Moscow's losses mount & the vital role of Crimea | Ukraine: The Latest | Podcast

Day 315. Today, as details of Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka continue to unfurl, we consider what the response on Russian social media may tell us about Moscow’s next move.
Plus, we’re joined by guest Dr Rory Finnin, a specialist on Crimea, to discuss the critical role the peninsula seems destined to play in the months, and years, ahead.
Contributors:
Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
With thanks to Dr Rory Finnin.
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[@Video2Webb]

Brilliant speaker about Crimea and about the Russian empire. Mind-blowing insights that MUST be listened to widely - in and out of Ukraine. Rory Finnin is an expert whose understanding is very deep and sensitive. He sees and speaks about the failures of both Soviet and Post-Soviet Russia, along with the failures of the West, especially in my view, all those European nations so close to the action, close to the meaning, close to the history. There is no excuse, going forward, to ignore, silence, minimize ANYTHING/EVERYTHING that Finnin referred to in this podcast. May his voice and insight now guide the actions by key bodies/people who can help shape a healthy existence for those in Crimea along with those in Ukraine mainland, and beyond. My heartfelt congratulations to this podcast for doing this interview and to Dr. Rory Finnin himself. His love and scholarship about Crimea should inspire us all.

[@brocluno01]

Absolutely the best Podcast so far. Hats off to all 😊 Looking at long term stability has to be the goal. The world can not afford another conflict this size in the foreseeable future. To many people not in the conflict zone are suffering ...

[@janewilkin1984]

Never talk about Ukraine army losses at all

[@marioformosa4259]

@@theparadoxdestroyer9776 And the EU chief disclosed that 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers had died. Women do talk

[@supertuscans9512]

They do, but typically nonsense, maths isn’t typically their forte.

[@JayaMadhavadas]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4vNgqNujqZpi68. THE TRUTH

[@JayaMadhavadas]

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[@donaldjmccann]

Wonderful, articulate, and well-informed guest...One of your best podcasts!

[@jannarkiewicz633]

I was going to make this same comment.

[@westingband]

Agreed. Didn’t want it to end

[@JayaMadhavadas]

HEAR THE TRUTH - > kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4vNgqNujqZpi68

[@doovde2]

Very good discussion. I wish the "give up on Crimea" people could hear this.

[@peetky8645]

uke will never be safe if russia is not pushed from every inch of its territory

[@gagamba9198]

Unfortunately Rory Finnin presented us only part of the story, i.e. the lie by omission. The Tatars themselves were invader conquerors (settlers) as well, coming from Central Asia. They were of the Cuman-Kipchak confederation, sometimes called Cumania, arriving in Crimea and southern Ukraine in the 11th century. Then the Mongol invaders arrived in the 13th century. The Crimean Khanate was once part of a larger khanate called the Golden Horde which was established after the dividing of the Mongol Empire. Cumania invaded what was Khazaria, also a central Asian realm. The Khazars invaded the Caucasus and southern Ukraine. They were in Crimea from the 7th century. Then the Vikings (the Rus) began to arrive. Go back even further and Crimea was once Greek. Also invaders. When they arrived they encountered the Tauri. Crimea was once known to the outside world until the 19th century as the Tauric Peninsula from the Greeks who called it Ταυρική (Taurike). Crimea's history is a continuum of invasion. Many places are. I make this comment not to justify Russia's imperial ambitions (don't forget Russia signed many treaties recognising Ukraine's borders and also was renting Sevastopol, which further signifies Moscow's recognition of Ukraine's ownership) but to make clear the Tatars are not an indigenous people like the Aboriginal Australians.

[@oleksii8182]

Mostly accurate, but the Rus are not vikings, even though we dealt with them quite often. The Vikings as we know them are a distinct group of Norsemen from modern day Scandinavia, not the Slavic tribes. Some of our rulers were of their origin and vikings also served as mercenaries in our druzina.

[@missesCarmenB]

Russia signed those treaties when it was considering Ukrainians as "brothers". Now they are no longer brothers so they want to get Khrushchev's gift to Ukraine back.

[@MBBurchette]

Just waiting for Greek nationalists to start clamoring for the return of Chersonesos…I mean Kherson.

[@martyngittins1274]

This account is a reasonably accurate précis of Crimean History

[@borismissiuna6422]

He is a very good paid discriminator of false information.

[@wandaosborne291]

i am glad we can hear this about ukraine he is for sure nothing but right !!!! thank u for we need more of this knowledge about what's going on having him on thank u for having . this guy tell us about UKRAINE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🏓

[@paullakowski2509]

the more sources the better!!!

[@servicemanTO]

My favourite podcast is here.

[@idicula1979]

And I think this was the best one.

[@sballantine8127]

This is THE most fascinating podcast EVER. Your guest - whoever thought anyone in US academia would choose Crimea of all places as a specialized area of interest? - was so knowlegable I was mesmerized, have already listened to it twice, and have forwarded it on to everyone I thought would also find it interesting. In addition, the observation that Ukraine might very well find future investment monies as well as membership in the EU and/or NATO problematic if Crimea were not returned to Ukraine was something i've not heard elsewhere. This podcast should be mandatory lisening to anyone and everyone who is engaged in foreign policy concerning the area s well as those who play any part in policy negotiations, particularly politicians who make choices on defense spending and/or demands for a specific agenda, when they are regrettably ignorant on the consequences of their decisions.

[@dra.ruthrodriguez-noboa4405]

Excellent interview!!

[@robbie4084]

The best analysis and discussion I have ever heard regarding Crimea

[@strongest4465]

The absolute majority of people in Crimea hate modern Ukraine and want to stay in Russia. Don't say who should do what.

[@robbie4084]

@@strongest4465 it's not difficult to say that when Putin and his enablers are trying to eradicate everything about Ukraine and it's people which includes Crimea

[@nicolasolton]

@@strongest4465 not what I've heard, but maybe I've heard wrong? What I have heard is that the Tatars were treated poorly by the Russians. Whatever the case, wouldn't forward looking tatars see a better future with a democratic, free Ukraine that is part of the EU, rather than a future of no democracy and more dictatorship putin style and associated lack of future economic opportunity?

[@tubthump]

No mention was made of the fact that Sebastopol has been home to Russias Black Sea fleet since the 18th century and that as a warm water port it is crucial for providing year-round access to the worlds oceans. That's a major omission considering its the most important reason why Russia will never under any circumstances relinquish control of it.

[@mrgraham9007]

My favourite podcast also that makes at least two of us and I think many many more cheers guys

[@richardsimms251]

Great history lesson, although complicated. RS. Canada

[@drychaf]

Excellent discussions all round, and informative, to me, from Dr Rory Finnin.

[@flybefree]

Dr Rory … WOW! Now there’s an expert the world should be listening to.

[@The_ZeroLine]

The best guest and out of the 300+ episodes, one of the best episodes as a result.

[@marioformosa4259]

He is almost as good as Victoria Nuland. Absolutely neutral!!!

[@nicolasolton]

Nuland is a decent person

[@awatsycamorefarmnearsiouxf7526]

Excellent speaker today, from Rev. AW Ramos in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

[@alanchristensen5735]

The guest speaker was very interesting. I found his argument that Crimea is connected to Ukraine especially persuasive. In order for the people of Crimea to have a decent standard of living they depend on resources that Ukraine provides.

[@jovanovichjoe]

Outstanding, intelligent, historically significant analysis of the Ukrainian situation. Absolutely essential for understanding this conflict!

[@matf5593]

Ça là, c'était une très bonne discussion. J'ai appris beaucoup. C'est pas mal évident que le retour de la Crimée est bénéfique pour non seulement l'Ukraine, mais aussi pour la Crimée....

[@patrickandries3117]

Alors je doute que cette émission soit aussi bonne que cela.

[@strongest4465]

Translate my message, I'm too lazy to write in English. Ваши знание на уровне дна, касательно менталитета жителей Крыма и самой обстановки в Крыму. В 2014 году, когда Крым захотел присоединится к России, его инфраструктура и уровень жизни людей был на низком уровне. Разбитые дороги, грязные пляжи. Россия вложила огромные средства в Крым, чтобы восстановить его инфраструктуру. При Украине... финансирование Крыма было по остаточному признаку и ему доставалось мало дотаций с бюджета. Коррупция в Украине имеет очень высокий уровень, только всего несколько городов во всей стране более-менее развиваются. Я был многократно в Крыму до 2014 года и был в 2021, разница в лучшую сторону очень сильная. Касательно мнения самих жителей Крыма. Если ты к ним приедешь и будешь с ними говорить о присоединении обратно в Украину, они тебе лицо набьют. Приезжай и проверяй мои слова на деле.

[@matf5593]

@@strongest4465 too lazy to write in English? Lol moi aussi! ,^⁠_⁠^. Pas de problème. Votre commentaire est interesante mais la base est différente de la mienne. Je vous crois quand vous écrivez que vous avec rencontré quelques personnes qui préfèrent être sous l'emprise des russes. Ça, c'est leur opinion personnelle.... Moé, j'étais plutôt intéressé avec les faits géographiques qui lisent la Crimée avec le reste de l'Ukraine. Pour example, le fait que l'eau potable en Crimée vient de l'Ukraine (Région de Kherson). Nous parlons de sujets et de bases différentes. Oui, c'est vrai que l'Ukraine et la Russie ont lutté et continuent a lutter avec la corruption... Ça va-tu continuer dans l'avenir? J'espère que non ... De toute façon, merci encore pour le commentaire et bonne journée!

[@matf5593]

@@patrickandries3117 merci pour votre commentaire.... Je respecte votre opinion personnelle.... La mienne est différente! C'est pas grave.... Bonne journée!

[@taralown7023]

Well that guys knowledge base was fascinating. I had no idea about any of it, I think every politician in the west and Europe need to listen to this

[@DarkDragonRus]

If only large part of it wasn't factually incorrect. XD

[@johncoffey1483]

In 2013 nobody but the Russians had a problem with Crimea being part of Ukraine. Russia just hasn't held onto it long enough and we are really just worried about their nukes. With Crimea goes access to the sea and lots of potential gas etc.

[@claudemaggard7162]

Ukraine can't prosper as a nation without crimea they have to get it back. They loose trade thru the sea of azov. Which makes mariooul useless

[@missesCarmenB]

@@claudemaggard7162 Welcome to WW3 then as the Russians will never give it up without throwing everything they have at Ukraine. Crimea gives Russia access to the Black Sea/ Mediterranean Sea, they can't afford to lose the Sevastopol Naval Base they had since 1783.

[@vepraksoldat2963]

If USA didn't orchestrated coup in 2014, Crimea would have been still in Ukraine

[@vepraksoldat2963]

@@claudemaggard7162 lol Kiev might lose Odessa

[@DarkDragonRus]

So, if Canada or Mexica goes into military alliance with Russia clearly targeting USA, allow construction of Russian military bases on it's territory and will kill or arrest hundreds of pro USA supporters then USA shall do nothing becuase they are only ones who are concerned? And if Ireland separates and does the same against UK, anx also transfer all UK military infrastructure to Russia for a bit of money then UK must do nothing too?

[@between2vines]

Everyone should listen to this one on Crimea. Don't miss it

[@bobcougar77]

Ok, I listened.

[@bobcougar77]

@@mrwpg6286wait .. I'm a robot?

[@daviddenny4092]

Really interesting analysis. Thanks

[@remkodejong656]

a podcast like this is the only reason why im still on the internet. thx.

[@marioformosa4259]

I prefer the videos made by Canadian teenagers with music and write Pootin!

[@sidneyharris3686]

I vote this podcast of the year!

[@galactyx1]

Well worth the extra time taken. Many thanks!

[@stephendenehey2809]

Love to Ukraine from Tasmania ❤️

[@user-zp8sp4hj3d]

Bravo! Excellent!

[@Dimitri-Jordania]

Channel daily-watcher-of here, keep it up! Слава Україні!!! დიდება საქართველო!! 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇪❤️

[@happyhappynuts]

Georgia forever! SLAVA UKRAINI

[@crimeajewel]

The Tatars Palace outside Sevastopol at Baktiseray is the only place I ever saw an actual harem place. The legend being they built it there because on the little river they saw a golden salamander. The caves where some people lived,( some still do),is also unusual but interesting.

[@josefigueira4559]

Roland thanks a lot for sharing the feeling. Yeah, can become a bit to much sometimes.

[@mikestirewalt5193]

History and insights really top quality. Question . . . just curious. Whose sailboats are floating at anchor in the Sevastopol marine area?

[@piotrmachowski]

Day 335? After 9 years of this war?

[@jon9625]

Fascinating. Thanks telegraph

[@Yobinski4900]

Cheers from Chicago. Great reporting

[@liberty_and_justice67]

Very informative and stimulating

[@paulflinn3521]

Love your shows!!! Hate commercials every 4 minutes!!!!!!!

[@vaughanbean1156]

makes one wonder if the ruzzians crammed this building with soldiers knowing this would happen to make the general mobilization politically acceptable...

[@claudemaggard7162]

Or unacceptable. Either way the russians want war thats why they have to be out down

[@peetky8645]

they probably called the coordinates in to the ukes -

[@OneGeniusBlog]

Glory to Ukraine🇺🇦

[@marioformosa4259]

And may they prosper even though most of them will be out of Ukraine

[@OneGeniusBlog]

@@marioformosa4259 why is that? Im in Ukraine, not dipping.

[@marioformosa4259]

Dying to make America great

[@steve-real]

1:00:51 “Russia and the Kremlin do not offer their own people a vision of the future…” Dr. Rory Finnin

[@marioformosa4259]

America offer visions of the future - Americans are being replaced, starting with HiTech

[@DarkDragonRus]

They offer thought... I am appaled how many people, who claim themselves to be specialists about Russia either incompetent or lie on purpose.

[@temijinkahn511]

Terrific episode! I found the history of the area very interesting and helps me understand the positions of the Ukrainians and Russians.

[@marioformosa4259]

Missing is the bit about the merchants who sold the Ukrainians. And their descendants

[@billyungen]

Intriguing, educational, illuminating broadcast -- and very enjoyable!

[@kinny2098]

“Those responsible for the use of the illegal use of phones will be punished!?” I think they already have!!

[@ghostlightx9005]

A similar barracks strike has occurred in Crimea. 100 in hospital, no idea of the dead numbers. Some rumours saying it is even bigger than the New Year strike.

[@juandelgado7873]

I admire your knowledge

[@willthecat3861]

Really missing Dom.

[@chuckhillier4153]

I've wondered for some time, how has Crimea survived without fresh water from the canal since 2014?

[@rupertochurch4218]

I wonder how many, if any, Russian settlers in Crimea were previously re-located Tatars and others (or their descendants), who had regarded Crimea as home prior to Stalin actions.

[@eddiel7635]

None, the Tatars were slowly returning whilst it was Ukrainian. They hate Russia for obvious genocidal reasons. They are discriminated against under Russian occupation as the Russians don’t trust them. Many have had to leave Crimea again.

[@miyahtallulah]

Brilliant

[@steve-real]

14:21 “First that Russia is an expansionist land empire and the second thing is that Crimea is very likely it’s most prized colony.” - Dr Rory Finnin

[@juandelgado7873]

What a smart men, difficult task to achieve but possible

[@linmal2242]

Well, good on the French; I thought that they were taking a 'hands off' policy with the illegal Ruzzian invasion of a neighbouring country, Ukraine. I had not heard them comment on any of it, the war, but then I am on the opposite side of the planet!

[@martinschneider7130]

I was astonished, to hear in a publication of Xavier Tytelman (french Military expert, Redaktor of Air ET Cosmos), that until 24.2.2022 a french Military firm was permitted, to Export HUD's to russia. So french Rafale and russion Suchoi fighterplanes May have the same HUD ?

[@JayaMadhavadas]

MORE BULLSHIT. LIES

[@JeanJacqueJaenJeux]

Forgive my ignorance, what's an HUD?

[@martinschneider7130]

@@JeanJacqueJaenJeux Gilbert developped this against the hirarchy of the french airforce with own Money, flew with a Demonstrator Aircraft to US. US recognized the Advantages. When Gilbert came Back to Frances, First french Military wanted to make atrial because of insubordinance. But that became Impossible by recognition of His Work. Gilbert later died poor and as I read irradiatet by maybe His Work in Radar system of Mirage.

[@martinschneider7130]

@@JeanJacqueJaenJeux an Indian flight Test engineer learned in Istres flight Testing from Gilbert and wrote an article, which I easily found using a sear h engine.

[@grimper35]

This is already one of the best podcasts avaialble anywhere; and one of its (many) strengths is the excellent guests they have on. And this episode just took that to an even higher level. Dr. Finnin was outstanding. Terrific insights.

[@marioformosa4259]

It's amazing how one man can open so many accounts. The energy of youths!!

[@softstarlight2897]

I enjoyed hearing about the history of Crimea. I am from New Zealand so a long, long way from Ukraine. I hope Ukraine is victorious and it's not too long before this war is over. I can't imagine living through something like this.

[@marioformosa4259]

I hope that the Americans are thankful that so many Ukrainians have died for them

[@softstarlight2897]

@@marioformosa4259 I'm not American. I live in New Zealand.

[@nicolasolton]

@@gerryoconnor5846 in what respect?

[@nicolasolton]

@@marioformosa4259 how are Ukrainians dying for Americans? I thought they were dying in defense of their sovereignty and for a future of democracy as opposed to putin despotism and corruption-kleptocracy?

[@marioformosa4259]

Yes I hope the Maoris are victorious too

[@ArchesBro]

Extremely good guest. I distinctly remember this issue of the crimean colonization coming up years before the invasion of crimea by Russia.

[@brucebeckman7478]

Is this streamed in Russian across Russia?

[@stephenhill545]

No. They are indoctrinated to believe it is as Russian as Moscow. They say russia is the descendent of the ancient Greeks, and crimea plays a big part in this myth. They also claim to be the third Rome. They have many myths to justify their thirst for other people's land.

[@johnosullivan7242]

Brilliant episode and speaker, totally debunked the Russian spin about it being 'gifted' to Ukraine etc. Roland's analogy at the end might better have been left out - comparing the Falklands and Crimea - doesn't work on so many levels - a tiny island thousands of miles away from a country compared to a large province within a country - maybe compare it with how the French feel about Alsace and Lorraine - should they have left them go to the Germans after WW1 in order to prevent WW2?

[@marioformosa4259]

Or the Poles about Lviv

[@edwardbernays8514]

That Dr Finlay dude was obviously the comic relief….😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@xcrockery8080]

This is such a good programme.

[@JayaMadhavadas]

THIS IS LIES

[@mwang688]

Excellent deep discussion about Crimean. I totally agree Crimean should belong to Ukraine. If western leaders didn’t support it, they just kick time bomb down the road and it will grow to bigger problem later.

[@marioformosa4259]

Yes we do wonder what will remain of Ukraine. 11 Million left since February of last year

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

I was a tourist in Ukraine soon before the Crimea annexation. I did not notice any signs (I was in Simferopol) of anti Ukraine or pro Russia sentiment or activity. I even asked people about feeling more Russian or Ukrainian. Mostly just shrugs, frankly. Crimea was also an autonomous region within Ukraine, governmentally. Soon after leaving Ukraine, people I kept in contact with mentioned, often, about ‘Putin Tourists’ , their name for the little green men. Nobody was happy about it. I suspect area leaders were either in cahoots with or intimidated by these Russians. Nobody I knew was happy about it.

[@marioformosa4259]

Very true. 80% or so, of the Ukrainian military joined the Russians

[@saliecyster594]

Putin is drunk or sober

[@ukiz]

Great work

[@JohnHMarsden]

Really good!

[@JeanJacqueJaenJeux]

Great podcast it would be amazing if the names of the speakers would be viewable in the video progression line so for videos that are so long someone more interested in a speaker or another could enjoy it more easily

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

If Wagner is a "private" military company, how can they be demanding supplies from the Russian government? Shouldn't they be procuring and supplying their own ammunition and armor? I don't get the complaints coming from Wagner?

[@andrewkimber3898]

Question. No one ever discusses what of the Tartars who were sent away to central Asia. Do any of them ever envision returning to Crimea

[@raymondporter2094]

This is good journalism and good podcasting. If it was a terrestrial TV station broadcasting this content, awards would be given to the creators. Well done!

[@avikillzkids5986]

Oh shut up

[@errolkim1334]

No it's not. It's total propaganda for a beaten army. Wake up!!!

[@Digi.B]

Imagine calling British lying media "good journalism" 🤡🤡🤡

[@missesCarmenB]

They are deleting comments for no good reason, censorship at it's best!

[@marioformosa4259]

It is an American helping his country to maintain control of its Euro vassals

[@BluegillGreg]

It's nice of that deputy prime minister to compliment the French on the effectiveness of their shells 🙏👍🤙❗️

[@phildavies6226]

Valuable.

[@razor789]

Good Bless for Highest Losses for UK, NATO and US

[@willthecat3861]

The most amazing and thought provoking presentation on Crimea. It's not at all along the lines of what some of my Russian speaking Ukrainian born, friends from Donbas told me... especially about the Crimean Tatars: it seems that they were deeply suspicious of the Tatars... and possessed a disdain that bordered on hatred.

[@aylabakkalli3942]

Ahhhh, Karasupazar my beloved mother's birthplace.

[@zapfanzapfan]

Was the letter with shrapnel to Macron from Rogozin, former head of Roscosmos?

[@athenak4666]

SLAVA UKRAINI 💪🏾🇺🇦🔱🙏🏾

[@robertbindler2481]

Amunition problem for Soviet made tanks ? Thanks 👍

[@olenaripa9717]

Thanks for this deep take

[@missesCarmenB]

UK is Still a tiny Empire. What is the justification for occupying Northern Ireland? How is it different from Russia wanting to occupy the Donbas?

[@clydelouis5956]

This is not at all true. Kevin Mccarthy was being voted against by the people who are against the omnibus bill which includes the Ukraine spending. They were concerned with Mccarthy for a number of reasons but one specific is the text that he sent saying he was for forever spending for Ukraine. Many of the 20 who were voting against him are against this forever spending.

[@changurr2705]

Somebody should talk to a British Army historian. They learned a lot about trench warfare, it couldn't hurt . The French also have considerable experience with winter, and trench warefare . "April is the cruelest month" because that's when the new offensives are mounted

[@oxana3806]

Please don't judge Navalny on something he said years ago. He was realistic then, when he said it wasn't that simple to hand Crimea back to Ukraine without any national discussion. Yes he said it wasn't a sandwich. Since the war began, he said that in these new circumstances the situation is absolutely clear that Crimea must return to Ukraine.

[@yoda3286]

Great insightful episode today 👏

[@crimeajewel]

I used to own a flat in Sevastopol

[@WalkinBeauty278]

Wish there was some cinema about the struggles of Ukraine under Russia

[@heater5979]

Wait, what? This event happened because of troops using their mobile phones. And those responsible will be punished. But they are all dead aren't they? It's all nonsense anyway. I think we can be sure the Ukrainians knew what was going on in that building even without anyone using their phone.

[@ruiferreira6578]

So the French shrapnel was ineffective. They have so send more.

[@sandmehlig]

For a moment it got even more interesting (1:09:00).

[@adrianhudek9111]

Tatars used be fight against people who now live in eastern Europe such as Slovakia or Czech republic

[@ChuckAmadi]

In the Medival age Yes...

[@godfreymuhammad7755]

Interesting podcast, but why have we never had this type of discussion by the Telegraph, discussing the USA's longstanding impeprial imperatives. For example annexation of haiwi, Phillipines , Cuba, Haiti, Syria, Diego Gracias,(leased by the British to USA) and countless other interventions and invasions, not least my own country Grenada in 1983. Why the bias against Russia?

[@davidelliott5843]

For the question about (current) population of Crimea not supporting Ukraine’s take-over. (1) Russian rule has been economically poor and brutal (2) People like Denys Davidov who comes from Sevastopol will tell us how the people feel.

[@timur43378]

Ukraine is Crimea didn't build anything for 20+years and Russia build a lot for 8 years

[@timur43378]

Ukraine is Crimea didn't build anything for 20+years and Russia build a lot for 8 years

[@michaels8638]

plus Russia hasn’t stated how many injuries just those that are dead

[@American-In-Mykolaiv]

Letter to Macron should have a response like "Napoleon revenge" or "Ukraine did not start the war"

[@ChuckAmadi]

Dismiss France. Hence UK have ya back

[@marioformosa4259]

or Ukraine belongs to America not to France

[@awatsycamorefarmnearsiouxf7526]

It is also important that is a part of Ukraine for the control Navy of the black sea and the natural gas and oil reserves in the Black Sea.

[@abedew4647]

In what way is Crimea the Russian Empire's Northern Ireland & in what way can the Good Friday process offer an example, both positive and negative, that Ukraine could follow in securing a lasting peace with Russia?

[@HenryTan-pj2oi]

With Ukraine to be clobbered, Crimea is really nothing... ... Hmmm... ...

[@raevj]

I have heard that Navalny has changed his stance fairly recently on Crimea, although I don’t see Navalny making much of a difference anytime soon in Russia because Putin’s replacement will probably be even worse, if that is possible.

[@xtrajently]

About Navalny seeing Crimea as a part of Russian sphere of influence, is simply wrong. This rumor started from an interview Navalny had given, where he was talking about a difficulty to reintegrate Crimea back into Ukraine. What he said was taken completely out of context and used against him. Please do your homework more thoroughly.

[@martyngittins1274]

Its all good news for the Arms Industry Profiteers.

[@davidelliott5843]

Ukraine almost certainly will never gain EU membership. Their agricultural industry would at a stroke massively increase the EU agriculture output. The EU CAP would collapse under such financial demands.

[@migalito1955]

Must say I like Ben Hodges analysis. Great guy too.

[@steve-real]

Ben isn’t speaking lol. It’s Dr. Rory Finnin

[@migalito1955]

@@steve-real Yea I know, but Francis read Ben's analysis towards the beginning of the podcast... I am a fan of Ben and hope more like him have replaced him in today's American Armed services and have really appreciated what he has done since leaving the service including matters pertaining to Ukraine. I have read up on Crimea since the start of the recent invasion thus find todays speaker interesting too....