Latvian Defense Minister on Russia's imperialism

In this exclusive interview, Chris York from Kyiv Independent speaks with Latvia’s Defense Minister Andris Sprūds. They discuss Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Russia’s vulnerabilities, and the strategic importance of Western support.
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[@TheStormtrooper00]

Big thanks to Latvia for everything they did and still do for Ukraine, in their fight against russian aggression and terror.Thank you. Liels paldies Latvijai par visu, ko viņi darīja un dara Ukrainas labā, cīņā pret Krievijas agresiju un teroru. Paldies.

[@albertob2205]

Non lo fai apposta , sei proprio stupido , falso e tendenzioso come tutti i servi delle Merde Unite d'America come te .

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@j.dunlop8295]

Definitely a self destructive social dynamic, the collapse of the Soviet Union, was an accident, just a continuation of self destructive past national choices in leadership! 😅🩵🇺🇦💙

[@Titoscudd]

😂😅😂😅 I bet the people of the Donbas think very differently

[@0Letten0]

@@Titoscudd I don't think people in Donbass are allowed to think on their own

[@carllawton9520]

What an absolute correct statement’s from Latvian defence minister well said thank you from The UK

[@albertob2205]

Siete la feccia del mondo al pari del vostri figliocci di Washington . Vergognatevi . Se il mondo è sempre in guerra è solo perchè è l'unico modo che avete per sostenere le vostre economie .

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@moffig1]

Agreed. Im from Germany and I wish baltic states would decide the EU policy on Russia.

[@Mortablunt]

@@moffig1 Enjoy your cold hungry winters.

[@rexiioper6920]

when are you enlisting in kiev?

[@SK-lt1so]

Russia is like some drunkard that hates itself and takes it out on passers-by.

[@harrikangur]

In Russia you would see that exact behavior in many instances. There's even a video somewhere of a reporter getting punched in the face by a drunk russian guy, just because.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours. All the Baltic countries are like a worthless, drunken redneck bar bully. There’s a big fish in a small pond but then there’s normal fish in a puddle and that’s them and they think they’re so important because their brother of the one cop and they were totally Tanyerhyde but oh they’re not gonna do that, but don’t you dare touch them because they’ll call on their brother who can actually do something about it and then you’ll be in trouble, that makes them important not they’ve ever done anything of worth in their life.

[@johnnyquid-xj4kk]

It’s an Eastern European thing, it’s common behavior

[@sarahkragness7138]

Absolutely BRILLIANT line - saved to my 'best lines from YT' file. 8-) thanks!

[@GS-oo2vh]

You never been in Russia 😂 😂. Just brainwashed

[@Robert-cd2ox]

In Riga they have renamed the street where the Russian embassy is to Ukrainian Independence Street. I like that.

[@Mortablunt]

Real short dick r/iamverybad ass energy given they can’t do shit with their tiny ass population weak ass buying power and of course cowardice.

[@piconano]

The man is fully up to date.

[@serhiishershnevas-nj5dt]

This was exactly what I thought, very close to reality

[@DarrenJamiesonJamieson]

If I knew I was The Renegade I'd take my own life right now!

[@alexnik1181]

​@serhiishershnevas-nj5dt Quite far from reality. It's pitiful to see people still believing in stereotypes. Gosh, people are so gullible.

[@serhiishershnevas-nj5dt]

@@alexnik1181 he is absolutely spot on, and you are not in a position to judge someone being gullible or not, brainwashed ruzzian

[@kashmirha]

Excellent interview. I love baltic politicians, like Andris Sprūds, they are CRYSTAL CLEAR. No BS. Love i!

[@rexiioper6920]

crystal clear notsis

[@maxmusterkann6057]

Excellent Interview! Really cool to hear the defence minister

[@jaro551]

Wish we had the same rational concept of what Russia is about and how to approach them in Belgium as the nations closer to Russia. Latvian Defense Minister is 100% on the money. Perfect understanding of the situation.

[@givelast5671]

Remember the closest countries to Russia join NATO not out of strength but out of weakness.

[@GertR55]

​@@givelast5671They joined because they don't want to be Bucha styled massmurdered anymore. All those eastern European countries have suffered greately under Russian occupations.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@stephenhill545]

They are obviously much physically smaller than Russia, but morally they are much stronger societies. ​@@givelast5671

[@rexiioper6920]

@@GertR55not natos problem and these countries shouldn’t have been let in

[@beachbum77979]

Thank you for this video. As an American I didn't know much about the now former soviet states when they were behind the Iron Curtain. I've learned a lot in the last 2 1/2 years. I still have a lot to learn though so I appreciate these interviews with leaders of European nations. I watch lots of your videos but I don't comment much because I need to listen more and talk less about Europe in general. Thank you. Yes, I'd like to see more of this type of content. Slava Ukraini !!

[@alexeichataline573]

Unable to feel American accent

[@beachbum77979]

@@alexeichataline573 "American accent" varies a lot. Even a Texas drawl varies along the coast, not to mention east, central, west, north and south Texas. And they're all different from Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Maine, Iowa.... I might not be from a part of the US where you think you're able to "feel" the "American accent".

[@DerelictusAnima]

Some more great educational videos about the Baltic states resistance against soviet terror. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5_GkGOBf9qtnqs kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmbVgnmmbKt5b8U

[@AGirlHasNoName1.168]

You will learn no factional information watching this channel. Revisit this comment in 6 months and prove me wrong 😏

[@1midnightfish]

I too have been finding out more about the Baltic nations since the start of the full-scale invasion. I don't know if you follow The Daily Show - stay with me, I do know it's comedy - but in case you don't, Jordan Klepper visited Estonia a few months ago and the special is just brilliant. If you just search "Jordan Klepper Estonia" you'll also find a conversation between him and the producer, where they talk about their experience - also worth a listen 😊

[@dougmungoven4315]

A Great interview - the Latvian Defence minister has outlined the situation perfectly. Latvia is a worthy ally against Russian aggression.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@moffig1]

Well said and I completely agree

[@rikkafe6050]

Full support for Latvia's Defense Minister. The west has to listen to the people who understand russia, western politicians do not! On another note I am tired hearing the word escalation without any context of what it actually means, without this it is just a meaningless word.

[@DerelictusAnima]

AMEN. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5_GkGOBf9qtnqs&t= kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmbVgnmmbKt5b8U&t=

[@Piden-l4b]

They should listen to all Baltic leaders and Poland. But they don’t

[@DerelictusAnima]

@@Piden-l4b Because we were always "expendable" to the big players - West. They left us to rot with soviet terror after WW2, says it all to me and more.

[@thesceptic1018]

They mean the use of nuclear weapons, in the context of the current use of non-nuclear weapons. They just don't like saying it.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@doug_richardson]

“We might say this is Putin’s Russia… but it is also Russia’s Putin” is an interesting chiasmus

[@golokavrndavana]

Explain, what do you mean?

[@doug_richardson]

It was interesting to me because I primarily view the Russian invasion of Ukraine through the lens of the influence Putin has over Russia, rather than the influence Russia has over Putin (cultural expectations/norms, and in the forces that shaped him into who he is)

[@DerelictusAnima]

@@golokavrndavana putin and ruZZia are one and the same. The whole nation has putin's mentality, that's what he was saying and it is 100% true.

[@Piden-l4b]

Latvians know Russians better than us

[@DerelictusAnima]

@@Piden-l4b Everyone that has experienced the ruZZian boot and their "communism" knows them better than those who haven't and are ignorant to even educate themselves about it.

[@pho-kingsoup8126]

Spent a few days in Latvia this past spring and loved it there. Sad to think the Baltic countries have to worry so much about invasion by Russia. Sucks to be Russia's neighbor.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@ginniemess]

Absolutely it sucks

[@puhistagram]

Thanks for a great interview, Chris. It was nice nice to hear out Latvian defense minister Andris Sprūds. Latvia ❤ Finno-baltics -apes- together strong 🇱🇻🇫🇮 Slava Ukraini!

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@GoSolarPlz]

The allies should listen to the Baltic republics. They know how the Russians operate and think.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@Forheavenssake1ify]

Russia- "everything changes every ten years, and nothing changes in 100 years". Great summary.

[@icu17siberia]

I believe Europes freedom is being most protected by the Eastern European members of NATO

[@bloggalot4718]

East European countries are a buffer zone!!

[@robb5828]

@@bloggalot4718 Not exactly.Poland and Romaania being the pillons in the East,everything between France-Germany and Poland-Romania is weak in terms of military.

[@Mortablunt]

What freedom? Taken a look at the UK recently, how about Germany? Seen France?

[@otisdylan9532]

@@Mortablunt Free in comparison to Russia.

[@petehowett2854]

​@@otisdylan9532Really?Did RUSSIAS' ECONOMY, get tanked by CHINA,the biggest ally of RUSSIA?HOWEVER the same can't be said about GERMANY.VW,is closing down a lot of their f factories,DUE TO THE LACK OF CHEAP RUSSIAN GAS.REALLY?

[@sattm8230]

As a Canadian, it's always fascinating hearing former Soviet states discuss Russia and this war. It's so far removed from my daily life, but you can hear and see the history between these countries when they talk.

[@glenarmy1]

We talk about “inter generational trauma, and identity trauma” with reference to our First Nations people. It would seem to me communism in the 20th century did the same and possibly worse to Eastern Europe.

[@paulvolkx8778]

Yep all they do is lie and whine alot. EVERYTHING this guy said was wishful thinking and complete propaganda.

[@deepseaserenity5552]

​@@paulvolkx8778how much today you are paid to push russian lies?

[@АндрейКаминский-г9в]

If the guy had expressed his views using other nationalities, for example "Jews" or "Palestinians" and judged these people by their nationality, he would not have been able to whitewash himself for the rest of his life, everyone would have seen that the guy was a Nazi. But since it is now acceptable to judge Russians by their nationality, it is declared socially acceptable, the guy feels great and even receives applause and praise for his Nazi speeches)

[@stanleygohome4869]

@@paulvolkx8778 hello comrade

[@crazycrocrazycro4568]

always a pleasure to listen to intelligent people!

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@KPsTboy]

Europe should actually have listened seriously to these ex-soviet countries as being experts by experience instead of prioritizing economic relations with Russia. Europe now reaps what it's partly responsible for.

[@fainitesbarley2245]

To be fair - Europeans believed that if Russia was brought into friendly trading relationships with the rest of Europe it would turn into a prosperous stable country with too much to lose by going back into its old empire building ways. It hasn’t worked but it might’ve done!

[@KPsTboy]

@@fainitesbarley2245 If that were the case it would have been pretty naive, as we've witnessed the war in Chechnya, the war in Georgia and the annexation of Crimea, followed by the 'SMO'. All pretty consistent crap going on since 1999.

[@meatrealwishes]

@@KPsTboy The European biggies would behave like Russia any day if only NATO disappears.

[@petehowett2854]

​@@fainitesbarley2245UNTILL THE AMERICAN CAVALRY CAME TO TOWN.Everything that they touch,TURNS TO SHI....

[@tigertiger1699]

Slav Ukraine 🇺🇦… Congrats Latvia

[@rianmonnahan]

Very clearly and calmly articulated policy.

[@PraneshSacher]

wow the last sentence here says it all: Putin is the embodiment of Russian people, it's society, it's ambitions, it's imperialistic mindset.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@RobertElliott-rl4ks]

Absolutely, Absolutely!! If only we in The USA and Europe had leaders like The Latvian minister instead of the ignorant clueless moronic garbage of all parties that we have. It is beyond dispicable that we tie the Ukrainians hands behind their backs and then expect them to fight OUR war for us! Cowardly cowardice permeates the Western 'powers'. Churchill must be squirming in his grave!

[@stephenhill545]

A Russian once told me thst Russia has two main problems ; its imperial mindset and wanting a Tsar.

[@petehowett2854]

That's THE MAKING OF A TRUE LEADER.Anyone in the West,THAT COMES TO MIND?

[@stonefish1318]

💛🔱💙 Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava! ❤️☠️🖤

[@Mortablunt]

Z, brother, Z.

[@hybridarmyoffreeworld]

'Breaking up Moscow empire is the only way to end its imperialism', And I don’t mean Putin´s imperialism, but Moscow imperialism in general , from Solzhenitsyn and Brodsky to Yeltsin and Dugin.

[@Mortablunt]

There is no such thing as a Moscow empire. There is the Russian federation, which is a democratic country comprised above 200 different member peoples, who have joined collectively over the years by treaty and referendum, which are still supported and upheld.

[@hybridarmyoffreeworld]

@@Mortablunt Спасибо ВСУ за пропавших без вести орков! Луганск с вами!

[@otisdylan9532]

@@Mortablunt Who do you think you're fooling?

[@grawakendream8980]

@@Mortablunt this are lies

[@yandee4275]

@@Mortablunt The Russian federation a democracy? I like your sarcasm

[@MultiOranuch]

Thank you for sharing. Good interview and very interesting. 🙏 I have visited several times from STOCKHOLM. So I can see the different under 10 years in LATVIA - I remembered that I watched Swedish TV in erly 1990 showing these 3 Baltic States.. Just grey every where but after joining EU so the country is growing well in Economic - Democracy etc. People is kind and helpful. Surely, Putin´s war will be ended and Peace will come through.. SLAVA UKRAINI ✌💙💛🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 Bestt Wishes from STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN 🍀🍀🍀🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@Mortablunt]

By growing in the EU you mean where worst off out of all the Baltic countries and still below where they were in the Soviet Union under in terms of economic development! Oh, your ministers to back out of the American bully gang you went from uninvolved to first targets if Russia needs to defend itself against Western aggression, which historically speaking, it has given how the west has attacked Russia since Roman times, and invaded no less than eight times in the past century.

[@Norbert2470]

The Ukrainians have proven to the whole world that Putin's best skill is propaganda and making a poker face. He has had years of professional training in this. We have all been fooled by him for decades.

[@stephenhill545]

There was a BBC documentary on Russia in 2010 which concluded that Russia was a neo-facist state. It's been known for years, but too many countries were happy to take Russian money.

[@luminyam6145]

Fantastic interview, thank you.

[@jamiesutphin1406]

very well said, that was a concise and compact version of the truth.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@juan5914]

Perfect description of russian society..

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@hotziu1]

What a MAN!!

[@LR-jk2jk]

100% agree.

[@xrusous]

For a small country with the population less than 2 million diplomacy is crucial for the survival. Listen to Andris Sprūds,53, speaks English fluently.

[@allydea]

@@xrusous I don't hear any diplomacy from him. He has this _"yo, hold me back bro"_ attitude, speaking big words like "strategic defeat of Russia". The mouse should not bother himself with the affairs of lions and should instead worry about his next meal.

[@0Letten0]

@@allydea isn't that what Russia wants? "I am big so everyone should shut up and let me do whatever I want". 1940ties are over, this is not how diplomacy goes.

[@Mortablunt]

If he wants to ensure the survival of his country, how about he not persecute 30% of his population of the crime of who their parents were and what language they were brought up speaking? And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@roadent217]

@@allydea "The mouse should not bother himself with the affairs of lions and should instead worry about his next meal." Why? Putin thought that Ukraine was a "mouse", and yet that mouse is now mauling and maiming the lion.

[@ginniemess]

​@@allydearefering to a small country as a mouse as if your soverinity only matters if you're big. This kind of logic can only come from a russian. I hope one day you realise how pathetic you are.

[@andriybaranovskyy1336]

Latvia, you are amazing! One day I will visit your country to pay a tribute.❤

[@nicktaylor7680]

The Latvian defense minister's English was better than the Interviewer, who spoke natively.

[@peterritchie2990]

From Canada: Latvia - talk about punching above your weight. This little country, mostly unacknowledged until recently, is very impressive. Latvian politician and non-military people fearlessly speak out against Russia’s dictatorship and imperialism. Dear readers, for a tiny moment imagine you had to be in a freezing trench facing Orcs - if on your left stood a Ukie and on your right stoop a Latvian you’d be a whole lot better off.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours. Latvia doesn’t punch they’re a little Chihuahua that barks at a mastiff and thinks yeah they don’t want none of this smoke but in reality the mastiff can’t be bothered to give a hoot about them because they’re so pathetic and insignificant. It’s like a chess club kid trying to intimidate someone from the wrestling team. If I were to church anywhere and realized I had Nazis on both sides, like Latvia is infested with Nazis and Ukraine is explicitly a Nazi state. I wonder why I’m fighting for Nazis and reconsider the choices and viewpoints that let me there and most likely go home if I didn’t change sides to go fight against the Nazis, because remember, Nazis are evil they are explicit, goals and intentions are evil. It is the duty of the good to oppose evil.

[@brentbeacham9691]

No punches pulled. I like to hear that.

[@thomastereszkiewicz2241]

wow politicians actually seem to be intelligent in Latvia.

[@bloggalot4718]

We could do with importing a few!

[@Elfdustify]

They "don't seem to be" - they ARE.

[@PeterSedesse]

Seriously, no matter which party it is, the Baltic and Scandinavians always have really intelligent politicians... even throw Poland into that. I have never heard anyone from those countries do an interview without them sounding intelligent and engaged. Once you get into western Europe and the USA, it all sounds like political fluff.

[@korgpoly800]

Such a backhanded compliment.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@jasc4364]

The problem is not about Putin, it is about Russia.

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

It’s about the western hegemony. Not Russia not Ukraine

[@pcbacklash_3261]

It's actually both.

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

@@pcbacklash_3261 The Russian people disagree. The problem is and always has been America .

[@marianneskanland310]

Splendid interview, very encouraging, clear speech about the realities and I couldn't agree more. So thank you from Norway too.

[@kyivindependent]

Thank you for watching, we are glad you've enjoyed it.

[@georgeghiultu8572]

I was born in communist Romania, under one of the most brutal dictators in Europe. One of my first memories of Communism was my mother telling me they could go to jail if I say to anyone that they are listening to Radio Free Europe, I was 5 years old. You don't fight Putin in Ukraine, you fight a mentality. 75% of the Russians voted for Putin, a thug, a KGB bully, who never cared about Russia, but only his personal interests and to keep alive an oligarchic system based on corruption and oppression. Anyone in its right mind can see that, not the Russians, though. Most of the former Communist countries in Eastern Europe are in a similar situation, with ruling parties having a Communist backbone. Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Belarus, Albania and all the countries from former Yugoslavia. All of these countries with few exceptions like Slovenia, suffer enormously from their common past and a political spectrum based on corruption and oligarchs just as in Russia. The main reason for this is education, or lack of it. The Baltics can't afford to misjudge the invasion of Ukraine, they were subjected to a brutal process of russifiication, and they understand better than anyone the dangers or Putin winning in Ukraine; for them it's a matter of survival, as NATO unfortunately doesn't want to understand that these countries could be overcome in a matter of days by an army of 2-300k of Russian orcs, before NATO could even respond. The Russian and Bielorusian borders need to be treated as possible invasion points and need to be fortified and NATO troops should be permanently based on countries that have these borders, this is the only way to deter this Russian madness. Unfortunately this will became a norm, this state of cold war that might end into a WW3, untill the Russians wake up from their nightmare, instead of discussing together on how to tackle global warming, climate change, immigration, social inequity etc, we have to invest vast amounts of resources in defense, just as we did since Stalin occupied half of Europe, almost 80 years ago. When it will end? When educating your population will became the only priority for any government on this planet, until then, we will crack our skulls as we did for hundreds of thousands of years.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@petehowett2854]

Firstly,RUSSIA,could have been cooperating in those fields,that You mentioned.BUT THEN RED NECK AMERICANS COME TO TOWN.As USUAL PEACE,was then broken

[@tigertiger1699]

They know how it is.., we should be following their lead…, they know Russian culture..

[@Mortablunt]

Latvia practices Russian culture, no matter how much they protest that they don’t they do

[@tigertiger1699]

@@Mortablunt I imagine all the Baltics do to a %…

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

⁠@@Mortabluntwe still give flowers to teachers on the first day of school (a russian tradition) now think about why we have this tradition……….

[@stephenhill545]

​@@MortabluntI imagine, that like all cultures, it absorbs culture from its neighbors. You absorbed elements of Mongol and European culture, for example, as Ukraine absorbed elements of Polish and Lithuanian culture, and we put up Christmas trees, which arrived by way of Germany, and Germans watch dinner for one, which came from England.

[@ginniemess]

​​@@yuurrrrrrrr1Because we were invaded and occupied. Decades of opretion and russification did it's trick. No matter what, our mentality is still very different from russian and giving flowers to teachers doesn't make us the same.

[@moffig1]

As a german citizen I wish that there was a way where the baltic states could enforce the EU policy towards Russia and Ukraine. Instead its indecisive and weak western european countries like Germany and France who are too slow and hesitant and scared when it comes to helping Ukraine and responding to russian terror and threats

[@robertsmith5744]

Putin must retire on Saint Helena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . it was good enough for Napoleon.

[@grawakendream8980]

he'll retire there, but take out Saint and ena, and add one more l

[@petehowett2854]

And WHO WIIL RETIRE HIM?YOU?WASHINGTON?

[@grawakendream8980]

a good man. eastern europe is filled with talented public servants

[@davidrussell8689]

I think Latvia understands that for it to prosper as a country it’s better to be part of the EEU . Proportionally Latvia is contributing enormously against Russian aggression and with good reason . The minister in the interview seems to be the right man for the job . Latvia is a beautiful country that deserves to live in peace . Historically they have suffered greatly .

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours. The European Union is a scam. It’s an informal German Empire. It’s funnels workers and wealth westwards, and Zenzas products eastwards to drain them of their money, which then gets funneled westwards. I just checked the disparities in wealth and income between the eastern nations and the Western nations and the fact that only Poland and Estonia are the only Eastern nations doing better than Russia The former communist hub is all you need to know that the EU is bad for the poor members. The EU even admits this when it talks about how mysteriously the central and eastern members just don’t seem to be getting any better even as conditions continue to soar in the west.

[@mariansaines5021]

Great interview 👊🏽💪🏾👍🏽

[@Phillip_Reese]

Culture is behaviour, TZAR times (Russians in power), URSS (Russians in power) or RUSSIA (Russians in power) all showed the same imperial behaviour. In the West, democracies controlled this behaviour. How difficult is it for Russians to be local democrats and to create a democratic system at all levels? The desperation I see in videos of small groups of people talking directly to the Tsar shows that they trust no one but God on earth. How sad all this is.

[@Elfdustify]

You're right. Serf mentality.

[@Mortablunt]

Once upon a time the Russians tried decentralizing what came next was about 500 years of being ruled by foreign oppressors known as the Mongol Yoke, and then the Lithuanian occupation, a.k.a. the time of troubles. So much for that. Then they tried democracy for about 1986 through 2009 and the end result was no fewer than three civil wars, 200,000 Russians dead, and 12 consecutive years of GDP decline. So clearly, if you’re a Russian, you’ve lived those ideas and you know for a fact they don’t work in your country!

[@williamtell5365]

Russia will never change

[@oradtalu]

Very intelligent man. Thank you

[@kyivindependent]

Thanks for watching!

[@ticnatz]

Well put....

[@MJ-tl6vp]

We deserve the government that we have.

[@massimooriggi6655]

Forza Ucraina e putin huilo

[@andersgrassman6583]

Beeing Swedish, I can only agree with the Latvian minister. (I believe Sweden is on the way to station trupes in Latvia.)

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

If i remember correctly germany-lithuania sweden-latvia UK-estonia (and usa-poland but poland isint a baltic state so i but it in brackets)

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

I remembered i think canada-latvia and other countries like sweden and a bunch of others like chile albania romania etc is gonna station troops in the baltics

[@andersgrassman6583]

@@yuurrrrrrrr1 Yes I know many countries are stationing troops in the Baltic states. It's the best way we can protect their freedom - to show they are not alone!

[@mrpete5482]

It's an immoral, criminal shame that @JakeSullivan46 listens to russian assets instead of listening to Andris Sprūds and others who KNOW russia. Thank you for continuing to speak the truth, Andris.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@TheDayAfter1984]

John Mearsheimer - the greatest geopolitical analist and commentator of our time!

[@Elfdustify]

Chauvinism and resentment rolled into one. "Russia is the best, simply because it's Russia. But damn it - they live so much better in the West".- ruzxian mentality in a nutshell. 💙 💛

[@Mortablunt]

That sounds a lot more like the Baltics, which with the exception of Estonia are worse off than Russia is, and none of them have done anything worth any worth at all in their history, ever without working with the Russians. And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours. The Baltics project enough to corner the global market on theater equipment.

[@peterjungmann6057]

I have relatives in Russia. They live like Neanderthals, without toilets, without hot water, without central heating, but Putin is their god.

[@Mortablunt]

Bullshit.

[@peterjungmann6057]

@@Mortablunt Not all Russians live in Moscow. When I was still living like a Neanderthal and had no toilet, no shower, no central heating, no telephone, no paved roads, I didn't know that there were people who had these things. So a Neanderthal only becomes aware that he was a Neanderthal when he reaches civilisation.

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

@@Mortablunthalf of russians live in siberia stop lying to yourself its like time travel go to siberia and youre back in the peasants and kings era

[@Mortablunt]

@@yuurrrrrrrr1 Nonsense. 80% of Russians live in EUROPE. Siberia is electrified and plumbed. I would know, I've been there. Look up: Ekaterinburg, Omsk, Magadan, Khabarovsk, Novosibirsk, Ufa, Vladivostok, Petropavlovsk, Salkhalinsk, Yakutsk.

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

@@Mortablunt hows the weather in the moskow servers russian propaganda bot ?

[@martin-hall-northern-soul]

An interesting question as a Westerner would have been 'do you find it frustrating that the Western media soley focus on Putin as an individual, misportraying the totality of Russian aggression as if it's purely the result of the power mongering of one single man'.

[@Mortablunt]

And what does it say about your environment? When you openly persecute a3 of the population you band their language band their church, exclude them from government jobs demand to know their private political beliefs and don’t even allow them to have proper citizenship or travel? Russia does that to none of its peoples yet you do that to the Russian people. What does it say about you when you openly honor Hitler and the Nazis, who had an explicit goal of murder and enslavement for the whole world beyond Germany, including you whilst you ban the symbols of the red army who sacrificed 14000,000 soldiers to save the world from that predation by the Germans? What does that say about you? What does that say about Latvia and the society of Latvia that slaughter and enslavement and hatred are honored and respected above inclusion and cooperation and heroism? You project the idea of Russian hatred and Russian aggression onto them, because those are your true feelings, and you cannot comprehend a heart that is not similarly wicked and hateful as yours.

[@kyivstuff]

Yes. Russia’s Putin, not Putin’s Russia.

[@GreatOvation]

That was a great informative video 👍👍👍

[@war-painter]

Latvia knows russia, we would do well to listen to them.

[@GertR55]

Western leaders should hire political advisors from the Baltics to better understand whats going on with Russia and its neighbours.

[@jcminvestments9078]

Putin has to be gone asap or he will be making a mess again

[@etienne4403]

The Eastern part of the EU and NATO knows a lot better how to deal with Russia than we in the Western part. The Baltics need s bigger voice in the strategy to defeat Russia in Ukraine. Ukraine fights for Europe’s stability.

[@EnhancedNightmare]

You can get amazing clarity from Baltic and central European leaders in case of Russia. World refused to hear people who have most experience and knowledge. So much suffering could be avoided if only we were listened.

[@petefrys545]

Well said

[@R2-D292]

Channel subscribed 👍

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

Wow, he nailed it in less than ten minutes and not even his first language..... Any western politician who fails to take notice of these comments is a waste of space....

[@orheianul]

So true!

[@bristonknight9315]

Very true!

[@DSAK55]

*Yes!!!*

[@hpfreemen]

problem is not Putin is Russia itself

[@paulsara9694]

Latvia knows a lot about being under the Soviet jackboot.

[@peterstaniforth451]

As the Putin regime degenerated, Russia gradually became the centre of fascism in Europe.

[@gabrielekorhi3889]

Look at Imperialist for decades calling Russia imperialist

[@TheDayAfter1984]

Russia is not our enemy. The Russia Federation is our last hope.

[@donjohn8034]

A british dude to represent the kyiv independent. classic.

[@truthray2885]

Great interview, but please lay the handful of papers on the table. In the shot, they're distracting, moving about so much in your hand.

[@angusriffraff]

What's a "nuculer" weapon?

[@raoulheinrichvonmerten4851]

Ok what happens if a NATO member decides to attack a non NATO member like Russia?

[@sH-ed5yf]

Then they are on thrir own

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

Nato is for defence if russia attacks nato will help push them back if the baltics attacks russia first nato will not help its pretty easy to understand

[@KukharyshynOleh]

based.

[@christopheklinger3217]

I thought the same thing about G.BOUCHE and american society

[@richardrobinson5633]

Yep. Block the gap. EU Nato etc. Good luck russian

[@particle7246]

Потрібна силова броня...🐉

[@ALEakaKorwin]

Fix subtitles please.

[@loukasloizou8793]

Keep barking nothing else you can do

[@dichebach]

The polity we refer to broadly as 'Russia' has been shaped by an oppressive autocratic social order throughout its ~900-year history. While this might make being 'anti-Russian' appear reasonable, it's important to distinguish between the Russian state and its people. Many within the Russian Federation, much like the citizens of the German Reich in ~1936, are not necessarily in favor of Putin’s regime but are trapped in a system that fosters helplessness and apathy. It’s crucial to recognize that not all Russians, or those from other ethnicities within the Russian Federation, support Putin's actions. Many are victims of state propaganda and repression, unable to safely express dissent. Labeling all Russians as supporters of the 'Orc Horde' not only oversimplifies the situation but also risks alienating those who could be potential allies in resisting the regime. Overgeneralizing and labeling all Russians as complicit in the war efforts only plays into the narrative that Putin seeks to establish, of "Russophobia." It also mirrors the dangerous rhetoric used in past conflicts, such as during World War II, where entire nationalities were vilified for the actions of their governments. It’s essential to remain vigilant against adopting such views, as they undermine the complexity of individual experiences and struggles within autocratic states. There are documented instances of internal dissent within Russia, such as the mass protests in 2011-2012, the more recent anti-war protests, and the exodus of citizens following the partial mobilization in 2022. These examples demonstrate that opposition exists, even if it is currently suppressed or fragmented. By acknowledging and supporting these dissident voices, we contribute to a broader, more inclusive resistance against the Putin regime. Some may argue that the lack of visible resistance justifies a generalized opposition to 'Russians,' but this overlooks the severe risks faced by dissenters under an authoritarian regime. The absence of large-scale organized opposition does not equate to widespread support for the regime, but rather reflects the dangers and difficulties of resisting in such an environment. Instead of succumbing to broad generalizations, those who support Ukraine should strive to differentiate between the Putin regime, its supporters, and the many Russians who, either passively or actively, oppose the war. By doing so, we can more effectively support the forces of change within Russia and avoid inadvertently strengthening the narrative that Putin wishes to propagate. My take is to refer to all those who support Putin's genocidal war as "Orcs," for example when I referred to Willy OAM as "pro-Orc." My understanding is that the first use of this term to refer to Putin's forces in Ukraine occurred early in the war when a female Ukrainian sniper was commenting on a brief video posted to the internet about an atrocity which they had committed and stated that "They are not humans, they are Orcs . . ." and I believe that there is merit in this distinction, and I try to almost exclusively reference those serving Putin as the "Orc Horde." One might simply refer to them as "pro-Putin," or "Z-patriots" or a host of other terms but I think it is best to avoid referring to them as Russian. What is important is to use terminology which distinguishes between the Russian people as a whole and those actively supporting or engaging in the war. This distinction is crucial to avoid demonizing an entire nationality, many of whom may be opposed to the war or neutral out of fear or apathy. The term "Orcs" also provides a clear moral delineation, categorizing those who commit or support the Putin regime's genocidal war as fundamentally opposed to humanity. It is worth noting that this echoes the language of total war, where opposing forces are often dehumanized to justify resistance or conflict. There is also potential for backlash: While effective in rallying support among those who oppose Putin's actions, the use of dehumanizing language like "Orcs" risks alienating those within Russia who might be sympathetic to the Ukrainian cause but are put off by what they perceive as excessive rhetoric. However, I think it is safe to say that, lumping all citizens of the Russian Federation in with those who are actively perpetrating and actively supporting Putin's war is likely to cause more alienation among those within Russia who might be sympathetic to the Ukrainian cause. Using distinctions like "Putin regime forces," "Z-patriots," or "Orc Horde" specifically target those responsible for and complicit in the war, without alienating ordinary Russians who may be against it. This language respects the complexity of the situation and avoids painting with too broad a brush. Sticking to this kind of distinction also enables highlighting and supporting the voices of Russian dissenters, which may be a powerful tool in the information war. By showing that there is significant internal opposition to Putin's policies, it becomes harder for the regime to maintain the illusion of national unity. Historical parallels can be drawn to the resistance movements within Nazi Germany or Fascist Italy, where significant portions of the population either opposed the regime or were coerced into compliance. These movements, though often small and fragmented, were crucial in undermining the legitimacy of these regimes and should be a reminder that dissent is not always visible but can be powerful. In the end, our goal should be to isolate the true perpetrators of this conflict-those who wield power and enforce this brutal war-rather than condemning entire populations. The distinction between regime forces and ordinary citizens is not just a matter of fairness, but a strategic necessity in weakening the very foundations of autocratic power.

[@Mortablunt]

Perpetrators of the conflict are fundamentally the Obama administration and its allies within NATO. They agitated for the color revolutions across Europe, including the one in Ukraine, which replaced the popular elected president with a Nazi junta. The first thing this Genta did was send the troops down to the southeast, and then down their own citizens at a polling station, which made the rest of that minority freak, the hell out and decided they want out of Ukraine to which the Nazis responded by sending more soldiers down with explicit orders to kill them all because they were all considered terrorists. They were unsuccessful at this, so they created an eight year long, siege, deliberately using western intelligence and weapons to target civilian centers to kill as many people as possible. During this, Russia, on several occasions attempted to make peace. Dasha proposed joint peacekeepers, but was refused. Russia proposed UN peacekeepers, but was refused. Russia got a set of records signed on 2015 with a supposed backing of France, Germany, and Britain that were supposed to end the conflict but Ukraine kept on the genocide like it didn’t happen. Ukraine signed another set of records with Russia in 2019 and continued waging the war like it didn’t happen. Cords were supposedly backed up by several western guarantors, who proceeded to do absolutely nothing other than keep giving Ukraine, money and guns to perpetrate genocide. When Russia made its official intervention after eight years of genocide next-door, Ukraine was actually prepared to finally have peace with its delegation in Istanbul. They had a treaty diplomat, signed it and took it home, saying they would get it approved, but the Prime Minister of the UK showed up told Ukraine to not ratify it and so they kept the war going. Every step, Russia has tried for peace at every step of the west through the government of Ukraine, has insisted upon war.

[@gerryhouska2859]

ruSSia is ruSSia, always was and always will be.

[@MelissaJackson-l4g]

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[@johnm7267]

I ask just one question of this guy given all his criticism of Russia and praise of Ukraine, how come Russia is winning against Ukraine plus the US and NATO?

[@otisdylan9532]

It isn't.

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

Hows the weather in siberia JOHN 😂😂😂😂😂

[@michalbadida8490]

Sláva Banderovi 😀

[@Mortablunt]

Z

[@karinkyrr8302]

What? Imperialism? Do russia have to few resources?. To little land? I thought that russia was the world biggest country?

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

More than half of russia is siberia 😂

[@karinkyrr8302]

@@yuurrrrrrrr1 Don't be to important Latvia. Baltics economy going down hard. Like Finland. Who's You're nr1 trading partner? Germany comitting energy suicide.

[@yuurrrrrrrr1]

@@karinkyrr8302 hows the weather in your siberian hut ?

[@karinkyrr8302]

@@yuurrrrrrrr1 you just wait 10 years or so. Permafrost gone(resources available)Europa burning up. Me, i'am doing fine. We norway have sold expensive gas like crazy. 150 billion dollars extra thisyear. We have found mineral deposit wurth 24 trillion dollars. And it Will Rain/snow like crazy coming years (hydro power export through the roof).

[@karinkyrr8302]

@@yuurrrrrrrr1 Norways future is so bright. We Will become the worlds richest country, once we start digging for minerals

[@daledykes9253]

Baltic chihuahuas.

[@djordjelezajic8435]

Latvia, Lithuania and SStonia are internationally recognized independent countries because they retained borders drawn by the Bolsheviks while they were part of former Soviet Union. In the Baltic states, it seems ( other than Russophobia) amnesia is also very common, I think, because there is a lot of people who remember slowly, but FORGET QUICKLY how things were yesterday. The Polish Lithuanian Kingdom another example, they occupied Moscow for ,what, some 75 yrs, but that wasn't enough? Finland was part of Sweden, again, liberated by the Russians, before they were part of Russia( Finland) they were never an independent country.

[@sH-ed5yf]

Is this supposed to legitimize russias currwnt aggression somehow.

[@GML_HRO]

This is BS. The Balts were living in their regions for (at least) 2000 years. Long before something called Russia appeared. And even longer before the USSR invaded the Baltic States as a result of the Hitler-Stalin pact.

[@GoSolarPlz]

Nu-clear Mr host, not nu-cu-lar

[@Llewellyn2844]

The Latvian govt has lost its collective mind.

[@thomasherbig]

Very insightful! But I wonder if we're giving in too much to Russian exceptionalism. We rightly criticize the Russian mindset of "Russia über allies." Conversely, perhaps we should not write off Russia in that its DNA prevents it from ever being a peaceful country. If Germany - with a similarly long mindset of exceptionalism and grievance - can change, then perhaps Russia could, too? Without being completely destroyed...

[@garyeades3119]

Germany did not change until they were completely destroyed. Why would Russia be any different?

[@johnm7267]

I wonder is this guy as popular as Putin when he talks about Russias vulnerabilities. I think it is Ukraine that is vulnerable. Do these journalists never challenge anything that is said. I could tear holes in what this guy is saying it does hold up to scrutiny

[@firstandlastname2390]

❤ 🇷🇺