"It's not a war," Russian Ambassador tells Andrew Marr | LBC

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Russian Ambassador to UK warns of long-term global insecurity - but says they will not use nuclear weapons during the Ukraine conflict.
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[@Dan_and_Co]

its intresting watching a man that knows if he makes a slip up he's gone fall out a window

[@Lloyd.Browne]

that's funny...especially watching all the high level personnel moving into bungalows

[@ant318]

You can hear it in his voice

[@anothersucker-Youcantfixstupid]

Or get a radioactive Tea.

[@Demun1649]

At least the KGB/FSB have changed a bit with the times. It used to be they were murdered as they were at a crossroads, crossing on the green, and getting hit by a big lorry that jumped the red light. No driver stayed around, the lorry was stolen, or reported stolen just before the "accident".

[@Mechanical-Animal]

I bet Putin sent him a drawing of what would happen to him if he says anything out of line on that notepad he's holding.

[@ericarogers3053]

A stick-figure with a sad face being pushed out of a window?

[@mikedown1250]

no need ...he would accidentally on purpose fall out of a window

[@gotwalk]

He didn't need a drawing. He's very well aware of what will happen to him & his family.

[@arthurashley6414]

Like Jo BIDEN

[@jamesguitar7384]

@@arthurashley6414 You're not fooling anybody

[@slumbercat]

"If existence of our state is in danger" - does that include trying to expand into another country that you claim as Russian territory against the obvious will of the people living there?

[@cupguin]

Yup. Authoritarian beliefs on all scale isn't about security it's about dictating how others live.

[@krob2327]

Their nukes don’t work. It’s all scare tactics

[@johnwright9372]

"Ukraine is ours because we say it is, so we are fighting to defend our country." Yeah, OK.

[@marcdc6809]

they are there to defend the rights of the Russians that Stalin moved there after starving the local population with the holodomor.

[@johnrussell3961]

It’s a special military disaster.

[@scrock8621]

“It’s a war of…. It’s not a war, it’s a special military operation” almost slipped up

[@evertonwilson5186]

😂😂😂😂

[@marcdc6809]

special, like in special olympics, I'd say

[@andrewjones-productions]

The Russian Ambassador was clearly very, very nervous during this interview. The constant nervous fidgeting with his pen. I suspect that he was very uncomfortable telling the Kremlin lies and it was very telling that he referred to Kyiv as Kyiv and not Kiev. I understand the pressures on him and likely his fear of what might happen to family back in Russia if he didn't peddle the Kremlin nonsense, but what Ukraine and the world needs is for people like him and others to demonstrate real courage and say 'enough' and topple the Putin regime.

[@slumbercat]

"Sanctions are helping us WIN"- but a few mins ago he said that it is not a war ...

[@Monklane79]

This guy would be great casting for Squealer in Animal Farm.

[@youknow6968]

I wonder if British ambassador is given a similar free access to Russian media? I do not know, just asking.

[@stephenhill545]

No.

[@ТанечкаНовчик]

What for?

[@youknow6968]

@@ТанечкаНовчик what do you mean, what for? It's self explanatory, if you didn't understand then take some English lessons.

[@mathewberkley340]

Does he actually believe what is coming out of his mouth? Surely he knows, deep down, that he's talking absolute garbage

[@RealOGfikey]

The thing about national sovereignty is that countries decide for themselves if they want to join a military alliance or not. It's not sovereignty if another country dictates such a thing. The thing about the Minsk agreement is that it's impossible to implement. Ukraine wants sovereignty, to decide for itself what it wants as an independent country. Russia, on the other hand, wants to limit Ukraine's sovereignty, which is obviously impossible. This is why the Minsk accord cannot be implemented. It cannot be implemented because Russia has made it impossible. NATO still exists despite the Soviet Union no longer existing because member countries have decided for themselves to join it. That's what sovereign countries do. But Ukraine was never going to join it. It wasn't even a member of the EU. Ukraine stuck to its post-Soviet agreements with Russia. Sweden and Finland were also not going to join NATO. Putin's actions - and ONLY Putin's actions - have seen why NATO has always been necessary and why it still has relevancy. And Putin is now the reason why NATO is expanding. Moldova is next on Putin's hitlist.

[@oreganoregan5947]

Can someone ask him what is the difference between a war and a "Special Military Operation"?

[@CB-hv2dg]

The difference is his not ‘accidentally’ falling out of his bedroom window

[@bobbieblaise]

Why did you let him off the hook Andrew? When he said that they would move the border to protect Crimea and other parts of Russia you did nothing to push back. Why didn't you tell him that it's not Russia's job to secure Crimea as it's part of Ukraine and not Russia? So little push back and that's typical of they way 'we' have dealt with Russia under Putin...let's not upset the mad man in charge, he might do something bad...well, he has, he is and he will again.

[@jonathanharrison1]

Throughout the interview, Marr didn’t question the Russian clown’s answers, lie after lie & Marr didn’t even call out the clowns BS.

[@Nemesis20252]

Best fantasy story since J R Tolkien came up with the Lord of the rings

[@TheAegisClaw]

Oh, the Russians have a Michael Gove too. And he's just as full of it as our one.

[@itinkthereforeiiz]

Pmsl

[@som9097]

On Mr Marr's logic -- N Ireland (6counties) of Ulster should be on its way back into the Republic of Ireland. Any chance????

[@pauljenkins685]

He's living in an alternate universe! But he watches the news in the west and he knows exactly wats going on, but if he spoke the truth he would mysteriously fall out of a window!

[@ТанечкаНовчик]

He is stating his truth and position of RF. Yes, it is different. Like with Gender neutrality or positive discrimination- some are fine with it

[@efremvercaigne7265]

Why are you giving liars a medium to spread their message?

[@paulbird3235]

He look's like Micheal Gove, enough said.

[@JM-ql7mh]

05:58 Unsure if he has a condition or not, but man is he shaking. I suppose I would too if one "wrong" word would see me stab myself multiple times before diving out of my bedroom window.

[@JaapVanderHorst]

Dishonorable man who should not get a voice as long as he is lying and deflecting.

[@supernoodles91]

Erm.....Crimea doesn't belong to you mate!

[@robertabele5196]

Not one word of truth.

[@DarkShroom]

it actually isn't legally a war in Russia... so it's correct from their point of view..... i'm sure this is cold comfort for those in it of course

[@owenthomas5103]

Mybe its a translation issue. But the law isn't required for something that meets the definition of a war being a war.

[@edenposh1890]

10 years from now on of russians to get used to eat chineze food

[@truthbetold818]

I thought it was Biden who sold out America to the Chinese

[@RicardoJoseReza]

What a pathetic individual that Ambasdador. Sorry 4 minutes of his lying was too much.

[@carstenweiland7896]

There were no such promises, even Gorbatchov said that in 2016!

[@stevphenrose7820]

Send Boris Johnson to help, they need him and Britain doesn’t.

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Zip wire him into the Kremlin with a Molotov cocktail for Vlad, and I'd even forgive Boris. But hew won't.

[@eaoryan639]

Such utter nonsense. Ffs tell him so.

[@gchelem]

When bullshitting becomes an art form.

[@kenthebean6619]

There is an obvious solution. .let Russia join NATO..end of problem!

[@TheJamesthe13]

Slava Ukraine!

[@AudioLemon]

What a liar.

[@Dopsche]

Liar, liar, pants on fire!!

[@hermanknippenberg2896]

Please explain to me which country, organization, group of people, individual man fell to his knees before Vladimir Putin, the State Government of the Russian Federation in connection with the limited purchase of gas, oil, coal ... Nobody did it :) The Russian Federation bought gas in the south, but with a much lower price, which will show that the profits will be low. This means mistakes, poverty of this country. It will increase, no one will fall to their knees ;) you had the wrong vision. (A089)

[@mikerobb8838]

Dream on sergie

[@vizslaowner5850]

How can he live with himself 🤮

[@stevesteve1872]

You let him pull a NIXON he knew it was a 30 minute interview, so he monologs for 25 minutes as to not answer questions. Should have used the LBC

[@joaoheinz3449]

" Is a special operation"! RAOFLAO???

[@dzozi85]

How you can recognize when Russian ambassadors are lying? They move their lips :D

[@andyh130965]

What a Plankoski!!

[@jb03hf]

Lies said by a lier.

[@alfhookham]

Pathetic interview. Putin propoganda.

[@mccom69]

Its a war but no its not a war 🙄

[@ТанечкаНовчик]

Let's wait for real war!

[@anothersucker-Youcantfixstupid]

This guy is a Russian spoof stand up comic. He been on tour now for years.

[@QuarrybankSecretary]

He'd be recalled and mysteriously fall out of a top story window if he said it's a war 🤷‍♂️

[@1man1bike1road]

putin forgot and called it a war

[@tommaynard8509]

It's always really funny watching folks stand on their head 😅

[@petercullen9880]

Beware the putin push.

[@lukeamato423]

One can only hope

[@bobmartin7399]

It's not a war but 140,000 Russian military went to Ukraine to die of natural causes.

[@8ofwands300]

I can't listen to this Russian's propaganda. 😐😐

[@craphead9842]

you mean the west also... Don't you..

[@patrickquinlan3056]

@@craphead9842 I think he knows what he means and so do you but you will never admit it.

[@WotsisFace]

As apposed to our propaganda?

[@RazorMouth]

​@@WotsisFace the west doesn't use propaganda per se. Some media in the west follow certain stories and ignore others, that's not propaganda. Russian propaganda straight up lies.

[@kss987]

​@Razor Mouth you are joking right, what like when we lied saying we didn't blow up nord stream 2 pipe line

[@martynlockhart8634]

Not a war ? People like him are just totally delusional . What I wonder would he think if someone smashed his glasses into his face then claimed they where just adjusting them to make them more comfortable for him. 😡

[@carlm2181]

“It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” Upton Sinclair

[@NaaahBruv]

It's not delusion, it's propaganda. If he doesn't toe the Kremlin line, he'll "mysteriously fall from a balcony".

[@adambenn8890]

Is he anymore delusional then people in UK and USA who do not think they are now at war with Russia in WW3? A war we have become involved in without any debate but just sleep walked into.

[@lordchaa1598]

I should hope a special operation to reorganize this buffoons smug face occurs quickly.

[@SorbusAucubaria]

it is gaslighting, Orwellian regime talking.

[@DaraM73]

This is the same guy who stated Russia would not invade Ukraine, the evening before it actually occurred.

[@DemetryG]

And if you ask him again, he'll tell you they still hadn't invaded. It's just a military operation.. It's their newspeak. They took an Orwell's book and said: Oh, instruction manual. Neat.

[@Mike20216]

What you mean invasion they were actually invited in by the Ukrainians don’t you know 😂

[@theotheoth]

it was NOT an invasion, it was a .... ummm ..... a contemplative excursion.

[@DarkShroom]

well that is the art of war... you don't tell people what you're gonna do

[@PappyNakamoto]

@@DemetryGit’s not a war bro

[@railworker8058]

Every time I watch this guy, it’s with a mixture of derision and pity. He defends the indefensible like a dutiful apparatchik, which is appalling, but squirms like someone reading from an awful script script. It’s a shame these interviews are not shown in Russia.

[@freshwaterspaceman7194]

He's such a well spoken and articulate individual, obviously very intelligent yet here is, as you say, defending the indefensible. "It's not war! We're targeting command and control!" Empty words.

[@user-zo2rj2zi9g]

Of all his interviews I’ve watched this is the first time I’ve see him look like he’s doesn’t really have any conviction in what he’s saying. Perhaps he’s just sick of saying the same thing over and over but he was very unconvincing here. Perhaps he know he’s talking nonsense.

[@emdiar6588]

@@user-zo2rj2zi9g Of course he knows. He works in the field (ie abroad) rather than being stuck in the Kremlin. He will have a lot more perspective. He knows Ukraine isn't run by Nazis. He knows the war is Putin's vanity project. He is just trying to avoid the plague of defenestration that seems to mysteriously claim the lives of Putin's Russian critics.

[@tonymills5086]

He speaks like a trained bobblehead dog, I don't know I suppose it's true one can wrap himself in lies, deception until they become consumed, decency, integrity, morality these liars have no moral conscience.... And they are telling the world not to trust them!

[@ericarogers3053]

You can tell when he is lying because his lips are moving.

[@timdbl7804]

Yes, his appearance, and voice, suggest to me that he was feeling stressed.

[@glennwhitlock1272]

"No, Mr Marr, this is a war of.... No, actually this is not a war, it's a military operation". People have died making a slip like that. This guy needs to take up residence on the ground floor.

[@cassandrasscream]

True.... People like him have an unnatural attraction to try to fly...

[@petercullen9880]

Next time in Russia he might experience the putin push.

[@glennwhitlock1272]

@@petercullen9880 ha! Like it. The Putin push. How about the Lavrov leap?

[@Demun1649]

@@cassandrasscream 😃😃😄😆😂😂

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Putin himself called it a war not long ago. I thinks he's going to be just fine.

[@l33jcm]

So, we're all wrong and Putin is right? How could we have doubted him? Tosh!

[@Salam99-1]

Worth looking Prof John Mearscheimer's theory on the NATO's case for culpability (that is, the famed and well-regarded neorealist political theorist at the University of Chicago) - highly recommended. Opened my eyes to some theories of war that I hadn't considered.

[@Demun1649]

@@Salam99-1 There are no universities in the Ultra Secure Asylum. There are no Professors in the US. They are all as fake as Putain and his supporters.

[@paladro]

@@Salam99-1 mearsheimer is just an academic with an opinion... nothing more.

[@jonson856]

Lets not forget, Putin does not consume any media. He doesnt consume foreign media. He doesnt consume opposition media. He doesnt even consume pro Putin media. He only consumes what the FSB tells him. But some how Putin knows it all.....

[@ugvadugvaw]

@@Salam99-1 John M loves geopolitical theories and made it his speciality. You should also view the debate between him and Carl Bildt who was working in Yogoslavi/Bosnia a as a negotiator, and in EU setting up OSCE among other things. He describe John M:s basic premise for the war as ”pure fantasies”.

[@dub604]

Shame to see Marr give him an easy ride, pathetic.

[@dub604]

@theperson nextdoor But he didn't hang himself, just lied through the entire interview while Marr looked on and said nothing much at all, then he went home. Marr should have challenged some of the lies, should have interrupted once or twice (as he normally does).

[@Mike20216]

Yeah I like Andrew but this was a poor interview

[@Ex-expat]

Spin factory..... disgusting Marr should have followed up on the statements made. To give Russia such a "free" voice without holding them accountable is poor journalism

[@slumbercat]

Agree - but the BS speaks for itself and at least now can say that gave the Russian side a free chance to say exactly what they want without criticism or editing.

[@arndbaggen3011]

He sounds like the German foreign minister after the attack of Poland

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Von Ribbentrop? He was the former ambassador to the UK.

[@robertlalor8090]

Tell lies or be pushed out of the top floor of a high rise apartment??? Tough choice.

[@BernasLL]

It was "funny" when he got visibly anxious and dumbfounded when asked in another interview if he feared that his son would be conscripted. "No, my son is not being conscripted" he squirmed. Meanwhile, mothers weep in rural russia as minorities are being chewed up by the war, whilst the "pure" russian race around Moscow and St. Petersburg is being mostly spared for now. There are neo-nazis on one side of the border alright. Here's a list of native russian languages that disappeared, or are almost gone, under Putin: Kerek, Aleut, Medny Aleut, Akkala Sami and Yugh languages have become extinct. Enets, Ingrian, Negidal, Orok, Sami, Ter, Tofalar, Udege, Votic, Ket, Yukaghir Northern & Southern, Yupik. The main Russian language is protected by the ukrainian constitution (for now, can't see this invasion helping that), whilst under Putin the native russian languages are dying, as Putin worshiping russification is sped up by the failing propaganda driven russian educational system. And this mf talks about protecting the russian culture, as Putin makes it more despised than ever.

[@bluefarie10]

Someone should have asked him to clarify whether Operation Barbarossa was a special military operation too.

[@Boo-pv4hn]

They shouldn’t even be given the air time!!

[@michaelotieno6524]

It is called journalism get over it.

[@Kingcarparpeggio]

@@michaelotieno6524 : Yes , very poor weak journalism !!!

[@michaelotieno6524]

@@Kingcarparpeggio Journalism isn't about hearing what you like

[@lawrencedanao7648]

@@michaelotieno6524 it’s also not about propagating lies.

[@Boo-pv4hn]

@@michaelotieno6524 no.. it’s not. It’s called giving dangerous people a platform. Let’s just put murderers on tv to give there side 🙄

[@richardcooley9730]

How does attempting to annexe Ukraine and move closer to NATO countries differ from NATO countries moving closer to Russia ? He hasn't thought this through.

[@lovethyneighbour4968]

By annexing Ukraine, Russia will ensure that NATO in particular USA cannot use Ukraine for their military missiles targeting Russia. They will not be able to have their missiles in quick striking distance to target Russia. Russia would be extremely vulnerable if NATO had it’s missiles in Ukraine.

[@richardcooley9730]

@@lovethyneighbour4968 NATO was not in Ukraine before and here is no reason why that should change, but for the invasion Russia started last year. My opinion is ha Russia would not have stopped at Ukraine, but carried on through Moldova. Please remember that Putin is on record as saying he wanted to occupy all the old Soviet block countries.

[@johncarroll772]

Sweden and Finland about to join NATO what a clever man Putin is.

[@LonnieHalouska]

NATO doesn't "move" on other countries by force. Membership is not compulsory. A government must apply to join.

[@jonson856]

@@LonnieHalouska Exactly. Thats why when pro Russians talk about "NATO expansion" they equate that with Russian expansion (through invasion and illegal annexation). And when pointing that huge difference out, they try to relativize it....

[@thomasschodt7691]

It is astounding to hear the school bully complain when those tired of being threatened start to gang up...

[@marcdc6809]

true, they nag that they lost against a coalition of 32 or more countries, but they started by attacking a country smaller in every metric...

[@alantyndall85]

Ordinarily, you'd want a journalist to be jumping on a politician who is clearly lying. The lies in this case are so blatant they don't need refuting.

[@johnhopkins6658]

Mr. Ambassador, the rest of the world has this definition - 'War is an intense armed conflict between states, governments, societies, or paramilitary groups such as mercenaries, insurgents, and militias. It is generally characterized by extreme violence, destruction, and mortality, using regular or irregular military forces.'

[@Loki_Yogi]

These types of interviews should begin with War Crimes and end with War Crimes. The conversation should never stray from that most important topic. 🙏

[@elaineread15]

And the UK knows all about war crimes

[@2russo.phobic4u]

@@elaineread15 Ah yes the famous whataboutism all idiots are known for.

[@elaineread15]

@@2russo.phobic4u Since when did stating a fact become the hallmark of idiocy?

[@aussiesheila2690]

Marr’s interview was a disgrace. You don’t treat a war criminal like an ordinary politician

[@2russo.phobic4u]

@@elaineread15 Russia is wrong. Talking about UK warcrimes, US warcrimes or Gargamel's crimes of humanity against the Smurfs will not change that fact.

[@MrBlair56]

Russia denies.

[@josefschiltz2192]

Seriously?

[@evolassunglasses4673]

Bet you fell for the NeoCon propaganda about Iraqi WMD. The media coverage of this complex 9 year old conflict has even been worse than Iraqi WMD NeoCon propaganda.

[@josefschiltz2192]

@@evolassunglasses4673 Don't even attempt the betting bit. I can spot any church by daylight.

[@sistayiddishkeitofficial5833]

So here's the issue folks: Ambassador Kelin has to lie about Russia's war aims if he wants to stay alive, because we all know how Russia's government works. In a situation like this, there are very few ways that you can challenge your interview subject, because he's literally lying for his life. Given the sheer horror of this situation, I think Andrew Marr is doing the best he can to punch holes in Kelin's relentless propaganda and spin. Like every time Marr challenges him, Kelin just lies straight faced with no hesitation. I'd have a hard time maintaining my cool if I was interviewing this guy, but Marr manages to remain and calm and polite during an absolutely infuriating conversation. That takes serious journalistic skill, y'all.

[@redmidnightruby551]

yeah, I agree with this view. however, it should have been written in the title, ''interview with oblivious delusional ambassador of Russia'' so everyone respects the reality of the current situation. '

[@charliegrant6327]

So what do you know about Russia’s war aims? And isn’t it important to try and find out in order to bring an end to this lunacy

[@redmidnightruby551]

​ @Charlie Grant We know of it already but the truth shows that the war aim paints a dark picture of Europe, the reality is that Russian leaders are unhinged by Putin, they are using an anti-corruptive stance against the west as an excuse to start and expand the revival of Putin's soviet union, there is no gray line that Putin is walking on, he is absolutely serious on pushing pressure on G7 and Nato with a war that is costing us world-wide destructive inflation.

[@jm5766]

Marr remains calm because he knows from the outset this man is going to lie (and fall out of a window if he doesn't). I don't believe after this that we can ever negotiate anything with Russia again as most of the world are disgusted with what they are doing in Ukraine. Putin is a war criminal now and what little respect he had before this war has diminished completely.

[@davidrowlands978]

How to know a Russian is lying? If his lips are moving.

[@ibjensen8120]

He is just a useless robot😩😩😂😂😩😩🙈🙈😂

[@theveryfirst]

Zelensky never prohibited the Russian language. His comedy show was even in Russian. This guy is delusional living in a parallel universe.

[@stephenhill545]

Not one single major party in Ukraine stood on an anti-EU platform. They all advocated close co-operation with the EU, both in 2014 and 2019. The idea that the majority of Russian speakers in Ukraine want to be part of the Russian Federation is a lie.

[@ThomasKing19933]

I just want peace, who doesn't?

[@TheSashapooch]

Putin doesn't. He wants power. The cost of that to others including his own people? What does he care, he's safe in his palace totally removed from reality.

[@jamesguitar7384]

Andrew Marr just let him talk. I suppose he was letting him show the dishonesty of Russia but I'm not sure it worked. Some hard facts would have made things much less comfortable for him.

[@gotwalk]

If his eyes are open, he's lying!!

[@tk2097]

This is not a persons opinions, he is a spokesman for the Russian federation. He is not here to be convinced or have a conversation, he is here as a mouthpiece for the Russian position on the situation.

[@phoneme52xxx6]

This is a terribly weak interview on Andrew Marr’s part. Every single one of the lies that this horrible Russian man uttered should have been challenged and they weren’t. He should be expelled along with the whole staff.

[@michaelcarey8491]

I agree. He didn't challenge him on absolutely anything. Very bad journalism

[@sjc75vs]

I disagree, if Marr battled on every point to put across the "western view" as it were (aka reality) then the Russian would have just closed down and not spoke, Marr did the right thing to get the guy to speak, this wasnt meant to be a debate it was meant to be an interview.

[@kfhroe8262]

@@sjc75vs Wrong. If the ambassador said the UK was a dictatorship, Marr would have replied. Instead the ambassador said a lot of lies and Marr did not challenge him at all. Either he was ignorant of the reality or simply a bad interviewer.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Really poor from Andrew Marr 😭. I have to presume that challenging the answers wasn't allowed by the interview preconditions. Maybe Andrew was worried about getting out of Kensington Gardens in one piece? 🤔

[@MadCatLady28]

Thanks for saving me the time of watching another Russian suckup unprepared to ask the right questions.

[@barbaraseymour3437]

Marr is horrible. He’s afraid to push this man. I’m signing off.

[@TheRepublicOfYhonai]

Problem is that you can't push these Russian ambassadors and diplomats, they just get overly offended and don't allow any interviews for ages.

[@janethompson5153]

Glory, Victory, and Peace to Ukraine 🇬🇧

[@howardleach5340]

One can only stand in wonder at the courage and determination of Andrew Marr. My blood pressure just climbed and climbed with every utterance of the Russian Ambassador. In view of Andrews recent history this interview must have been a real challenge!

[@gregtwomey1805]

Flax seed is great to reduce blood pressure.

[@antonrutten]

Why isn't James O'Brien conducting this interview?

[@31Blaize]

Not a single lie challenged? Was that a prerequisite of the ambassador agreeing to be interviewed or just poor journalism?

[@kevjak51]

This is a prime example of a delusional man who's afraid that if he doesnt tow the line he will be falling out of a window.

[@neilbowler7866]

A cosy chat with the ambassador, Russia is the victim, plausible deniability, expansion of NATO, Nazis in Ukraine.....Marr should've had both feet on the floor and be leaning forward with challenging questions... Guessing Marr had him round for coffee after.

[@jayball4155]

I'm not sure what value this interview has, no disrespect to Andrew Marr. The Putin regime just lies and lies.

[@pontifexcrocdylus2716]

Airing this russian propaganda serves little purpose. Grow a set and push back on these obvious lies.

[@Demun1649]

Andrew Marr = BAD INTERVIEW. The ambassador controlled everything. Does this mean that Marr was got at by MI6?

[@ahartify]

I wouldn't be surprised.

[@krob2327]

Yes he’s compromised. But why would mi6 want to boost russia?

[@Demun1649]

@@krob2327 money?

[@guardiangypsy2682]

Its like trying to have a sensible conversation with a man who's lost his mind 🤦‍♀️.... I wonder what he'll say or do once Ukraine finish the Russian army off 🤔

[@rtracquet]

I wouldn't give him the oxygen of publicity, allowing him to spread his propaganda. Russia has no credibility, period.

[@anonnona8099]

How about AM saying "Mr Ambassador, you are a guest in my country. Please do not come here and lie to me." And then, on the next lie, "Mr Ambassador, you are continuing to lie to me, this interview is over, goodbye."

[@berndhoffmann7703]

why giving him a stage to publish his lies and not telling him clearly that he is publishing lies. Marr completely unprepared again or too afraid to call him out. pls lets not call them journalists anymore

[@thewhiteworkingclassman7471]

How can Andrew keep a straight face and keep on asking him questions when he is talking a load of bull

[@jamesberry5578]

This guy is hilarious whats not funny is the suffering of the Ukraine .

[@tomgreene1843]

Whatever Macron might do about the french in Belgium I don't think he would send in the military!

[@stephenhill545]

It's awful to listen to, but it shows why we are better than Russia. The British ambassador in Moscow would never be given this opportunity to state their case for Russian viewers to listen to. It makes us stronger at the end of the day.

[@lobintool]

Why do we allow these idiots so much much power over us , when most of us manage to rub along quite well together? Did I miss summat?

[@geoffreyward2945]

Nice to see the Russian Ambassador wiping the floor with another, not to bright, British journalist.

[@johnnigelguy3800]

Far too nicey nicey. You should have asked about the nearly 200,000 dead Russians.

[@derekr1113]

Whilst we all dislike the Ambassador's message, it is important to let them 'explain themselves' and as we heard, there was no explanation and just random words and confusion. Russia appears to be very evil, having started the war.