Ukraine's target list for new NATO weapons puts Putin's invasion at risk | Frontline

Putin might be out of time for a last minute offensive before US aid arrives as secret ATACMS deliveries have opened up several key targets for Ukraine to strike. This week's Frontline guests discuss the latest:
Hamish De Bretton Gordon, Retired British Army Commander
Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan, Retired Australian General
Michael Binyon, Former Times Moscow Correspondent
Operator Starsky, Ukrainian Veteran and Blogger
Nigel Inkster, Former MI5 Director
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[@AbbyNon]

ATACMS are in service since 1991. What we sent to Ukraine are the old weapons that we had to dispose in any case.

[@boink800]

And the ATACMS are being replaced with the new generation. Likewise, the HIMARS are from the 1990's.

[@boink800]

Many of the weapons are from the 1990's. The new generation of weapons will replace these.

[@dalecrocker3213]

And no extra launchers, I gather. Just the missiles themselves. And do we have any idea how many?

[@s0ycapitan]

They are Top Secret strategic weapons. That's what Hamish says. 😂😂😂

[@edc1569]

Probably got through most of the older stuff now

[@cyuiyuwyguiyui8540]

Russia uses Chinese, North Korea, and iran weapons on Ukraine, it's ok. But ukraine is not allowed to use Western weapons on Russia to defend itself?

[@shannonbertram5513]

Dude Russia use a minor amount of other country’s weapons lol Russia are making 100 tanks a month and more shells the all nato combined

[@theincrement4898]

Exactly.

[@MrTangolizard]

@@shannonbertram5513yes 1 million shells from North Korea is nothing is it plus so what ? Russia is still getting stuff from abroad and it can only build these tanks as it’s managing to get chips from the west still by circumventing the embargo

[@sheilabennett7764]

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[@user-zb4vm6yv6y]

Вы серьёзно ? На Украине давно ничего нет своего. Сказочник.

[@discerningacumen]

New NATO weapons should include air power!

[@ospehu1]

Last that i heard Netherlands, Norway and Denmark are donating there old F-16 and that is not small number i read from somewhere that we are speaking of ovet 60 planes in total.

[@AlexAnteroLammikko]

@@ospehu1 "Read from somewhere" Yeah, this has been known for about a year now. Its not some great mystery or recent revelation :p

[@petroleumalley]

@@AlexAnteroLammikko OK, so you know how many? Or do you need to read it somewhere?

[@abbofun9022]

F16’s are on the way, pilots and technicians are being trained right now. Operational ETA somewhere this summer, it just takes some time.

[@diegoflores9237]

Send in ue wunderwaffen

[@steve-real]

CS gas is a real nightmare fellas. The West must rectify this problem.

[@daydays12]

Agreed

[@icu17siberia]

Gas in Europe again? Will EU accept this?

[@UpRisingDown]

Yes. This is a very frustrating subject. Usually america says its crossing a red line. But nobody says that no more. We should send f35 with pilots to protect ukranian skies.

[@steve-real]

@@UpRisingDown They’re already getting over 140 jets this year comrade. I think that’s a good start

[@UpRisingDown]

@@steve-real yes. Well i have my doubts on how effective they will be against russia. Only time will tell us. We had high hopes on western tanks. That didnt give any results at all.

[@bruceprior3822]

When will gas masks be sent to the front line??????

[@ary2407]

For what

[@fliteshare]

As soon as they have personel to wear them on the front line.

[@user-qk9he7se5w]

Putin cant even defend his oil refineries or black sea fleet 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrjerzheel]

Oil refineries dont have air defences as standard

[@wakeywarrior]

@@mrjerzheel but his Black Sea fleet do- now half sunk with the remainder running away.

[@brianrasmussen2956]

@@mrjerzheel However Putins home does, which is further away from the front. Makes you wonder why..... Just stating the obvious.

[@user-qi8kc8jk1l]

Narcissist never play fair.

[@lindamangan7463]

Your right- propaganda and projection, their main arsenal.

[@guylaurie819]

Nobody plays fair in war. To quote Shakespeare: "all's fair in love and war".

[@te8828]

I am not a Putin fan; however, NATO started this YEARS ago.

[@brianrasmussen2956]

@@guylaurie819 Putin for sure lives up to that quote! If anyone ever did.

[@terrific804]

So you think Victoria Nuland spending 5 billion to ferment a coup in 2014 was playing Fair

[@desgoulding7154]

Excellent video with great reporting with interview.

[@janpetersen7440]

I am very opposed to war in general. But when Putin has attacked Ukraine, it is only fair that Ukraine gets effective weapons to defend itself with.

[@markmanc-zw3td]

Were you opposed to civilians being killed in the Donbass for 8 years ? May I suggest you're only opposed to the "wrong " kind of war .

[@boink800]

@@markmanc-zw3td No, we are not opposed to that --- since it never happened.

[@boink800]

@@markmanc-zw3td Do we remember the 2012 UEFA European Cup ... some matches were held in very peaceful Donetsk. Before 2014.

[@dalecrocker3213]

@@boink800 Remind us who was President at the time.

[@michaelredmond9950]

Propaganda This is what the they made up to start the war Then they said they would not invade Ukraine When they did invade they also said Ukraine started the war@@markmanc-zw3td

[@EstabanGraves]

Where are the F 16’s?

[@Bird_McBride]

They had to move a lot of junk to get at them. They are still mothballed in the Nevada desert.

[@bekeneel]

@@Bird_McBride wishful thinking?

[@abbofun9022]

Pilots and technicians are being trained right now, eta somewhere this summer

[@diegoflores9237]

Where are ze wunderwaffen

[@Bird_McBride]

@@abbofun9022 Eventually they'll figure it all out and get the wiring correct. Takes time.

[@Lyle-In-NO]

What good are laws of war if there are no consequences of breaking them (e.g. CS gas)?

[@tofu666]

true. this should have been enough to grant Ukraine air support or even boots on the ground. enough with the condemnations and strong worded letters.

[@satanicmicrochipv5656]

It's just CS,

[@swirvinbirds1971]

And both sides have been using it.

[@MrSta500]

There are no laws, just agreed on guide lines.

[@jessehachey2732]

@@satanicmicrochipv5656 It’s still chemical warfare 🙄🤡 Which is a war crime…”just CS” GTFOH…they’ve been using more than just CS gas…

[@281992pdr]

The ten to one ratio of artillery rounds fired (in favour of russia) has existed for at least a year now. One conclusion to be drawn from that is what it says about Ukrainian resilience. It is one factor.

[@Deathadder90]

I'd say it's been since almost two years now. And yeah. Although. back in late 2022, ten to one meant 60.000 to 6.000. Now it is on average 5 to one at 10.000 to 2.000, just the hot zones see a 10 to one ratio.

[@russellspeed1693]

Nope

[@JesperSandgreen]

no it has not... All last year it was 1:3 or 1:2... It´s only in the last 3-4 mouths ...

[@Deathadder90]

@@JesperSandgreen tbf, that was during the counteroffensive where Ukraine used stocks of reserves ammo and spent months attriting the enemy artillery.

[@mitchyoung93]

The Ukraine had trouble finding men to fight. All the ultra nationalists are out of commission

[@joelturley4847]

I wouldn't be hanging around on the Kerch Bridge in the next little while 😂

[@JK-dv3qe]

Russian military also avoid it. built railway lines inland (they know about the childish 'media-victory' hunger of the ukies) anyways, if the bridge gets taken out it will mostly be a nuisance for civilian traffic. military supplies goes inland by rail

[@larrycera9276]

@@JK-dv3qepeople getting information from this propaganda outlet have no idea what’s actually going on. It’s a laughable joke to follow the information from the ground coming directly through telegram and then hearing “analysis” like this. Everything this sophist says is a lie.

[@speedmyster1]

Crimea will be in Ukraine hands this year.Putin will fall soon after.

[@kd4315]

Wouldn't hang around London bridge either if the kerch bridge is damaged mate...

[@God-ub8fn]

Times Radio is my go for comedy chanel,hilarious

[@scottfay3553]

total fake news

[@thomasdewell6179]

USA could provide air superiority and defense to make all this possible.

[@jeffreygoodwin133]

That should absolutely never happen, even though they could do it well, it would bring our boys into harm's way and potentially trigger completely unacceptable risks. I can say that the American public would absolutely never support our military fighting in Ukraine for any reason whatsoever. Support for this war and Ukraine here isn't high on anyone's list. They are not our responsibility or problem at all..

[@elizabethstewart12]

Replace "could" with "should." A NATO base on the peninsula would level the playing field.

[@davidelliott5843]

USA dragged its feet over allowing F-15 into Ukraine and has done nothing** of note to train pilots or ground crew. ** that we know of. Why is this the case? USA would never try to fight as Ukraine has had to do.

[@formes2388]

@@elizabethstewart12 Just no. It should not cross the mind - full stop. The US AND Russia know full well, that the US would outright win - and that is an existential threat to Russia. That puts Nuclear response squarely on the table - so you can't risk direct conflict. You COULD put a trip wire in place, that would go "This is Ukraine, you may not take it. It's far enough away from the front, please consider ending this conflict" but, Russia may see that as a direct attack - so who knows what they would do, risky. What you CAN do, is send a whole lot of weapons. F16's, long range missiles, artillery batteries. You MIGHT be able to pave the way for US soldiers to volunteer to go on a tour of duty in Ukraine, under Ukrainian colours - but that gets messy really quickly. The reality is, in the state the US economy is, the struggles of average working Americans their is little stomach for providing ANY aid for Ukraine, let alone boots on the ground / in the sky. The only way you get real, sustained support is if the US government stops dicking around with helping illegal immigrants, stops it's uncontrolled spending, and starts deflationary monetary policy. But at this point it's going to be 4-5 years before things can turn around even if you do everything starting today.

[@icu17siberia]

@@jeffreygoodwin133 I agree with you. Especially since so many Ukrainians refuse to sign-up, and Ukraine still isn't viewed in the best light by many Americans

[@tanyord3936]

Thanks Kate,amazing interview's 😊

[@leenickshramko1100]

Why are LukOil gas stations still operating in the US?

[@Bird_McBride]

If only the Ukraine army could stop the bridge.

[@user-sm6vm5up2x]

be careful...Russia may then destroy that huge Ukrainian dam!

[@Dingdangdoo]

Russia has built a direct rail link so the bridge has become strategically pointless, it would be a propaganda victory though.

[@Deathadder90]

@@Dingdangdoo I mean. The railroad has quite a few bridges in zaporyzhzhya and donetsk oblast. Each not being easy to replace and within range of Ukr cruise missiles. People tends to forget that spicy little part.

[@user-ph5ys7ed7i]

Poo-tin! You cannot crush the Ukrainians spirit no matter what you do! You see, they are not like you !

[@Mr.Funnyman273]

Wow, what a zinger. You really did show it to that russian president. I bet he's going to cry himself to sleep tonight because of your comment.

[@user-ph5ys7ed7i]

@@Mr.Funnyman273 Poo-tin is terrorist and war criminal

[@sakkra93]

He doesn't care, he has what he wants. If they want to throw themselves at Russian defences then let them.

[@RightSideNews]

I've already seen this interview

[@theincrement4898]

What do you want? A cookie?

[@user-mc1fb7vx7m]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MollysMom19]

I don't see how Ukraine could be safe in future if the Russians keep Crimea. I want the western allies to make sure that Ukraine gets ALL of its legal land back. If that means helping in a more direct way, then now is probably the critical time for it. Ukraine has suffered terribly and I do not want to see them suffering for years to come. Also Russia has lost so many people that I think putting a stop to Putin's aggression is probably crucial to their future ability to keep going as a country. Finally, the stress on the west in terms of providing so much ammo etc is another reason to put a stop to this battle soon. The tricky bit will be NOT to do anything that reinforces Russia for its aggression. They must lose unambiguously and be forced to pay reparations to Ukraine. Consequences are critical to learning, and Russia has a lot to learn. The US and Germany also need to accept an obvious fact --that "negotiating" with psychopathic dictators is a farce. Not the way to go. No way, no how.

[@Dingdangdoo]

Russia will never let any ground they take go back to Ukraine. Russia knows it can outlast Ukraine which is why they are happy with the current war of attrition.

[@rcbrown22]

For your information, Russia does have a legal right to Crimea. It's population is majority Russian.

[@MrCaleb.]

Yea what a cute fairytale ending that will almost certainly not happen

[@leenickshramko1100]

Russia has already lost ground. It didn’t even have operational control over the areas Putin claims to have annexed.

[@eurocrusader1724]

The orc bots do not seem to like your comment 😂🤡 I do. MUGA!

[@danielgriffin8132]

I'm sure Putins security team is getting very nerves in Russia. Time isn't on Putins side .

[@vorlons100]

once the aids starts to flow in Russia wants to win this offensive before it happens they are starting to run short of the things they need

[@American-In-Mykolaiv]

Putin is contemplating the epitaph for his tombstone.

[@desgoulding7154]

Here lays a Hitlers Son War criminal.

[@thevanman4498]

How about HERE LIES THE WORST DICTATOR WHO EVER LIVED HATED BY THE HUMAN RACE!

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

"PUTAIN"....IS....DOOMED!!!! RUSSIA DELENDA EST! SLAVA UKRAÍNI!!!

[@diegoflores9237]

The amount of denial on this channel is crazy.

[@lesvampyres5429]

@@diegoflores9237 The amount of Kremlin Cope Trolls on KZbin is even crazier...

[@cindybraun371]

Canadian prepper store has plenty of gas mask..They should be considered by canadian government to send to Ukraine..

[@mattmcewan2550]

ATACMS are not longer top secret the moment you said they were top secret

[@icu17siberia]

ATACMs haven't been top secret in >10 years. neither are their replacements

[@livingtribunal4110]

Video #622 in the latest _'Ukraine could do this to Russia/Putin'_ fairytale and as usual, all we see from reality is the entire Ukraine frontline collapsing. *_#cos_**_-facts-actually-matter-in-warfare_*

[@mikeroo8736]

The US has always emphasised taking Crimea as being the primary objective for Ukraine to go after which is obviously based on good well informed intelligence and strategic analysis

[@MrCaleb.]

They have emphasized threatening Crimea taking it back entirely by military means? Yea idk about that

[@Jack_Over9000]

During the Cold War, defence spending by NATO allies routinely averaged more than 3%. Yes, spending dropped everywhere due to taking advantage of the "peace dividend" at the end of the Cold War and also after the GFC in 2008. This applied not least in the US, in fact US defence spending is currently at a near historical low. The 2% of GDP spending target was not even mentioned in the NATO Charter and is not a payment to NATO but was a loose guideline, introduced at a NATO meeting in 2006, for how much to spend on your military. At the Wales NATO summit in 2014 it was ALREADY agreed to achieve that target by 2024. Most NATO members in 2024 spend at or above the 2% mark. The invasions started the process and gave it a boost, Trump had nothing to do with it. He always tries to take credit for something he didn't do. Given that US defence spending is now at an all time low I tend to think that Trump's finger pointing at Europe was a deflection. He who points first wins the game.

[@deecee1522]

Shame on Russia

[@zakjuly6721]

Shame on USA plotting to use Ukraine as canon fodder ! to fight Russia

[@Vaginaninja]

You could say this any time on in the last 100+ years and it'd be true

[@njswampfox474]

The terrorist state of Russia has no shame

[@draganjagodic4056]

I like Mr. Gordon. True expert, far sighted, comprehensive assessments and sincerely humane.

[@stu281]

He’s not an expert he’s just a guy from another town.

[@draganjagodic4056]

@@stu281 Get lost trolsky!

[@stu281]

@@draganjagodic4056 what a clot 😂

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

ha ha as if😊

[@Igel-jo8xv]

He is on Putins payroll silly boy

[@user-gt7jp4xk8p]

Why does this keep coming up as three hours ago

[@ilyeshmusic]

What are you talking about? Crimea ? It's long way to the Crimea...

[@Gayzenon]

❤Ukrainians ❤

[@lucianorosarelli-xr5lr]

slava ukraina from italy

[@agustinussiahaan6669]

I think Ukraine need more experienced manpower to use that "new" incoming weapons. Or is there sufficient trainers (coachs) along with those stuff? And what about the maintenance organization?

[@brianrasmussen2956]

In reality, it won't matter that much. Ukraine do not want to be ruled by an autocrat. They want freedom. and no matter what the peoples choice will prevail. Sure he forced the Crimeans under his rule. But that will only matter for a while. The people will choose, and much to Putins dislike, they will not choose him.

[@brianrasmussen2956]

If history taught us anything, Russia will also choose freedom in the future, just like most other modern countries.

[@agustinussiahaan6669]

@@brianrasmussen2956 Interesting. Thank you, Brian. My question, how do we know the future? If I observe the current Russian behavior, the social future is likely not that free.

[@ThisIsntFine]

As an American I'll just Pikachu face while you talk about gas war crimes

[@icu17siberia]

Everyone knows that anyone who says "as an American" isn't American. But who would admit to being Russian?

[@shanebrown5474]

​@@icu17siberiaI don't know,he mentioned Pikachu and that's pretty American.

[@idarpolden5913]

What's wrong with you? Haven't you heard that Russia just shot down the atacms.

[@bo45]

Operator Starsky, Your a great guest. I always look forward to hearing from you.

[@MrLandL0rD1]

So CS gas is illegal to use on soldiers in war but is allowed to be used on civilians in peace times😂😂..The hypocrisy

[@bilko3249]

Yes, as the police that use it on civilians to disperse them do not shoot the civilians after deploying it. Big difference.

[@MrLandL0rD1]

@@bilko3249 u just made my point.War is a different situation..LOL...

[@mitchyoung93]

Both sides have been documented using it

[@satanicmicrochipv5656]

Silly jodys... The U.S. regularly uses Combat CS on it's own soldiers during peace time. Hooah.

[@abeeceedee1842]

There's no hypocrisy. Many things can be done by a government to civilians that you cannot do to a soldier. A soldier as a prisoner of war also has many rights. It is banned to us chemical weapons which is great. If not, then where will we draw the line and people will keep generating more chemical weapons types and chemicals!

[@JoJo-rw4sf]

I do not know why someone can attach your home and you cannot attach that person home as well?

[@neildutton8077]

ATACMS...Straight from the Sunderland factory.☺😀😂

[@lindyhoppingfool]

There is no "all of US aid" It is a continuous stream of materials. Europe must suppliment the deliveries with greater and greater munitions to enhance the support input.

[@sherylromine3310]

It’s a nightmare to think Putin had to resort to Chemical Weapons 😢. I Truly hope the Soldiers are Safe🇺🇸💙

[@mylifeuntilnow]

Planes Planes and Drones

[@colmfarrell6687]

Why does times radio keep rerelessing the same interview with another title a few days later?

[@dalecrocker3213]

To make money on the cheap?

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

because its hard to find different clowns of this standard😂😂😂

[@colmfarrell6687]

@@user-kj5bf9rm9d that's simply not true. Hamish is a very experienced commander and well worth listening to for anyone who wants a genuine understanding. It's just that I don't need to listen to the same interview twice.

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

@@colmfarrell6687 experience tells him - lets waste more lives we might win and we have the moral high ground 😂😂😂 as if ! ! !

[@robertbosson5223]

@@colmfarrell6687 Hamish may be a very experienced commander, nevertheless he is a yes man who has no option but to toe the line, because if he were to be truthful his political masters would destroy his reputation and career. Ukraine will never again rule its former eastern provinces or Crimea, and Zelenskyy is a dead man walking

[@Igotnothingoinon]

Always a pleasure to stumble across a Hamish interview.

[@michaellargey9081]

Wise up

[@supremeownage8995]

Why doesn't Moscow resemble Kiev?

[@peetky8645]

this guy is in a fantasy world

[@Molt.-ep7cu1]

You mean Putin? Yes Putin are living in a fantasy world.

[@Worldturnedupsidedown]

They were taking Crimea this time last year, in the great offensive

[@ak5659]

Tbf, most of that was hype from the American press. I do recall some retired UK military brass ever so politely wondering aloud where all the hoopla was coming from as their Ukrainian sources were giving rather different info.

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

War is not exactly predictable

[@paddyneville1535]

Take crime or go home.

[@josephking6515]

ATACMS is a ballistic missile and Storm Shadow is a cruise missile. I don't see how those two weapons can be any way like each other. One is ground launched fro a HIMARS launcher and the other from a Su-24. The only similarity is they both go 💥when they impact the orc target (unless it's a dud).

[@fredo1070]

What wonder weapon is it this week?

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

Robot soldiers and systems for war are being developed

[@fredo1070]

@@blueberry-ri7eb The Russians are already testing those.

[@malindafrank.028]

🇺🇦💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🇺🇦

[@steevethekitty759]

just one question, all due respect but what color is the sky in your world?

[@lucabrasi3964]

If ukraine can gain air superiority, get long range weapons, destroy the kurch bridge, gets the artillery shells that it needs and if they can recruit something like 500 000 to 1 million men then they could seriously beat russia

[@doc2146]

Another delusional report.

[@peetky8645]

idiotic to compare sinking a ship to taking territory........ no connection whatsoever

[@CynthiaBlair]

Couldn't we be able to get enough of the needed gas masks to the Ukrainian army?

[@blakebrown534]

A Ukrainian Abramas commander said them pulling the tanks out is a lie.

[@JasonBlack66]

Please save Ukraine! The Free World Needs Ukraine and Ukrainians.

[@davidelliott5843]

The aid package is incredibly important and so badly needed. What happens in 2025? USA really needs to set up a follow up plan than can happen regardless of who wins the White House next year.

[@dalecrocker3213]

I think, if you look carefully, the USAS has more or less given up on the deal. Shh. Don't tell anyone.

[@solracblonde9480]

@timesradio what should we make of the recent comments made in Ukraine by the nato secretary General who said that Nato is looking for a way to integrate Ukraine into Nato? Is this just an empty threat considering that all Nato members would need to approve such a move?

[@RantTheRetort]

That's a lot of "ifs"

[@Odirile.molaolwa]

Ukraine should make Rostov on Don a priority! If Rostov on Don falls the war is over. Period

[@diegoflores9237]

Lol

[@lesvampyres5429]

@@diegoflores9237 Cope harder, Ivan.

[@stu281]

The copium is off the charts.

[@ConnorJane]

​@@lesvampyres5429 Yes, everyone is coping with you being braindead.

[@PavstaLFC]

@@lesvampyres5429Ukraine should take Moscow

[@gamerboyz2024]

You fools. Stop now.

[@fjalics]

The US army is going to get so much new kit. Send HUMVEE, buy a JLTV, send an ATACMS, buy a Precision Strike Missile. Wonder if we are getting a Bradley replacement. We had so many MRAPS.

[@deanrobinson4129]

The Bradley is being phased out of frontline units

[@markojotic]

Not the same as WW1, when the Canadians took Vimy Ridge they fired a million rounds. That is one battle, the scale of artillery in WW1 is incomparable.

[@Jagonath]

True but WW1 artillery were smaller and basically firing while blindfolded, compared to modern artillery. Even the idea of a creeping barrage wasn't really used at the time except for a couple of battles.

[@markojotic]

@@Jagonath Vimy is where the creeping barrage was perfected. Also there were WW1 shells easily larger than today's shells. They were also getting targeting information from planes, wasn't by radio so not like today. My point is the volume which is incomparable when they implied it was comparable. If you want worse try Verdun.

[@janebishop5885]

Crimea, if for no other reason than the symbolic need to show that no country can invade a sovereign territory, needs to be retaken as well as preventing Russia from having a launchpad into Ukraine.

[@dalecrocker3213]

Define "sovereign" and why it means you can't invade a territory which claims to be it.

[@ConnorJane]

And then you woke up in your own cope.

[@icu17siberia]

Europe should have responded to the aggression in 2014, we wouldn't be here now

[@janebishop5885]

@@icu17siberia Totally agree. What a huge mistake. Likewise, Germany's contracts and new pipelines with Russia, that enriched Russia and made Russia feel the West only wanted riches and would not deter him.

[@dalecrocker3213]

@@icu17siberia No. Probably Putin would have stepped up his actions and it would all be over - with Crimea and Eastern Ukraine returned permanently to Russia, where they belong.

[@AmBotanischenGarten]

Whoa! Why always underestimate Ukrainians?????

[@dth232]

😂😂😂

[@blechtic]

You guys need to indicate which videos are just clipshows or replays of earlier videos. This is getting ridiculous. And lose the previews.

[@hamish1309]

Did these people give you hope?

[@PavstaLFC]

What a Bunch of deluDed dribble

[@beachboy0505]

Time for peace ✌️

[@marktrotter8971]

When Mr Putin or his successor realise that Russia has reached a point where it can't afford to wage a war in Ukraine it cannot win, and consequently the Russian army packs up and goes home there will be peace.

[@georgemacdonell2341]

I always ask for whirled peas before I go off to war, when and where?

[@danp2965]

@@marktrotter8971there might no one left to enjoy the peace you’re proposing…

[@theturbomedia1]

Russians don't have the word in their vocabulary...

[@peterclarke3020]

I would disagree with him - I think the Ukraine should get Crimea back, and that if they don’t, Russia would use it to launch future attacks.

[@wolpumba4099]

*Abstract* This discussion analyzes the current state of the war in Ukraine, focusing on recent developments in military aid, battlefield tactics, and potential future scenarios. Key points include the significance of the recently approved US aid package, the challenges posed by Russia's unethical use of chemical weapons, and the potential for Ukraine to retake Crimea. The conversation also explores the West's concerns about escalation, the implications for global security, and the potential expansion of the AUKUS partnership. Additionally, it delves into domestic concerns within Russia, China's role in supporting Russia, and the potential risks and opportunities associated with supplying Ukraine with more advanced weaponry. The discussion highlights the complex and evolving nature of the conflict, emphasizing the need for continued support for Ukraine and a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted challenges facing the international community. *Ukraine War Update and Global Implications* *Current Situation in Ukraine* - 0:00 Crimea is a potential target for Ukraine to recapture, especially if they receive sufficient military aid like the "Ukraine Iron Dome". The latest top-secret AAMS missiles (with a range of 300-400km) are already deployed in the region, targeting airfields in Crimea and strategic positions within Russia. - 1:35 The recently approved aid package includes crucial weaponry like Storm Shadow missiles and ATACMS, which Ukraine will use to target strategic assets like rail hubs, bridges, and the Kerch bridge connecting Russia to Crimea. - 2:15 Aside from sophisticated weaponry, Ukraine critically needs more conventional artillery and tank ammunition as Russia currently outguns them 10 to 1. The intensity of the conflict resembles trench warfare of the past, highlighting the importance of ammunition supply. - 3:06 Concerns remain about a new Russian ground offensive due to the sheer number of troops deployed and the unethical use of CS gas as a chemical weapon. Russia's CS gas attacks force Ukrainian soldiers to abandon their positions, enabling Russian advancements. - 4:51 Ukrainian forces face challenges from Russian offensives and attacks from cheap, commercially available drones equipped with grenades. Some Western tanks, including Abrams, were withdrawn from the front line to address this threat and possibly to develop a mobile armored defense. - 5:34 The next 6-8 weeks are critical for Ukraine to hold its ground until restocked. Ukrainian counteroffensives are expected with a focus on deep strikes using ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles to disrupt Russian supply lines. *International Response and Escalation Concerns* - 6:57 The international community needs to respond to Russia's CS gas attacks. Supplying gas masks to Ukrainian soldiers is a simple yet effective solution to counter this illegal chemical weapon usage. - 7:57 The West's fear of escalating the conflict has led to delays in supplying Ukraine with much-needed weaponry. A bolder approach, similar to French President Macron's recent statements, is needed to deter Putin. - 19:57 The US has accused China of crossing red lines by supplying dual-use technologies to Russia. The Biden Administration needs to respond with concrete actions to address this issue, going beyond mere statements and warnings. - 21:12 Potential actions against China could include further sanctions on technology exports and pressure on companies involved in such transfers. The US needs to demonstrate its commitment to defending its interests and supporting its allies. *Global Ramifications and Future Outlook* - 22:09 The potential expansion of the AUKUS partnership to include South Korea is a positive development for regional security. It strengthens alliances and counters China's attempts to isolate individual nations. - 24:15 The war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for new technologies and warfare strategies. These learnings, especially regarding information warfare and drone usage, will have implications for the Indo-Pacific region. - 25:25 While Putin has so far resisted a large-scale conscription of young people from major cities, the situation may change depending on the war's trajectory and the demand for new troops. Public opinion within Russia is a crucial factor in this decision. - 27:26 The risk of Putin resorting to tactical nuclear weapons remains, although China's warnings and potential internal unrest in Russia serve as deterrents. The international community must continue to emphasize the severe consequences of such actions. - 28:08 Western nations' involvement in training and assisting Ukrainian troops with advanced weaponry, despite official denials of direct military involvement, highlights the delicate balance in this conflict. - 29:15 The definition of victory for Ukraine remains complex. While retaking all occupied territories, including Crimea, seems unlikely, demonstrating the failure of Russia's objectives and ensuring Ukrainian independence could be considered a significant win. - 36:23 Crimea's vulnerability makes it a prime target for Ukraine's counteroffensive. Continued attacks on strategic assets in Crimea, coupled with the potential recapture of Kherson, will put immense pressure on Putin. *Domestic Concerns and Future Predictions* - 33:51 Trump's argument regarding Europe's inadequate defense spending resonates with the ongoing calls for increased contributions from NATO members, especially in light of the war in Ukraine. This war has exposed the weaknesses in Europe's defense capabilities. - 41:18 A successful May for Ukraine involves strengthening defensive lines, stockpiling resources, and preparing for a new counteroffensive despite facing ammunition shortages and troop fatigue. - 44:26 The full impact of the new US military aid is contingent on timely delivery and the ability to counter Russia's attempts to disrupt supply lines. The West must remain proactive in supporting Ukraine and ensure continuous aid flow. - 44:44 While the provision of Taurus missiles by Germany could significantly aid Ukraine's efforts, political obstacles remain, and alternative forms of military support are expected, including establishing ammunition production facilities. - 48:05 The argument about not provoking Russia and escalating the conflict needs to be weighed against Ukraine's right to defend itself and the potential consequences of inaction. The threat of nuclear weapons usage underscores the complexity of this situation. - 49:54 China's reaction to the US foreign aid bill that includes funds for Taiwan is likely to involve an intensification of grey zone tactics, such as increased military exercises, cyberattacks, and information warfare, rather than a direct military confrontation. - 53:12 China, despite its stated willingness to use force to assert its claim over Taiwan, currently prioritizes peaceful reunification. The upcoming change in Taiwan's political landscape, with a more China-friendly opposition party potentially gaining more power, could influence future developments. - 57:38 China's stockpiling of gold, while potentially aimed at mitigating the impact of US sanctions, also reflects the deep-seated paranoia within the Chinese Communist Party and its efforts to project an image of strength and resilience in a challenging international environment. i used gemini 1.5 pro to summarize the transcript

[@SuperPsydude]

Thank you for all the laughs again, you never disappoint. Lordy lordy.

[@hamishfenton8633]

Europe needs to provide direct support

[@Marco_Polo790]

Why? 🤔

[@andrewarmstrong5770]

Why? so we all die.

[@TheStickinator]

Are you willing to go? Send your children and grandchildren? I'm guessing you'd be ok with other people's kids being sent into the meat grinder but not you and yours..

[@Splatdo]

Go and join up then Rambo

[@mishaillich9728]

May be it is not too late, the NATO countries had committed the weapons and ammunition necessary to stop the invader, they did not comply. Today the invader advances without problems!

[@charlesflouvat1829]

Who knew that the Ukrainians would need a lot of gas masks 🙄, time for some more PPE contracts, 👏.

[@KennedyCopy]

No sleep till... MOSCOW!

[@la7dfa]

The Moskva is sleeping with the fishes, so that is a start.

[@aburakadabura2]

We must not allow the world to be a place where it is acceptable for the strong to humiliate the weak at will.

[@luke7benner]

Then stop all funding to Israel.

[@ConnorJane]

Don't support NATO, then.

[@aburakadabura2]

@@ConnorJane Are you complicit with Russia, an aggressor state that indiscriminately attacks civilians?

[@aburakadabura2]

@@ConnorJane You seem to be Russian.

[@aburakadabura2]

@@ConnorJane Please you do not support Russia

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

you are wanting it.

[@alexanderlouie4134]

Pipe dreams, Ukraine lost the war before it even began.

[@guncoservicesllc6921]

Ukraine doesn’t have to retake territory fighting. They need to make it untenable for the Russian troops to stay.

[@la7dfa]

I agree. The Russian wartime economy will be tanking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/annLpnSCfdCsbbc

[@dalecrocker3213]

How?

[@lesvampyres5429]

@@dalecrocker3213 The new ATACMS, F-16s more HIMARS, more artillery, more precision guided weapons. Keep up.

[@dalecrocker3213]

@@lesvampyres5429 So the plan is to constantly bombard areas occupied by the Russians, is it? So what do you do when you run out of ammo and the Russians come back?

[@dalecrocker3213]

@@lesvampyres5429 So your plan is to constantly bombard empty territory then? Seems an expensive way of going about things.

[@MaciejLewandowski-kl3ek]

You might as well say that Warsaw is a historical part of Russia if you say that Crimea is

[@God-ub8fn]

yes but no Russians live in warsavw,but CRIMEA IS 90%RUSSIANS

[@DedHobbit]

Dividing Poland is a long-standing tradition in Europe. Perhaps in the future we will return to it.

[@dfgdfg_]

Didn't want to stabilise the Commander's video, Times?

[@chrisjordan4210]

If firing mass artillery would be successful, what went wrong on the Somme and Ypres. Slogging it out with heavy guns has never been a battle winner, it is always fast out-manoeuvre. Can't think of a battle where it wasn't so? even Jutland with the biggest guns of the time was completely non-decisive.

[@billybunter5575]

when you think ukraine is figting overwhelming odds remember the 300 spartans who fought of thousands of persians and showed the world numbers dont count for anything.also david and goliath once again the odds where taken down by a small boy jesus is with you ukraine.

[@michaellitten4538]

Who said those stories are true?

[@billybunter5575]

@@michaellitten4538 history.

[@petroleumalley]

You watch movies as if they are a documentary?

[@billybunter5575]

@@petroleumalley its history.

[@petroleumalley]

@@billybunter5575 Sure. Only 300

[@mrjerzheel]

Only in Times alternative universe is Crimea up for grabs.

[@vasik9719]

Wrong! It was declared by the Constitution and the President: return to 1991 borders!!

[@perrycomeau2627]

The Queen is dead along with the house of lords. There are tough decisons to be made in days to come.

[@andrewjg591]

I think we need to be very careful of being too dogmatic about the use of ‘combined arms warfare’ in the way that NATO doctrine would suggest, some of the public criticism of Ukrainian tactics - for example by Germany - were unhelpful and misguided. The bottom line is that Ukraine has much more experience than anyone else of fighting the modern Russian army. There are at least two reasons why we may have to think how we do combined arms - both to do with drones, and other very new systems. The first is the assumption that if you have ‘air superiority’ that is a major requirement for success in ground operations. What happens if you have are operating under a sky full of friendly multi-million dollar aircraft, but are being pulverized my many drones operating at low level ? In this situation air superiority is not enough, and the assumption that air superiority, or supremacy is enough to support successful ground operations is not correct. The second issue is that the ‘classic’ way of breaking through enemy lines is to build up a mass of armour and then ‘punch through’ … this worked in an age when you could build up such a force and attack before the enemy was really able to respond . However in the modern battlefield, this approach just gives the enemy a ‘target rich environment’ where they can use cheap systems to destroy large numbers of very expensive tanks , and similar. What all this means is that the dogmatic version of ‘combined arms warfare’ which is espoused by some is already outdated , and if done wrongly, it could be highly counterproductive. The Ukrainians are learning these lessons in real-time, and we should take note.

[@dlmsarge8329]

Agreed. It will be Ukrainian veterans that will be advising and training western troops in the near future. Definitely part of a fair exchange for the magnificent weapon systems western countries are supplying to Ukraine in their struggle.

[@stu281]

@@dlmsarge8329nope

[@martinalladin8981]

If Ukraine doesn't get Crimea back and loses port access to the sea of Azov , and access to the Black Sea and the natural resources just off shore, they're going to be economically hamstrung whilst owing the West a shitload of money. People either don't know where tend to forget that the south and the east are the most resource-rich areas of Ukraine, Visa V all the areas occupied by Russia sorry about any misspelling I'm using talk to text

[@greyjamiesod4989]

YES, you are so right.

[@ConnorJane]

Too bad sp sad. Not really but it what you get when you sell your country to the West.

[@Ghredle]

As the inventor of the rear view mirror said always look your enemy straight into their eyes… 😂😂😂 is this Hollywood movie critique?

[@ostevoostevo1592]

What a strange pronunciation of "albeit ". Someone should tell him it's [ awl-be-it ] , not "alla-bite"...Good interview nevertheless. He's a tank commander, not an English teacher fortunately...

[@terrancepylatuk6689]

All the analysts are not being bombed . It's so easy to talk .

[@rouz0]

Are these people sleep talking 🤔? This Crimea obsession. 🤦 bridge is just one way! there is a land bridge, there are ferries and there is the airport. How many cm does Ukraine even have? The bridge needs 30-50 simultaneous missiles. It means at least 15 fighter jets are needed to launch it or should be launched from the ground. Such scale attack is easy to notice and intercept

[@formes2388]

If you take out the bridge, all traffic in and out of Crimea, to be done safely has to go either over land, or via ferry. Ferries can be hit by naval drones easily, and anything going over land can be hit by shorter range missiles. Beyond this, if you hit the bridge periodically, you force a massive and disproportionate amount of air defences to be positioned around that bridge, do to the importance of it for getting munitions, fuel, and so on into Crimea. And with long range missiles - you don't necessarily need jets at all to strike and deal with the bridge.

[@rouz0]

@@formes2388it seems you have no idea what you are talking about. 😄Whether Russia uses the Crimea route or land route they eventually need to pass the same route to reach deep inside Ukraine. So if Ukraine wants and has ability to hit Russian logistics movment they can do it already regardless of which route Russia is using. And if Russia wants to use ferry they can use sea of azov which Ukraine has no acess to it . Crimea is close to Kherson and Odesa, destroying it only can affect how fast Russia send equipmnent in this direction. However, Russian can uses the Rostov -Mariupol direction with the same efficiency because they have made a rail line from that direction too. And rail lines are the main way of transporting equipments and personal. In any case, Ukraine is on the west side Dnipro River. So they are closer to Crimea than Mariupol. At least take the time to have a look at to map to see how many KM land borders exist between Russia and Ukraine. In addition, the direction of Kharkiv which everybody says is the Russian target for the summer offensive is from Belgrad, not Crimea. And Russian now advancing there and Crimea is not at all a logistic hub for them at the given point they are fighting now . There is no attamp by Russian at the time for moving in direction of Kherson at all. I guess it will be easier even if they come from back to Kherson rsther trying to pass Dnipro at Kherson region. Russian only using River as a natural barrir to keep Ukranian away from east part and Crimea .Theswepeoole apearently dreaming a Ukranian offensive simmilar to previous summer offensive . It is the only time that the bridge may come handy for Russian against Ukraine. Yet moving through Dnipro river will be veey difficult logistically. So it is simply a dream as it was previous time and every time Ukriane tried to keep a foot hold other side of Dnipro. It is exactly why Russian pulled back from Kherson becuase the topography make it very difficult to provide that regions logistically .

[@chrisyerp174]

ATACMS Mgm-140 price $820,000 wow us debt is amazing while we cant even secure are own border

[@brianrasmussen2956]

Well, where do you want communists, on US soil or in Russia? You decide for yourself. I'm out.

[@TobyBriton]

Not even gas mask at this point of the war.

[@user-mp7nl7nn2c]

A 300km range but from Ukraine or inside Russia ? I think the Kerch will go down on May 8/9th