Putin 'clings' to occupied Ukraine as he faces 'desperation' on the world stage | John Foreman CBE

"Putin spent more time alone with people dripping, poison in his ear... he's put the whole weight of his presidency, his legacy and this government behind achieving subjugation of Ukraine."
Putin's 'desperation' has lead to a severe crackdown in Russia, John Foreman CBE gives his insight on how Russia has changed since his time as Defence Attache just before the invasion.
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[@amandadonaghey7540]

Spot on Mr. John Forman! The most important outcome is to definitively stop the menace ruzzia presents now and for the future. It is time to assist Ukraine to victory rather than dribbling in defense measures. Ultimately cheaper and more effective! 🇺🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦

[@wobby1516]

It’s time that we, that’s 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 stop vacillating and do the right thing. That’s supply the Ukraine and its people with every weapon they need to defeat the Russians because if we don’t we’ll forever regret.

[@martinmuldoon603]

Should have went in from the start even before Russia attacked from Belarus while the had build up forces in the border.

[@s0ycapitan]

They can't use the ones we've already given them properly. They haven't got competent or honest leadership. And they haven't got properly trained troops.

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Now is the time to pull out all the stops!!!!😊

[@Its_your_fav_haley]

What an idiotic comment. You are obviously a Brit who thinks that you are from a powerful nation. 😂😂

[@Ultra1036speed]

But if NATO doesn't completely destroy Russia they will have to stay and protect those borders forever.

[@jim2376]

Anytime Tsar Vlade the War Criminal tries to draw a line in the sand, IMMEDIATELY step over that line and do it REPEATEDLY. Never let the short, psychopathic murderer dictate terms or limits in the war.

[@dogstar8871]

the Global South isn't in agreement with that analysis - they're grateful to see Russia crash the neocon regime change juggernaut - they've all suffered from Collective West hegemony - they're joining the movement to end it - expect more post-colonial hegemons kicked out of Africa soon and expect to see BRICS grow to 100 nations with a common trading currency that ditches for all time the punitive Petrodollar - Wall Street and City of London desperation is almost palatable, can easily envision them grasping in agony for the petroleum jelly

[@TheCriticalSigma]

@@dogstar8871 Anti West sentiment doesn't necessarily equate to unwavering support of Russia's war on Ukraine. Interesting that while you claim its all great for Russia the Ruble continues to plummet 🤔

[@gaoxiaen1]

@@dogstar8871 LOL! The BRICS are buying dollars. The value of the ruble is dropping like a rock, China's economy is collapsing, India's not joining, and South Africa is a basket case. That leaves Brazil, who wants to do business with the West, not a collection of losers and dictatorships like any country that would join BRICS. Your post is a pipe dream that reeks of desperation.

[@foilhat1138]

@@dogstar8871 Most of the global south voted to condemn Russia's invasion at the UN. And BRICS country China just claimed large parts of fellow BRICS members India and Russia's territory.

[@dogstar8871]

@@foilhat1138 sure - who wants sanctions on their international commerce or their US Dollar or gold assets seized in NY or London ? yes China plays this territory creep game all the time and its neighbors play back - won't defeat BRICS solidarity - they still hate more the hegemonic arrogance of the Collective West

[@dnahaller376]

I hadn't thought that interviewing someone who present at the meetings with Russia before the war would provide such insight. Kate Gerbeau, I enjoyed your line of questioning, as always, insightful and tactful.

[@biasbilt]

Brilliant interview. Ask a question, listen to the answer. Keep it updated Times Radio

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

US and UK signed up to GUARANTEE ukranian independence and integrity, where is the complexity of this agreement

[@jean-emmanuelrotzetter6030]

US, UK and Russia signed the Budapest agreement, guaranteeing independence and territorial integrity for Ukraine (and other former members of the Sowjet Union)

[@Nick_S0]

how are these countries supposed to guarantee anything and why on earth Germany and France are involved? Care to explain.

[@grahampritchard5284]

Please no more ambiguity.... total support for Ukraine .. NOW....Putins defeat has to be the goal...nothing less🇬🇧🇺🇦 ps great interview👍

[@dpelpal]

Reporter to russian citizen: _What would you change if you could go back in time?_ Russian: *My Rubles* 😅

[@Nick_S0]

Total support will get your mortgage to some unseen heights lol. Love the Brits. Have nothing to give but egg on the rest of the NATO countries.

[@dpelpal]

@@Nick_S0 HIMARS😄

[@Nick_S0]

@@dpelpal Lancet, Kalibr, Kinzhal 🤪

[@bobcprimus]

​​​@@Nick_S0here's all the "nothing" the UK has given to Ukraine, nicky... M270 long-range multiple launch rocket systems. Deep-impact precision Storm Shadow Missiles Long-range attack drones Malloy T150 heavy lift drone for the transportation of medicine, food and ammunition supplies A squadron of Challenger 2 tanks with armoured recovery and repair vehicles A donation of AS90 guns. This will comprise a battery of eight guns at high readiness and two further batteries at varying states of readiness. This donation will not impact the existing AS90 commitment to Estonia. Hundreds more armoured and protected vehicles will also be sent, including Bulldog and Mastiff. A manoeuvre support package, including minefield breaching and bridging capabilities worth £28m Dozens more uncrewed aerial systems worth £20m to support Ukrainian artillery Another 100,000 artillery rounds on top of the 100,000 rounds already delivered. Hundreds more sophisticated missiles including GMLRS rockets, Starstreak air defence missiles, and medium range An equipment support package of spares to refurbish up to 100 Ukrainian tanks and infantry fighting vehicles More than 10,000 anti-tank missiles, including Javelin, Brimstone and 5,000 Nlaw (Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) missiles that have so far proved devastatingly effective against Russian armour. A manoeuvre support package, including minefield breaching and bridging capabilities. Almost 200 armoured vehicles, six Stormer vehicles fitted with Starstreak launchers, along with hundreds of missiles and maritime Brimstone missiles, plus Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) missiles, which can shoot down cruise missiles, for use with the US National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) air defence system. Nearly 100,000 rounds of artillery ammunition, almost 3,000,000 rounds of small arms ammunition, 2,600 anti-structure munitions and 4.5 tonnes of plastic explosives. The UK has also provided more than 82,000 helmets, 8,450 sets of body armour, medical supplies, and more than 5,000 night-vision devices. 25,000 sets of extreme cold weather clothing, 20,000 sleeping bags and 150 insulated tents have been provided. More than 28 M109 155mm self-propelled guns, 36 L119 105mm artillery guns and ammunition and more than 50,000 rounds of ammunition for Ukraine's artillery. More than 2,000 uncrewed aerial systems (including hundreds of loitering aerial munitions). More than 200,000 pieces of non-lethal aid including more than 82,000 helmets, 8,450 sets of body armour, more than 5,000 night-vision devices, rangefinders, and medical equipment. The UK has also sent six autonomous underwater minehunting vehicles, communications and electronic warfare equipment including GPS jammers, counter-battery radar systems, and night vision equipment. More than 120 logistics vehicles, 1,000 additional surface-to-air missiles and 125 anti-aircraft guns have been provided. Counter-drone capabilities have been delivered alongside the dozens of heavy lift UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) systems that have been provided to give logistical support to isolated forces and more than 120 logistics vehicles. The MOD announced in November it was sending helicopters to Ukraine for the first time since the war began. The first of the Sea King aircraft has already arrived in the country. This list summarises the publicly-announced aid and does not necessarily represent the totality of equipment the UK has granted in kind to Ukraine. The UK is the largest donor of military aid to Ukraine, following the US.

[@sujac664]

Excellent interview, thank you John and Kate.

[@leenickshramko1100]

The ramped up noise from Russia is Putin circling the drain.

[@dpelpal]

Russia went down the drain a long, long time ago lol

[@brianharris1813]

May the vortex win🌪

[@guydreamr]

Good interview, but definitely needed to improve the sound quality on this one. Sounded muffled, it seemed his microphone was pointed more toward his papers than the speaker himself.

[@grzzz2287]

Kate Gerbeau is an excellent journalist!

[@TooBadToBeAway1]

I agree! This podcast used to excel in stating the obvious. It was v. boring. Kate G. has elevated it to a new level of interest and seiousness.

[@gerryhouska2859]

Not just a pretty face, a first rate brain as well.

[@chrischamberlaine4160]

Agreed - she lets her interviewee have his/her say without interruption - unlike some we have known.,

[@govinda102000]

For sure. Also Times Radio interviewer John Pieneer also excellent. A veteran corrospondant He also doesn't jibber jabber when he interviews.

[@factstrumpprejudice6740]

Being an excellent journalist ensures that you will never be employed by the BBC ... the Tories very own propaganda machine.

[@ElismyJudge]

Great interview, informative and good to hear from someone who is a straight talker.

[@bad_dog4648]

One of the most insightful interviews regarding the war I have seen in some time.

[@maziarkhanlari7279]

This Chanel is one sided ; Russia has lots of population; 300 millions are not joke; AND also there is sleepy guy in USA and since he betrayed to Adghanistan ; Putin got more courage.

[@leenickshramko1100]

This notion of Ukraine was Russia’s is forgetting that Kiev is hundreds of years older than Moscow, and Ukraine was the crossroads of Asia to Europe. Not Russia.

[@K1lostream]

It's true! The original rus! You know your history!

[@apsmith1635]

Dictators starts wars when they have problems at home. Putin knows he has nothing to do in Ukraine

[@patverum9051]

russia needs to be hurled back to the era where they belong....about the year 500 would do just fine, they will feel right at home there. That's about the time Kiev existed already, and Moscow was an undrained swamp for another 700 years...

[@tonupharry]

Clearly they are different peoples Ukraine is forward looking and desires peace and prosperity in a world community Ruzzia on the other hand always chooses to look inwards, chooses barbaric leaders with death destruction in their hearts.

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Good to know!

[@paulpedersen2713]

Extraordinary interview. These Chabot interviews are the best stuff on the web about the Ukraine situation. Top-level interviewees, excellent questions.

[@johnforeman5177]

Most kind. I liked this format.

[@dpelpal]

I want them to repeat the clip of "Kyiv in 3 days" so all the bots here from russia can finally see and hear it. It's been wiped from the internet in russia.

[@martensoferlund9520]

​@@dpelpal9ä

[@dogstar8871]

bs - they're all liars promoting a 'received narrative' in support of the US/UK NeoCon Moscow proxy war regime change project

[@gerryhouska2859]

Agree 100%!

[@ariochiv]

"We have achieved military parity with the US." I'm still laughing.

[@dpelpal]

I think russia might need, oh, a modern air force first. Or an aircraft carrier. The biggest thing russia needs to acquire that they never will? _Respect._ 🤭

[@officialsnufkin]

Parity? Russia far exceeds the US military. While the US averages 2,000 soldiers returning peacefully asleep in strategic wooden nap boxes per conflict, Russia brings back 100 times this.

[@patverum9051]

They think they have nuclear parity, remains to be seen (hope not) if their mighty missiles work work or explode in the silo/submarine.

[@patverum9051]

@@officialsnufkin USA uses aluminum caskets, russia plastic bags, but prefers their dead to be plowed under.

[@gaoxiaen1]

@@patverum9051 Firstn they have to pump the water out of the missile silos and then catch up on the 30 years of maintenance that they skipped. Those mansions don't come cheap!

[@tvwatcher1883]

-excellent commentary -thought it was funny when he said he has russian friends who say the only hope for russia is a defeat in Ukraine 😎

[@Nick_S0]

His Russian friends should leave Russia for better life in the West immediately. I wonder how many fingers one needs to count people with such views in Russia. Putin said 'no witch hunt', but all traitors will be prosecuted.

[@tvwatcher1883]

@@Nick_S0-with russia’s full scale war on Ukraine in February 2022 -there were a lot threats and vandalism of russian businesses and institutions -google “threats russian businesses restaurants” then click on news -many of these russian businesses started flying the Ukrainian flag to show solidarity with Ukraine -or they changed the name of the business, example restaurant “the russia house” became simply “the house”

[@tvwatcher1883]

@@Nick_S0-also that threat from putin reminds me of hitler’s actions, with the night of the long knives

[@Nick_S0]

@tvwatcher1883 Threat of prosecution of traitors reminds you of the event when lots of innocent people were killed? That's how they teach you at GCSEs?

[@tvwatcher1883]

@@Nick_S0-i heard that solovyov has children that live in the UK, and has a mistress and illegitimate children in NY -when solovyov talks about nuking the West, where do you think he’s talking about nuking??? 😎🇺🇸

[@arnegerhardsen3755]

Slava Ukraine and glory to the heroes 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@Realist369]

Only 11 flags means you don’t really support ukrainazi and are just pretending

[@pisablavatsky-cb3dd]

Ukranatzis😂😂😂

[@dpelpal]

First it was "Kyiv in 3 days". Now it's "We must defend mother russia from being overrun". Oh my how things have changed for russia🤣

[@nicklindberg90]

And the Ruble is sinking like the Black Sea Fleet!

[@Ultra1036speed]

And the runt brought it on himself.

[@dpelpal]

@@nicklindberg90 Sinking faster than the _MOSKVA!_

[@dpelpal]

@@Ultra1036speed Runt.....that's a great adjective for putin. I still like "Dobby" though lol

[@alexanderlazarev3570]

@@dpelpal So passionate and expressive, honey, I love it, say it again, please.

[@andu896]

Love your shows Kate!

[@thestraightroad305]

“It’s about what sort of world we want to live in, in the future.” If only leadership in the US had this level of insight and conviction. Speaking as an American. I am ashamed of the stalling and tardiness of our assistance and cheer every bit of increased help we give. I let my representatives know that I will vote on this issue and watch their rhetoric and actions accordingly. I agree: Don’t say “as long as it takes.” Rather, get the job done now or the world will suffer for generations.

[@sayitasitis100]

Do you mean get it done like you did in Afghanistan ? or like you got it done in Vietnam, the biggest mistake the British people ever made was to allow our governments to align ourselves with the most despotic nation on earth and that’s the USA.

[@BABOOM69]

Very true buts it's possible the US are letting the Russians beat their head against a rock to completely deplete them

[@davidgoddard5532]

Exactly, well said! What we don’t hear from the USA is that they want Ukraine to win the war. The US needs to listen to the Poles and supply Ukraine with everything it needs NOW! Not keep Abraham tanks in sheds and not giving permission to other countries to supply F16s NOW!

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

Agree. Give the Ukrainians the long range weapons they need to win this war

[@simonasvaitiekunas5326]

Totally agree. Go into the front.

[@johnscott8904]

This is by far the most informative and best interview I have heard over the last 18 months. Intelligent questions then allowing JF to answer clearly, fully and with devastating insight. I am glad John Forman is on our side. Oh! So called polititians of all UK political parties, watch this and learn.

[@govinda102000]

Yep and some of these comments are the bomb also.

[@robinkelly1770]

If John Forman had been in Russia he would either be dead for supplying the "wrong" information to putin, or utterly useles as he supplied only the information putin wished to hear. There are people of this quality in russia, it is just that putin is too insecure to tolerate the truth so they cannot help him.

[@allencohen4204]

Very impressive!

[@blainelilly2971]

I agree 100%. I certainly wish that we had something equivalent in the US media, but that's sort of like wishing Joe Biden would wake up. If the worst case scenario comes to pass and Trump regains the White House, I can only pray that the UK will rally the rest of NATO to stand with Ukraine.

[@Djamonja]

@@samreynolds2228 Such low quality trolling.

[@aussietroll7873]

That was, without a doubt, one of the most candid and honest assessments and commentaries on this conflict I’ve seen since it started. His analysis and logic was impeccable.

[@1speakeasy]

Wow ! I had seriously begun to doubt the functioning of the political system for doing the most important thing which is to have individuals of great insight, judgement and experience capable of identifying, elevating and utilising similar kinds of individual but listening to Mr. Foreman i am more hopeful this process and these people must still exist, very calm, intelligent and well informed person.

[@allencohen4204]

keep your eye on fiona hill

[@1speakeasy]

@@allencohen4204 I do agree, she is also very balanced and informed i also have been impressed by members of Biden's administration (with the exception of Milley!) Blinken and Sulivan seem to know what they are up to.

[@maggieliz1059]

@@allencohen4204 Yes. She is full of insight as well.

[@gregturner1947]

Kate I love your show. I started with watching your interview with LTG Ben Hodges, and have continued to tune in. You have well spoken, well informed guests, and to a great job getting them to state their convincing cases on Ukraine. Applause from Midwestern USA.

[@maggieliz1059]

Ditto, from Oregon, USA

[@leod-sigefast]

Slava Ukraini!

[@dpelpal]

Slava Ukraine from California!

[@boota1979]

@@dpelpal The only non US citizen who was a US Marine.

[@dpelpal]

@@boota1979 US citizen back in Mountain View as of today🥰

[@bigdada018]

Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏🙏✌🍀💙💛

[@innerdinosaur2898]

Glory to Ukraine !! Glory to the Heroes !! 🇺🇦🦖✊

[@robert5018]

This is an amazing interview and I really like what he says and how he thinks. Obviously he has massive experience with both Ukraine and Russia. Thank you for this interview, I hope he is invited again in a couple of months time, maybe?

[@jankowalyk7301]

Great conversation.

[@dpelpal]

The Russian central bank has urged Russians to remain calm, saying there's no way the euro and the dollar can go higher than 99 rubles -- after all, the currency-exchange signs can't go higher than two digits! ​

[@dpelpal]

Putin's "Kyiv in 3 days" did wonders for the russian economy

[@Claymann71]

Corruption rots from the bottom-up. It cannot be repaired. It must be burned or cut-out. It's the poorest & average middle-class who will eat last after the King & Generals & Oligarchs. Our 'plan' with Sanctions is like a game of Jenga. Increasing pressure on the top until the rotted base collapses. Pufin the Poisoner will burn in purgatory for all eternity for the countless war-crimes he's caused by his own hands. It is the people who must de-throne him. Superweapons make an Invasion In-Force nearly impossible. When everyone begins to starve, they will eat their Rich to survive. We won't give them any alternatives. Maybe some well-off Russians who aren't RuZZians will be able to survive longer then the average Gopnik. *Remember the fate of the Koolacks.*

[@TinaHenderson-cl9mb]

Every lie he tells reduces the value of their currency

[@dpelpal]

@sigmaputin9867 You're the one that admitted putin said "Kyiv in 3 days"

[@foilhat1138]

The ruble falling faster than Prigozhin did.

[@romanryczkowycz851]

A rare opportunity to gain special insights - thank you! The KC interviews show consistent excellence in journalism...much appreciated.

[@deanweaver4469]

Thanks for wisdom here 🙏

[@seadog8807]

What a fantastic and clear visioned speaker John Foreman is, an example of the UK civil service producing incredible diplomats of insight and integrity. It’s so important that these figures are given a platform to speak, and The Times, and with specific regard to Kate’s unparalleled interviewing approach results in a flowing discussion drawing out every last drop of insight on offer. Many thanks to all concerned for this great content!

[@johnforeman5177]

Just to say I spent 40 years in His Majesty’s Royal Navy. Love the civil service but my heart will remain dark blue.

[@seadog8807]

@@johnforeman5177 Many thanks for your reply, genuinely touched! And while I praised the civil service above, the country certainly also owes you an enormous debt of gratitude for your extensive Naval service! I very much hope to see more interviews with you in the future, all the very best!

[@taymot2131]

Thank You for the great interview! 🙏

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

Very interesting. Foreman, as an Attache has incredible knowledge of what goes on in Putin's Russia and also before the war. This is certainly worth watching!

[@sayitasitis100]

He’ll have had about as much knowledge of Putin’s Russia will have been as much as Putin would have allowed him.

[@dpelpal]

I made tea two rubles ago, and it's still warm! 😅

[@dpelpal]

Now, 15 minutes later, it's 4 rubles ago

[@boink800]

Aren't the Russians now begging for weapons from North Korea and rupees from India? How times have changed. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha

[@dpelpal]

@sigmaputin2987 Thank you for finally admitting putin screamed "Kyiv in 3 days". You're the first one

[@judithcampbell1705]

Thank you for sharing this interview, I couldn't hear him very well and I think he had important points to make. Thank you 💛 Professor and Times Radio

[@annerepsch]

Yes, right on. Brilliant interview and interviewer. Give Ukrainians everything to defeat Russia and get them out. NATO now to help stop the genocide. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@eliseleonard3477]

Kate’s interviews are consistently excellent. Knowledgeable guests, great questions. 👍🏼👍🏼❤️

[@ruibebiano9015]

Awesome thoughts 👏👏👏🔝

[@teifionjones4036]

This man knows exactly what's up, what it means and what's at stake and what we need to do to stop it

[@dpelpal]

Russia has already lost the war, really. When you're begging north Korea for weapons, it's over😂

[@DARKSTAR-mn8ee]

Only one outcome, Russia Wins. 🤗❤️🇷🇺👍.

[@gaoxiaen1]

@@gordgor9146 True. Russia is in much worse shape than the West knows.

[@gaoxiaen1]

@@DARKSTAR-mn8ee Russia will be lucky to exist after this massive malignant blunder.

[@DARKSTAR-mn8ee]

@@gaoxiaen1 Many have tried and failed, 400k+ afu tried and died.😁🇷🇺👍.

[@Holeyguagaamoley]

This guy knows what’s happening!

[@joearizona8892]

Brilliant as always Kate. The cushions never move. Slava Ukraine forever

[@miranda_imp]

Fascinating and absorbing interview by a man who knows exactly what he’s talking about… Such a shame that we don’t have the same calibre of politicians in Parliament!!

[@normanboyes4983]

I wholeheartedly agree. However, this guy spent his career becoming a subject matter expert, politicians are rarely in post long enough to become a subject matter expert (even Ben Wallace - as good a SofSDef he was).

[@lmc3130]

Please enable closed captioning/subtitles on your videos. Even with volume at 100%, it was very difficult to hear your guest speaker. This occurs on many of your videos so subtitles seems to be the easiest way to accommodate the variations in the quality of your guests' microphones. I gave up at the 8 min mark as I simply could not clearly hear your guests commentary.

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

I can hear everyone very clearly. Maybe turn up your volume

[@OPi-yi6sg]

same here

[@motimobo]

Low audio quality from a zoom call doesn't help but the volume is too low and the interviewee is very hard to hear.

[@Robertohamoso]

Agreed, everyone has a different way of watching and 'turn it up higher' isn't always an option. I have volume at 3x normal on my tv for this vid.

[@davidwright5094]

@@smoothoperator2008s "trust me" -That would be a bit rash

[@therichgetricher9051]

Fascinating. Well done Times Radio

[@CatalystD9]

Excellent Conversation .. 💙💛🙏

[@chrishyde1216]

That was gripping to listen to. Love to hear more from Mr Foreman. It is particularly interesting to hear his view that the West needs to step up significantly now and provide more military help and aim for regime change. Surely, this war needs to be finished in Ukraine's favour before November 2024.

[@RichardBrett]

Ukraines favour? You on Drugs?

[@Arihant997]

Thames TV continues with this delusion.. Ukraine will win Crimea in the spring .. then autumn and then 2024

[@Ghayme-changer]

Maybe Ukraine will get a regime change 🤔

[@stephengrimmer35]

The man has taste. "F*** You Russian Warship" painting on the mantlepiece.

[@JustinTimeEnglishClip]

John Foreman CBE, is a good man! Thank you so much! Times Radio, great stuff, keep it coming 🙂

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

Mr Foreman is very knowledgeable diplomat - good interviewer

[@Tim58167]

Excellent interview.

[@utrian4148]

Thanks for this great interview! A pleasure from start till end.

[@petertatar1608]

Great reporting and a very intelligent and beautiful lady thank you all and Bless you.

[@tommix6016]

It is so comedic that Putin who prides himself on his masculinity favours the weapon traditionally associated with women.

[@officialsnufkin]

What, his high heel?

[@patverum9051]

The Poison Dwarf favours Novichok smeared on doorknobs.

[@michael931]

He seems to be a frustrated homosexual.

[@manuelabayomi3276]

Thanks for your wonderful analysis.

[@randr302]

The gentleman's sound is so horrible that it is hard to listen,although his opinions are informative for sure.

[@MrManny9677]

Was about to say the same, he's hard to listen to

[@nicholascazmay2126]

I nearly choked on my drink when he said that Shoigu and Gerasimov claimed they had military parity with the US. The only thing they’ve proven in two years is that we could probably shut down their entire airspace in the span of a few weeks.

[@evangiles4403]

Not weeks days

[@BABOOM69]

AMEN!

[@Freedom-Fries]

Mr. Foreman makes a good case for the long view of a strategic, decisive victory.

[@jongreenwood3029]

A great interview. The UK needs more John Foreman. A sobering assessment.

[@nukerock2451]

Thank you John Foreman for your extensive insights and detailed explanations expressed during this interview as well as your service to HM Government. I have been watching Kate Gerbeau’s series of interviews over the months and really appreciate the depth of analysis of these reports and skill applied by her at adapting/guiding the meeting for the interviewee go into the important topics and explore in detail - the sign of an excellent journalist. Please don’t stop!

[@stephenbermingham6554]

🤣🤣The times along with all other media are lying to you now as they were during the last 3 years. With the enemy bill working it's way through parliament, which is after your house btw.

[@leeming1234]

Crawl back under your stone.

[@philippabaker1078]

This is an excellent programme. John Foreman is very balanced in his opinions.

[@paddycool]

very compelling interview

[@hisnibs1121]

I have been extremely impressed by Kate Chabot's skills as an interviewer, and here she has yet another really knowledgable, insightful and articulate interviewee helping us better understand the Ukraine situation and what it means for the UK and wider world.

[@user-es5gx6ip7f]

Another excellant interview by Kate. Very informative and insightful guest.

[@mickyday2008]

Great interviewee. Great interview

[@user-tu7nt3vv4x]

'Conventional parity with the United States' 😂😂😂 I always thought Gerasimov was on some sort of drugs.

[@briandbeaudin9166]

Um, Russia doesn't have parity with Ukraine! 😂

[@martavdz4972]

It´s not drugs, it´s "vranye" - I recommend Perun´s video How lies destroy armies here on YT

[@user-tu7nt3vv4x]

@@martavdz4972 could be both... he's got lazy eyes. I'll check that out - thanks!

[@nataliaaguiar6801]

Kate Chabot consistently does great interviews with very knowledgeable guests

[@bmunson4920]

‘…we have achieved military parity…..with a country that has nearly three times the population and seventeen times the economy of ours..’ Who says Russians don’t do hallucinogenic drugs?

[@kuckoo9036]

Volume turned all the way up and I'm still having difficulty hearing and understanding Mr. Foreman.

[@ronjenkins7998]

Me too?

[@linz716]

@kuckoo9036 I usually put the sub titles on when they're so quiet.

[@plemli]

He has a very uneven delivery, pronouncing some syllables and words overly rapidly while leaving gaps, random volume changes, mumbling mixed with overly accented words, all excarbated by bad digital compression. If he talks like this irl his non-native english communication partners must have great difficulties in understanding him.

[@stevelawrence400]

I've just put my headphones on, much better. It's a shame, because he's obviously Knowlegable

[@gerryhouska2859]

Have you considered a hearing aid?

[@rayeverett8501]

Excellent interview and inciteful words. Enjoyed the analysis. Sad that so many innocent people have to die, and for what!

[@wendyandrew3707]

Glad to see Mr Shapps has hopefully delivered all that is required.

[@davidarthurrutter]

Incredible episode; thank you so much!

[@Gloomy984]

Slava Ukraine

[@gladiolusmaximus-kg9ye]

Thank you for your continous efforts! I consider this channel to be one of the most informative and trustful resources covering this terrible war.

[@mikelundmikel4006]

lol

[@j7j7j7j7x]

I agree with the part about efforts, but truthful? You'll find none of that here. If you look back a few months or a year on this channel you can see just how wrong and self-serving they have been. So much winning...

[@matthewfernandez6268]

Very informative,,Best informed.

[@user-yd1yv5gp7t]

You think Western propaganda is the truth , how funny

[@MaxValentine]

Great interview

[@gorethegreat]

Superb guest and interview

[@Mondfischli]

... retirement plan for dictators kinda sux 😂

[@nicklindberg90]

Out the window or some fresh tea, Sir? Lol

[@alexanderlazarev3570]

Hope you will be able to fulfill it in your lifetime. How old are you,by the way just to calculate the date.

[@boink800]

Putin will get free lodging in The Hague.

[@boink800]

@@alexanderlazarev3570 Run, vatnik, run -- the Russian army is losing yet again. Ha, ha, ha, ha

[@stuartx7865]

@@alexanderlazarev3570 Looks like this is today's reminder from ruSSian trolls that Pootin has nukes. Tell someone who cares.

[@sophiemelta4376]

Tuning in from Germany. Great journalistic work, I loved the questions and the in-depth answers they elicited. Thanks so much, looking forward to more!

[@johntokn]

Along with the Telegraph daily news report, this channel have become where I go to first for information.

[@oleopathic]

Excellent interview as are all FL interviews from this broadcaster. Thank you !

[@dbsteckey]

Amazing information. Thank you for your candid input.

[@user-qp3qj6qs3c]

Compelling viewing.

[@guardiangypsy2682]

Thank you, great interview.... answers and questions 😊

[@frequencyharmonic2054]

The Times, but especially Kate, is doing a great job interviewing these British experts and getting real answers. These types of professional, intimate, one-on-one interviews with these types of people with the knowledge, experience, and access, are providing critical insight to the thoughts and discussions taking place behind the curtain of government. In addition, the much needed and greatly appreciated clarity and explanational style on the answers to Kate's great questions are simply not appearing anywhere else right now on a regular basis. Is there anyway she can sit down with more U.S. and German officials to ask, not just tough questions for tough question sake, but the right questions in order to get the same clear and thought out answers she is able to extract from her British guests? It's great how she gives them the time to talk and formulate the answers to often complex questions.

[@martinMD]

Love watching Kate do her interviews.

[@Countryboy071]

Those dark eyes ❤

[@oneshothunter9877]

You guys needs to go out more often. 😁

[@ernest795]

Agree. Anything other than complete defeat of Russia is a loss. Russia will only listen after full defeat. They didn’t listen after the fall of USSR, maybe they will listen this time if we have the will to not back down.

[@W_Bin]

Thanks for interviewing Mr Foreman. We need more like this!

[@aatvalstar2035]

Thank you Kate for this excellent interview

[@peterhodge3931]

Kate Gerbeau, hit the right tone in her interviews, inquisitive and probing while asking the type of questions we would like to ask. Great to view these podcasts. And Kate's beautiful to boot. What's not to like.

[@dyoung6425]

A great interview and very informative

[@j.osborne4914]

Good interview. I agree with the guest.

[@dt9232]

Goly to Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇲

[@NealX_Gaming]

"Oceania has always been at war with Eastasia. Since the beginning of your life, since the beginning of the Party, since the beginning of history, the war has continued without a break, always the same war."

[@charlesbeaudry3263]

The reason Ukraine is where it is today is not about corruption, which there is, but the fact that Ukraine had to build its economy on the labour and talent of its people. So the consequnce is that, not having the oil curse, Ukraine always had less "cash" to embezle than Russia did, which explains in large part why Ukraine can manage its corruption.

[@W_Bin]

Actually, I wonder who was corrupt - ethnic Ukrainians or the ethnic Russians in Ukraine?

[@jerrywilde6156]

Ukraine does have hydrocarbons, it's just that they were not developed before the invasion and now they're in the Russian held areas of Ukraine and Russia won't be developing either, it's a difficult trick to perform with the chance of an artillery shell landing next to you.

[@W_Bin]

@@jerrywilde6156 Russia put Yanukovich in when oil and gas were discovered in Ukraine. The exploration companies left before the first invasion. Worth a look at what happened.

[@righthandstep5]

​@W_Bin all it means is Russia doesn't want competition, which is what democracy promotes.

[@W_Bin]

@@righthandstep5 All it means is that your fuhrer is murdering people and destroying a country out of pure greed. As Prigozhin has already said. I'm glad you are happy with that because he's doing it to you Russians as well. Your turn will come.

[@echo9996]

Brilliant interview….thanks..

[@Beatles68]

A very impressive man and woman.

[@bradleyjordan3325]

Speakers speaking volume is too low and difficult to hear.

[@smde1]

The interviewer can be heard clearly..... However the man being interviewed is difficult to hear. No sound checks prior to records??!!