Putin’s mobilisation is ‘backfiring’ on him | Lord Richard Dannatt

[@ListenToTimesRadio]

"Russian Oligarchs are finding their untimely end" | Jim Townsend kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqKnY2OOaK-gisk

[@georgethigpeniii8755]

You spelled Colombia wrong, not Columbia but Colombia,the country.

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

In the US, we have a lot of people from Central and South America. Just because there are people here from Mexico, does not mean we’re giving our US territory to Mexico, or Columbia, or anywhere else. If someone wants to be in those countries, they can move there. Likewise, if there are people in Ukraine who want to be in Russia - they can move there themselves. No one is stopping them. But Ukraine does not give their territory to Russia. Period.

[@John-zb5yk]

You don't tolerate the Mexicans in your country. You wanted to build a wall to keep them out only a couple of years ago 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@gigacanno750]

Well said. At worst, Americans may lose some jobs, but a bit of competition never hurts.

[@theguyfromsaturn]

You chose an unfortunate example... considering Texas's "joining" the union.... and about half of Mexico in general. It seems to be giving legitimacy to Putin's actions instead.

[@yvonnewey]

👍🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦

[@djx7134]

@@theguyfromsaturn Things have changed a bit in the past century or two, though apparently Russia never got the memo.

[@joblo341]

“Partial Mobilization” defined I figured out why puddin calls it a "partial mobilization". The draftees will only be: * partially fit * partially equipped * partially housed when training * partially trained * partially fed * partially paid * partially supported in the field * partially led by officers in the field * FULLY fed to the meat grinder

[@JohnCorrUK]

The last part sadly means large numbers of 🇷🇺s dying to protect Putin's ego

[@pod11th31]

You forgot las one: returning home in parts.

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

@@JohnCorrUK They can always surrender , be treated humanly and given the option of not going back to Ruzzia

[@ashcarrier6606]

At some point, a principled leader will ask himself, "How many young men died just so I can sit behind this desk one more day?" Adolf never had that thought. It seems that Putin doesn't either.

[@SoloRenegade]

@@pod11th31 many aren't returning home. Russia has refused many efforts to return Russian dead. Most are buried in Ukraine by Ukrainians.

[@bangersnmash4856]

Keep moving Ukraine, Don't stop until the whole of Ukraine is complete again. The world is watching and behind you

[@Moose42]

Both Mikhail Gorbachev AND Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev are from the Donbas region, a Russians state where Russian is the native language. Stalin make all the farms co-ops and had the crops (wheat mainly) sent to Moscow and starved millions of Ukrainians to death. Some say 60 million died.. The west wants war with Russia to weaken the bear so they can't team up with China. I would say that both you and I will feel the wrath this "War" will bring in short order. If one likes omens, well there many to see and they all spell disaster.

[@terjeoseberg990]

@@Moose42, So Gorbachev was a Ukrainian?

[@terjeoseberg990]

@@Moose42, You’re very confused. Nobody wanted war with Russia. Putin is the only one who wanted war, so he started a war by invading Ukraine.

[@susank4878]

If everything goes EXTREMELY well, Belarus could get rid of Lukashenko, and Georgia could take back its territories, too. The whole civilized world owes Ukraine a tremendous amount, and I hope we do the rebuilding and protection after the war in as brave and generous a manner as they are fighting it.

[@Whistler-007]

@@susank4878 a good start would be to forgive all of Ukraine's global debt.

[@bastogne315]

I declare my neighbours house is now mine, I know this because I asked my wife's brother who said it was so.

[@kaltenburg2637]

I too asked your wife's brother about my neighbors house and he said it belonged to me! Moving in next week after the referendum... in which my family will vote.

[@oldernu1250]

Perfect!

[@nobs997]

On the other hand, the traffic leaving Russia shows the mobilisation is working in a way

[@jacqdanieles]

Ironic. Putin: mobilize 300K Result: 250k flee the country 😄

[@colin8696908]

Ya it shows that Putin has successfully mobilized to opposition to leave. Great for him and bad for us since it means no one is left to fight against his regime.

[@kreb7]

Good one

[@josimpson7999]

😂🤣😂👏🏻

[@japspeedgirl6216]

😂😂😂

[@DJFAmenHeavy]

Anyone notice how all the pro Russian commenters have been very quit lately 😂

[@marklemont3735]

They left to avoid being conscripted into war.

[@Coillcara]

@@marklemont3735 exactly, they are busy keeping their place in the queue at the border.

[@newtonx4542]

When they saw the real playbook of putin, they realised they have been fooled by him not the west..

[@xo121w]

all bots left russia so avoid draft 😂

[@SoloRenegade]

they lost their last argument that "russia isn't losing territory"

[@Quondom]

The central problem with Russia is that it still thinks of itself as an empire, as the dominant power of Eurasia, and it views the growth of nationalism on its borders as an unfair infringement of its natural rights. This is, of course, very far from reality, and the Soviet Union’s lost war in Afghanistan should have been taken as a warning that the age of empires is over. In the 21st Century, peace and prosperity depend on multinational relationships which empire-building is bound to disrupt. We may hope that the Ukraine War will bring Russians to understand how costly and dangerous such ventures can be.

[@Zenny1220]

Don't hold your breath. The lie of Empire they tell themselves has become core to their entire cultural identity.

[@truthforall9467]

Corporative fanaticism, greed, dictatorship, fascism. Lies, lies, constant lying, propaganda, corruption, censorship. Taking millions of lives, killing millions of people, suffering, repression . Taking the land, exploitation, robbery, stealing. Justice, truth, freedom , multipolarity, cooperation and coexistence are the only way for evolution.

[@pod11th31]

@@Zenny1220 All empires in history collapsed.

[@alberteinstein9045]

Russians falsely believed they are the superior nation. The Russian propaganda machine has been beaten by a comedian made president made Statesman.

[@watchinit6063]

Quondom , Don't say "Ukraine war will bring "Russians" to understand......". Not all Russians support the war ("putin's war" actually). It's becoming more and more evident that not only do many Russians don't support the war. It's becoming evident that a large segment of Russians don't even support Putin.

[@charlieanstey9998]

Psychopaths ignore reason but understand force.

[@thebrowns5337]

Until they are forced to not ignore reason.

[@gabrielplattes6253]

No fear, no empathy, no shame, no expertise when it comes to war, ignores experts, must 'win', micro-manager... psychopath=dumpster fire. 🔥

[@johnnyb6049]

@@gabrielplattes6253 This can therefore be Classified as, "Self Dumping Garbage" Too bad this type of Attitude is Ubiquitous . . . it makes it impossible to Patent.

[@gabrielplattes6253]

@@johnnyb6049 😂😂

[@tomnoneofyourbeezwax5032]

@@thebrowns5337 Stick to what you know... opening coconuts.. , instead of typing nonsense on your phone.

[@retfordshop506]

Go on Ukraine you can do this, we are 100% behind you . We are all shouting for you . Love from England💙💛💙

[@7thsealord888]

Putin: "I solemnly promise to defend Russia with every last drop of YOUR blood ..."

[@tom940]

I personally believe the threats of nukes are more for his own propaganda back home.

[@gigacanno750]

And to scare the west into not helping

[@thomasherrin6798]

If he didn't back himself into a corner already, making mistake after mistake, it shows that his judgement is lacking, I don't think he will use nukes, but he says he will along with his faithful cronies, what he forgets is he's not the only one who's got them, one miscalculation and it will be all too late, "they" might decide to go before him!

[@gigacanno750]

@@thomasherrin6798Well, there'd be no reason for the US or some other nation to even consider it unless they get evidence that Putin's nuclear forces are on the move. And the US is watching that like a damn hawk

[@ryanseet8314]

The ultra right might demand it of him if things get worse.

[@gigacanno750]

@@ryanseet8314 The ultra right wants a full mobilization. There's a number of rungs in the escalation ladder.

[@ashcarrier6606]

What thing has Russia done in the last 7 months that impresses as competent or skillfull? Every aspect of their war is an embarrassing debacle. They've literally done everything poorly or just outright wrongly.

[@kazekamiha]

Their logistics is amazing; they are hoarding the world's supply of copium.

[@ashcarrier6606]

@@kazekamiha But it is the one Russian rare earth metal nobody is interested in exporting.

[@thomasherrin6798]

They've kept their citizens mired in propaganda, even the Chinese must be impressed with that, until the Kharkiv debacle and mobilisation, then practically all the wheels fell off!

[@josephberrie9550]

hahahahahahaha brilliant ...... WRONGLY

[@janethompson5153]

Glory, Victory and Peace to Ukraine 🇬🇧

[@shafts2447]

Glory to a nuclear waist land Slava death

[@fumble_brewski5410]

“Never appeal to a man's 'better nature,’ he may not have one. Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.” - Robert A. Heinlein (1987), “Time Enough for Love”

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Don't you have anything of your own to say.??? You're on lots of feeds quoting other people's statements.

[@ristau]

@@stringer-ik1pc Well, you just said something of your own and it wasn't very nice at all.. Maybe you should start quoting too.

[@catherineandpaulfuters2523]

I like: "Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent." Isaac Asimov in Foundation.

[@ristau]

@@catherineandpaulfuters2523 I guess sometimes it's not even the last.

[@biggusdickus5986]

@@ristau At least it was original and he wasn't thriving intellectual property.

[@johnriach8365]

Please search for "Kick Russia out of the UN" and sign the petition! 👍

[@11000038]

And lose the opportunity to humiliate the evil bstrds?

[@No1sonuk]

A better one would be to petition for Ukraine to be declared the successor state to the Soviet Union, and hence the permanent seat on the Security Council. Apparently there was never a vote at the UN for Russia to take that seat.

[@Chanel2424-v9d]

Just signed! Thank you for the info!

[@JohnFenlon]

Signed 👍

[@joshhencik1849]

@@No1sonuk There wasn't for any of the "Big 5" (veto power nations) to my knowledge. It was a flawed, but practically necessary, arrangement in the aftermath of WWII. It has never really changed nor would any nation with veto power permit it to.

[@nigeljohnson9820]

Does running away count as mobilisation in Russian?

[@neeper27]

If we gave Ukraine a few jets, a number of tanks and a few more HIMARS with long range rockets this could be over with soon. They have proven themselves to be trustworthy and capable

[@MrBizteck]

The US have about 2000 Bradley tanks in storage. Will NEVER be used by the US they could be in Ukraine by ebd of Nov.

[@rockyracoon8332]

Yes it would be over soon. The Russians would steamroll right through the Ukraine, from border to border. At that point, the Ukraine will become a satellite of Russia ONCE AGAIN.

[@UAL320]

@@MrBizteck …..We need to gather up every piece of former Soviet equipment first….they know how to use them and fix them better than they do NATO gear.

[@BryanReardon]

Have lived in Ukraine for the past 13 years....a strong, tough, humble and grounded culture. And Putin thinks they are 'One people'.......so far from it !

[@amandacollyer645]

Agreed. I am so exhausted by Biden's simping cowardice

[@zameisie7016]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥

[@ZTK-RC]

Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[@b3x]

Heroyam Slava 💙💛

[@vinm300]

A Russian "referendum" is a chimps' tea-party. Catherine II publicised her Commission (1767) for European approval, which ambassador Spalding described as a "sham" She also created 400,000 serfs for her lovers. Russia has always aped Europe and made a mockery of civilised values.

[@TommyTCGT]

Slava Rossiya.

[@vinm300]

@@TommyTCGT A Russian "referendum" is a chimps' tea-party. Catherine II publicised her Commission (1767) for European approval, which ambassador Shirley described as a "sham" She also created 400,000 serfs for her lovers. Russia has always aped Europe and made a mockery of civilised values.

[@darleneburgess4988]

Love your show. It is always so informative. I’m Canadian so I get a much better picture watching your show. Thank you.

[@David-ng7cr]

This Canadian agrees 👍 🇨🇦

[@reddeercanoe]

Another Canuck viewer here🇨🇦

[@benjohnson1670]

Also in Canada. Am getting a bit fed up with all the perpendicular language of major outlets... 'Putin appears allegedly purportedly is accused of...'. Sometimes it just is.

[@kevinfalcioni8810]

Lots of us Canadians appear to watch this show. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@wordscapes5690]

Quite remarkable how people are still supporting Putin. Granted, it is mostly people from equally backward countries... but still, it is remarkable.

[@Nazpazaz]

That's the power of being constantly bombarded by indoctrination unfortunately. It's easy enough to say "ignore it", but it's something else entirely to live through it.

[@elixir2687]

India at top in support. It is helping Armenia to fight against Turkey,forcing Pakistan to not give weapons to Ukraine

[@oldishjack]

people still believe in gods ,can you believe that 😅

[@khiem1939]

@@elixir2687 True and Armenia is pro Russian!

[@SN-sz7kw]

Well that includes some parts of the US & western Europe. Proves wealth can’t buy brains and integrity.

[@gusmacleod635]

Stay strong be strong 💪 Ukraine 🇺🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@nicholasjones7312]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@srah2205]

Ukranian soldiers kicking a.... 🇺🇦🌻🇺🇦 Peace, liberty and sovereignity for Ukraine. The RUS / Putin has to pay for the war and cruelty they spread on the ukrainians

[@yvonnewey]

He wont win Ukraine is fighting hard for freedom. Slava Ukraini🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦👍

[@curiousmonster8221]

It won't matter how hard Ukraine fights they will not get freedom. Political opposition was banned there way before this conflict started. Do you know what you are supporting?????

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

@@curiousmonster8221 Political opposition was banned there way before this conflict started. Do you know what you are supporting????? You know less than nothing about Ukraine so why spew out nonsense ??

[@No1sonuk]

@@curiousmonster8221 Interesting. This conflict started in 2014. President Zelensky was the opposition candidate at the last election in 2019...

[@DarylSaunders737]

@@curiousmonster8221 Do you know what you are supporting ? Question yourself before you question others.

[@janeenharris3074]

@@curiousmonster8221 It's up to the Ukrainian people to choose their form of government, and who they want to ally with. They have rejected Russian control. Russia is way out of line.

[@chrisbalfe335]

Glory to ukraine 🇺🇦

[@notcherbane3218]

Russian apathy and allowing Putin to take control has led to this ultimately, I based this opinion on interviews with Russian citizens, as for if they have ever been free ? That is also a valid point ?

[@pod11th31]

YEa, if you know history os moscow you understand that apathy.They were never free.

[@thomasherrin6798]

.....and Europe's reliance on Russian Energy - Dummkofps!

[@buzzman4860]

Apathy is a great description. Apathy is the enabler

[@poladelarosa8399]

1/2 Putin's dilemma [5.05]: The Russian military has traditionally been reluctant to entertain the possibility of using nuclear weapons other than as a deterrant (MAD), possibly because of close study of the reaction(s) and its effects on Russia. By RF law, Putin needs the military to sign off on a nuclear strike (he doesn't have a 'red button'). If the military refuses, Putin instantly loses power and dies.

[@skymaster4121]

Lets hope 🤩👍

[@nbkhafula8381]

Correct assessment ✅

[@oliviamaynard9372]

If the Militay uses a nuke we may all die. There must be U.S. retaliation in kind. This is our policy. It will and must stand. Perhaps the military wants world destruction

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

Let It Be So, that putin requests and is denied/died.

[@RolopIsHere]

Anyone that does not agree with Putin misteriously suicides. He is a dictator.

[@hahtos]

Putin will be shocked when Russia will be annexed by Scandinavia after an online referendum, seeing how Kievan Rus, which really was the origins of Russia, were Vikings

[@edtheduck6219]

Given how things are in Russia at the moment, if there was a referendum where they could become part of Switzerland, I think it would get voted in. Mind you, you could add “anywhere that isn’t Russia” to the list and it would probably happen. Part of the EU, or even the 51st State of the USA...

[@JC130676]

No no no, Russia belongs to the Netherlands. Anna Pavlovna, daughter of tsar Paul I, married the Dutch king William II in 1816 so the current king Willem-Alexander actually also should be the ruler of Russia.

[@HR_8035_YEA]

It's way too late for that. I held a referendum at my house over the weekend and as a result of that we have already annexed Russia. You need to find another country to Annex.

[@rockyracoon8332]

Yes and I am quite sure that Scandinavia has the requisite armed forces to do that. Yes, this is sarcasm.

[@matsgustafsson46]

@@rockyracoon8332 as you can tell from history it was a swedish army invading Moscow the year 1614 but the soldiers found it so boring so they took their horses elswhere.

[@HypoliteMaindron]

PUCK FUTIN 👈

[@vengeance5537]

Every time Russians imply they might use nukes, I am honestly less and less afraid of the concept, to the point it just makes me annoyed instead of afraid.

[@lahy1060]

The US and NATO must show strength to Putin, it's the only language that he can understand. Remember, weakness invites aggression. And fear invites nuclear blackmail. Therefore, we MUST NOT show weakness and fear.

[@paulzink2492]

Exactly,and thats why Putin started this war in the first place. Weakness was shown by the NATO coalition.

[@JC130676]

Russia: "Ukraine isn't a real country, it's part of Russia." Also Russia: "We might nuke Ukraine." So are they effectively planning to nuke themselves?

[@TTM1895]

I made this exact observation last week. it's madness.

[@fishingstevie8830]

Russia couldnt nuke their own country even if they tried little boy :D

[@GTRdeamon]

Yeah probably and then blame the west and say they forced us to do it. Just as putin said the west forced us to invade Ukraine.

[@kaltenburg2637]

Agreed. Or Russian logic or their version of critical thinking.

[@Three003]

Probable literally seeing how their missiles work.

[@kimbirch1202]

Nato should tell Putin in no uncertain terms what the response will be if he resorts to nuclear weapons of any kind. I don't think he will want to go down in history as the man who helped destroy Russia

[@TheJon2442]

Funny if the orange man was, still in the White House, this would never have happened!

[@tidbit1877]

@@TheJon2442 That's because Trump would have given Ukraine to Russia and we'd be facing an even larger threat, duh!

[@threethrushes]

The West's power is to keep Putin guessing on what the response will be.

[@MetalBeastShred]

He's already destroyed Russia. The question is whether it goes back to the Dark Ages or the Stone Ages.

[@peterflohr7827]

The US already told Putin that.

[@govinda102000]

For 100 years Ukraine has suffered from invasions and famine and all things bad from Russia. They have sacrificed again but this could be the last time Ukraine will suffer from Russia. Admit them to NATO when this is over.

[@EG-th6is]

Agree 100%

[@fishingstevie8830]

I think they shall be admitted into nato once this is over with and rightly so .

[@stephenoneill245]

Admit them now!

[@Mark-xv5lb]

threats, attacking the pipeline, conscription--these are all the actions of someone in a weak and tenuous situation Putler's losing and Russia's economy gets deeper into the red every day

[@nikitaromeo8837]

Glory to Ukraine!! ✌

[@marvinc9994]

The ONE - admittedly highly speculative - question that no-one seems to be asking is: what kind of resistance would Putin encounter among the upper echelons of his command structure, should he decide after all to launch 'battlefield' nuclear weapons ? It is entirely possible that that WOULD be a step too far - given the unpredictable response of NATO and the West. This is one of those areas in which Theory and Practice could easily part company.

[@gigacanno750]

I've run into a few experts that hope that's the case.

[@thelmaviaduct]

They'd launch no question, it's how automatons work. 👍🏿

[@runningcommentary2125]

They’re a bunch of drones who will do what he tells them. The threat of force will deter him from using nukes, but it must be applied by us, because his own people are too pathetic to do it.

[@thelmaviaduct]

He will definitely use tactical nukes on Ukraine, he has no other option. His conventional forces are spent, and will be defeated entirely next year. He can't walk away or he'll get ousted in Russia and look a fool. The whole purpose of the annexation is to give pretext for their use. Zelensky won't back down, but he will have to when nukes are used on the front lines. Putin will threaten Kiev with them, Zelensky will back down, NATO will do nothing to respond as Ukraine is not worth the end of western, possibly global civilisation. The upcoming deaths of the new 300k conscripts will be used as just cause by Putin. He won't call up more soldiers, as they have no equipment or logistics to put them to any use.

[@jacqdanieles]

@@runningcommentary2125 yup, spot on.

[@pcbacklash_3261]

I'm going to keep repeating this in comments, in the hope that someone in a position of leadership hears it (just in case it hasn't occurred to them already): If Putin resorts to deploying a battlefield nuke, that means that HE's escalating the conflict. Therefore, there is no longer any reason to not provide Ukraine with tanks, aircraft and longer-range weapons. Nor should there be any prohibition against Ukraine counterattacking on Russian soil. Slava Ukraini!

[@Riddim4]

Or instantly taking out as many Russian forces in Ukraine and the Black Sea, with minimal fallout, as possible.

[@46FreddieMercury91]

i feel a Russian nuclear attack will result in a direct NATO response

[@biggusdickus5986]

As soon as Russias motherland is attacked they will launch nuclear missiles the its bye bye everybody.

[@spinecat]

this is an incredibly great website and source of real information and qualified opinion.

[@hymns4ever197]

The glorious hand of God moving among the Russian people. It also means that a lot of information about this horrible war has reached the populace despite suppression efforts.

[@Symmetry77]

Send Lavrov to the frontline. He'll come back with a great story to tell

[@bertjilk3456]

Preferably he doesn't come back at all.

[@drbuckley1]

Putin is increasingly reckless.

[@codylarkhart261]

He fears his end is near.

[@karmpuscookie]

Incredible observation.

[@jas1049]

Russia must be driven out of all Ukrainian territory and we in the EU need to adjust to whatever will be required of us in order to ensure that happens. Russia cannot be allowed any victory for its aggression, the consequences of that for all of us are beyond thinking. And if Putin uses unacceptable weapons Russia must be made to pay a price for that which Russia as a state will never recover from.

[@TheLondonForever00]

Agreed but Russia must have their ability to wage war removed just like Germany.

[@thomasherrin6798]

Yarp!

[@j.pgoodwin9020]

They are already using unacceptable weapons, Phosphorus missiles and bombs and Thermobaric munitions

[@marklammas2465]

Absolutely.

[@whaleymom76]

Not just in the EU. American politicians need to stop clutching their pearls also.

[@bombheadgames9565]

Remember Stanislav Yevgrafovich Petrovthe brave Russian who realised it is safer sometimes to protest rather than obey ... In 1983 he prevented a global thermonuclear war 🌎

[@stischer47]

Putin threatening to use nukes reminds me of the boy who cried "Wolf". No one I know is "worried" about his using nukes. They are aware and realize that if he's going to use nukes, there's not much we can do to stop him. That's up to the Russian military and if they want themselves and their families to die for a madman.

[@sandramewtwo]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇺🇦 🙏 🙏

[@adamradziwill]

The free world backs Ukraine.🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@vivette8944]

John is an excellent interviewer.🌍

[@freedomandsecurity5632]

The worst thing you can do is threaten opponents. The only thing is to do and to show what you can do. He who does nothing, cannot do it. Then there is only threat left.

[@hymns4ever197]

The rattlesnake shakes it's rattle to warn an intruder. Does that mean it has no intention to strike?

[@johnnyb6049]

Let him go ahead, then Let NATO have at Russia and it will be over before you know it and with a minimum of Casualties on ALL Sides!

[@freedomandsecurity5632]

I have been playing war games for over 15 years with thousands of different people around the world. It very rarely happens that someone threatens if it can do something practical. The one who can't, it threatens instead. It is human.

[@ianmuir3640]

I doubt very much if all these people getting called up will even get paid

[@ricktasker8248]

Insightful, thanks.

[@realRainz]

Times Radio, Please STOP making us listen to same thing twice in each video you post. Annoying as FQ

[@innocentbystander6620]

This ⬆️⬆️

[@jacqdanieles]

People have been pointing that out for months. They obviously don't care or they don't read the comments.

[@KJ-id8em]

Fxxking Right!

[@j.k24]

it will be very cold during the winter, russia will lose more ground, now they try yo annex the ground what they have now lol meaning they know they will lose more ground

[@carolgarabedian01]

Down with the evil one.

[@johnhough4445]

It is a physical referendum-voting not only with their feet but their homes/entire lives. That is a (the!) sign of complete and utter desperation.

[@jamesbenjamin8078]

The question to ask, surely, in respect of the possibility of Putin’s potential use of nuclear weapons (either tactical or strategic) is what would the response of China be? Putin’s one real ally…….one imagines, entirely negative. More, and more powerful weapons must be supplied to Ukraine.

[@undead890]

China is an additional signatory on the Budapest Memorandum in which they promise to help Ukraine if it's attacked with Nuclear weapons. This will put China is a very bad position in which they will either have to turn on Russia, or be outcast by the wider community for failing to live up to their defense pact.

[@singed8853]

Their word is trash. But yes it would be a terrible look if they did absolutely nothing. In fact it will make their inaction right now look worse.

[@angiemack5325]

If Russia uses any nuclear weapons on ukraine nato will sink the entire Black Sea fleet and Air Force … Putin is more likely to “ accidentally” bomb the 2 main nuclear plants and attack Kiev…

[@eh1702]

China would be furious. China really does not like instability, but to use nukes would be the last straw. The convo of central and eastern eurasian countries the other week there - the fact that they felt free to tell Putin so forthrightly that they did not accept his “referendum” or annexation as legitimate - it is a hint that they knew China was comfortable with them saying that.

[@jacqdanieles]

@@singed8853 China was in an odd position. If they acknowledged the breakaway republics right to self-determination & independence, then they couldn't deny it to Taiwan. However with this shamferendum joining the republics to Russia, it fits in with their game plan of "bringing them into the fold of the mother country".

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

They keep asking the same questions over and over.

[@norm3523]

Wow this lady is very well informed 👏👍thank you

[@peterwaine923]

I never thought anyone could get worse than The Sun but Times Radio have.

[@jaypratt1862]

Putin will take a dirt nap by Christmas.

[@skmo7072]

Slava Ukraine.

[@brendanbehan2289]

Ireland supports Ukraine,keeps sending them everything they need to take back their lands.

[@richardjoseph9002]

How much is Ireland sending Brendan?

[@vectravi2008]

Tiocfaidh ár lá arsa Ukraine

[@Coillcara]

Humanitarian help yes, but Ireland definitely does not send any weapons, as it has almost none.

[@TheJon2442]

And taking in lots of people, who say they are from Ukraine! Good luck with that, Ireland.

[@SirHargreeves]

@@richardjoseph9002 Ireland is generous … with other people’s weapons.

[@aynos629]

The lady spoke some sense

[@kitchencabinetrefacingreno3690]

With all the people leaving. How do companies function. Price of oil is dropping. Russians are being reduced in the workforce. Just to name a few big problems.This is not rocket science. The country is going to implode with more sanctions too.

[@eh1702]

I think a relatively high proportion of people leaving are not just employees but many are the sort of self-employed people who know they can find work anywhere - maintenance, IT support, engineers etc. the kind of support workers as well as innovators that things begin to grind to a halt without. Even if there are only 100k of these amongst the draft dodgers, that’s a thousand towns missing 100 of the people who keep things moving along.

[@nicholasconder4703]

A few months back, Jake Broe figured Russia would last about a year before its bank reserves were exhausted. I wonder if this latest mobilization is going to accelerate this process.

[@stephenoneill245]

If they're not going to send Leo IIs, let's get the German High Command to finance another Lenin and sneak him into Russia to kick off another revolution. The fate of the Romanovs could be repeated.

[@garygarlow5326]

War Is War ..nobody wins..death is death...As a 70 year old Vietnam Vet...I will stand for freedom ..not for my country but for my grand children... which is my country ..freedom is a word very few understand...we have always had .it.. when it's gone what will you say for freedom..give it to your ..grand children...

[@sequoiafire5349]

With respect, the woman you had talking said nothing of substance. All she did was drone on about middle ground things that most people know.

[@steveclemens8488]

His whole stinking Non-War War is "Backfiring"

[@thomasherrin6798]

I suppose by the way it's going, by the time he declares it's a war, it will all be all over!

[@jasperhorace7147]

Of course Putin’s thoughts are chaotic. He thought he would be able to over-run Ukraine with minimal resistance.

[@krissantana4660]

You mean like he did in 2014 when they annexed Crimea and the Ukrainian soldiers were frog marched off their own land without any military resistance? Putin simply underestimated Ukraine's military preparations since 2014 and the resolve of NATO countries to stick together in the face of energy blackmail in their unified support of Ukraine. Now Putin finds himself in quite a quagmire after such a blunder.

[@bibleortraditions]

In 1994, the Russians acknowledged the sovereignty of Ukraine and its borders when they signed the Budapest Agreement.

[@jimparry2743]

Is it possible NATO could destroy the Crimean bridge as retaliation for a tactical nuke being used by Putin?

[@PJ-om2wq]

UN peace keeping force to go into border areas of Ukraine to protect them from Russia with air superiority provided by US air force.

[@eddiel7635]

They would do a lot more than that

[@MrSandancer]

I’ve wondered about that. Perhaps they are leaving it as an escape route as Crimea is a bit of a dead end.

[@ferdonandebull]

We don’t need or want to destroy the bridge. We could sink the Black Sea fleet and bomb every installation in Crimea…

[@fletches4084]

@@MrSandancer Yep. That bridge gives the russians an out when they need it which means they are less likely to get into a desperate fight for survival if they get trapped on the peninsula. And let's face it, the way things are going they will be heading east pretty soon. Their most successful military tactic so far appears to be how to retreat at a rate of knots. It is probably also about time the Poland and Lithuania took back the Kaliningrad enclave and Finland reclaimed the land they've lost to the russians. Not going to be a better time to do it. I'm also waiting for China to annex Siberia so they can steal all the oil and gas. Why pay for it when you can just take it? Not like Russia has an army left to stop them.

[@philipds9813]

💛💙 Slava Ukraini ! 💛💙

[@brianmaynard9282]

The trouble is putins army is not as good as he thought it was.

[@bertjilk3456]

Or, that Ukraine's army, their willingness to fight for their country, and support from the west, is MUCH better than he thought it would be. Probably a combination of both.

[@MuffinManUSN]

3 Things to say. 1) Good Talking Points. 2) Great speakers, knowledge and insight. 3) Did you not have a different picture of her to put up there?

[@doylecastanie1903]

Why did she say the Crimea was taken without a single shot three officers of the Ukrainian army were executed in Simforpil.

[@trevorroberts9584]

@Nadeer Your the liar.

[@nicholasconder4703]

@Nadeer You have proof either way? Sounds to me like something the Russians would do. They have before (Katyn being a prime example, and now Bucha and Izyum).

[@alexiskiri9693]

I think Russia has been playing a "Wizard of Oz " game on the West for 30 or more years. Has Russia closed it's borders yet?

[@poladelarosa8399]

2/2 It is worth noting winds in eastern Ukraine tend to blow northward towards Moscow.

[@markaxworthy2508]

In 1991 even the most pro-Russian of these four areas voted 83% for independence WITH Ukraine. This was the only open public consultation on the subject ever conducted in these areas.

[@chipyoung4396]

Kuwait was for a short time annexed as the 20th province of Iraq.

[@justinjoyit13]

Kuwait was part of Iraq.

[@kaltenburg2637]

And Iraq and Kuwaiti where part of older empires... what syour point?

[@SerBallister]

@@justinjoyit13 Most of Europe was part of the Roman empire.. so.. ?

[@weaverbike]

If you have only lost just under 6,000 troops , why would they need to call people up , more like 50,000 lose.

[@shiroamakusa8075]

"Hah, thought Ukraine was just my problem? Now I make it yours too!" "Maybe it's you who's the problem then." *surprised Pikachu face*

[@torsmork]

Putin is running out of time fast.

[@EdwardLawless1]

☠️☠️to Putin ☠️☠️

[@peteraschubert]

The referendums were not to justify the use of nuclear weapons, but to allow the deployment of conscripts (to defend the new Russian territories). The rhetoric about nuclear weapons is an after thought and purely propaganda, ...their actual use is no more likely than at any time previously. Far from the West being too scared to use their nuclear weapons, it is Russia who is scared to use nukes. They know their nuclear threat is weaker than their military might has proven to be. That is why they are the ones who are making all the noise and sabre rattling - it is simply 'projection' - they wish to distract from their glaring weaknesses.

[@alanburke1893]

Remember that every Wehrmacht soldier deployed in 1939 carried a gas mask....gas was never deployed by them in battle despite having stockpiles. Every European feared aerial gas bombing. Similarly now with nukes- available but non-deployable.

[@xo121w]

Germans used gas on many occasions unfortunately

[@mikethomas4423]

@@xo121w zyklon b was an American produced pesticide . It was used in concentration camps to de-louse prisoners . Any supposed chamber you have "seen" is a modern reproduction" no 'gas chambers' have been found .

[@thomasherrin6798]

@@xo121w Yes, especially from Nord Stream 1 & nearly 2! :-)

[@stevepenney6459]

Putin is crying out: "Somebody Stop Me!!!"

[@davemoss6976]

The ques of people trying to leave Russia are almost as long as the ques of brits trying to go on holiday in the summer.

[@ArendJanV]

Because British weather is just as terrible as Russian conscripting.

[@davemoss6976]

@@ArendJanV Fair point. But actually, overall it's not so bad, you could even say that with summers not too hot,and winters not to cold it's really good. However, though it's fine for year round living, it is unreliable for your precious holiday time.

[@karmpuscookie]

Yeah, but as a Brit, we get sun and ice cream in the end. The Russians get to dodge a bullet.

[@thomasherrin6798]

Most Brits stayed at home due to travel disruptions, the weather was unusually hot, but not as hot as Mainland Europe, but we still managed to moan about the weather, we want it "Not too bad"!

[@jonnawyatt]

Well, brexit is the reason for that.

[@deecee1522]

Shooting the recruiter is a good way to get out of the draft.

[@skymaster4121]

What do you mean with “the mobilization backfired”? It worked perfectly, they mobilized to another country….but it’s not Ukraine: its Georgia, Finland, Estonia, Uzbekistan….😂😂😂

[@cornelisdebilde4813]

How can you annex land that is not yours.

[@anybodyhandle]

I like the woman comment about the brain washed people of Russia. I know people purely from Russia and they acted / I’m from Russia: Moscow, Petersburg or whatever - I’m Russian and you have to listen to me- I’m Russian/ being in USA citizen and I’m Russian. Is nothing wrong to be Russian but have a brain of Putin identity over the world…

[@edwardsianski725]

Ukraine cannot be in a sword fight with Putin using a pocket knife.

[@statostheman]

The nuclear arsenal treat seem weak, here what they wrote in Swedish media: "The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said Russia and the United States are in talks to resume meetings around the countries' nuclear weapons. It reports the Russian state news agency RIA. According to her, the parties will talk about reviving inspections within the framework of the countries' joint agreement Start (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), which exists to prevent nuclear conflicts. "Currently, the possibility of holding face-to-face sessions is being explored," Zakharova said, according to the news agency". RuZZian nuclear sabre rattling make them an paper tiger. Do not forget many their nukes haves best before date, which means they've only (in my opinion as a layman) one, Satan 2. Ask your self: Why is RuZZia are willingly to talk with US to deescalate the nuclear threat?

[@tehreporter]

I remember that host from the Guess Who game.

[@edbaker515]

Just lately.....it's been pointed out to Rasputin.....if he uses tactical nuclear weapons.....the cost to him will be enormous in total deviations to him ... ..from end to end of Russia.,...and he knows it and fears it

[@HAL9000.]

Why all the full stops? Is.......that........how.....you think?

[@edbaker515]

@@HAL9000. now now we're a little peaked

[@dougmcdougall778]

@@edbaker515 take it easy Ed, you're working on empty as it is!

[@chetpomeroy1399]

All of his allies would abandon him.

[@nicholasconder4703]

@@HAL9000. It's because he is making fun of a person who has a stammer and still works hard as a politician to lead his country. Rather like King George VI did in WW2.

[@jukio02]

Damn, tomorrow is it, those place officially becomes part of Russia. Ukraine is no longer the size of Texas, now it's the size of California.

[@zaarkeru3391]

No, that sham referendum means nothing. The US could just claim they own sibiria if that's the logic Russia runs by...

[@Nerpdude12]

🇭🇷❤️🇺🇦

[@pvught390]

Is this the mighty Russian army ? hahaha 😂

[@kazekamiha]

Yes, the mighty Russian army. Stand well against a stiff breeze.

[@dank1518]

Russian draft dodgers should apply for asylum in U.S., as there’s a need for I.T. & other professional people in the U.S.

[@larrydavid6852]

or we could train Americans to do these jobs?

[@epincion]

Ukrainians first before Russians

[@not.likely]

Send them home once the war is over

[@stc3145]

Those fleeing are poorly educated. Well off Russians pay to avoid military service

[@johnperz2831]

And how do you make sure the Russians don't slip some pro-Russian hackers in among them to become moles inside our cyber infrastructure?

[@robplazzman6049]

Imagine being sent to fight battle hardened troops with a 50-year-old AK47 and one days training. You'd be crapping yourself!!!

[@SoloRenegade]

and gear you have to provide yourself. sent to a trench somewhere with no coms, no real leadership, no food, and left to die or freeze to death.