NATO Expansion is a LIE

[@JakeBroe]

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[@PhilipPage-d4c]

Not one inch East... NATO Andrey Kozrev, russian foreign minister between 1992 and 1996, has confirmed that russia had searched the archives to find any such agreement, and that there was no such thing. He also confirmed that Gorbachev said there was no such assurance given prior to Kozrevs time. Kozrev stated "It's total nonsense." Interview given to the Kyiv Post.

[@Join_IT_Army_UA]

🔱 Thank you Jake, Liked👍. Good comment Philip. Some News: In recent days, IT Army hit the Wildberries Black Friday sale, and then hit the Internet provider LENTEL St Petersburg. Over the past 2 years, Z-losses have been tens of millions of dollars a day due to "technical support". Money is flowing out like water from a leaky bucket. Everyone can help.🖥⚡🔥😎

[@JourneyOnLife]

🙏🏼💙💛🇺🇦🦅🕊

[@BrianDelahunty]

Sir yes sir just have ❤

[@thewatchtower8330]

Great you did this, Jake. The truth is coming out. I also saw the Piers Morgan show where Ana and a general were speaking really strong about this. The Kremlin posterboys look like a fool.

[@Fixtor]

As a Polish person I find it impressive that an American guy has this level of understanding of our perspective. Your explanation of our point of view is 100% accurate. We are very happy to be part of NATO and we're free to leave it any time, but we choose not to. NATO is great and makes me feel safe.

[@MissChristine-wo6vp]

As an American, I appreciate Jake giving the true perspective on events in Ukraine and Russia. There is so much bad information on American media, I'm just grateful I found Jake's channel.

[@Kr0N05]

This whole "NATO expansion" shtick has been used by the Russians for decades and they know useful idiots in the West actually believe it. To be clear: Countries JOIN NATO for fear of Russia. But I guess Russians feel infringed when they can't attack neighbor countries that are part of NATO.

[@peterwulff469]

- agree, it is an excellent summary of history.

[@tamasgyorffy1]

@@Fixtor as a Hungarian, I fully agree with your lines.

[@justinsamsel1230]

As an American with Polish heritage I want you to know that, at least in my family, generations of separation has not reduced our love and appreciation for the Poles. My grandmothers 2nd cousin was Bishop Michael Kozal, a special human being who sacrificed himself to brutal Nazi torment. Family stories tell how the Nazis would randomly pick imprisoned Poles or Jews and beat them, and Bishop Kozal would ask that their daily beating be given to him. After several transfers across Nazi prisons he ended up in Dachau where he lost his life fighting for humanity. So God bless the Polish and never forget America is supporting Democracy forever.

[@Financeification]

Liked: NATO didn't expand East; Eastern Europe ran West

[@nicholasconder4703]

The entire process started with Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary BLACKMAILING President Clinton during his 1996 re-election campaign. Vlaclav Havel, Lech Walessa and Gyula Horn basically told Clinton that if he didn't back their accession to NATO, they would openly speak at Republican rallies to promote their cause. Given their popularity at the time, this would have torpedoed Clinton's re-election hopes. This opened the floodgates for the other former Eastern bloc countries to join once they met NATO requirements.

[@AlexandraTerry-hm3uv]

@@gomersimpson777ramnope. The west had no influence on whom Ukraine was run by. It was a democratic election. Then he broke with what the people who voted him in asked him to do. He sided with Russia in trade, and the people revolted.

[@rachelhead4986]

I thought they begged for the protection of NATO? ​@@nicholasconder4703

[@EverythingCameFromNothing]

@@gomersimpson777ramwhat a load of rubbish!! Russia took all of Ukraines nuclear weapons for security guarantees which they’ve broken!! Why is it ok for Russia to invade it’s neighbors? Shame on Russia Slavs Ukrainian 🇺🇦

[@Meoldson]

TLDR.

[@akend4426]

If Putin doesn’t want Eastern European countries to join NATO, then maybe he should STOP giving them reasons to do so! He had a chance to make Russia into a country worthy of respect and admiration, but he chose the path of corruption, tyranny, and warmongering.

[@saratemp790]

Exactly they have so many resources. Instead of building up the military, they could have built up their country.

[@jtrain9926]

100%, NATO existing isn't a justification for them to invade their neighbors (which is ironically why NATO exists)

[@mikaellindroos1594]

NO NO you have totaly missunderstands that remember that Russia is allways a victim. Worlds biggest country is allways a victim

[@shooster5884]

@@akend4426 It's a shame because The Russian Federation is so diverse it could be a fantastic country right across..and it's got almost every tourist type destination in it one could imagine. Instead they have neglected so many of the peoples there, so many places , even the outskirts of cities like Moscow... are so run down you'd think it was a bankrupt third world nation... The leadership mentality is a tragedy for Russians and all their neighbouring countries. Mind you I have to add that we in the west are becoming nut cases allowing a nonsense cult tiny minority that believes a person can change their biological sex and that one can self gender as a anything one can imagine beyond the only two real genders that exist.. to be adopted as mainstream and anyone who doesn't go along with such absurdities and verbally questions it to lose their jobs or be jailed... So let's not pat ourselves on the back demanding that ordinary Russians stand up to a regime that will jail them or worse, when must people vin the west are terrified to be caught using the wrong pronouns and don't dare say that it's not possible to change ones biological sex .. So where's the western countries uprising against that Insanity? And we blame the Russian people for not standing up to the Putin regime where the sentences for doing so are even harsher than for using the wrong pronouns in the West? Yes, but it's still easier for the majority to stay silent isn't it and go along with anything than face the consequences of doing so? Only a few brave souls in the west speak out for facts... and pay for it dearly... Yet we blame ordinary Russians for doing the same... for staying silent.. Food for thought..

[@robderich8533]

In Russia, they seem to have difficulties to understand that there is a big difference between respect and fear. To obtain the former requires virtues and it takes effort to obtain them, the latter requires only brutality.

[@oleggolomoz6378]

As a Ukrainian, I am grateful for such information for the Western public.

[@pandos_bandos]

Greeting from 💙💛 Canada 🇨🇦 We stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 Слава Україні! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[@NancySherer-t9v]

Thank you for your courage.

[@toffotin]

It has been weird listening to American opinions on the war in Ukraine and everything surrounding it. An American recently asked me "do you think this was our fault?". And I was just baffled by the question. America has very little to do with the whole thing! Mostly it's just Russia being Russia. My country (Finland) has mandatory military service for one reason, Russia. Our cities filled with bunkers and service tunnels. Russia. It has nothing to do with America, or anyone else! It has everything to do with a neighbor that is always saying that the greatest time was when everybody was afraid of them. Constantly making demands, threats and border violations. I'm sorry America, and I think you guys are great, but not everything has to do with you.

[@kentl7228]

I can imagine fools saying that the CIA controlled your policies you mentioned.

[@slyfondle1885]

It's perfectly understandable for an American to think that all wars are the fault of America.

[@Masamune66]

Well Americans do hear that they are at fault for everything from China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. I think there is a reason they are always told that.

[@vladyslavkarpenko9372]

Well said 🤝🏻

[@tigerlancer]

@@toffotin do you think after this SMO and with the sanktions in place. Is puddin's RUSSR kaput?

[@BewilderedDuck-e5l]

1. Lie 2. Break treaties 3. Commit genocide 4. Play the victim Repeat. Russia in a nutshell

[@U.H8]

🎯A never changing ♻️❕

[@norbertdapunt5092]

It is Russia.

[@azalea1404]

Essentially psychopathic behavior.

[@nielsjensen4185]

Then there are the people who ignore steps 1 to 3 and think that 4 is reality. Sad.

[@evulclown]

literally every single time, their invasion methods are near identical every time too it's wild. The Putinb0ts call Euromaidan a coup and its the reason Crimea got taken over etc, what's funny is Russia on their website handed out medals to the Russian soldiers that participated in the Crimean Ukrainian invasion that were made and dated prior to Euromaidan occurring Their lies / fake evidence / covering their tracks / stories are always so hilariously bad, but they keep repeating the lie over and over. Firehose of falsehood.

[@DianeLee999]

Thank you for the education on the history of Russian aggression. Ukraine deserves the unfailing support of democracies everywhere. 💜🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@bbqreunie984]

Read my comment, you will find some more details wich are very important on this matter.

[@DianeLee999]

@@bbqreunie984stop spamming for Putin!!

[@maximvisnovsky8141]

As a Czech person, I really appreciate this video and debunking the 1990 "enlargement promise"!

[@JakeBroe]

Thank you for the incredible support Maxim! I am glad you found value in my video! Cheers to you and all the amazing people of Czechia!

[@Tomas_F.]

Souhlas, díky!

[@Altik.]

Přesně.

[@bc-guy852]

Eloquent, poignant and absolutely correct. The world needs More Jake Broe! Thank you Jake. So well said.

[@bbqreunie984]

Well read my comment wich adds more nuance.

[@zawrat26]

Jake, I was born and lived for 20 some years in one of those countries, satellites of USSR. I think you got it 100%!!!. This is probably the best run through the history of Russian oppression, lies, deception, manipulation, genocide committed on other nations, and all accurate and squeezed into about 30 minutes. I am truly impressed with your job. Americans that don't know or still have some doubts about Russia and the war in Ukraine, should watch this instead of listening to some BS on social media, often presented by people paid by Kremlin. Thank you Jake.

[@GodwinGodfather]

Soviet ideology is gone so is nazis which is much worse

[@Blanka1100]

Russian trolls and ignorant people love John Mearheimer for a reason. He never cared for Eastern Europe's agenda, voice and will in all of this.

[@andrewmoroz7385]

Jake, great video. I’m a Ukrainian born in the UK. My cousin is documenting Russia’s war crimes. I don’t know when I will see my cousin and if ever. However, I along with my Ukrainian church parish in the UK have sent 40 plus 4x4 vehicles to the troops on the front lines. We’ve sent 160 tonnes plus of humanitarian aid. We have helped orphanages, troops on the front lines with valuable medical equipment and hospital buses to get the wounded civilians out of Mariupol in the early days of the war. I wanted to go to Ukraine and help to fight. But I’m not fit enough to fight. I now work with children and families here in the UK who have experienced the atrocities, seen their families murdered, parents and grandparents. I’m trying to help these children and mothers mostly to try and live a ‘normal’ life in relative safety here in the UK. The work you do to report on the war in Ukraine keeps me from breaking down mentally. I don’t know what I will be like when this war is over and I have time to reflect on everything I have heard from these children and parents. But when it comes to that day, the victory of that will be a distraction from falling into a world of mental darkness where I believe I would never return from. Keep up the great work. I hope one day our paths with cross and I can personally thank you for your support to my nation and the people from Ukraine. Glory to you and Glory to Ukraine. Слава Україні!! 🇺🇦

[@Handkarbestuurder]

Smert katsapam

[@tarasbulba7476]

Slava Heroyam !🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@marie-v2j]

Slava Ukraini forever!!!👍🏻💪🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧 Thank you too for all you do for your beautiful country!!!

[@martusialuba]

From a Canadian born Ukrainian, THANK YOU!!!

[@APW-ry2ok]

Ukraine has the best warriors in the world ,once Putin and Trump fall out ,two massive egos never works ,Ukraine will have weapons coming out of their ears, and they will prevail ,shame it was not when Crimea was invaded but that’s life. Think Russia has a 21% interest rate,a worthless currency,sanctions galore ,no one to borrow from ,they are done. Slava Ukraine ! The future is bright.

[@skeletobotics]

It is so frustrating that a lie takes 2 seconds to tell, but it takes a 35 minute video to explain the truth. Thank you for keeping us educated and informed!

[@sleepingstone8336]

And even then people are not guaranteed to get it. Disinformation is just one hell of a thing...

[@bbqreunie984]

Well this explanation isn't complete either. Although Jakes explanation is quite good. As I wrote in my comment.

[@jdhuisen235]

Russia's "truth" exist by accusations in a mirror, like Lavrov always tries to legitimize by blaming others for his own actions, Ukraine started this war, etc.

[@Mrwutevah]

But... This video is full of nonsense as well! The first 9 minutes (as much as I could be bothered to watch) are so crammed full of US-glorifying nonsense and ignorance of the motivations of Germany, the USSR and Japan during the world wars that I cannot take this video seriously. I fully agree that Harris' video landed as a piece of freshly cooked Russian propaganda. The answer to that should not be prefaced with US-glorifying """history""", creating a false background to the issues at hand.

[@florinadrian7957]

I am Romanian , and Jake told my history better than me ! Nice job Jake , a lot of love from Romania !

[@bbqreunie984]

Read my comment, more nuance although this from Jake is quite good.

[@KathrynKlos]

Thank you so much Jake. A distilled iteration of history that can be easily understood. Expose the Russian lies! This needs to go viral.

[@Kr0N05]

This whole "NATO expansion" shtick has been used by the Russians for decades and they know useful idiots in the West actually believe it. To be clear: Countries JOIN NATO for fear of Russia. But I guess Russians feel infringed when they can't attack neighbor countries that are part of NATO.

[@jakub.kubicek]

We should crowdfund Jake's promotion of this history breakdown video to make it go viral. History is easy to forget @jakebroe

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes indeed 😮

[@jamesspry3294]

You're a legend Jake! This should be taught in schools, universities (and probably churches) all through the West. We've collectively forgotten our history and it's time we collectively remembered it!

[@mm1979dk]

Thank you for making this brief but spot on historical run down! I lived through the last decade of Soviet rule, economic blockade, witnessing Chechnia tragedy, overwhelming votes for EU and NATO membership, seeing history repeat in Georgia and Ukraine, never again!

[@JakeBroe]

Wow! Thank you for the amazing support IUIUI! It is an honor for me as an American to hear people who survived Soviet Rule to say I was able to understand and communicate the important events of the last century of Eastern European history. Best wishes to you!

[@kjstoneman8324]

Hi Jake, I'm 80, joined the RAF in the 60s, stationed in Germany ifor years, and made friends with many locals. Heard a lot about life before, and under Hitler, and have watched what's going on even after all these years. You have just explained the best analysis about the truth behind the communists that I've heard. Keep it up, I'm proud of you.

[@darthbuzz1]

Thank you for serving. And I'm a 56yo leftist liberal, animal loving vegan environmentalist athiest. Facism is wrong in any generation.

[@q1q2q23]

best regards from Poland, sir

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

@@darthbuzz1Aside from vegan, I’m right there with you!😊

[@darthbuzz1]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 :)

[@brianwilkinson6891]

Hey UK here RAF dude , we are proud of you too….

[@masterofnone4283]

Much love from Bulgaria. Everything you say is true. This video should be shown in schools all across Europe and North America.

[@DavidSellars-b8l]

I'm sure Jake would allow this.

[@adamvenus6382]

I completely agree. Very good suggestion! Much love to the peace and democracy loving free people of Bulgaria. I’m 🇬🇧 and gf is 🇵🇱 so I’m acutely aware of how and why what Jake says is true. But due to the fact not everyone is so aware, I endorse your recommendation)

[@masterofnone4283]

@@adamvenus6382 much respect brother! Best wishes to you and your girl!

[@randykalish7558]

Everywhere, everywhere that monsters go.

[@NK-qw5vt]

Germany especially. The belief that Nato/America started the war is mainstream here. People and politicians on all sides believe it. And since at least 2014 both state and private media would always interview the same 2-3 "Russia experts" from a russian propaganda think tank that was openly funded by the Kremlin who always repeated this nonsense like a mantra. This only stopped in 2022 but people were already brainwashed and a lot of them believe that *now* the media has been taken over by US propaganda since they can only see their favorite experts on youtube now so "they're being censored".

[@michaelweston1042]

Jake, this is probably the BEST video you have ever made.

[@JakeBroe]

Thanks!

[@michaelweston1042]

@@JakeBroe I mean it. I thought you were a bit too partisan during the election. But you have been fair on your assessments since. Like some of the coming appointments. This video presented a complete concise assessment including the unknown history to many.

[@munannadozie1254]

@@michaelweston1042lol 😂keep lying

[@dcv7465]

Jake was partisan during the election because one side was and is repeating Kremlin talking points that he is rebutting in this video.

[@Zomby_Woof]

@@dcv7465 The GOP has become the echo chamber of the Kremlin.

[@Katejsej]

Finally, an American, and a human, who knows about and cares about the European legacy.

[@futuregenerationz]

USSR was never an ally though we treated them like that. They were just the other Nazis. They still are. It's time America realizes this.

[@Kr0N05]

Too late - America voted in Pootin's puppet once again - the average IQ of Americans is continually falling.

[@rhinoh.893]

Very true.

[@johnstrait3420]

It was really no wonder that military leaders like General George Patton felt the Soviets were as great a threat as the Nazis.

[@_c_y_p_3]

Same could be said for USA , not sure if the world is that simple though.

[@JakeBroe]

Churchill refused to sit next to Stalin. Churchill hated Stalin. FDR had to sit in the middle to hold Churchill back. We always knew the Russians were terrible people.

[@DoctorLandon]

Not holding people accountable for their crimes was a mistake.

[@Ikkeligeglad]

Did I hear the name Trump?

[@sofiawils3829]

Please, think with your head. After all, there is info about the previous crimes of the communists and current terrorist Russia, led by the self-proclaimed Putin and his gang generals with crimfinals soldiers.

[@JakeBroe]

Yeah... Nobody in Russia was ever held accountable for anything they did wrong... kind of set us up with more problems today. Russians don't accept responsibility for anything.

[@melissabruhn1429]

Comment Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!! 🏆 🍗

[@M1903a4]

At the end of the War Russia had a very large number of American and British POWs that were "liberated" from German Stalags. Stalin wouldn't release them until all the people and former POWs from his newly captured countries were forced to return "home". The POWs he wanted were people from the Eastern countries who joined the German army to fight Stalin. They didn't want to go home because they knew they would be executed. And they were. Same with the Cossacks we forced to go "home".

[@pennylane428]

I wanted to express my gratitude for your dedication and support throughout this corrupt and cruel invasion of Ukraine. Your passion for the subject and commitment to our learning have been truly inspiring. Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure we have the tools and knowledge we need to help Ukraine succeed. Your guidance has made a significant impact on my family wanting to make a difference by supporting Ukraine. Jake you’re a treasure!

[@owen-trombone]

Agreed. Jake is a hero.

[@domys55557777]

Very good video! Thank you for the real story from Lithuania 🇱🇹♥️ Slava 🇺🇦

[@samogonbrother]

As a Latvian im very glad someone from USA has done so much research about this period. Thank you Jake . For spreading quality information and informing people of history that still impacts the world.

[@jandzoe9249]

As a German I have to say this is a perfect summary of the last 100+ years. Great job!

[@stevec7923]

Quite right. As soon as Putin took Crimea in 2014, Ukraine was permanently stuck in a territorial dispute. This made Ukraine ineligible to join NATO (just as with Moldova and Georgia previously). So the invasion of Ukraine had *nothing* to do with NATO expansion. NATO expansion was not a reason for the invasion, it was a mere flimsy pretext.

[@CakeofWisdom]

Prigozhin spilled the beans on that when he briefly seized Rostov. It's the big gas pocket in the Black Sea that happens to be in Ukraine's economic exclusive zone.

[@dukenukem8381]

In which code territorial dispute as you put is prohibitively to joining NATO? hint it doesn't exist.

[@shooster5884]

​Yep... Pregozin said it clearly on camera..and he should know because he and Wagner were involved in it all - Crimea and the Donbas ..their goal was to seize it for the resources for the Russian Regime and the Russian oligarchs... nothing to do with saving ethnic Russians.. ..​@@CakeofWisdom

[@stevec7923]

@@dukenukem8381 This is stated in the NATO charter.

[@andersjjensen]

@@dukenukem8381 It is not written outright, but without it explicitly being mentioned, when a country, with a territorial dispute, joins NATO then Article 5 immediately triggers. So basically it is "We are not going to vote you in if it means we are all going to war the second the vote is done".

[@pootjube]

This is brilliantly explained. I can’t believe Western media and politicians are not seeing this as clearly.

[@natak.2287]

Honestly, it seems very intentional at this point.

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

so eastern media will always support russia?

[@ridnovir]

As an Eastern European I can sign under every word in this video. Slava Ukraine

[@JakeBroe]

I appreciate the endorsement!

[@hekpacobctac616]

As an Eastern Ukrainian, let me decide to believe my own eyes or lunatics from the Internet. 2014 One Ukrainian tank crew was watching how we repair the roof, and they opened fire from the tank as soon as we finished. We have a 2 different videos, and we took them to the court. Obviously, the Ukrainian court didn't do anything. We trying to open the case in European court, seems impossible. My grandpa house was and will be under Ukrainian occupation, cause we are not in acclaimed new territories. As an Eastern European you should be very worried about those nazi running away from Russia and coming to EU. If ordinary Ukrainians create chaos for Polish farmers by putting bolts on corn sterns, imagine what criminally minded idiots will do.

[@weebotaku3132]

@@hekpacobctac616 Why are you salty about a positive comment. Ever hear the popular saying "pick your battles"? Guess not since youre from Eastern Ukraine, but in America its similar to another saying "youre making a mountain out of a mole hill"

[@insane5375]

@@hekpacobctac616 if you'd have had the video maybe you would post it and tried to spread the information everywhere online. But you're mostlikely just another russian bot created in 2022.

[@karolbobrowski1609]

@@weebotaku3132 thats pure ruzzian propaganda and manipulation tactics, false stories and whataboutism, downvote but dont engage if possible.

[@rassabossa4554]

This is probably the most important video made on this topic. It should be required viewing for every knucklehead in the US that thinks we should stop supporting Ukraine. Well done, Jake!

[@lorettabethea4731]

We have a ton of knuckleheads here in America- or down right stupid sucking in those ridiculous talking points of the Russians. I don’t understand why people can’t understand the hypocrisy and cruelty of Russians by supporting their point of view without minimal amount of research - a little research is not hard to do. I 200% support Ukraine- they do not deserve what has happened to them and their country - but God is on the side of the righteous- in this context the Ukrainians are right and victims in this matter.

[@JakeBroe]

I would support that idea! There might be a university professor or two out there that could assign it as homework.

[@jasonstubbington9644]

😊well said Jake Very informative 👏 Thanks 😊 you are my fave podcast

[@claudest-arnaud2072]

@@rassabossa4554 most absolutely 💯

[@webjunkienl]

Sadly the people who need to see this won't see it.

[@holgerzander1997]

I conducted thorough research on everything you mentioned, and it turned out to be accurate. I examined Scott Horton’s book, and much of what he describes seems to rely on hearsay rather than verified facts. The content appears to be based on incomplete information and selective reporting from various newspapers. Thank you, Jake, for shedding light on the truth. My ex-wife lived in East Germany when Soviet troops were stationed there during and after the war. Even though peace had been declared, the soldiers continued to act as if they were still in a state of war. This led to incidents where civilians suffered from violence, theft, and other abuses, with little to no consequences for the perpetrators. I also found Jake's appearance on Piers Morgan to be incredibly professional and respectful. In contrast, Mr. Horton resorted to insults, which made it clear who truly demonstrated seriousness and professionalism. My deepest respect goes to Jake for his composure and integrity.

[@squarefeed]

This is the best summary of the cold war history i‘ve ever seen. Thanks!

[@JakeBroe]

Thank you so much squarefeed! I am glad to hear that people are finding value in the video. Best wishes to you!

[@abukgg]

so truth- finally somebody is telling the truth what Russian did in Eastern Europe after the war

[@TroelsNybo1st]

"Finally"? This has been said and written for generations.

[@nicholasconder4703]

@TroelsNybo1st Agreed. Problem is there are too many people in colleges and universities who still dream of the "Worker's paradise", and keep spreading Russian propaganda to naïve and pliable audiences.

[@andersgrassman6583]

I think in Europe, the vast majority of people know this.

[@anthonybellmunt3103]

We gotta teach this history that Jake is conveying in all Western schools. Make it compulsory! Too many clueless and apathetic people that that would betray their country for personal gain!

[@TroelsNybo1st]

@@nicholasconder4703 This propaganda should be seen in context with at least one more campaign, an Anti-European one, which attacks the old European empires (except Russia and Turkey) and expands the blame to those European countries which were never empires.

[@tomwende5529]

"This is what it looks like when a nation joins NATO:" [Talinn] "This is what it looks like when a nation joins russia." [Grozny] Jesus, Jake! Way to drive a point home with a sledgehammer! I agreed with every word and I doubt that you showed many of the regulars much that we didn't know. As response videos go, this was excellent! It was a joy to watch you disarticulate that particular lie so resoundingly.

[@Ziirup]

hehe great comment and great point but it isnt actually Tallinn. I dont know what country is in the pic.

[@tetaku4]

Vyborg used to be a beautiful city when it was a part of Finland, now after decades of belonging to Russia, it’s destroyed…as rest of Karelia.

[@tomwende5529]

@@tetaku4 I've seen pictures. I think I understand why Finland isn't particularly interested in getting Karelia back.

[@ramilehti]

Finland and Sweden have been neutral fir decades but as soon as Russia invaded Ukraine it became evident that they weren't going to stop. And the only way for Finland and Sweden to protect themselves was to join NATO. Lavrov recently complained about Finland "betraying" Russian friendship. When it has been Russia all along that has been starting wars and invading its neighbours.

[@kyosokutai]

... What Friendship? There is no love between Finland and Russia.

[@gxfprtorius4815]

Russian friendship, lol. Russian love, he means.

[@TheFeldhamster]

This. If ruzzia had been truly interested in having less NATO on its borders, all they'd have had to do was keep the status quo. Neither NATO nor the EU would have touched Ukraine with a 10ft pole given Crimea had already been annexed and given the conflict in Donbas. But because ruzzia thought they could pillage and murder all across the country without consequences, NATO now has +2 members. And Ukraine actually became an EU candidate in record time.

[@BIGSTEF69]

Lavrov is a disgrace to humanity.

[@LontEnCaras]

If russia was interested in friendship with finland, maybe they should have given back the territory they conquered in WW2 from finland.

[@woodchips911]

This is literally the best video on what is going on in Ukraine and why, incredible level of accuracy. This guy breaks it down step by step without burdening you with unnecessary information, just important facts. Excellent work has been done here, bravo!

[@andersjjensen]

What an absolute BANGER Jake! I had the honor and privilege of training Estonian lads in the mid to late 90s as part of the Nordic-Baltic 8 Security Initiative (aka The NB8, aka Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania). These brave, motivated, inventive and all-round stand up guys told me what life was like under the Russians. They told me how humiliating and infuriating it was to be in a military where you couldn't go above the rank of NCO unless you were an ethnic Russian. They told me about the inhumane punishments they would get if a Russian officer heard them speak their own language. This is where I contracted my, quite severe, case of Russophobia. Except I'm not afraid. And my disdain is not irrational. It's based on inarguable historical fact and first hand witnesses! If you are new to former east block politics you only need to learn two things: 1) The only willing "member" of the Soviet "Union" was Russia. Every other country had their political elite murdered after which rigged elections showed "that the people wanted communism". 2) There is no NATO expansion. There is only NATO acceptance. It only takes one member to block a new applicant. And, trust me, we have put strong requirements, on every applicant, to get rid of the "Soviet hangover" of corruption, nepotism, theft, graft and ineptitude. And all of them went "Heck, fam, we are doing that, as fast as we can, anyway". The Baltics were the first to reach levels of government transparency, human rights and economic stability that were considered acceptable for EU and NATO membership (And I'm proud that my country was there to lend them a shoulder to lean on in the process).

[@stevemawer848]

Here's a thought - would America under Trump be allowed to join NATO?

[@randykalish7558]

@Steve...the Thought of the Year! 👍

[@karnikbadvaganyan7780]

I am from Eastern Europe and what Jake says is 100% the truth.

[@MW3G3rmany]

As a Russian from Uzbekistan who grew up in Germany I often swing from one side to another because both sound plausible to me... I carry the Western mentality but I also feel patriotic towards Russia and it's people. For the last few months I increasingly moved to a pro Russian standpoint and I was against Western aggression but this video opened my eyes again. It really helps to take a deep look into the past. Some political points are being parroted again and again and you just believe them and take them for facts but at the end most people don't know anything and just repeat what they hear. At first, I was reluctant to click on this video as it would challenge my current world view but I'm glad I did.

[@barrien4]

Cheers Jake, I agree with every word you’ve said ,go Ukraine 🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@jeansdaughter]

There’s a reason your channel keeps growing and your fundraisers are so successful - it’s because your knowledge, research, integrity and leadership are outstanding. Thank you again - your videos keep on getting better and better.

[@jeh51-e9q]

better than all our politicians put together

[@moffig1]

Well said.

[@sammym.belfastchild]

Thank you Jake for defending truth and democracy.💛💙✌🇺🇸

[@vladyslav737]

Thank you from Ukraine🇺🇦 for debunking that propaganda!

[@dotubeinn]

Jake, I'm 78, an Army veteran, 1966/1969, and have had my head into world affairs and history my entire life. Your podcast today, in the understanding of my lived experience, was 100 percent correct and its accuracy benefitted from your calm and reasoned presentation

[@turtleanton6539]

Yeah.

[@Банкивасограбят]

Как ветеран армии, скажи мне мыло которое немцы делали из поляков хорошего качества? И стоит это мыло вновь производить? Когда первая партия?

[@RinkusDinkus]

@@БанкивасограбятBot

[@Банкивасограбят]

@@RinkusDinkus Корея и Китай 1950-53 (Корейская война) • Гватемала 1954 • Индонезия (1958) • Куба (1959-1961) • Гватемала (1960) • Конго (1964) • Лаос (1964-1973) • Вьетнам (1961-1973) • Камбоджа (1969-1970) • Гватемала (1967-1969) • Гренада (1983) • Ливан (1983, 1984) (поражение целей на территориях Ливана и Сирии) • Ливия (1986) • Сальвадор (1980) • Никарагуа (1980) • Иран (1987) • Панама (1989) • Ирак (1991) (война в Персидском заливе) • Кувейт (1991) • Сомали (1993) • Босния (1994, 1995) • Судан (1998) • Афганистан (1998) • Югославия (1999) • Йемен (2002) • Ирак (1991-2003) (совместно войска США и Великобритании) • Ирак (2003-2015) • Афганистан (2001-2015) • Пакистан (2007-2015) • Сомали (2007-2008, 2011) • Йемен (2009, 2011) • Ливия (2011, 2015) • Сирия (2014-2015)

[@Банкивасограбят]

@@RinkusDinkus страны чьих жителей убивали НАТО Корея и Китай 1950-53 (Корейская война) • Гватемала 1954 • Индонезия (1958) • Куба (1959-1961) • Гватемала (1960) • Конго (1964) • Лаос (1964-1973) • Вьетнам (1961-1973) • Камбоджа (1969-1970) • Гватемала (1967-1969) • Гренада (1983) • Ливан (1983, 1984) (поражение целей на территориях Ливана и Сирии) • Ливия (1986) • Сальвадор (1980) • Никарагуа (1980) • Иран (1987) • Панама (1989) • Ирак (1991) (война в Персидском заливе) • Кувейт (1991) • Сомали (1993) • Босния (1994, 1995) • Судан (1998) • Афганистан (1998) • Югославия (1999) • Йемен (2002) • Ирак (1991-2003) (совместно войска США и Великобритании) • Ирак (2003-2015) • Афганистан (2001-2015) • Пакистан (2007-2015) • Сомали (2007-2008, 2011) • Йемен (2009, 2011) • Ливия (2011, 2015) • Сирия (2014-2015)

[@IndyCure]

As someone with Lithuanian background, thank you for this latest video! It's clear you've thoroughly researched and provided concise insight... if only more people watched and understood! My parents thank you too.

[@stischer47]

I used to watch Johnny Harris until I realized he blamed all problems in the world on the US.

[@janickpauwels3792]

Check again. He has issued a response.

[@augustek5382]

his "journalism" is around conspiracy theories in my opinion. I haven't watched much of his videos, but he puts a lot of lies out here. I cannot believe people watch him.

[@tonyman187]

But as far as Ukraine, Have you read the works of Professor Ivan Katchanovski? His free book you can get online? Or do you prefer to stay ignorant?

[@istvanglock7445]

@@tonyman187 Why do you imply stischer is ignorant? Just because you may have read Katchanovski's book, and you think he may not have? LOL.

[@CTimmerman]

@@tonyman187 The burden of proof is with the one making the claim. Don't just point to a book like some snake oil salesman.

[@grinkevych]

As a Ukrainian: This is a perfect explainer, so straight and simple. Thank you so much.

[@creativeandaliveat65]

As a Finn with Estonian ancestry, I thank you, Jake, from the bottom of my heart for making our voices heard in the English speaking world! I would also like to recommend people to watch a documentary called "The Singing Revolution" about Estonian history, culture, and the liberation of the Baltic countries.

[@EEX97623]

Yes, Singing Revolution and The Baltic Way have many videos, people who see for the first time are always amazed. Tere naaber 👋🏼 Edit: there is a book sold at Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom in Tallinn - Singing Revolution by Priit Vesilind, published by Varrak,translated to English and German, also Eesti keel. It very good and a great gift to share.

[@Eorthil]

There's a great documentation about an Estonian that goes back from exile to Estonia during the singing revolution in 1989. It's on YT, look for: WW2 exile returns home to Estonia

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

ukraine, estonia needs to play badminton , cricket, tennis and more

[@owen-trombone]

As an American I am embarrassed by how many people in my country are OK with us breaking our promise to protect Ukraine. Especially our politicians who should know better. They have no honor and no integrity.

[@josephsilkstone7535]

You do know how you got that land . Don’t you.. are you fighting for the natives to get their land back.

[@owen-trombone]

@ I don’t converse with Russian bots so I’m not going to take your bait 🤣

[@Baxterbrookies]

@@josephsilkstone7535 Many, many Americans think there's no racism, Blacks have it great and Native Americans are lazy. That's because Americans can't accept the dark, evil truth about themselves and their terrible history..

[@Borat_Kazakh]

@@josephsilkstone7535 So you legitimize Putin's aggression; by CHANGING the topic! Works everytime.

[@josephsilkstone7535]

@@owen-trombone 🤣🤣 if I was you’d already have..

[@RH85X]

This is by far the best summary around the NATO-Expansion myth I've seen. Great work and thank you! There's a German friend, who with time understood the issues around this war and stopped being pro Russia. I'm sure his opinion will solidify after watching this. But I also have a German-Russian friend and I know she would never even consider listening to you, 'cause you're American and all you tell must be lies and propaganda to hurt innocent Russia. 😩 That's what makes this summary even more important, giving me reminder and by chance feed her the truth in smaller pieces and my own words. Maybe it'll help dismantling the old soviet brainwashing... 😅

[@qbaqban]

As someone that escaped Russia’s satellite communist Cuba. I thank you!

[@socire72]

“Russia’s satellite” …what? In what way? Cuba has no choice due to the embargo. It’s either that or their citizens starve.

[@danielaplaiasu-oy8rk]

As a Romanian I thank you, Jake, for your love for the historical truth.

[@167lazy]

Probably one of the best historical breakdowns I have ever heard of Russia

[@Piligrime1000]

To be honest its really surface level breakdown, but what it does good is showing the main point, which is "russia always gonna attack you as soon as they think they can get away with it". edit:spelling

[@ynotdeviltry5968]

Agree. Thanks Jake. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@JakeBroe]

Thanks! It's like making daily KZbin videos about this war the last 3 years has informed me enough to talk confidently on this topic, haha.

[@asmongold2028]

johnny harris used to work for vox started his own channel but still spews the same propoganda

[@maddinek]

There are same mistakes though. Poland got after WW1 territory which never belonged to Poland or simply wasn’t historically Polish. The corridor splitting Germany, German cities like Toruń, or Ukrainian cities such as Lviv. Cities like Toruń were part of the Polish Kingdom, true - but the Polish Kingdom is not equal to Poland. It was a personal union and if you check what that means, you realise all this territory was German speaking since pretty much the Germanic tribes were around. About Lviv, Poland occupied it, kept it for 300-400 years and then Ukraine got it back. About the east expansion, NATO never promised anything even remotely like Poland and so on not joining the NATO - the only promise was that the former East German state won’t have NATO presence.

[@antonstoeckl3689]

I am a German National and interested in Politic since October 1956 when the SU invaded Hungary. My mother told me to take the wheel barrel and go shopping in our village store to buy what we are not able to produce an our small Bavarian Farm. We have all been like paralyzed because we expected Russian Tanks at our farm gate within 2 weeks. Since 1994 I have traveled across Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus many times with truckloads of humanitarian aid. I spend two weeks time in Moscow and Noginsk at the invitation of Prof. Dr. Nikolai Stoliarov, member of the Duma, vice chair person of the Committee for International Affairs and Dean of the Private International Business University in Leningradsky Prospect 17 in Moscow. I have seen the transition of these East European countries from a time when horse trailer where on the Hitler build Autobahn to traffic jam around their big cities. The progress throughout these countries has been astonishing. From my living experience, JAKE to gave the best situation report possible in such a short time THANK YOU!!

[@Банкивасограбят]

То есть вас не смущает что немцы делали мыло из поляков? И 4 года убивали русских детей и стариков? Не хотите об этом поговорить? Или про мыло из поляков ваша мама вам не рассказала? И как ваши деды сжигали русских детей в их домах? Давайте обсудим эти ваши дела? А вы потом привозили еду выжившим? Думаете это компенсировало 22 миллиона убитых? И теперь после еды вы привозите оружие? Чтобы опять убивать тех, кто выжил? А потом опять еды привезёте? Вы дети фашистов и вы сейчас фашисты. Вы улицы. Ваша мама должна была не с 1956, а с 1939 года рассказать что они убивали детей! И делали мыло из людей!

[@artemstepanenko6971]

Thanks for spreading the word! For some reason people in the democratic countries have developed a masochism disorder blaming themselves for the crimes of Russia.

[@AG-mz7vm]

This!

[@smendress]

JakeBroe, this is something all of America needs to see.

[@williamyoung9401]

Johnny Harris has the same subscriber count as The Young Turks. That scares me...

[@JakeBroe]

It definitely might clear up some confusion. Russia spends billions every year on propaganda to confuse Americans.

[@olamaria1]

@@JakeBroethis was an amazing video and I’m so glad you made it Jake, thank you. One thing I would have liked for you to mention at the start though was that Poland was Poland for centuries before Russia gobbled it up (and Prussia +A-H.) I felt that was important to say, that it hadn’t “belonged” to Russia until 1918. This longevity argument seems to give some misinformed people ammunition these days.

[@turtleanton6539]

Yesbox😅

[@Jackie-hf4cr]

​@@JakeBroebro why you put the communist sign on your thumbnail. Putin was not even pro soviet. Looks slightly like propaganda.

[@dalekcat]

As an Estonian 🇪🇺🇪🇪, with inherited family history and trauma. The nazis were nicer to the citizens than the Russians.

[@alexandrelarsac9115]

As long as you were not a Jew.

[@dalekcat]

I've lived my whole life in a free country, but stories from my grandparents and great grandma I heard as a small child hit hard. Some of my relatives were hauled off in animal wagons and sent off to Siberia to barren land with no housing or anything. My grandfathers death time and cause is wrong by 3 weeks on his death documents. Corruption ruled down to the last link- even greenery meant for housing units got resold, dug up and reused. When it comes to ww2, the germans didn't pillage, the russians did- everything and anyone was fair game. And my favourite cherry on top historical family tale- celebrating Christmas 24/25dec was illegal and an arrestable offence. CHRISTMAS by russian belief must be January 6th!(There are other countries that celebrate on jan 6th(3kings etc)) Estonia isn't overly religious, never has been. Christmas is in late December, Dec21 and onwards would be the pagan christmas like holiday- aka winter solstice Decorating a tree or any celebrations were illegal!

[@grahamjenkinson3653]

My wife is Estonian and says the same thing

[@hughm3036]

Unless you happen to be a Jew.

[@hansimuli]

Same here in east Poland.

[@JRpolice_fan]

🇪🇺🇳🇱 100% class video as always.

[@JoaoMariaNunes]

it was not Nato that sought out of former Warsaw pact nations , but rather they knew if they didn't join Nato they would be invaded by russia along the line

[@Blanka1100]

Some people still think Eastern Europeans have no voice, no concerns and no agenda. They do not understand Russia is not Eastern Europe's master anymore.

[@glenwoofit]

Jake, That's possibly your best video yet.

[@pennylane428]

It’s the best history lesson I’ve ever had and I went to an incredible university, but Jake is exceptional

[@dougbrowning7419]

I totally agree with you, and with everything outlined by Jake. This should be an essential watch for every student. Well done Jake.

[@blacklion8208]

This is definitely a good video for people who know very little about modern history. Moreover, there is so much more to the moscovite interpretation of reality.

[@andersjjensen]

Not possibly. For us regular viewers there was nothing new here, but condensing it down this much, but without missing a single key fact, is a fantastic feat. This is an instant bookmark for me. Sooo much easier to link to than trying to explain all that.

[@kristokaas]

Being from one of those small Eastern European countries I agree. Jake is pulling his weight here. Bravo.

[@kenmills7105]

This is probably the best presentation of the history leading up to current events in Ukraine. Thanks Jake!

[@uncleheavy6819]

This video is a historical and geopolitical tour-de-force of the tensions between "The West" and Russia. It's quite the masterpiece, Jake.

[@peterwulff469]

- very well put!

[@Martin_Twomey-MTM_Productions]

second that.

[@JakeBroe]

Thanks! I spent 2 days straight making this in response to Johnny's video. I hope Johnny watches it.

[@noctisilva6457]

Great stuff Jake, well done indeed. No mention of Holodomor though, showing the disregard russians always have had for Ukrainians. But I guess that deserves a whole video by itself.

[@williamyoung9401]

I watched that whole, disgusting video. The "expert" called America a "Lawless State." The original title of Johnny's video was "How the U.S. started the new Cold War," and an hour later he changed the title. He's beyond biased.

[@Bartholomaeus84]

There Are some Great US citizen left. Thanks for Your important work! ✌🏼✊🏼

[@garyrogers6761]

It is great to see someone 'spell out' in 'plain language' what the problem is with Russian Federation's 'illegal and immoral invasion' of Ukraine. Thank you Jake for this !!

[@rap4656]

Outstanding narrative Jake. Speaking the truth is the enemy of dictators.

[@jughead88]

@@братИгоряFinland 35:37 was able to prevent Russia from taking all it wanted to.

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes indeed 🎉

[@matikaevur6299]

As Estonian, (Made In USSR 1975) i'd say you gave EXTREMELY good, deep and accurate history lesson.

[@Latviešu_Amēlija]

🇱🇻❤️🇱🇹💛🇪🇪🩵

[@iZMaccc]

It was also worth to note that after taking Ukraine, Russians wanted to take Poland too, but lost the war.

[@shirleyhaugaard9643]

Thank you from Australia 🇦🇺 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦!

[@mike4480]

Glory to All of the Heroes of Ukraine … 💙💛💙

[@mike4480]

of the Heroes

[@KaliYugaMan1947]

Ditto from another Australian..

[@AA-em5tv]

Heroyam Slava!

[@turtleanton6539]

Ofc.

[@ub59]

Well done, Jake. Bravo! One historical event overlooked here is the Holodomor in the 1930s when Stalin killed millions of Ukrainians through starvation. Ukraine and it's democratic aspirations are absolutely worthy of Western support. From Canada, Slava Ukraini!

[@user-ue2tv5rd9e]

Yes. That's a key aspect of this war and should never be forgotten.The Ukrainians aren't going back under the Russian yoke.

[@tarasbulba7476]

Slava Heroyam !🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@U.H8]

🇸🇪🤝🇺🇦

[@darthbuzz1]

🟦🟦🟦 СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ! - Glory to Ukraine! 🟨🟨🟨 ГЕРОЯМ СЛАВА! - Glory to the Heroes!

[@adamwindsor2567]

Yeah, no other regime killed more of its people. And to get things worse, they just cannot keep it for themselves

[@terppa67]

Jake! You just nailed it! There is no univerisity professor that could have done it better in that time. Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

[@EvanMan]

For the first time in my life, I hear so much understanding from the western person. Humanity has to understand what is going on, because now they are indeed blind. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU ❤

[@Josecitox]

An absolute masterclass of fighting disinformation with facts. Without a doubt one of your best videos Jake, well done.

[@ananamu2248]

It's very hard to see if you are being sarcastic or you mean information or misinformation . Please check .

[@pcopeland15]

​@@tonyman187link?

[@jughead88]

@@tonyman187 what are you talking about?

[@skippy9659]

@@tonyman187shhhhh

[@Josecitox]

@@tonyman187 get lost bot

[@kkallioj]

Thank you from Finland for this brief, but accurate history explanation. Slava Ukraini!

[@lonpfrb]

Hyvää Suomi 🇫🇮 #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

[@Банкивасограбят]

А фирнам не преподают Истрию? Финны не знают что в феврале было свержение царя, вы октябре большевики взяли власть? Почему враньё этого блогера тебе нравится больше, чем реальность? Финны не учат Истрию? Очень странно. Очень.

[@kkallioj]

@@Банкивасограбят Saisko saman suomeks, kiitti.

[@christinemartin4276]

Thank you Jake, again a great video. Everyone understood why the ex USSR countries joined NATO as quick as possible. Whose surprised 😂😂

[@dmytropokidin2009]

Thank you from Ukraine, brother!

[@AG-mz7vm]

Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava!

[@supertorque2176]

I've shared this video with a few of my friends who are affected by Russian propaganda. Thanks, Jake.

[@artfx9]

What was the response? Angry silence?

[@RandomDudeOne]

@@artfx9 I doubt they watched it.

[@Blanka1100]

Some simply love ignoring Eastern Europeans and their voice in all of this.

[@supertorque2176]

@@Blanka1100 I hear ya! I'm a first-generation American; my parents are from Poland. My Grandfather was one of the 22,000 Poles killed by the Russians during the Katyn massacre. I know the Russians....

[@supertorque2176]

@@artfx9 It was actually pretty well received, but it's not a super important issue for most of them. I'm sure the Tucker Carlson crowd would have some pushback.

[@GigAHerZ64]

Few details, that would have been great additions. 1: When ruzzian empire collapsed, all the countries that wanted to become independent, had fierce independence wars against (now soviet) ruzzia. Including Estonia, for example. Our independence war lasted between 1918-1920 and we, the tiny nation of 1 million, had to fight 2 great empires at once - the soviet ruzzia and the German Wehrmacht. 2: When Estonia was able to restore independence, the ruzzia constantly harassed us. The blockade on Lithuania was just one of many events. Throughout the 90s, ruzzia attacked Estonian border posts, burned down the warm cabins during winter with all the expensive and valuable radio equipment and other stuff in it. They did it again and again - it was already 90s and Estonia was independent and recognized country. Later on, in mid-90s, they constantly harassed us through European Court of Human Rights, constantly putting in papers as if we are discriminating the left-over ruzzians that rejected the idea of going back to their homeland. 3: We in the Baltics never needed to see that "movie" about Chechnya to want to join NATO. We have centuries of history with our "great neighbor". Fun fact - When NATO was founded, the Estonian government in exile sent a letter to the formed NATO expressing the will to join, but because of the occupation, the inability to actually do it. Estonia wanted to be one of the founding members of NATO from the day 1. It was a constant terror that only in 2000s calmed down, mostly probably because Estonia was able to join EU and NATO both on 2004. And throughout the 90s, while resisting all those attacks and terror, we had to build up our country from soviet rubble at the same time...

[@creativeandaliveat65]

Much Love and Respect from your northern neighbour!

[@goldbrick2563]

The u.s. donated tons of money to estonia to make it a technocracy. Your country had been a test lab for tech

[@GigAHerZ64]

@@goldbrick2563 u.s. in the 80s told us not to "rock the boat" and disliked the rapid progress to restore our independence. But later, when we were already independent, USA has been a great friend, it's true. Though, "tons of money" is misleading. Most of our help actually arrived from Sweden, surprisingly. But all in all, once the Baltics were restored and showed for a year or two that they don't immediately collapse, many countries started to send their help and care packages. I got my black panther "teddy bear" from one of such packages. :)

[@Marusite]

Yes! Was looking for this comment. Latvians weren’t liberated by Germany. Latvia 🇱🇻 was fighting fiercely for it’s independence and we celebrate and commemorate our Freedom fighters on November 11, known as Lāčplēša Day. These may be just details for Americans but is very important for Baltic countries! We won our freedom and our countries weren’t founded on a blank space, we’ve long national and cultural history.

[@Goblexter]

Without NATO the Baltic states probably wouldn't be free today

[@r-dot]

This was outstanding. I’m a former history teacher and you absolutely nailed it!!

[@tonyman187]

OK professor, and what are your thoughts on the works of professor Ivan Katchanovski? Did you read his latest books (they are free to download now)

[@JakeBroe]

Thanks!

[@glupostidosade1992]

As a history teacher you agree that Germany liberated East Europe after WW1 by destroying it just few years before? Poor are your students..

[@uhitmewehitu]

Latvian here! Watching this brings up the history lessons from 20 years ago, so precise. Thanks for sharing the facts! It is sad that nowadays still, atleast 30% percent of “pseudo Latvians” still follow Russian propoganda and their leader.

[@JakeBroe]

Thank you so much Parsley! The average American knows next to nothing about East European history, so my goal was to cover a century of history and hit all the big events. Glad people are finding value from the video! Best wishes!

[@jarvishill1007]

Appropriate historical context with integrity! Navy 🇺🇲 veteran

[@claudiu8426]

"To have Russia as a neighbour is like living in the same house with a rabid dog ". - Romanian proverb Thank you, Jake!

[@Scifi_Ape]

A proverb that should be adopted by NATO, and free Europe.

[@randykalish7558]

"Same house=whole world"~Leon Trotsky

[@Blanka1100]

In my country of Poland we say something like "Russia it's a state of mind".

[@csuporj]

Ask Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq what's like having US just 10000 km away.

[@IlmarJuro]

I'm from Estonia and I can confirm that everything Jake sayd was correct. Thank You Jake!

[@Only.D.G.]

Don't ever forget that the americans fed the russians when the Soviet Union fell...

[@stargazer-elite]

Stalin quite literally said he didn’t believe the USSR would survive without American lend lease

[@CakeofWisdom]

@@stargazer-elite Trucks, locomotives, and heavy machinery had to come from somewhere.

[@devincorns409]

I didnt forget, but I would bet that the vast majority never heard that once in their life. It isn’t really taught here.. I love 2 hour out of Seattle, I’m 35. It’s not that common of knowledge. At the same time I doubt most people would even care. I don’t really care myself, I just see the hypocrisy so I think it’s funny to myself. With knowledge it is easier to see through lies though

[@tigerlancer]

@@Only.D.G. With ukraine resistance, NATO assistance and world wide sanctions. Is this literally and figuratively, really the end of puddin's RUSSR?

[@tigerlancer]

@@Only.D.G. With 50 to 100 years sanctions in place, is this the end of puddin's RUSSR, as we know it?

[@emuk5543]

Probably the most accurate and comprehensive video on the topic, I have seen to date. Thank you for spelling it out, so even the smooth brains understand that Russia isn’t misunderstood but evil! I will share this with lots of people.

[@ronaldcumpsty5605]

The US thanks you for your service, Ukraine thanks you for your service and we your subscribers thank you for your service and bringing us a really true prospective Jake. Thank you.

[@charleslefeuvre5267]

Great video Jake , I have employed Eastern Europeans upto 36 at a time , for the last 24 years and allways had conversations about this subject . All you have said on this video is exactly what I have heard from 95 % of them ! And also much worse ! I have travelled to eastern Poland many times over the last 24 years and have heard exactly the. Same . They all hate and detest the Russians . Great work young man and great wisdom 🇺🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧👍

[@MichaelGowdy-x4d]

I've never met an Eastern European nor a russian. Nor have I had to , to understand that the russian state cannot be trusted all I had to do was watch the history channel

[@goldbrick2563]

I used to work with some Lithuanians and they would call colleagues they didnt like 'bolsheviks'. If a co-worker was a 'bolshevik' they couldnt be trusted and they were bad people. We didn't work with any Russians, it was just a term they used toward anyone.

[@Filsterman1]

WoW. This was awesome Jake. I'm 57 years old and remember so much of this history being in the news. I went in the ARMY in 1987 when our training was still focused on the USSR as our main enemy. It's hard for me to believe that most people don't even remember all of this!

[@4life409]

Same, based in Germany (Hohne) as a conscript on the Leopard. We grew up with grandparents and parents who lived through occupied Europe during WW2. . My grandparents hid Jews on their property and helped allied pilots (shot down) to the Hidden Village where they could begin the journey back to the US or UK. I will tell my daughter and everyone else how important it is to understand what it means when all your freedoms are taken away by an occupying army. Too many people in the US don't get that, especially the younger generations. The US has never been occupied in modern times. Excellent videos like this 1 are just so necessary to inform the world why we need to stand up against dictators, don't wait until it is too late, history has taught us so many times that we need to respond in force when a dictator is signaling it will invade another country.

[@snail2171]

How they can remember all of this if they didn't serve in military? Bone spur. You know.

[@CouchWarrior561]

It's not so surprising if we take into account that russians spend millions of dollars per year to rewrite history, spread propaganda and hide the truth from people.

[@Банкивасограбят]

@@4life409а ты не перепутал кто делал из евреев мыло? Ты правда думаешь что это были не немцы? А бороться надо с русскими? Интересное искажение истории.

[@ArEmWagner]

Nailed it! Thanks, Jake. It's obvious how much hard work went into making this! Keep truth alive.

[@jurgengierkink4322]

This history lesson, or as you say TED Talk, should be mandatory for all Europeans and Americans. Thank you Jake.

[@tonyman187]

How about reading the works of professor Ivan Katchanovski? You know, that University of Ottawa professor from Western Ukraine? The professor with a long history of anti-Moscow activism? Check out his VERY important new books (free to download) Ivan Katchanovski, or remain ignorant

[@ianlouden7939]

It's a shame this is not taught to everyone on our planet.

[@nataliepotesta1995]

Whats sad is all these facts are out there for everyone to see. I think people just choose not to want to believe the truth, that's the only thing that makes any sense to me.

[@jcjko5504]

@@nataliepotesta1995 I believe those who sided with Pootin got paid.

[@kuberadev]

The best explanation. Thank you Jake. Impressed with your FACTS!!! Watching you every time and waitning for your videos :) I am From Ukraine ...

[@ripsas]

Thanks!

[@JakeBroe]

Thank you for the incredible support ripsas! I greatly appreciate it! Cheers!

[@P6009D]

Sweden has never been occupied, we joined NATO because the Russians said, if you seek membership in NATO, there will be consequences for you.

[@stevemawer848]

And the consequences are: peace and no Nazi jackboots on your necks! Who said the Russians lie all the time? 🙂

[@NiclasAsp]

Well they where almost at Stockholm in 1809. And took the hole of Finland that time.

[@P6009D]

@@NiclasAsp Finland and Sweden were in union with each other. Finland is not Sweden, the Finnish language has its own language tree. Well, we have all emigrated from Africa, so by these standards, all countries have been occupied. What yardstick do we measure with? 1945 when Russia was at its greatest or 1943 when Germany occupied parts of Russia.

[@NiclasAsp]

@@P6009D As I have heard so where Finland seen as much Swedish as every other part as Sweden. Yes different language and so on. But it was a big part of Sweden that got lost. But that is history and Finland become free and independent and that is good. The Finnish people are still seen as "family" in Sweden. And we like each other as I see it.

[@gintarestackunaite881]

As a Lithuanian, I am extremely grateful to You for the work and heart put into creating this video. Ačiū! 💛💚❤

[@Deceit-hx7ey]

as a Lithuanian too, definitely agreed.

[@jonaskazlauskas9084]

Yeah. Amazing video everyone must see !!!

[@richardcottone6620]

You are making a positive impact in the fight to stop Russia

[@NikitaGarets]

If NATO so bad, why so many countries wants to join NATO? If Russia so good, why no one wants to join OKDB?

[@csuporj]

Because everyone wants to emigrate to the richest part of the world.

[@TheDog_Chef]

It’s a never ending exhausting job countering, exposing, educating, explaining….. Russian narrative! Good job security Jake! You are doing this very well!

[@Ode-to-Odysseus]

Jake is doing a grand job, but notwithstanding, too many people seem to be repeating Russian lies, and it sickens me. How can democracy survive if Russia is allowed to pump out such colossal quantities of misinformation on social media? Democracy is failing.

[@TuskForce]

Packaging information properly isn't easy but once it's done, it's an effective weapon again orkish lies. Jake is doing God's work

[@SleightWryder]

​@@Ode-to-Odysseus? I think you need to calm down before your reaction gets you more of the same. You don't seem to understand how people work. You or anyone pro Ukraine and frustrated. Smh.

[@andersgrassman6583]

@@gomersimpson777ram Jake is not payed by the American government, or running the errands of any other organization. He's just doing what everyone in a country with free speech can do - speaking his own mind to other people. I don't think that qualifies as beeing "propaganda". Just like if I have a discussion in a pub, and argue very pro Ukranian, I'm not doing propaganda. I'm just having a discussion.

[@jughead88]

@@SleightWryder???

[@SunSin91]

Norwegian here, the MOST important video of 2024 ! Also, I never thought I would find a PowerPoint presentation and talking this entertaining, meaning, this content is so important, so dead point on correct history lesson that everybody needs to see this video !

[@hayeopreis]

Russians also make "history lessons" where they sum up everything NATO and USA did wrong to them and then come to the conclusion NATO and USA are the bad guys. Both sides have propaganda.

[@MarcelPirosca]

I'm from Romania and this accurately describes what has happened here in the last 30 years. Thanks for sharing this with the world, Jake! Much appreciated.