation. Your channel is a treasure.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

It's quite massive! The quality and quantity is just all there!

[@markendicott6874]

Konstantin is always worth the time - an excellent episode.

[@Billy-p6t]

​​​@AB-ko4b: You doing ok in Russia? Somehow, I think not. Let's be clear about that! Oh, nice job in Syria! LOL 😅

[@mantreess6696]

@AB-ko4b Bro how is anything he says a lie or a story? The Russians themselves admit those things. I don't thing you live in Russia

[@danielturczan2485]

@AB-ko4B Repeat it with me: Carthago delenda est.

[@timthetiny7538]

I remember 2 years ago, he said by summer of 2022 the Russian economy would collapse. Lol

[@Billy-p6t]

@AB-ko4b Nope not a bot. Even have my own mind, unlike most Russians, who simply have one collective mind: Putin's, LOL 😁

[@hamzarorick4875]

Its not weakness...its slow cooking the frog. The frog is russia. It has to learn not to invade others. This schooling takes time

[@TheRezro]

Not exactly. Problem was (and same is true with China) that West did believed that Russia is afraid of them and did see mutual dependency as way to ensure peace. Unfortunately what we did find out is that Kremlin is brain dead and only did see European dependency as tool of war, while not seeing own dependency. Anyway, because of that Europe could not pull handbrake, without derailing itself. And so needed delay blow, until dependency is broken. Still, the frog boiling was alternative approach what did work. With West taking actions, what would hurt Russia later. When dependency would be solved.

[@Shem-x2w]

And the Russian soldiers is alike ARBORIO RICE. Tough fat but cooked pretty fast. North Korean soldiers is alike BASMATI RICE Slim rookies and fastest cooked. Putin haven't noticeable that he shouldn't invading other countries? 💁‍♂️

[@ludviglarsson1702]

Frogs go with garlic butter ...

[@stephenmack-t4q]

lets have a look , iraq , libya , afghanistan destroyed by who ? i await your answer , oh and by the way who overthrew the government of ukraine in 2014.

[@Robert-cd2ox]

However, this slow strategy is at the expense of the Ukrainians. And that is brutal.

[@hemetsonshine]

Thank you Konstantin. I really appreciate your reports. Thank you Jonathon for interviewing one of the best of humanity.

[@Dalwhinnie15]

I subscribed to Konstantin's channel as a result of your interviews with him. He knows his stuff.

[@GrahamCStrouse]

Konstantin provides the best economic analysis of the Russian capabilities I’ve seen in the Pro-Ukraine Internet.

[@SarahMould]

​@@GrahamCStrouse well, he studied economics as an undergraduate, including in the USA. I started watching his channel in 2021, as an interesting insight into life in Russia.

[@Dalwhinnie15]

@AB-ko4b How about I just tune into his podcasts? Ok?

[@Dalwhinnie15]

@AB-ko4b How's life in the troll farm?

[@SarahMould]

@AB-ko4b I have no idea, as I don't know him personally. You do seem to have a strong downer on him - why is that? Do you happen to live and work in Moscow??

[@edithwertjanz2922]

Thank you for hosting Konstantin. 😊

[@jimbobhirstyeshuaslave5860]

Thank you for having Konstanin on your podcast as he gives wonderful information and is a blessing to all who listen to him. I try to watch every podcast with Konstanin teaching. Thank you for having him often. Shalom.

[@danielmaddox2734]

@AB-ko4bthanks for your input Vlad

[@quill444]

_As an added convenience, the Russian Banking System will begin _*_perforating_*_ the One Hundred Ruble Notes and selling them in rolls beginning in 2025._ 💸 💩 🧻 - j q t -

[@Manfred-ml1oq]

​​@AB-ko4bCopy and Paste botsky

[@davidwright5094]

@AB-ko4b "The video's of Konstantin are not so great anymore." Are you close to having expressed your assessment enough times yet? We could probably get by OK without you, if you' like to take a short break.

[@NotABot9267]

@AB-ko4b Troll

[@markb8468]

Excellent to see the 2 of you do this again. Thanks!

[@mike4480]

Thanks Johnathan

[@mike4480]

And love hearing Konstantine again , always great .. 💙💛💙

[@helmuthhaass3631]

SILICONE CURTAIN , YOU ARE TRULY VALUED BY SO MANY WHO APPRECIATE A GOOD INTERVEWER, KNOWLEDGEABLE GUESTS AND INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION.

[@andrew-zp9qx]

Konstantin is one of not many commentators who can see the true picture of Russian economics and power systems. Always love to hear his commentary

[@sandywells3011]

Thankyou Konstantin & Jonathon Very much appreciate your knowledge and research. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@terryhand]

I can assure you, Johnathan that the quality of your channel is greatly appreciated. I have learned more from your guests than I could ever have imagined.

[@xy6845]

You guys are the best. Thank you so much for both your work Jonathan and Konstantin. Following Silicon Curtain since 2022 and INSIDERUSSIA since Prigozhin's mutiny, stunt, adventure... don't really know what to call it. But thank you, it is always quality conversations here! 🙏🙏

[@laurencelockwood6209]

Mark at Econ Lessons, who is also an economist says that Russia cannot be stopped from failing. So that is TWO respected economists saying the same thing.

[@carolwilliams8511]

He is great, yes. Only recently discovered him. Joe Blogs is good too.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

Self-immolating regimes are spectacular in their dismay, indeed!

[@SarahMould]

​@@carolwilliams8511Mark is a monetary economist and clearly very knowledgeable. Joe comes from an investment background. The three give pretty good triangulation on what's going on.

[@18_rabbit]

yes. Mark in particular is a highly skilled monetary economist, i.e. the real deal in economics talents, not a typical YT masters degree economist but a lifelong student of it (and professor and professional in several spheres of finance). I took a lot of econ and political econ as well at a reknowned international university and Mark is spot on.

[@ScrapMetal-j9x]

Nice to see Konstantin again

[@Delgwah]

Thank you for getting this out there. Always great to see the two of you.

[@johnwebb6084]

Thanks J & K for an incisive potted economic history of Russia since 1992. Always leaves me informed and looking for more!

[@yamaneko-ex8fy]

Thank you both for another great interview. I never miss it.

[@SuperMagnum2011]

Thanks Constantine. Thanks S C. Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@ladyrose508]

Since I found Konstatin I watch him every day.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Russia is Monty Python's black knight, standing with no limbs but still trying to project strength 😂. Ludicrous regime.

[@faithrada]

Great analogy. "Haa haahaa just a silly flesh wound" 😂😂😂

[@longandshort6639]

💯 😂

[@markdouglas8073]

This is the result of operating the whole nation on 1 man’s out-of-date worldview-a KGB worldview that never does the right thing.

[@superslice28magee68]

Stellar conversation. ❤

[@veronicamifsud9646]

Thank you Jonathon & Konstantin, you get the feeling that it’s all coming to an end 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@faithrada]

Let's just say that if I were on the "Bad Ship Putin Pop".. I would no longer BOTHER to bail out the water. 💧

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

@@faithrada "Who opened the submarine main hatch!?!" - Sinking, troll in chief.

[@nas4apps]

You both have awesome channels!!

[@Rust-g7y]

Just another blah blah blah channels have your heard anything new ? No , same repeated million time story They thing we never heard before, I know those info prior them been 10 hours in front with the time , I read news first in the morning then at night time I hear what I have already read in the morning from those USA channels

[@nas4apps]

@Rust-g7y Listen to music and then to these folks - you not need the often so unauthentic others.

[@danielturczan2485]

With respect friend, it appears that your translation program is subpar.

[@nas4apps]

@@Rust-g7y Good show that you listen anyway!

[@nas4apps]

@@danielturczan2485 My Russian is rusty, how is yours 😉 ?

[@paularivero1878]

Amazing interview. Thank Jonnathan. Slava Ukraini

[@patobrien6364]

Johnathan & Konstantin Bravo gentlemen 👋👋 Love both your contributions 😘 Informed discussion as ever 😎

[@angela-qh8gl]

Hi guys, great to see another joint vid.

[@jennyharper6232]

Thank you both for all your work. Together or Individually you are the men. Greetings & respect from New Zealand

[@evelyntelese8485]

God Bless you Constantin. And keep SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER. I have learned alot from you as well. Thank you. 💙💙💙💗💗

[@NotABot9267]

@AB-ko4b Troll

[@danielturczan2485]

Carthago delenda est.

[@maxheeringa753]

​@AB-ko4bbecause....maybe one or two examples?

[@karlmdetlefsen5625]

Thanks!

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍

[@MarshaBonForte]

Love the conversational format for you Konstantin.

[@RoryDowney-rc7ln]

Konstantin is my favorite guest speaker. He's awesome.

[@curi1080]

Mine too.

[@MarcelHuguenin]

Great episode, thank you Jonathan and Konstantin

[@Last2know4achange-r7h]

Russia had half a trillion stashed away for a war but their people still don’t have indoor plumbing.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Did you see the footage of the stalagmites of sewage?

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

Many more trillions USD in propaganda! Muscovy went all in. Now, let's enjoy their downfall.

[@stefansekulic7903]

Yeh they need money for those sign up bonuses. It should be interesting to see how Russia transitions back from a war economy. Will the unemployment rate suddenly jump to 4.5 or 5% and how will all they deal with tens of thousands of young men with PTSD and other disorders?

[@SimonSverige]

The USA spent a trillion on a missile defence system that can only shoot down its own old weapons. It takes 32 million dollar weapons to take down a 2000 dollar drone.

[@karensillonis6900]

I love Konstantine's podcast and very refreshing to hear a good Russian because that just doesn't happen!

[@Morosoph_deLore]

Thank you for providing thoughtful discussion, instead of silly sound bites.

[@chirawanphung]

Wow! The best two tubers on Russia in one video. Jonathan and Konstantin are spoiling us 😊

[@daryljay8411]

Konstantin is excellent journalist Keep going Thank you and yes .. been great coverage from jake bro.. Joe Blogs , Ryan McBeth, The Russian Dude, Combat Vet and amazing last in situ Task & Purpose in Kursk !!! .. Believe ME .. ALL you make such a difference..

[@AnnieLean]

Konstantin is more than a journalist. He's adept at analysis. Ryan Mcbeth has a similar skill, but from the military, not economic, perspective.

[@sballantine8127]

Don't forget Artur Rehi 👍👍

[@briansmith6862]

​@AB-ko4bYou complain about his English, but you can't even spell the word! Why would ANYONE take any notice of anything you have to say?

[@jimbobhirstyeshuaslave5860]

@AB-ko4b , Dear AB-ko, I see that you seem to be greatly outnumbered by those people who love learning from Konstanin and do support his viewpoints. Perhaps it would be wise to think that you may be the problem rather than Konstanin. As to facts, he has a great deal if you had ears enough to hear them and yes, Konstanin does pause to read way too much, but we realize that he has lot of data to analyze as it comes and he reads our responses. It makes people think that perhaps you complain too much and that perhaps you are receiving orders from unfriendly sources. I hope you can learn to be kind and respectful of people who differ from your viewpoints. Shabbat Shalom.

[@18_rabbit]

@AB-ko4b and yet w/ all of your complaints re him, they're all superficial, not a single one of his points do u contradict or elucidate the error thereof. Curious how personal this is. No doubt u are FSB and losing the eternal (rather 700 year) battle for russian idiocracy.

[@agustinussiahaan6669]

❤ Jonathan & Konstantin.

[@michaellust2030]

I very much appreciate Silicon Curtain... and Inside Russia... I catch your videos nearly every day. I don't know what's up with YT, why they would demonetize Konstantin's excellent channel. I hope they come to their senses.

[@cogentdynamics]

Fantastic show and a fantastic guest!

[@jesperyde-w2g]

Tak!

[@christianlax931]

Tack!

[@moffig1]

I always enjoy listening to Konstantin. Thanks Jonathan

[@sampost885]

Thank you and Konstantin for excellent reporting.

[@user.forget_me.not1]

Hi too everyone 👋 I’m a subscriber to Constantin’s channel we’re so happy too see that you have him on your channel Sir! I subscribed to your channel because I watch his channel all the time! I’m sending greetings from the US 😊

[@maxheeringa753]

​@AB-ko4bwow, again?

[@maxheeringa753]

​@AB-ko4bwhy are you still watching his vids?

[@annemcleod8505]

Great conversation as always,

[@matsgustafsson46]

Thanks

[@tedbrooks7020]

Great to see K back.🤠

[@theresamcpherson7352]

Thanks to you both! Always enjoy hearing from both.

[@mariansaines5021]

Brilliant duo here today! 🤩💖🙏Thanks so much for yr great work.

[@robertdillon9989]

Great show!

[@pj61114]

Konstintin is the Best Guest who is not military or a government official. A GREAT PERSPECTIVE!❤

[@marionkapp9577]

WHAT A TREAT YOU TWO ARE TO LISTEN TO.! HOW FORTUNATE WE ARE TO HAVE THE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE YOU BRING. THANK YOU ❤️❤️🙏

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍

[@nataliiateteruk585]

These are refreshing news debates that are better than mainstream media.

[@Manfred-ml1oq]

Konstantin is great

[@hubbellelectric6105]

EXCELLENT vid!

[@susanaldawood5480]

Wow!Only now,I saw this vlog.You are a very resourceful person.More blessings!Stay safe.God bless!

[@RobertoEarnywho]

konstantin is a great guest.. ,its maddening the messaging sent by western governments about sanctions, so proud to anounce them , they talk the talk but do not walk the walk. Slava Ukraine!! cheers from Canada.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

Do not let them step out of line! Corrupt "leaders" will be judged. Our grandparents did not sacrifice themselves in vain! Heroyam slava!

[@U.H8]

@@PandemoniumMeltDown💙💫💛

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

@@U.H8

[@MojoRising-oi9ef]

Thanks a lot for all the brilliant efforts this channel has provided to help inform and analyze the Russian/Ukraine conflict in a professional way since the full scale invasion. You have been just brilliant in putting bright light on the “technical” aspects of this conflict, such as the historical, political, warfare, economic, demographic, media/propaganda etc. sides of it. However, what I would like to see more of in this channel are the psychological, moral and ethical sides of the conflict. The fact that Putin personally granted al-Assad & Co. asylum on HUMANITARIAN grounds recently tells a lot in that respect, doesn’t it? Keep up the excellent work!👍

[@martavdz4972]

You can find that in Jonathan's Silicon Bites and in some of Konstantin's videos on Inside Russia 🙂

[@RogerK9883]

Thanks Konstantin

[@riversandrds]

The Silicon Curtain program has always been top notch. I think that a shorter time length format would bring in more viewers that can allow only a limited amount of time of viewing their favorite programs per day.

[@SarahMould]

Yes, I find it hard to find time to watch. Though sleep is overrated 😅

[@martavdz4972]

Yeah, 15-40 minutes would be great. I can listen to the long videos because I have a tedious job with a lot of paperwork, so I listen while working, but I'm well aware that not everybody can do that.

[@Korki12345]

Thank you so much gentlemen. Much respect for all you two do.

[@marcopolo5440]

The best ,i migliori in circolazione silicon curtis e kostantin 👍👍👍👍🇺🇦👍👍👍

[@thefirststudentzero]

Thanks gentlemen.. excellent chat. Many thanks👍👍 Cheers Constantine..always good to hear from you ❤❤ Happy holidays to all 🥰🫶🇦🇺🦘💙💛🇺🇦

[@hamzarorick4875]

😄😄😄 slava ukraine....slava usa too

[@suethompson1736]

Thnx both, wonderful info. Gives me hope 4 Ukraine.❤ In Africa we call politicians who bounce back 4 decades Teflon men. Slava Ukraini, Heroyam slava! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇿🇦

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

Hi Jonathan and Konstantin I’m always happy to listen to you two ❤❤

[@jimbobhirstyeshuaslave5860]

@AB-ko4b , Dear AB-ko, I am disappointed that you are unable to enjoy and learn from Konstanin. I question why you choose to watch and bother to comment. He is both a story teller and has a lot of facts of the Russian history and Russian culture and their many problems and gives his viewpoints from his experience. He isn't perfect and I very much doubt that you can add very much to his teaching. What qualifies you to act as a critic without your personal biases? I will continue to follow his teachings until I can find better inside Russian information. Shalom.

[@GARDENER42]

@@jimbobhirstyeshuaslave5860 Ignore it, as it's a Kremlin asset.

[@maxheeringa753]

​@AB-ko4bcorruption in his blood? Please explain

[@maxheeringa753]

​@AB-ko4bhe doesn't remove negative response.

[@jimbobhirstyeshuaslave5860]

@AB-ko4b , Dear AB-ko, Thank you for your response. Yes, you certainly have a right to have negative beliefs about any subject; but as for me, I generally don't spend time to criticize podcasts that I don't enjoy. I do respond to individuals as I hope to understand other viewpoints. I am glad that Konstanin caught your attention but a bit sad that you view his experience and knowledge in a more favorable light. I believe that he works very hard to accomplish his goals of telling people the reality of Russian experiences. Just my unabashed view. Shabbat Shalom.

[@JamesAgans]

I simply do not understand how the world sees Russia as such a powerful entity, when their GDP is 1/2 that of the state of California.

[@SiliconCurtain]

Because they are projecting their weak yet toxic power around the world. And get little pushback from the western allies. They also have a vast nuclear arsenal, which they use to threaten the world into self-deterrence. They are a threat too- and their nihilistic, aggressive values are a threat.

[@MathieuLaflamme]

You have to make short segments of those long form content with link to the full interview!

[@jakbak-y6f]

True, far to long, like housewives on a visit after tiding up.

[@Anita-k]

I'm already patiently waiting for this inevitable ego clash.

[@eamonhannon1103]

Putin is afraid he is going to hear the warning : Terrain ! terrain ! Pull up ! Pull up! as the Russian economy goes down !

[@longandshort6639]

Those lights and audio warnings have been flashing for some time now. Pooty is deaf to it.

[@weplay4ukraine]

As always, very informative and giving hope!! Thank you so much, Jonathan and Konstantin

[@natashainmelbourne5376]

Jonathan, thank you for your kindness, consideration and professionalism. A great discussion.

[@louisnaidu9140]

Thanks for your truthful videos.

[@Sarefsx]

Thank you!

[@seanstarkey6851]

Keeping pressure on isolation of the Rus economy is riding a winning horse.. it will win!

[@eileenoconnor391]

Great information, wonderful guest and amazing host. Thank you.

[@stevenjohns-savage7024]

Wuzup Guys 😃😃. I've definitely learnt a lot from up there and the dangerous situation everyone is going to be in 😡

[@elschekorf4951]

You two are making my day again. Elsche the Netherlands.

[@longandshort6639]

If the key rate is 21% you can bet that the real life inflation rate is approx 45 to 50% now.

[@nelsongomez164]

Very interesting segment.

[@videomaniac108]

It's sad to see a country that is so rich in natural resources and that was able to generate so much wealth could not use that money to significantly better the lives of its people and physically transform the country.

[@jakbak-y6f]

Cause the are spoiled by all these resources, so lets take away some ..like ...an operation ...

[@Xeratinize]

Amazing guest as always. Is there any chance of getting Timothy Snyder as a guest? I find him fascinating at cutting through the noise of the Russo-Ukrainian war whether its disinformation, lack of clarity on what outcome the US wants or simply raising Ukrainian voices through his vast understanding.

[@ann3856]

Nice to see Konstantin on your channel.

[@AllistairNeil]

If this was on a submarine there would be seawater spraying everywhere and a whole bunch of guys shouting and turning wrenches😂😂😂. Never mind the lights. The deck would already be close to 45°

[@carrie5490]

Imagine if Russia sorted itself out. It could be a power house economy and the people could benefit to an amazing level. It’s just a great shame

[@DarkestAlice]

Thank you, Jonathan and Konstantin, for another interesting conversation. I agree with Konstantin that Silicon Curtain is excellent and with Jonathan that quality is the right way. Thank you, Jonathan, for not bowing down to the Mighty Algorithm. I am from Austria and have written to my representatives and OMV (as well as Raiffeisen) ever since the full-scale invasion. Finally, the broken gaZZprom contract "provided the chance" to get out of the bloody contract that should have been terminated immediately. Vienna has been the raZZan spy hot spot ever since WW II; as everywhere else where the USSR had their teeth into, they never left after "liberation". Being a "losing country" of WW II, we never managed to get out of their influence after they robbed the country blind. What we have seen in Donbas and see now in Mariupol and other cities, also happened in Austria over a 10 year period. All (especially industry) in the Soviet-occupied area was dismantled and shipped to the USSR, while the other victorious countries (France, UK, USA) responsible for the three allied-governed areas rebuilt Austria. I know exactly what would happen, if "negotiations" and "deals" leave the now occupied Ukrainian territories under the Evil Empire's rule. The only sentence that I want to hear from our "leaders" is: "GTF out of Ukraine." No negotiations with errorists! 🇺🇦 Перемоги та миру всім українцям! 🇺🇦

[@bethanyrae001]

Thank you. Two of my favorite people!

[@catherineandpaulfuters2523]

Thank you for your coverage, insights and wonderful guests 🇪🇺🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@AmandaGordon-q3q]

Thank you

[@KDubJanky]

Great show. Thanks for the channel!

[@seekerstan]

Puttin Trump talks: I wonder if these two criminals will have their talks in total privacy with no record again? My guess is yes.

[@jakbak-y6f]

My guess is NO.

[@Dhoggy]

Trumps best option would be to make putin watch what modern US non nuclear weapons would do to Gelendzhik.

[@suewilkinson910]

I love it when you have Konstantin on the show. The pair of you really dig deep. He's such a special man, with all that experience of Russia and yet a lot of experience of the West too and brilliant command of the English language. He's a great communicator and a thoroughly decent guy. We always learn loads when he's on. It's a tragedy that his channel was demonetised. The tentacles of Putin's regime wiggle far and wide I fear.

[@MsRoosmarii]

You are both so great! Thank you very much!

[@TheFarmerintraining]

Konstantin, I enjoy your videos so much. Your way of speaking is soothing and you have such a pleasant face. Hope your KZbin problems are over soon in your favor. Merry Christmas from Saskatchewan, Canada.

[@gint5414]

Such thoughtful commentary with much valuable background experience! Thank you both!