Putin could be blamed as "Russians come to terms...with any defeat." | Frontline

"At least some of the Russian soldiers repented or asked for forgiveness because they realised just how much nonsense they've been fed. At the same point they didn't stop doing what they were doing, but there was some element of recognition."
Russia will have to come to terms with war crimes committed by its military as liberated Ukrainians begin to talk of war crimes and which soldiers in Putin's ranks were more or less humane, says Dr Jade McGlynn a research fellow from the Department of War Studies at Kings College London.
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[@JohnBlackdog]

What a superb interview and this is a classic example of an interviewer having the self confidence to allow a brilliant guest to give her opinions without constant interruptions. Kate, you are the best!

[@claireconolly8355]

Exactly

[@elainekarlsson8384]

That sentence, "Russia feels betrayed when Ukraine no longer wants to be with Russia. " The same attitude as an abusive partner. The " If I can't have you, nobody else can either, so I have to destroy you." Sounds familiar, right?

[@gerryhouska2859]

Or a toddler having a tantrum.

[@Nithalm]

@@gerryhouska2859 A toddler doesn't know any better and has no capability to reason it's actions. I would espect better from an adult, of from a country for that matter. Or would anyone say that Putin and his generals are on the level of a toddler? A toddler is never held responsible for its actions after all.

[@christinebeames712]

It was agreed by all sides after the war that Ukraine would stay neutral , not join NATO , NATO HAS actively courted Ukraine , USA threatened nuclear war when Cuba tried to put missiles so near usa borders , why should Russia feel any different ,

[@davefave4351]

​@@christinebeames712 Getting really desperate now aren't you? You only want to negotiate now because you're winning right? Is that how it works? Of course not. You're saying this because you, or rather, your handler, knows how badly Russia is losing and will, invariably break up. You don't negotiate with a bully. You don't make concessions to a bully. You DO punch that bully hard in the face; make him spit teeth and taste blood. Russias finished and the rest of the World, thanks to GoPro and the internet, has a ringside seat! 🍿🍾🥂 See ya! 👋 Wouldn't want to be ya!

[@DarkaDusty]

@@christinebeames712 nonsense. It was agreed in 1994 when Ukraine gave up the world's 3rd largest nuclear arsenal that Russia would respect Ukraine's borders. Russia reneged on that agreement -- thus Ukraine can do whatever if wants to protect itself, including join NATO. Russia is an aggressor and any treaties, agreements and contracts should be considered unreliable.

[@kschuman1152]

Profound analysis. Please make Dr Jade McGlynn available for interviews as often as possible!

[@philipmulville8218]

I agree. Dr. McGlynn’s analysis is among the best I’ve come across in many years.

[@justmejustme4444]

Yes i listened to this whilst mowing the lawn not watching the video. I was captivated by her first hand insight into the Russian psychology

[@W_Bin]

YES, WE TROLLS LOVE THESE WESTERN EXPERTS SAYING THE SAME OLD PLATITUDES WHILE THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM TRAMPLES US ALL.

[@factchecker6674]

@@W_BinTrolls never use all caps.

[@TheKakan1337]

@@W_Bin Oh can I see your passport? nvm гном Putin just confiscated it.

[@BrianParkes]

Quality, articulate guest presenter. Thank you.

[@marthas.4456]

The best example of a propagandist who bends facts to suit their agenda. Just like the Times Radio. It's literally their job, they are paid well for it.

[@Markini47]

Please, have Dr Jade McGlynn on more Times Radio, very insightful.

[@robert8552]

and beautiful eyes!

[@torontobro]

She is a great commentator

[@stephenhindes335]

@@robert8552 If one agrees with her analysis of the situation, her eyes are the icing on the cake. But you shouldn't really have mentioned that.🤣

[@larrygarcia1872]

I find it very touching , she talks as if . . There’s Freedom of Speech . . There’s Freedom to print the news There’s Freedom to protest The [ Premise ] Russia allows any kind of Freedom , is crazy talk . . When she gets all this off her chest , she’ll probably spend 15 yrs. in prison . . 🧙‍♂️

[@CrankCase08]

@@larrygarcia1872 Ludicrous comment. Russia currently operates a multi-party democracy within the Duma and in local governance, while Zelensky has outlawed all opposition parties.

[@nicholasmason8116]

Yet again Frontline another great intelligent, and highly absorbing interview by two people who know their stuff. Always a pleasure to watch and listen to Kate and her guests. Thank you. Nick

[@SuperMagnum2011]

Thank you Kate thank you Jade. 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦🤝

[@philipmulville8218]

This is the best interview on the Russian mindset I've seen in years. Dr. McGlynn's point about Russia's contempt for the West is spot on. Excellent questions as ever from Kate Gerbeau. Bravo.

[@coolersmoke]

Also did you spot how Kate stopped glancing at her prep sheet and just got totally involved in Dr McGlynn's dialogue, from about 18 minutes on, asking questions that followed on? Great natural journalism, eliciting even more clear knowledge from a great mind.

[@philipmulville8218]

Thanks for your comment. Yes, I did. I’ve seen her do that in some other interviews. She’s hands down the best of the Times Radio presenters in my opinion. Her recent interviews with Bill Browder and Ben Hodges are terrific. Am very impressed with Jade McGlynn whose work I came across some time ago.

[@coolersmoke]

@@philipmulville8218 I was that impressed with this whole interview that I was prompted to email Dr McGlynn with further questions! That speaks of both individuals in this singular video, for me.

[@philipmulville8218]

@@coolersmoke Yes, indeed it does.

[@marthas.4456]

The contempt is not from the Russian side... Actually listening the msm anybody can clearly see the West has a contempt for Russia and the bias resulting from the Anglo-Saxon ''superiority-complex''... But the West first and before hand should look at itself and fix their own problems. It wasn't Russia which did the most military aggressions in our times - far from it... But it was the USA. Research history.

[@rianmonnahan]

She is sooooo clear in her analysis.

[@sigis72]

extremely good interview

[@s0ycapitan]

Your paid for comment more or less guarantees it's a pile of 💩

[@dpelpal]

@Sigmaputin9909 You're one of the few russians that actual admit to putin screaming the whole "Kyiv in 3 days" thing in February '22.

[@95-sub-zero]

Excellent interview. Dr McGlynn's insight was extremely interesting.

[@kristianwedberg4640]

Excellent interview and content, thank you.

[@paulanthony9766]

This woman is brilliant. Such in-depth knowledge that she conveys to us with clarity and nuance. She shows genuine emotion with regard to her recent trip, while maintaining a completely professional approach. She presents original thoughts, unlike some of the talking heads who simply repeat what the previous one said. I feel like I've learned more in that 37 minutes than I have in months of watching the usual stuff.

[@artfasil]

she seems dimwitted.

[@Dude0000]

The bar is certainly very very low.

[@ItsMe_Hello_People]

Thank you for this interview with Dr. McGlynn. Very insightful. She has a deep understanding of the situation. Please have her back again. 🙏🇺🇦

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Another great interview!

[@grzzz2287]

Jade knows her stuff! Great interview

[@MarcvanExel]

One of the best interviews on this topic I've seen so far, Her research sounds really in depth and credible. I hope she can do a follow up in a few months. Thank you!

[@edo7382603]

Brilliant!!! Dr. Jade McGlynn......Absolutely brilliant interview! Thank you for your deep and fascinating analysis...I learned so much from you.

[@changbeerbeer]

Real enjoy the Frontline series, great guests and format!

[@Dougohere1]

It was fascinating to see the insight that this woman gained from her in depth analysis of the Russian people. Fascinating also to realise how so many negative connotations have been formed in the minds of Russian people through indoctrination. Thank you Kate for your expert questioning that helped to draw it all out. Its all so very sad and one can only hope that one day real humanity and love will prevail.

[@timeames2509]

Russians have done many horrible atrocities through out history & they have no right to reclaim former territory they occupied after World War 2. Orcs just don't get that those countries want NATO not Authoritarian Dictator!

[@dpelpal]

It's definitely not popular in russia to bring up "Kyiv in 3 days". Some russians do laugh, but many get angry at putin and say that he shouldn't have screamed it.

[@chiggins4399]

And his Orange " useful idiot" is trying to do it here.

[@janerikpe5852]

It is fascinating to see how little she knows about the technological revolution that is going on. It doesn't matter how many rockets you have when AI is going to win every single war from now on.

[@davidhowse884]

@@dpelpal Russian tv was broadcasting it in the build up. Solovyov said he just needed to raise his eyebrows like disapproving of a wayward child...

[@claverton]

The best analysis I've seen given by this young lady ... and excellently handled by the interviewer

[@limyrob1383]

Really appreciate her emphasis on the need for a military victory before any negotiation. There is no alternative and it needs to be said over and over again.

[@bencarter1666]

You would see every Ukrainian dead, you simply don't care.. Anything to get at Russia.. What does that make you?

[@brobinson8614]

Her eyes are a bit like Chucky's. Seems a nice person though

[@MakerInMotion]

With America paying the bill. The bridge I drive over on my way to work is crumbling, but by all means send another 100 billion to Ukraine.

[@frankshailes3205]

@@MakerInMotion Drivers are destroying the environment. Take a train.

[@SteveSamillano]

​@@MakerInMotionYou are against paying 91 cents a day to defeat Russia and free Ukraine? Truly sad. $100 billion divided by 300 million Americans is $333 or 91 cents a day over one year. And no American soldiers are having to fight and die. Plus Russia is being disarmed removing them as a bad actor for decades. 91 cents a day....how much is your coffee in the morning?

[@olivertatham6678]

Genuinely insightful, well done!

[@whoisme678]

You can see the fear in Russians on the street interviews. A few will say what they feel, but you do get the idea that some are terrified to talk about that ' special military operation'

[@dpelpal]

A nation held captive by OMAH and the FSB....putin's bulldogs

[@briancarno8837]

Is the same fear as the Ukrainians have when they are prosecuted for posting videos of explosions on social media..?

[@bengosden8912]

a child was arested in Moscow for holding up a blank paper .No one is allowed to free speech or free thinking in Russia

[@oneshothunter9877]

Since the start of this full scale invasion I'be watched a few Russian bloggers/KZbinrs, and what I've seen seems to be that it's mostly the young generations that dare to say anything negative about their government. Many old the elder/old Russians seems to think that's the right thing to do.

[@Withnail1969]

I don't think most Russians really care about the war. Life goes on as normal, the sanctions did nothing, the economy is doing well. Everything like new iphones and all the rest of it is still on sale in Russia.

[@harvey1965]

This is a most fascinating and informative interview!

[@eyjafjallajokull9913]

Absolutely brilliant and utterly deep and impressive analysis! Thank you for inviting such an elaborate and professional guest!!!!

[@thinktwice-me7ie]

Thank you, Jade! Amazing, intelligent and often heartbreaking analysis. So many things I hadn´t considered before listening to you. Work like yours really makes a difference

[@dpelpal]

She's excellent

[@evaburnz]

@@dpelpalas are you. I enjoy reading your ream of comments that usually mock, scorn and ridicule the Russians.

[@tenareze32]

A most informative albeit bleak interview. I thought Jade McGlynn looked as though she had had a traumatic experience.

[@Mando5]

Great interview! Thank you!

[@stevejhkhfda]

Jade gives some of the most excellent insights into this issue

[@elletuppen4844]

Brilliant discussion. Thank you Ladies

[@thomasb.higginspese2932]

McGlynn is a very wise person and an insightful analyst of history. I sense a deep commitment to truth and rational thought. This seems to be a person who never exaggerates, dissembles or twists the facts. Rather, she seems to be trying to put the correct weight on each and every phenomenon to which her research makes her a witness.

[@janerikpe5852]

It is fascinating to see how little she knows about the technological revolution that is going on. It doesn't matter how many rockets you have when AI is going to win every single war from now on.

[@GrahamRGibbs]

I agree. Very clear and thoughtful. She expresses the points in a way that makes them understandable whilst at the same time they are clearly based on some solid research and theoretical understanding. I have the sense of listening to a future professor and possibly also a media guru.

[@philipmain5701]

@@janerikpe5852 Why have you posted this irrelevant nonsense twice?

[@jessehachey2732]

@@GrahamRGibbsDR. McGlynn already IS a prof, that’s usually how it works when you have a PhD…

[@davidwright5094]

@@janerikpe5852 Actually, it does matter how many rockets you have.

[@findtomdotcom]

The Kings College lecturers are just fantastic. Measured, intellectual and informed. More of this please, if you really want peace, know your enemy so you can avoid war.

[@marshabonforte6963]

You are so right. It’s clear that the Russian leadership does not understand “The West”, democracy, etc. it’s equally clear the we in The West did not understand Putin at the very least, and we’re surprised that Russia would invade Ukraine. There is a serious lack of mutual understanding.

[@paulatreides6779]

This was an excellent interview! It is very useful to have all the elements in order to understand a complex situation like this. I wish to hear more from specialists like Dr. Jade McGlynn to whom I thank for this interview.

[@elspeth8476]

This is one of the deepest, most helpful, intelligent, forward thinking, food for thought interviews on this terrible war that I have listened to. Please oh please have her back!! Thank you so much for all of these excellent interviews- this one was a stand out!!!

[@davidhurst5101]

Extremely good interview; why do we not get this type of input on regular TV? The Times should put this sort of stuff in the newspaper (I am a subscriber)

[@golddigger8759]

Good point: Legacy media does not evolve, but they should because I think that when we've healthy (legacy) media, it can counter disinformation or at least keep the more vulnerable people from going insane.

[@rambleon2838]

Who owns the Times?

[@claireconolly8355]

Exactly this is incredible information and presentation

[@Dude0000]

If you’re impressed with this, then Jeffrey Sachs (and others) will blow your mind. If your mind is open to the actual verified truth, that is. He’s not someone who went into Ukraine and was persuaded into his opinion, but was in negotiations with diplomats on both sides.

[@kaf696]

That was honestly facinating and insightful. Thank you for this

[@davidmullens2464]

Really interesting & informative interview. More please.

[@mapleleafer74]

Very articulate young lady, pleasant to listen to. Thanks Jade!

[@goodvibes0101]

Thank you for excellent content huge respect to Dr McGlynn who has spent a considerable amount of time researching these events appreciate the succinct response to questions and hopefully you are doing ok dealing with the knowledge accumulated though those very disturbing conversations you have undertaken to be able to provide us the consumer of such information with credible dialogue

[@eddybrevet6816]

A Russian with any sense knows too much, r now dangerous individuals,

[@jamesboekbinder3967]

Fantastic interview! Chapeau for Gerbeau, and McGlynn's views are enlightening, to say the least.

[@earlpaulich3396]

Dr Jade McGlynn: Just wow! Wonderful reporting, insight and analysis!

[@Tritsekk]

Brilliant mind. Deep understanding.

[@imperator_danny]

Fantastic guest today. I loved her view on the conflict. Great Interview. Slava Ukraine! xD

[@jamessutton9323]

This is an extremely interesting presentation. Jade McGlynn has a very profound understanding of this situation. Most enlightening

[@TheCriticalSigma]

Great detailed, clear analysis of the history and context surrounding Russia's genocidal war on it's neighbour, from Dr McGlynn!

[@dpelpal]

Russia certainly has a bleak future

[@gwendolinkirkegaard1812]

I’m not a z bot nor a troll, and I do support Ukraine. But under every single video of this KZbin channel I see a comment with this exact or very very similar wording, tho of course referencing the relevant speaker. This does become slightly suspicious

[@hogar1965]

Haha, clowns

[@APW554]

@@hogar1965That’s Russia for you !

[@markabrahams2191]

Ukraine has been committing genocide on its own people in the Donbass , with the help of the West , for nearly 10 years now . Were you complaining about their genocidal tactics during that period .

[@yereverluvinuncleber]

Young, intelligent and insightful, good combination. More of those please.

[@marcm.]

I've been trying to educate westerners on this. In Russia there is no such thing as a fair bargain. No such thing as a fair contract. The only fair contract, or bargain, is one achieved when you have leverage on somebody else. There is no such concept as fair play. It's all about who has leverage, who has strength and power over somebody else. This goes down all the way into and includes personal relationships. Obviously there are individuals who are not this way, but understand this, it is so prevalent within the culture, and violence is also prevalent within the culture, so much so, that the individuals who are not this way are the exception not the rule

[@ananamu2248]

Well said .....the west is so used to fairness and negotiation they can't imagine a life without it.

[@ananamu2248]

Well said .....the west is so used to fairness and negotiation they can't imagine a life without it.

[@marcuswilson3485]

Well, I’m not a Russian so it’s not my place to criticise another way of life. It is absolutely none of my business.

[@paulmathews4335]

So it's the same as the West then, wake up

[@JohnGeorgeBauerBuis]

I can see that this is a holdover from when they were a vassal of the Mongol Khanate. Unfortunately, the main alternative school of thought in Russian ended with the conquest of the Novgorod Republic. 😢

[@isobelhill9940]

Thanks Dr McGlynn -totally credible and thorough throughout😊

[@petertyson4022]

Wow. That was interesting. As a old man. It's nice to see a young lady that knows her stuff and interesting . Learned a few things . Good interview 👍👾

[@johnstevens6865]

Great work Kate!!

[@andrewfarrington2193]

Very good! Jade McG. is always worth listening to. Many thanks.

[@philippe4106]

This was excellent! One of your best yet.

[@DavidJohnson-pd4zl]

What an intelligent and knowledgable lady. She also has the most beautiful eyes

[@Bumpkin_fen]

Dr Jade McGlynn was incredible.. Lots more from this knowledge base pls.. fantastic interview, thank you

[@michaelhogberg8929]

Thanx. A superb episode and mature analys. 👍

[@jorgeluiscapiello414]

Unlike the Germans, I don't expect future generations of russians to recognize their past horrors and move on to build a great nation.

[@marthas.4456]

And what is your opinion about the US? US did much more invasions, coups, caused wars than Russia.... Just look it up.....Even this Ukraine war is basically the US proxy war against Russia... They are pushing the Nato close to Russia borders.

[@lodoova572]

It depends on their decision really - wether they decide to become a modern European nation, or remain a barbaric pillaging horde.

[@marthas.4456]

@@lodoova572 - nonsense. You are full of BS. Have you ever been in Russia? Guess which nation did the most invasions, caused the most wars? The UK and US... Russia doesn't come even close.

[@expertpovsemvoprosam1667]

@@lodoova572 There is an option where Russia will simply defeat the horde and robbers from NATO.

[@rmirandauk]

​@@expertpovsemvoprosam1667I wouldn't count on that...

[@TedFreedman]

This is a extremely helpful segment to anyone interested in the Ukrainian situation. Thank you for producing it.

[@rolo6932]

The Ukrainian situation is this. Ukraine is kaput!

[@chipsatterly4902]

Jade looks a lot like Kate. Wonderful interview.....incredible insight. Thank you!!

[@JQ-999]

She's a lovely lady Jade. I spoke to her personally. A lovely woman with the right grasp and will certainly go down in history!

[@Maerten-us6vu]

Thank you. Great interview

[@ronsweeney5898]

It’s wonderful to listen to an intelligent and lively young lady. I applaud her view that ( my words ) force must be the initial persuasive means of changing the status Quo.

[@leaveourstatuesalone.3378]

An excellent interview, girl has a lot of knowledge and clearly a few contacts……

[@jessehachey2732]

*woman. That “girl” is a Dr. and has a PhD in her field of expertise….girl is a bit disrespectful and diminutive don’t you think? 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jw8567]

Excellent, thank you both.

[@loeasida]

Terrific guest. Great interview.

[@user-dh4gg4th3j]

Excellent discussion

[@theblowman]

Incredible interview, what an amazing young woman...

[@nicholastregenza8426]

Jade McGlynn's clarity and perception is great! Thank you!

[@mathedguy]

Thank you both !

[@John-es2co]

Superb articulate interview. Great questions, insightful responses, interviewee allowed to speak.

[@StephenKNicholson]

Great clearly formed and expressed view. Also a timely interview from someone other than an ex military man.

[@claireconolly8355]

So true

[@inappropriatejohnson]

Thank you both so much.

[@jim90272]

Dr McGlynn's analysis is so detailed, so well-informed, and so cogent. I have never seen anything like it. I will definitely check to see what other videos she has online, and possibly buy one or both of her books.

[@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge]

real answers from a scholar, nothing beats clear facts

[@craigshagin5506]

Very good. There is nothing so damaging to a person as to lose his or her sense of purpose. Russia seems to be a country that either never had a sense of purpose or the purpose it ascribed to itself was somewhat base and meaningless- making the world scared or pushing power almost for its own sake. It has art-- the Hermitage -- filled with the art of the decadent west; it’s wealthy have flats and apartments in the decadent west; it has a terrible problem with alcohol; it makes nothing for comfort or pleasure but only for war or power; it has traders but little prowess in management or organization; it has no purpose of its own and has bullied those it dislikes…. I worry for its future and more the future of its neighbors….

[@dpelpal]

Russians have a sense of purpose! Drinking and drug using are purposes, right?!

[@sigis72]

Russia has no purpose for existing. Their purpose is to be nuclear terrorist #1. They have no culture or values and take kindness for weakness, truly awful people

[@briancarno8837]

@@dpelpal its the US that has the fentanyl epidemic...remember?

[@jonpeters9148]

strange u could say the same of USA,the monroe doctrine???

[@davidhowse884]

@@jonpeters9148 Monroe Doctrine was 1823, 200 years ago, and was about a foreign policy position that opposes European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere. Following Bretton Woods and WW2, USA proposed globalisation as a development to end the need for empire building in order to get resources. Trade using oceans free of pirates and ongoing wars. The US navy would keep the oceans open to trade, because of this China in particular had the chance to grow based on world trade, importing raw materials and exporting products. The world is a very different place since 1823.

[@Sailfire1]

Dr. Jade Mc.Glynn. Wow,! what a mind! Some of the best analysis of the situation between Ukraine and Russia. Very balanced and well researched. One of Gerbeax’s best interviews. ❤

[@johnmetzger8856]

Bravo to this fine woman. Clear, concise, without spin, brilliant. I need to hear more from her.

[@todorkolev7565]

Dr. McGlynn is hypnotising me with her eyes...

[@s0ycapitan]

I'm reporting you to the Woke police for thought harassment.

[@ianworley8169]

Don't worry, we'd all be in the dock with you. Even those who outwardly pretend otherwise.

[@donnievance1942]

@@s0ycapitan No one has any problem with todorkolev's comment. There are no woke police. So just keep on spinning your martyrdom narrative.

[@mongenjeff]

her mmhmmphmm is a right turnoff

[@robertallbright]

Excellent and interesting interview 👍

[@slaphappyduplenty2436]

Kudos for fantastic interview.

[@curiouscatlabincgetsworrie7755]

Some reasonable insights for a change. Great interview. If Dr Jade McGlynn returns on a regular basis I wouldn't mind.

[@HistoryonYouTube]

I was in the liberated territories in eastern Ukraine last year and also talked to the people who were there. My first observation is that there were hardly any young people at all, whole towns almost completely depopulated. The question I asked always was why did you not leave and the answer was always the same - where to and how would I pay for it and this is my home. The only person I have ever spoken to who had anything remotely positive to say about the enemy was one person in Bucha and that was in May of last year who said that an officer had warned them in a caring way to get out before the really nasty people turned up.

[@WAKirsten]

Thanks for sharing this information.

[@HistoryonYouTube]

@@WAKirsten Thanks Kirsten.

[@claireconolly8355]

Superb insights, wow thank you for getting such an incredible person to interview 👏👏👏👏👏

[@RazorMouth]

Jaysus now that was real journalism.

[@stevenewley1]

So impressed with Dr Jade McGlynne, so insightful and intelligent.

[@santabanter]

Very interesting interview

[@trevorhobbs5947]

Dr Jade McGlynn's ability to respond to interview questions with such clarity and underpinned with a great amount of knowledge was enthralling. I listened intently to every second of the near 40 minute interview. I would certainly like to hear her in interview again, an outstanding academic with a very bright future, I suspect. Thank you both to interviewer and interviewee.

[@artgorby]

However, not all her points should be taken at face value.

[@deanweaver4469]

Thanks Times Radio 👋

[@peterbeninger7068]

This guest, this interview were absolutely superb. Calm, deep reflection- yet so powerful. Please bring her back, and often.

[@The.Curious]

Great analysis! Factual, well researched, not tinted with personal biases, creative interpretations or activism. Love how she doesn't stirr emotions, providing levelheaded insights that are not divisive but create an atmosphere in which looking for constructive solutions appears possible.

[@James-ll3jb]

Paid liars

[@James-ll3jb]

She sounds like a high schooler peesenting a book report😅

[@petefrys545]

​@@James-ll3jb Russia has been lying since1917

[@eddybrevet6816]

Any Russian with common sense by now knows too much ,r dangerous individuals, in ussr

[@stuartschaffner9744]

This was probably the best discussion about Russia and its invasion of Ukraine that I have yet heard. Thank you both for holding such an important and difficult interview.

[@briancarno8837]

and not a mention of Minsk I expect

[@dpelpal]

@@briancarno8837 Belarus is as big a joke as the russian army is now😂

[@ldhorricks]

yes she is very insightful...I have heard her speak many times...but there are many good sources out there...like Vlad Vexler, and Stephen Kotkin...Silicon Curtain has many good guests including Jade.

[@ldhorricks]

what about it?@@briancarno8837

[@larsrons7937]

I agree. I had to watch every little part several times, and have bookmarked this as a "must see" conversation.

[@elizabethbekes1810]

I'm just totally blown away by the beauty of this interviewee inside and out...

[@johnoconnor3947]

Just an amazing interview with a strong sense of realism. Unquestionably the best bit of analysis I have seen in a long time. There is so much I want to write about this, alas, no time!

[@blakewu1375]

Great program, thanks. Here in the US we usually don't get any real insight of the war on the ground, let alone scholarly discussion of history and active research, mostly just opinion pieces or an over-emphasis on the warfighting/weapons. We need to understand the war from multiple perspectives and its broader background, the psychologies of the Russians vs. Ukrainians, the roots and use of propaganda, etc. This takes the veil off in a lot of ways.

[@gaoxiaen1]

Right! Russia deserves disintegration into its captive nationalities. Send ethnic Russians to the front!

[@haladwm]

Two of my favorite UK ladies! Well done.

[@Michaelangelodesign]

Thank you … brilliant …both of you…

[@Paul-dv4dr]

Interesting points about Russia's nationalist narrative. I was teaching English to Russians in UK about 6 years ago, and May 9th came around. The date was a really big deal to my (adult) students, and they all shook my hand and went around the school shaking everybody's hands and thanking us for being on the right side of history. They were surprised that we had no celebration here. By way of explanation I put on my cheap Little Englander hat and said that if we celebrated every war we'd won then life in the UK would be one long party. But yes we remember history and they should stay well away from Salisbury, despite the obvious attraction of that city's beautiful cathedral.

[@bencarter1666]

Look in the mirror

[@tw25rw]

We only learn about the wars we won. There are no statues erected to celebrate defeats.

[@CaptainBanjo-fw4fq]

What’s so bad about Salisbury? I’m not from the UK so am genuinely curious.

[@marthas.4456]

The victory in WW2 which ended this war is much more important than other wars. Russia really suffered in the second world war, they sacrificed much more than any other nation. So why are you surprised they are celebrating the end of the war? England went through nothing similar.

[@Paul-dv4dr]

@@tw25rw I believe there's a statue of George Washington in Trafalgar Square. He led the American War of Independence, which Britain lost, I'm surprised you didn't learn that.

[@timlee5260]

Even Russians with college degrees have very spotty knowledge of their history. I dated a girl who had lived in the city where the Largest nuclear bomb was detonated and she had no knowledge of it. She proudly showed me the mosaics in the Moscow subway while forgetting the millions of Ukrainians who bleed and died to fulfill Stalins plan.

[@kiahtriat788]

Thankyou so much.

[@meganjperry9489]

Dr Jade is a very thoughtful and articulate speaker who tries to remain impartial and points out when she is talking in areas outside her expertise.

[@Ziggletooth]

Russia doesnt have a huge nuclear arsenal, whenever someone says that you know they understand very little. Just think about this logically for a second. The drain of resources due to corruption in Russia is staggering, we've seen very basic military equipment missing for front line soldiers. Now you're telling me that a nuclear weapon that costs approximately one million dollars a year each, and are never meant to actually be used have been perfectly maintained and ready for deployment? hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! They were sold for yachts on day 1 dude. f off with that.

[@oneshothunter9877]

Another reason to believe your statement is right is that, USA spends around 50-55 mio dollars on maintenance only on their nukes while Russian military spending - at least until this full scale invasion started - was approximately (estimated) equivalent to be around 70-75 mio dollars for the whole thing. Doesn't really leave a lot of funding for maintenance for 6000 nuclear weapons.

[@aximilian15]

@@oneshothunter9877Ok, so they don’t have 6k nuclear weapons, but even 100 is enough to trigger an apocalypse when you factor in the West response.

[@kennethsnyder9236]

The numbers of nuclear weapons have only old but they have not been updated and they were not built very well, but it would be extremely unlikely that they will ever want WWIII.