Putin's campaign could be crushed by a no-fly zone over Ukraine

“Europe is at war, the biggest war since the Second World War. We cannot avoid that.”
The UK should create a "no-fly zone" over Ukraine to stop Putin from “fighting another day”, says former defence minister Tobias Elwood.
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[@tabbycat55]

Zelenskyy begged for this over 2 years ago. So much could have been saved if we all helped him crush Putin years ago. And now the world is a mess because we didn’t act.

[@dalecrocker3213]

No. The world is in a mess because we didn't stop acting. And the more we act, the messier it's going to get.

[@ChristophKral]

Absolutely correct. Zelenskij is an intelligent guy, always was and still is. That is the main aspect why Putin hates him so much - he is simply more intelligent and even more funny (once he made a parody on Putin´s lover Kabajeva in Russian TV and Putin was "very amused")

[@Interglacial_optimist]

Wrong. Boris johnson could have stopped it... But it's too late now.

[@marisabenson1222]

​@@Interglacial_optimistlies

[@Венчер-ч2д]

Да да Россию уже давно бы победили просто не хотят дададада(шиза)

[@Josh-ew1le]

Amen! Finally someone gets it

[@fredkite9330]

The no fly zone is a no brainer, but 24 months too late!

[@philipwright6617]

Russia would then attack the NATO bases where our jets were flying from. A no brainer.

[@ProblemSolverUS]

​@@philipwright6617Putin attacking NATO would be suicide and he knows it. The mighty russia can't even handle Ukraine.

[@silverback5814]

No brainer nato would have to attack Russian bases to stop them you're an idiot they need to deescalate

[@brendan904]

The idiocy of the average mainstream media listener folks

[@petersmith7126]

A no fly zone should have been introduced in the first week of the war

[@MartinLundström-l4v]

- Would have... - Could have... - Should have... ... ( Sweden )

[@GroverWillis]

That would have risked an immediate widening of the conflagration on a continental scale.

[@Flyonthewall88]

It's not that easy

[@bluemarlin8138]

@@GroverWillisNo, Ruzzia would have backed down from a vastly superior NATO force, like the cowardly terror state it is.

[@JR-sn8cf]

@@bluemarlin8138in what world would you threaten a nuclear power and not get a clap Back. The nativity is astounding

[@irenec2863]

Please have this gentleman back on. He is spot on with everything he said.

[@telebubba5527]

He is one of those who are responsible for the reduction on defense spending.🤦

[@nikolaucznaum4312]

Wrong, another political imposter!!....

[@trijezdci4588]

No he is not. A no-fly zone over Ukraine would accomplish absolutely nothing because the Russian air force does not fly over Ukraine, they release their glide bombs over Russian territory.

[@sallywilton2236]

He was my local mp and now we have Labour ones who are right idiots. One of them comes here to go cycling. That’s all. I’ve written to her twice about defence and not even had a reply.

[@petervanwyngaard4788]

Should have been introduced by 26 Feb 2022

[@Keralaforum]

The why didn't they do that? Brits have no backbone or power to do that.

[@lobsang36]

It's a pity they didn't recognise this in the last 15 years.

[@seanlander9321]

Australia proposed peace keepers in Luhansk and Donbas ten years ago, which NATO laughed at.

[@sirjiminy2023]

The moment that civ buildings and civ power were the target, a NFZ should have been enforced.

[@maneshipocrates2264]

This no-fly zone is late, late again.

[@ryngrd1]

Better late than never 🙏

[@Josh-ew1le]

Duuh. . .

[@ericaward702]

Yeah, the no fly zone should’ve been instituted day one

[@telebubba5527]

In 2014....

[@elbibwen3019]

🥴😵😵‍💫 no fly zone is already established, but for you 😁

[@UrRival03]

Slava Ukraini!

[@jefferyshute6641]

Heroyam Slava!

[@michaelmullins3396]

All the excuses in the world will not change the fact that Russia has won this conflict that was unnecessarily provoked against Russia. Mainly by America Britian, and the handful of other lackies of American, all for the aim of destroying Russia and raking its natural resources. The future for the World lies in the BRICKS and coming up with a new global security framework that not just protects a few countries but all countries.

[@Vioviva]

I have to assume the US and NATO are paying careful attention to the education that Ukraine is providing them at such a dreadful cost to their nation. Western assistance is pennies on the dollar for what they’re learning.

[@Moroo-t7j]

Vietnam Afghanistan ....yeaa we know

[@berg8970]

@Moroo-t7j Not even close to the same thing, Learn history.

[@Moroo-t7j]

@@berg8970 ww2

[@bluemarlin8138]

@Moroo-t7jWhat’s that, Ivan? Afghanistan 1989? Syria 2024? Finland 1939? Poland in 1920? Japan in 1905? Crimean War?

[@heks128]

Ik, people say Afghanistan as an arguing point against the US but didn't Russia take an L there as well? 🤔

[@robert100xx]

The West should never had kowtowed to russia. Kaputin has had a laugh for far too long.

[@anthonywanjala558]

Merry christmass to you Times Radio,it has been avery long year with lots of challenges around the globe.We thank God for seeing us through it...Cheers.

[@gray100]

Does your hod not like Ukrainian civilians then? 🤷‍♂️

[@XSD.1.]

Thanks to God ! And the prayers need to be kept up!

[@gray100]

@XSD.1. They're not working for the Ukrainians.. Just saying!

[@janwolf980]

Thank you for interviewing Tobias Elwood. I had never heard him in an interview format. He was fantastic! He's telling the truth with a sober-mindedness and realism about the West that I rarely hear. I encourage The Times to feature him more, as both the British and American audiences could benefit from his insights.

[@Flight-Risk]

This war would have ended right after it began, if a no-fly zone had been introduced in 2022, like Ukraine pleaded.

[@boota1979]

@Flight-Risk And who precisely would have established and enforced a no fly zone?

[@bluemarlin8138]

⁠@@boota1979NATO. Putin wouldn’t have guaranteed the utter humiliation of himself and Ruzzia by starting a full-scale war with NATO.

[@isay207]

Nato

[@themcgeachys]

Putty was threatening with nukes so everyone was shiittin it to try it

[@renatomondini3970]

@@isay207 But according to this warmonger, Russia is just watching the West implement a no-fly zone? But if you can't even neutralize the Houthis, stop talking nonsense.

[@larryhyde8003]

Why is the collective west not listening and proceeding with this no brainer strategy - insanity.

[@renatomondini3970]

But according to this warmonger, Russia is just watching the West implement a no-fly zone? But if you can't even neutralize the Houthis, stop talking nonsense.

[@alandavies8361]

I'm no expert but it seems to me, this guy knows what he is talking about and should be listened to.

[@renatomondini3970]

But according to this warmonger, Russia is just watching the West implement a no-fly zone? But if you can't even neutralize the Houthis, stop talking nonsense.

[@trijezdci4588]

@@renatomondini3970 The Russian air force does not fly over Ukraine. They release their glide bombs over Russian territory. They wouldn't be impacted by any no-fly zone over Ukraine. Such a thing would be purely cosmetic. The Russians would certainly exploit it for propaganda purposes though.

[@gb1178]

It's like watching the ship leaving the port without you. TOO LATE!!!

[@telebubba5527]

You need to upgrade to planes. Ships don't mean that much to people anymore.

[@thelatemickb6927]

Blessings to all our armed forces , emergency services and health workers everywhere.

[@Moroo-t7j]

Since day one i say it but the European are shy about it and Putin know it! This is rediculous at this point...

[@tolrem]

"You might not be interested in war,but war is interested in you." [Lev Trotsky]

[@BjörnStenbom]

I agree with you 100%

[@davidwemhoff1621]

Mr. Elwood is very wise and insightful. Another excellent interview. Thank you for being a clear voice.

[@boota1979]

@davidwemhoff1621 Jesus wept!

[@steveando56]

Spot on Tobias and the state of the military falls on 14 year of tory government, which you were part of!

[@ianbarker1241]

Lost count how many times this has been said

[@isay207]

Never appease a bully

[@valdud9745]

Good interview! Thanks.

[@notnecessary-v1t]

Wonderfully worded dont fuel there fire United we stand divided we fall 💙✌💯dont 4get churchil !!!!!!!

[@reduxmod9178]

You got this Torie on here mouthing off about defence increases. 22% they cut the defence budget by while they were in. They didn't "wake up" themselves until 2017 when they realised they'd cut too much.

[@greggf6831]

The UK with its tiny army has the nerve to say the West needs wake up. That's funny. When the last time the UK Navy added ships to their Navy?

[@gord8743]

Well said OT….speaks volumes about the UK and Ukraine situation and the need to repel the dictators in the east!!

[@memirandawong]

Why are men fast asleep when war finally breaks out?

[@Interglacial_optimist]

For they are not men....scared little boys.

[@willc1294]

O that we now had here But one ten thousand of those men in England That do no work to-day!

[@Worldturnedupsidedown]

To enforce a no fly zone NATO would have to fly hundreds of missions to destroy all Russia's radar and anti air craft systems. Wouldn't that mean all out war?

[@seanlander9321]

Given that NATO has begged Australia for AWACS, does it have the capability to enforce a no-fly zone?

[@bluemarlin8138]

First of all, Ruzzia would not strike NATO aircraft if it thought that would mean war. This would be NATO calling Ruzzia’s bluff, which it’s long past time to do. Anyone who thinks Ruzzia has the stomach for war with NATO is delusional or fooled by Ruzzian propaganda, because Ruzzia would be crushed, and quickly. Ruzzia wants to be able to fight bits and pieces of NATO by deterring and dividing the alliance from acting against it, and trying to keep the U.S. out of it entirely, because the U.S. being involved just makes it unfair. If it thinks it’ll face the full force of NATO, especially with heavy U.S. involvement, it will always back down. Also, if NATO enforced a no-fly zone with F-22s and F-35s, there’s not really much Ruzzia could do about it even if it didn’t end up in an open war. Even NATO 4th gen aircraft would fare pretty well as long as NATO deployed its electronic warfare assets.

[@gordonmac3616]

NATO is perfectly capable of flying hundreds of missions over Ukrainian airspace. It would only be necessary to destroy ork air defence systems or aircraft if NATO was itself targeted by them.

[@simondb99]

in a nutshell, yes. Direct confrontation with Russia by NATO aircraft inevitably means escalation to a "conventional" war with Russia. Whether is stays conventional is a different matter.

[@JR-sn8cf]

@@gordonmac3616which you understand for a nuclear power would leave Russia exposed and trigger their doctrine to use Nuclear weapons. This type of naivety is borderline delusional, the grandstanding would be funny if not catastrophic. There is a reason countries have nuclear weapons, so things like that can’t happen, NATO and Russia as nuclear power parity

[@denu1879]

Nato has the best airforce in human history, Russia wouldn't stand a chance in air combat.

[@trijezdci4588]

No need for NATO air forces. Ukraine is already enforcing their own no-fly zone there and the Russian air force does not fly over Ukraine.

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

Who is going to enforce it?

[@AJ-ll8sw]

🇺🇦 is done.GAME OVER

[@pierreabbat6157]

He may be waiting for the penny to drop, but the ruble has dropped already.

[@Snudgwick]

Seek peace and stop provoking for war

[@AJ-ll8sw]

Lol, Ukraine is Winning no need for peace😂

[@kevinjarvis9276]

Russia could still lob glide bombs from dozens of miles inside Russia. I agree it’s a monumentally historic failure the West has treated Ukraine like a crisis to be managed rather than a war to be won. But escalation for escalations sake nearly three years later isn’t the answer.

[@Ephmral]

I agree with him

[@bobbybowling2424]

Do you think that the United States has been spending a significant more money on defense for no reason.. 🤔

[@MrSunshanmu]

This man is speaking a lot of sense and truth

[@flyingoctopus9846]

Not like zelensky said this 1st week of the war...

[@ClintHornsby]

I think we need to give this guy a taste of the first 8 weeks of marine training.

[@ParaBellum2024]

He mentioned Sandhurst during the inteview, and a quick Google shows that he has served.

[@mlikely72]

I was a Bootneck in the Falklands War and Northern Ireland (PO38176G).This bloke is a typical Rupert.

[@mlikely72]

@@ParaBellum2024 He still does I think,in the 77th Brigade,with whom I hope you are familiar.

[@davidtaliaferro]

President Musk will never allow that.

[@robertgin9669]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@hafangneige322]

no it is NOT!!! this suit "expert" knows nothing!!! most russian airstrikes comes from russian air space!!!!

[@Zenon00007]

❤Ukraine ❤

[@scarborough100]

Everything with NATO and EU too little too late.

[@darrencorrigan8505]

Thanks, Times Radio.

[@paularivero1878]

I agree!! Merry Christmas Times Radio❤❤🌲

[@TheSkaffen]

The whole of Society in the National Interest (War) Uh oh!

[@bobbybowling2424]

Be honest... Europe??? John Browning said... ???

[@trevorwebster5401]

The NHS has over 2 million people employed with a budget of GBP180bn. The armed forces have a headcount of 150,000.00 with a budget of less than GBP60bn. Something has to change.

[@maktiki]

He never uses the word peace, ony war

[@Nicolas-noelArde]

I agree 💯% with this previous British Minister of Defence.

[@renatomondini3970]

But according to this warmonger, Russia is just watching the West implement a no-fly zone? But if you can't even neutralize the Houthis, stop talking nonsense.

[@martinabaunza8464]

You go an fight stop talking

[@Flornmonk]

Ratchet up the sanctions.

[@mlikely72]

Excellent idea.They've been so successful thus far.

[@karljensen893]

This is very true ... an enforced no fly zone by Russia over Ukraine and her territorial waters would make Putin sweat and restrainable.

[@themanwiththegoldengun1998]

Who is going to enforce an no fly zone over Ukraine and with what? Because they'd have to take out Russian ISR capabilities, EW capabilities, tor systems, S300s, S400s, S500s and other space based capabilities.. And it has to be done all at the same time, with out the Russians seeing it coming.. Make it make sense

[@sej8806]

Well said!

[@ursinecanine9657]

Well duh. You going to pretend we haven't known that for three years?

[@russellspeed1693]

When everyone was craving a third helping of Xmas sickly yuck, along came Tobias.

[@WayneWerbovetski]

WOW! Three years too late! Are these guys living on our planet? Geez- at least come up with some new creative statements of the bleeding obvious.

[@bobbybowling2424]

Europe needs to wake up and stop depending on the United States...??

[@berg8970]

Are you making a statement or asking a question.

[@Aesvisuals]

@@berg8970unfortunately some just like to make a noise. Zero quality of intellectual input or contribution.

[@henk6522]

No fly for the west

[@georgelewis2988]

Could be... would be, but can't and won't be.

[@artsamuel2907]

How are you going to do Stop Oreshnik from flying? All clap-trap from Times Radio once again!

[@AJ-ll8sw]

Not too worry Times Radio have a special Anti defence system to contain it! Lol😂

[@jameswatt7249]

He probably could have. Could have being the short sentence that best sums up the west these days.

[@petruflorintofoleanu5865]

SPECULATORS TODAY ARE EXPERTS 😂😂😂😂

[@mlikely72]

Propagandists.

[@teresaj6374]

Great insight, thank you!!!

[@Ykeleleia]

Russia hasn’t been using its airforce for half a year.

[@Worldturnedupsidedown]

So how have they been launching glide bombs?

[@themanwiththegoldengun1998]

​@@Worldturnedupsidedown by using a few TUs, they've not just been using glide booms, their Subs have been also in play

[@benghiskahn3673]

@@Worldturnedupsidedown They're launching them from inside Russia.

[@backsync613]

So who will enforce this no-fly zone over Ukraine ? The Times Radio You Tube Channel ?

[@trijezdci4588]

Ukraine's armed forces are already enforcing a no-fly zone over Ukraine. The Russian air force does not fly over Ukraine. If they do, they get shot down. They use drones and missiles and release glide bombs while over Russian territory. It is a non-issue.

[@AJ-ll8sw]

😂 I guess Times Radio

[@chichestercarpetcleaning]

yes there should be no fly zone I said that ages ago, what’s the matter with people.

[@harleyb.birdwhisperer]

No-fly…of what? How big? Launched from where? Enforced by who? With what penalty for violating? Pipe dream.

[@RobMedvedev]

It is absolute bullox

[@trijezdci4588]

The armed forces of Ukraine are already enforcing a no-fly zone. The penalty for violation is getting shot down. The Russian air force no longer flies over Ukraine. Not a pipe dread but actual reality. Not that it helps much because the Russians have since switched to launching drones and missiles, and releasing glide bombs while over Russian territory. Any politician who suggests "Let's do a no-fly zone over Ukraine" is either totally clueless, or they are deliberately misleading the public.

[@eddiecampbell9913]

Need to stand up to Putin if everybody over there stand up to Putin stop being afraid of Putin and go ahead and do what you got to do

[@dereckbrannigan6195]

Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight.

[@morrisonreed1]

so why is it that the people of UK dont have that "mind set ".Are they perhaps disenchanted by the state of their country and less inclined to serve in the military. Ukraine should have gotten what it needed from the beginning as opposed to the slow trickle of death

[@jamesfelix1126]

Same percentages seen in the police who are unable to perform frontline duty… this modern generation is weak of body and mind and doctors just approve light duty with little forethought.

[@FidelisAgai-u2t]

Globel diplomatic peace negotiation must

[@dnstone1127]

Tobias dropping his 'T's to sound like the common man.

[@weije093]

The government is not risk-averse .... it lacks risk awareness. Traditionally, decision makers see risk as a statistical phenomenon... Good leadership is not about trying to grasp the probability an event may occur.... instead making sure it does not. -

[@mlikely72]

But the UK simply lacks the means to DO anything.

[@bredemeijer9648]

No fly zone needs someone to uphold that. That’s nato involvement right away or useless otherwise. Been discussed many times on this channel at the start of the war

[@trijezdci4588]

It may come as a surprise to you but the Russian air force does not fly over Ukraine.

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

They had been talking about it since the war began. You are raking over cooled coal. Must be running out of idea ?

[@loushky619]

Plonker

[@marisabenson1222]

Be honest all these health concerns of military personnel would have to be abandoned in an emergency situation. President Zelenskyy is under enormous pressure to find recruits mainly due to Western failure ti provide sufficient and timely support. Every nation has experienced conscription at various times and we know how desperate times causesdesperate measures. While there is peace recruitment incentives must be substantial and mandatory military service could be considered in the interests of the person as well as the State. That is better to be prepared than the many poor hapless soldiers being thrown at ammunition at the front.

[@benghiskahn3673]

Apparently a big chunk of that 25% are individuals who have not had a dental check-up in the last 6 - 12 months.

[@bobbybowling2424]

What's funny is we are... a thousand years without your problems...

[@EyesWideOpen61]

Why can’t you flash a chiron w the interviewees name on the screen, the way you mumbled it I can’t understand anything but ‘Tobias’ - you do have an international audience

[@ptr_mic]

you guys still playing war? damn.

[@Interglacial_optimist]

Yes britain is at war without any troops on the ground and too afraid to send any. Don't you have any more outdated missile systems to give ukraine because the Challenger two was a disaster.

[@janvanpelt5572]

You mean ; Europe and action !!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AntAnt-mr7lc]

Russia marches on and the west falls

[@DavidGitongawriter]

“We need to stop dreaming about a military solution,” Orban, Hungarian Prime Minister said. “The only way forward is through negotiations. Ukraine’s defeat is not just possible but increasingly likely, and the longer this war drags on, the worse it will be for all of Europe.” “Hungary will stand for peace and the interests of its people,” he said. “It’s time to prioritize diplomacy over delusions of victory.”

[@luminyam6145]

After this year, Russia is done.

[@trqster]

Game changer 💥

[@gerrardarcher]

Failed by those in power.

[@coolhandlukedubble99]

We have failed to take mass action during the phony war period, a war losing position.

[@franzehnert392]

❤❤❤ ..... some people still haven't woken up to the facts! ❤❤❤

[@hoaxheaven]

What are the "facts"? You people with your cryptic comments, not explaining anything.🤷‍♀️

[@sallywilton2236]

Agree. We aren’t even patriotic and people in the UK actually think Putin is great!!!!😂

[@josev8376]

When will the no-fly zone be there? Next year or never?

[@AJ-ll8sw]

Why haven't they initiate no fly zone ever since the war broke out? I hope you Nd your kids and family members will be on the front line when this your suggestion back fires...This guys are really war mongers men..