Konstantin Samoilov - Is the appointment of Belousov Putin's Greatest Mistake so Far?

Welcome to our monthly conversation with Konstantin, who is one of the most respected voices on KZbin about what is happening Inside Russia. Konstantin Samoilov is a well-known KZbinr whose channel ‘Inside Russia’ comments insightfully on Russia’s decent into authoritarianism over the last few years. But now, like many others, he’s outside Russia, with no idea of when he can return there.
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[@mvjh2277]

Very good to have Konstantin Samoilov return each month, especially today on topic of changes in Russian leaders.

[@RolandStenutz]

Can't see how anybody can go without Konstantin for a month :-)

[@samueldeakin2902]

​@Stop-propagandaand who are you?

[@user-nd6cr6xp8e]

Konstantin Samoilov should return to Russia to fight corruption leaders instead of sitting in another country to vlog

[@patriziadefranceschi2231]

​@@RolandStenutzqqqqqqqqqq

[@djparn007]

Thank you, Konstantin. Thank you, Jonathan. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@DeepFinger-UA]

Thanks Jonathan! We appreciate Konstantin.

[@melissawilliamson8871]

Thanks so much for having Konstantin on. He's my #1 source for news and analysis about the situation in Russia. Jake Broe is very good 👍for updates on Ukraine 🇺🇦. Have you had Jake on your show?

[@skinnyTheCat]

Agree! I have asked Jake many times to have a stream with Konstantin. Still waiting! …. ❤️

[@SiliconCurtain]

Yes, Jake’s been on twice now. He’s excellent.

[@Paulius-lb4ng]

Fabulous dialogue. Have you ever had Bill Browder on? It would be interesting for a further discussion of Krill. It was mentioned that he’s probably a KGB / FSB agent, yet mainly he is a very wealthy and corrupt money launderer for Putin’s criminal mob syndicate. And Putin does not fear NATO, his favorite sound bite. His largest fear in life is that nobody could protect him were he to ever step down from power, and secondly how to protect his stolen funds for his family. A full 2 Billion was found already in South America being illegally hidden by his children. His first public reaction was to blame it on a U.S. conspiracy. But he spouted off too quickly, and the following day it was revealed that the funds stolen from the Russian economy were uncovered by a European journalistic corporation. The mistake that Obama Administration made was allowing Putin to deposit Russian State monies in our U.S. Federal Reserve Bank. State funds which sanctions were not allowed to touch in 2014.

[@GdpJapan]

Follow both of been. I’ve been following them since the beginning. Both great.

[@zanizone3617]

​​@@skinnyTheCatI suspect Jake doesn't want to collab with a Russian. He has strong feelings about Russia. And he's pretty close with Ukrainians who have even stronger ones against the concept itself of "good Russians".

[@susanburkhart5859]

We are so glad to have you. I am a retired physician in Missouri watch you all the time.

[@ademirrodriguez4209]

Warmongers, liars and losers, what a humiliation

[@shermoore1693]

Several years ago, when he was freed from jail, Mikhail (can't remember his surname) who had been owner of Yukos Oil, said in an interview that the West didn't understand Putin: they treated him like a western head of state, when in reality he was a mafia boss.

[@sabishili4614]

Exactly right!

[@ellebee6712]

Yes! I believe it was Khordokovsky

[@shermoore1693]

@@ellebee6712 Thanks! Exactly!

[@tiradoentertainmentllc.2517]

Not enough people understand Putin but some of us do in America those who SHOULD have known AND DONE something all these years but American Presidents (OBAMA GW BUSH TRUMP all failed us) UK PMs other countries’ leaders

[@tiradoentertainmentllc.2517]

Yes Putin is moving people around to keep his rivals off balance knew this but his country let him do that

[@markb8468]

2 of my favorites! Thanks to both of you.

[@riversandrds]

Putin following Stalin's footsteps - purging anyone perceived as a possible threat? How does this story end then?

[@melodymacken9788]

I read an article last year, can't remember the author. It said Putin wants to take Russia back to the days of the Soviet Union.

[@helenclark7876]

Simple-every one meets the maker.

[@lambertax]

Considering the quality of the video, internet works better in Uzbekistan than in England! On the other hand, the content of the dialogue is exceptional. Thank you both of you👍

[@corbeau-_-]

I figure english dude didn't spend much on his laptop and/or uses cheap webcam. You see this more often with these old geezers, their tech is dated - but it's effective enough. Video itself is mostly them just sitting, no little powerpoint (which is old enough a program), no whiteboard. Often many books behind them - though Jonathan did blur the background with some half baked AI. Like you said, their knowledge and analysis matters! ;)

[@GrahamCStrouse]

@@corbeau-_-Hate to tell you this but Jonathon & Konstantin are close to the same age. Jonathon’s eaely 50s & Konstantin’s late 40s.

[@lbb101]

@@corbeau-_- IIt likely is. My Ukrainian friends are like a couple kilometers from the frontline I have LTE, fast mobile internet everywhere, a couple km outside of Berlin ...

[@oberonmeister]

He probably realised that video quality doesn't really matter for videos like this which are more of a podcast than a video. I listened to it on the background while doing my daily walk and never saw a frame of it, and... it didn't matter at all.

[@18_rabbit]

@@corbeau-_- low res is better for many viewers/listeners bcuz they may have big bandwidth limitations or costs. Low res is great for getting exposure to the widest audience ,when the image is not important

[@andyreznick]

For those who care: Konstantin uses the term "gos" this-or-that - Gosplan, Goszakaz. "Gos" is simply shortspeak for "government". It's the same as English speakers saying "Gov" instead of the whole word. The full Russian adjective is Gosudarstvennyj. (Pronouced: guh-soo-DAHR-stvyen-nee)

[@dinkohrvat344]

Thanks JF ....another great presentation

[@Donovanwashere]

I always look forward to these chats! K seems like a great guy! Thanks for your great work, Jonathan ! 🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍🇺🇦

[@lynnmcquillan2338]

Thankyou you two wonderful men .. God Bless for fighting the good fight - Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 💙 💛🇺🇦👍👍

[@johnproton259]

Respect to Georgians for having guts, a backbone, and a sense of justice and morality.

[@eddiegoodman9267]

Thanks for the update and views 🇺🇲🇺🇦 Oklahoma USA 🇺🇦🇺🇲 MUGA 🇺🇦🇺🇲

[@sebastianthomsen2225]

#MUGA! 🧢

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

Hi 👋, Thanks for the heads up about this video yesterday 🫡 I’m just about to start watching but I wanted to say Hello before that. And I wish to send both you & Konstantin my prayers, my wishes for both of you to always be blessed, prosperous,- and abundant in every area of your lives. I’ve mad respect for both of you and the work you do! Respectfully,- and xxx/Grace 🩰

[@SiliconCurtain]

Thanks and hi!👋

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

@@SiliconCurtain 🫡

[@kellychuba]

Subscription added. Good on you. People doing above and beyond restores my faith in humanity.

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

@@kellychuba ❤️

[@bruceferry6229]

Thank You Jonathan!

[@masterofallhesurveys]

Konstantin's use of the English language is fantastic for an acquired second language speaker. Huge respect from an English language teacher of twenty years. Love his content.

[@currawong60911368]

Was thinking this myself. Hats off to those who do learn, its not easy.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

He's lived in the US but a lot of people all over the world speak English rather well. Especially those of us who are taught in school as small kids.

[@Sarefsx]

Love these conversations!!!

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍

[@carolwilliams8511]

Same.

[@johncromwell2529]

Thanks guys ! 🙏👍🇺🇦👏💪

[@saskhiker3935]

I really look forward to your conversations with Konstantin.

[@aaronmicalowe]

Thankyou for doing these interviews, Jonathan. You're part of the community giving hope to Ukraine from the West.

[@carolwilliams8511]

To victory 🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@lesleepetersen87]

Thank you gentlemen!!! I so enjoy and appreciate both of you!!! 💙🇺🇦💙

[@Calligraphybooster]

Money not meaning power but power getting you rich. Feudalism never left russia. Thank you Jonathan and Konstantin!

[@clear-vision]

Silicon Curtain Inside Russia a marriage made in heaven.

[@war-painter]

❤❤❤🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@dannydetonator]

-Steady now.. [Churchill the insurance bulldog noises]

[@user-sc7fk5ys6x]

Seems like Putin figures he has access to an ample supply of Chinese, Indian, etc volunteers coming from places that either are worse or are uninformed about the situation. So he doesn’t need Russian talent.

[@kylepracz]

Please keep doing what you're doing. I love seeing the bots out themselves on your videos and getting their comments flagged as spam is one of my dearest pastimes

[@dannydetonator]

You (and probably mr. Fink himself) are doing this job so good, that if i miss just half an hour i don't see the bot-attack in action anymore. It's a stark and welcome contrast to bigger official chanells with any content related to Ukraine, Russia, Georgia or similar. Very friendly and therefore nearly boring comment section, but beats the garbage dump that kremlinbots make of other comment sections (like under every news outlet and daily Ukraine updates chanell). Reportimg is my passtime since the start of invasion too, when i have time, but it's become very inefficient because YT doesn't take notice and rather delete my detailed, unoffensive coments and rebuttals of autocrat disinformation comments while leaving up just the disinformation. I think YT is seriously compromised (i even think infiltrated) without chanells doing moderation themselves.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Reporting them for spam is indeed good sport😊

[@18_rabbit]

@@dannydetonator yep! could be that the russiye have better skills sometimes than the YT tech's. Or more numbers of operators/workers.

[@vickistewart]

Insightful as always. Thank you Jonathan and Konstantin for your time spent in discussing the situation in Russia.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

I am on the internet, I respect Konstantin.

[@coffeecake8098]

Nice to see you both. Thank you so much for keeping us informed 👍

[@royalukas8144]

I want to thank you for this interview. So important

[@dianetourje1359]

Live Konstantin

[@carolwilliams8511]

Slava everyone who supports Ukraine. 🇺🇦

[@user-uq9jg6zb2z]

Always love your discussion with Konstantinos

[@cfc1001001cfc]

Belousov seems to be Putin's Robert McNamara. The best Belousov will be able to do is to allow Russia to lose more slowly and more affordably.

[@SiliconCurtain]

Great phrase.

[@18_rabbit]

yes. And the difference though will be that Belousov probably won't be writing a book decades later apologizing for his mistakes, like Mc did.

[@Lotte-qg4tq]

Thank you for a great video. I grew up in Denmark during the Cold War. We got a lot of East Germans who flew from east Germany. They came over the Baltic in many imaginary boats. Denmark placed a weather ship in the Baltic just close to the East German broader, so they could assist people and pull them out of the water. At that time it was all very skilled and educated people who came. They didn’t have a chance to change anything at home, but they wouldn’t live under these conditions either. I think we will se exactly that with Russia today they will loose good and very skilled people to Europe and the US. We in Europe should take these people in and protect them.

[@dannydetonator]

It has been happening since the start of full-scale war, in a few waves and a constant trickle of brain-drain. The second wave upon first mobilization brought some less educated people, some of them supporting their regime, just afraid of being drafted. Some Kremlin agents infiltrated among them as shown by many arrests of saboteurs all across "the west". I agree we should take them in, but some precautions and regulations should be put in place, some little control and education is necessary, from administrations to secret services. I suggest to look for examples in contries with most experience with Russian immigration and refugees for a long time. Like Baltic states, which while being increasingly strict with entrance criteria, from the very start of the war implemented requirement for a statement from everyone coming from Russia to declare that they don't support Kremlin's regime and condone the war. It might seem trivial and superficial, but gives some leverage legally and politically if any group decides to organise pro-Putin demonstrations and other disturbances as has happened for decades here. Just a little control and vigilance is necessary, despite many Russians (especially opposition journalists and online activists like Konstantin) doing a great job and are probably Russia's best hope for future, with or without their very country.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Yes. And benefit from their skills. Although I do understand the suspicion and reluctance, given how the kremlin 'protects' it's ex pats, using their presence to justify an incursion into the host country.

[@bojanradic9954]

That is already happening. 97% of Russians who live in Serbia and Montenegro are against Putin according to the official Russian election results. Most of them are young and educated. The percentage is some other countries is a bit smaller but anyway vast majority of emigrants are against Putin and war in Ukraine.

[@noname-ll2vk]

This has already happened. Most people smart and with enough resources have left. Putin said good riddance. That's typical for authoritarians who don't understand true wealth comes from your people. But Muscovy empire is the same raw materials export based economy it's always been, suffering same dilemma as all petro states run by a dictatorship. And creating conditions for the same collapse that for some reason Russians don't seems to notice as a repeating pattern. Though the USSR chapter was less so because they didn't allow emigration and so retained more smart skilled people. Dictators don't like strong military leaders or smart people because they pose a risk to their personal corruption and power. As Konstantin explains well.

[@user-sc7fk5ys6x]

HR recruitment strategies might have been highly effective in the Ukrainian context too- a lot of the Russian side might have crossed the line at the promise of a better job.

[@lopezb]

A very valuable and interesting conversation thank you so much

[@jay2times814]

Konstantin as always great to hear your voice on these topics.Your the Boss 🥷🫵 Stay safe✊✌️ 🇺🇸✊🇺🇦

[@Silvius.2]

About wear boss shirts?

[@j.dunlop8295]

Definitely bulk work of KZbin supporters against Ukrainian terror war of Putin's Ego! Slava-UA 💙🇺🇦

[@j.dunlop8295]

Thank you both Konstsntin and Mr. Fink!

[@superslice28magee68]

Russia is up for grabs and China is knocking on the door. I think Xi has his eyes on large swaths of Russian land. Putler owes him big-time for the favors already granted to him by China. We all know what paybacks are...😂😅😂

[@krasslofw.4393]

Thank you, Great insights into Ukraine state and politics.

[@nnsnumbersandnotesunlimite7368]

Popov just popped off !

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

[@rossr6616]

Popov and Dropov! (thanks to CarTalk)

[@geoffgill5334]

Kremlin eats itself !!

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

@@geoffgill5334 Deeply true!

[@stevenjohns-savage7024]

Great conversation guys 😊. Thanks 👍. I'll try to keep mouth shut. It's hard but thanks 😁💯💯

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍

[@loveukraine9319]

Love K’s insights, he knows what he is going on about and has evidence that is logical and sometimes obvious that we all miss

[@ellebee6712]

The devil is in the detail

[@pietbiertappertje4529]

Russia=Maffia, sounds about right.

[@CEO-xt6ch]

Genocidal-putin = Mafia = TRAITOR-trump = SCOUNDRELS Out for THEMSELVES-PERIOD- FULL-STOP.

[@sallywilton2236]

My 2 favourite KZbin presenters ❤

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

Добре день/Hi, I agree completely with you 🫡 #СлаваУкраїні 💙💛🇺🇦#ГероямСлава 🫡🕯️🕊️ Respectfully, Grace 🩰

[@famcirt]

Me too and I'm watching Anna from Ukraine yt channel

[@customfantasyhotwheels]

​@@famcirt- If you like Anna from Ukraine, why do you like this russian GRIFTER? He doesn't help Ukrainians that are suffering and dying in Ukraine. This man lives a luxurious lifestyle, wears fancy Hugo Boss attire, is eating well (a little TOO WELL, judging by that fat face), takes vacations to Dubai (ask him, he'll confirm it) and drives his BMW on cool mode Sundays in Tashkent. There is a reason grifters like him and Niki Proshin are never guests on Anna's channel, because some of us see past their FAKE pro-Ukraine for profit façade.

[@sadjaxx]

Thank you for this informative and informed conversation!

[@SL-sd3sg]

💙💛💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇬🇧

[@stellascott4584]

I always appreciate your conversations. 🇸🇪💙💛🇺🇦

[@Hunter45s]

Konstantin presents the most reliable view of Russia because he understands the context and the small indicators of change as well as the larger ones. Should be compulsory for every Intelligence Agency that has a interest. Putin is now playing an end-game that history suggests is part of an unstoppable cycle.

[@Serbian1985]

Its funny how British propaganda has an absolute tool on its program. This guy is nothing but a traitor who for 2 years predicted Russian economic collapse and Russian military defeat. But here you are the British stooges believing this guy is smart and he knows everything..he knows absolutely nothing

[@xamxamenko3193]

shoigu never served in the military, he just likes to wear khakis

[@SuperMaximus66]

Your channel is growing nicely. Well deserved. Always enjoy listening to your guests. Konstantin always puts a smile on my face.

[@PeanutXS]

Great reporters both

[@markendicott6874]

Always worth the time, another excellent episode.

[@kalimai6703]

Thanks for this very good Analys You are the best Jonathan and Konstantin From France 🇫🇷 🤝🇺🇦🤝🤍💙🤍 Free Vladimir Kara Murza, Ilya Yashin Free Russia Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦🙏

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍🙌

[@Saveliltimmy223]

That’s not the real flag of Russia long live Putin and the new Russian empire

[@RichPober]

Excellent interview.

[@Newsopathy-gf2ug]

Current Russian culture narrative has become pitiful.

[@sallywilton2236]

I’m here❤

[@davidangeron3365]

The move to replace Shoigu is probably a move purely to deflate the second most influential position!!! The new Minister will take time to build the level of influence and reach accumulated by Shoigu!!! THAT JUST DOES NOT MEAN that Shoigu had any plans!!!

[@SiliconCurtain]

Yes, I think this is a move because of paranoia- to protect the ‘throne’. Not an appointment because of corruption or competence.

[@war-painter]

Absolutely fascinating! Jonathon and Konstantin together, my two favorite russianologists, discussing the Byzantine workings of power beneath the carpet, behind the curtain. Truth is stranger than fiction, it’s better than the most convoluted russian novel with assassinations, coups and violent power plays every few days. If only RU would stop bombing Ukraine and escalate the Night of the Long Knives in the Kremlin.

[@42StevoStyle]

Love you guys. Mr K is a wealth of knowledge to the view of Russia! Let the Ukrainian people destroy Putins shit show!

[@Serbian1985]

He is such an expert that he predicted Russian collapse of economy and Russia losing war. Always mind blowing how dumb you people in Western Europe are

[@timmommens901]

🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✌🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 👋🇧🇪🇰🇷

[@NikkiOwen]

Thank you Jonathan ❤ Love to all ❤ Everyone who has consistently been providing us with reliable information for such a long time are putting a lot of pressure on themselves. This of course includes you Jonathan. We are of course extremely grateful and have come to rely on you on you all. Andrew's team's work is equally indispensable and can only be sustained as long as we can provide incentive, in addition to the reward of gathering and transmitting valuable data to track the progression of the war. Much love to all of our Legends, who allow us a clear window into the events in Ukraine. Their victories, stuggles and the horror which we must not shrink away from. Slava Legends, Slava Ukraini, Heroyam Slava ❤ 🇺🇦 🔱✊️🤝🙏✌️🫂

[@RivellaBl]

One country you missed mentioning taking example of Putin is Turkey: Kleptocratic Authoritarian Governance. They call it Local and National 😅

[@yamaneko-ex8fy]

Great to hear Konstantin again. Thank you for inviting him.

[@1964corvair1]

Great discussion from both of you! Thanks!

[@msvergara]

always great to hear Konstantin

[@jamesrussell7760]

Thank you Jonathan for having Konstantin on your show. He has been my go to guy for what is happening inside Russia. And let me say to Konstantin, please take care. Uzbekistan is not beyond the reach of FSB assassins.

[@ellebee6712]

I agree. They have assassinated their dissidents in the UK!

[@Saveliltimmy223]

What ever you say buddy

[@carolwilliams8511]

Konstantin's crazy news updates have me almost rolling on the floor with laughter. They are a real tonic.

[@malloc7108]

Still subscribed, thanks Johnathan. Cheers for another great episode.

[@seantaylor9758]

Great discussion. I follow you both :)

[@edwardroberts1730]

Hi Konstantinos, I really enjoy your channel. I would like to add a point for your consideration. The new defence minister has not been appointed for his knowledge of military matters he has been appointed for his ability an administrator unfortunately something have said he is good at. History tells us this is a smart move. Britten did it with Doctor Johnson et al and the corrupt Government of Charles the 1st and in WW2 when the Air Mistary was taken over by industrialists without this Britten would not have had sufficient aircraft to fight Hitler. Please keep up your good work. Cheers Ted.

[@daveslater]

You two....greatest show on earth.

[@ericlarrivee9373]

Konstantin is the best source from Russia 🇷🇺 , ❤❤❤.

[@carolwilliams8511]

He is. So anyone who wants to know about that crazy nation needs to subscribe to his channel.

[@michaelmulcahy2277]

Fantastic, incitful conversation. More please!

[@debra.a8741]

great great video! thanks so much to both of you!! + +

[@bobouzala]

Always an interesting conversation with Konstantin! Thank you Gentlemen 👍 Silicon Curtain is “The Best” pro-Ukrainian channel on youtube, possibly in the entire solar system! 🇺🇦💙🌞🌾🌾🌾🌻🪐

[@Joe44944]

This is great, I subscribe to Konstantin's KZbin channel (Inside Russia), really inside Russia like you wouldn't believe.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Great video and thank you to both of you

[@moinyp]

Two Heroes meet! 👍🇺🇦

[@casard5235]

Thank you Johnathan and Konstantin, your insights are always appreciated. Tally-ho!

[@vivihaugland7941]

Thanks!

[@almacnaughton3688]

Really enjoy Konstantin

[@arek7198]

Thank you for your discussion.

[@el5030]

Good channel for factual reporting ! Bravo!!👏

[@Elizabeth-pg1rq]

Great interview!

[@agustinussiahaan6669]

Thanks, Jonathan. You guys are combination of hystorians and news reporters.

[@tomasnozka1]

Thank you for your good work Jonathan. Razom do peremohy!

[@Anton-pu3jz]

Bedankt

[@SiliconCurtain]

Thanks!

[@sandywells3011]

Excellent Welcome Constantin Perfect to update us and help us understand. Thankyou 🙏🙏

[@Serbian1985]

Its funny how British propaganda has an absolute tool on its program. This guy is nothing but a traitor who for 2 years predicted Russian economic collapse and Russian military defeat. But here you are the British stooges believing this guy is smart and he knows everything..he knows absolutely nothing

[@elschekorf4951]

As always..... brilliant. Elsche (the Netherlands)

[@Pippie5555]

Agreed

[@Paul-uf2ou]

Very interesting,thanks to you both.

[@Pippie5555]

Yes.

[@tobewithyouhoo]

Very enlightening. Thank you.

[@sunshine4sue2]

🙋 Hi #Kostantin see ya later on your podcast !! 🫂with much Love from Indiana, USA 🇺🇸🗽

[@helgeandersen185]

Tak!

[@rickymendez9825]

Putin's Greatest Mistake??? Been born😂😂😂😂

[@paularivero1878]

Very very interesting conversation....in many respect, I feel as if you were talking about the last three decades in Argentina!

[@Joaodocaminhao0234]

Thank you

[@tanjalauramarketta]

I feel weirdly certain on Jonathan you, and Konstantin, being two of my favourite people of all time. I keep your opinions in very high regard and cannot see this ever changing. Thank You so much for this particular chapter of this amazing project you should receive a Pulitzer prize for! Forever grateful (as I've already told you countless of times) ❤

[@18_rabbit]

precisely! I hope they do get awards later on! SC has been THE key for me to get an appropriate background knowledge of various factors including the cultures.

[@Hits-dr4lt]

Despite the efforts of international law, the world is still falling short of its ideals. Putin's actions, in particular, are a notable example of this failure. In the early stages of the war he started, Putin publicly declared on television that he would no longer recognize or honour any international agreements made by past Russian governments. This statement has significant implications, as it essentially nullifies Russia's legal right to participate in international organizations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and many others. In light of this, it is time for the international community to take a firm stance and impose consequences on Putin and Russia. Issue the eviction notices to leave all these offices, embassies, The UN and other facilities located in other countries, as well as reclaiming the land they occupy. In the end, Russia legally has no more Veto power in the UN as they are there illegally as per Putin's denouncing all former agreements made by others. Time to show Putin & Russia the door.

[@18_rabbit]

agree that it should work that way, and yet it doesn't actually at the U.N. for various stuctural reasons. But yes, leaders need to put pressure as much as possible within the org's that matter, which are the financial ones.

[@Hits-dr4lt]

​@@18_rabbit I understand that the concept of an open communication channel doesn't quite work that way. The reason behind this is the mindset of the USA and other key players, who believe that there should always be a means for open communication, even if others like Russia etc don't share the same sentiment. This mindset allows them to exploit this open communication channel, which they Russia etc. would likely refuse to others if the situation were reversed.

[@waterst9]

Love Mr. K !!!!

[@user-ut6ji8my2h]

Its amazing how Russia mimics "Animal Farm".

[@ehawolczecki8759]

Thank you .