Putin's Road to War: Eugene Robinson (interview)

In an interview for the FRONTLINE documentary “Putin’s Road to War,” columnist Eugene Robinson shares his analysis of Vladimir Putin's ambitions.
"I think he wants to be a great historical figure for Russia," he tells FRONTLINE. "I think he wants to be in the line of Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Lenin, Stalin. I think it's Putin the Great is what he wants to be."
Eugene Robinson is a columnist and an associate editor for The Washington Post, where he writes on politics and culture.
The following interview was conducted by FRONTLINE's Mike Wiser on March 3, 2022. It has been edited for clarity and length.
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[@JeffCodling]

The linked video from above has been taken down or is not available outside the US. :(

[@suntemple3121]

If that Actor of Ukraine Zelensky would have surrendered to Russia all of this would have been over a long time ago. 🇷🇺🌟🇷🇺 RUSSIA IS GREAT**GLORY TO RUSSIA**GOD GIVE RUSSIA VICTORY. 🇷🇺🌟🇷🇺

[@jaimedu5350]

Russia is a great Nation.If Ukraine will not surrender

[@goodcomrade4231]

Watched 15 min, did not continue. Anyone interested in this topic should watch Prof. Mearsheimer's lectures, they are at a different level. Vladimir Pozner is very good too.

[@JeffCodling]

I see the trolls and propaganda machine have all been fed. 😆

[@jordon2913]

I'm sure nobody reads this at Frontline PBS, but great job, keep up the good work. I always enjoy what you guys release!

[@Nill757]

Nice attaboy, but you know there’s a dangerous land war in Europe at the moment and perhaps it would be good to hear long form interviews from actual life long experts on foreign policy or Russia or the military. Here instead is a political partisan columnists w none of that expertise, spewing psycho babble. Maybe take events more seriously.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

You would probably like the interview with Julia. She scared almost everyone. I think both of them are trying to lead you into a war.

[@jordon2913]

​@@jakebredthauer5100 Yeah, I saw that one. Definitely very intriguing. Interesting perspective on that last sentence, but you do you

[@RobBCactive]

@@jakebredthauer5100 Congratulate Vladolf on making German rearming non-controversial and proving NATO's relevance, even plagiarising Hitler's pretexts. Blinken & Sullivan anticipated these events, it's the Kremlin that didn't full well knowing invading Ukraine would be a catastrophe for Russia

[@Nill757]

@@jakebredthauer5100 I saw Ioffe too. Ioffe at least speaks Russian, has many Russian contacts, and has been studying Putin for along time. She is still a self important ass, that periodically calls for censorship of American news outlets she doesn’t like, and then hides behind victim hood as a woman when called out on her BS. Perfect interview for PBS/NPR.

[@valentinesouthest2806]

Absolutely Brilliant Mr Robinson. Super Interview. ThankYou both 💙🙏🏽💛

[@isabelprice9252]

Mr.Eugene Robinson what a nice man you are. May all good health be yours🙏

[@gcoffey223]

Eugene Robinson is a straight to the point guy. I could listen yo him all day

[@MilitaryAgeMale]

I bet you sound like a little girl

[@gcoffey223]

@@MilitaryAgeMale i bet you think Ukraine is winning

[@grantsmythe8625]

Mr. Gene Robinson often appears on Morning Joe. Joe is a good guy but he gets loud, very worked up, he constantly interrupts others but Gene Robinson is always calm, thoughtful, well-spoken. He is as wise as he is capable.

[@Nill757]

How is he capable? He has zero experience in govt foreign policy. He is not a scholar. He has almost no foreign correspondent experience. He’s a political hack.

[@pnwesterner6220]

@@Nill757 a hack who a lot more than you

[@jcoats5529]

@@Nill757 ok Trumper. Time you look up his bio. You sound really ignorant

[@Nill757]

@@jcoats5529 Interesting take, everybody you disagree w in any non Trump subject is a Trumper. If I’m ignorant, then It should have been easy for you to point out his experience relevant to Russia and this war. Show his time as a diplomat, or in intelligence or in the military, or as Russian scholar, or even as foreign correspondent in Russia or Eastern Europe. Robinson has no such experience. Hes a columnist, a partisan talking head in TV. He was most recently a manager of the ‘Style’ section of the WaPo. There’s a dangerous land war on in Europe. Why don’t you get f’ing serious for a minute.

[@TheSMMSFreak]

@@jcoats5529 you're just a dolt

[@Liliana-mz4zc]

I was born in 70's in Poland. That is why many of the statements in this documentry are not surprising me at all. However, the one thing constantly are. That people like Putin in Russia, Orban in Hungary. MBS in Saudi Arabia etc. are interested in taking away our freedom in a moment that world does not care about them at all. As well as what kind of imperial ambitions those people have. We are just normal citizents. We want to live in peace without having bombs over our heads cause somebody is dreaming his dream about the power.

[@nstl440]

The problem is that most citizens look away from small problems and injustice. Then it becomes bigger and uncontrollable. That way you end up with inequality, murder, criminals in government etc. Most citizens aren't as honest and heroic as they think they are.

[@VarlamDWMA]

Миру мир, но такова наша доля.

[@Omegadeemen]

thank you for explaining that you dont know what Putin's ambitions are (and most likely the other figures referenced) as well as what imperialism is you've done a great job showing Libya wasnt enough for people to turn around and question more

[@Udontsay948]

And trump in America

[@leongardner710]

@@nstl440 exactly 💯

[@jimamsden]

I would like to have an esteemed journalist like Eugene Robinson address the question of how to deal with propaganda and disinformation in Russia and here in the US. This seems like a fundamental means of enablement for Putin and other autocrats.

[@VarlamDWMA]

As Russian citizen I can say few China, India and American chanels trying to be neutral as possible and dont overuse propaganda. Im glad people seeking the truth. I can approve Robinson vision on Putin. Everything is just like I see it. But I believe people woldnt support Putin if he tried to invade other countries in future. But for now we cant step back until our goal is achieved. Zelensky should be a peacemaker, not a hero, sacrificing lifes of regular people.

[@VarlamDWMA]

@def creator well fox news seems rational. They try to analyse. India biased as post colonial country, but tried to not push agenda, china is balanced. Cnn tyt are plain propaganda

[@farzana6676]

@@VarlamDWMA I'm sure according to you RT and Vesti News are very balanced and independent news 🤣

[@happygolucky1522]

American Media is manipulated by the CIA and the White House. Americans should watch, "Ukraine on Fire" by global tree pictures.

[@VarlamDWMA]

@@farzana6676they are not. I have said that India, China and some american chanels are balanced. You are not kind of a person, who dig deeper as far as I see.

[@winewoman224]

Robinson is one of our best - a true national treasure.

[@fredhelton7738]

Yes indeed Hello 👋 how are you doing. How is the weather over there?

[@mrp1924]

Looking forward to the next Frontline, thank you PBS excellent interview

[@James-zl9jb]

This guy is on nonstop as contributor on MSNBC, fill your boots.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

We need to try to understand what motivated Russia to invade Ukraine.

[@seanscully4347]

@@jakebredthauer5100 That`s easy, Putin`s ego of course, power has gone to his ugly head! Probably a sociopath, just watch some of Putin`s footage of him strutting his ego like a peacock.

[@kashatnick]

@@seanscully4347 That is the child like analysis by the party of emotion which is why you are always wrong, in fact it is why they can't help but to cause such things through activist foreign policy.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@@jakebredthauer5100 And I'm supposed to pay attention to Eugene Robinson, yet one more corporate media talking head?

[@janiekcarney5482]

Great interview. I learned so much from this knowledgable man! I appreciate the interviewer not interrupting and trying to make himself the center of Everything. Wonderful all around. My respect!!!

[@Nill757]

How so? The US has armies of actual foreign policy scholars w expertise on Russia, so too journalists with entire careers as foreign correspondents. E Robinson is none of these. He is though a highly partisan column author. What is it exactly you think you learned from this random interview? There is a land war in Europe. Isn’t it time to get an actual objective expert, instead of blathering speculation about ‘Putin thinks’ from this guy?

[@JoshRock84]

How’s ya mother?

[@johnf8064]

@@Nill757 Agreed. All I heard was alot of regurgitating two week old news and commentary. Not a single original 🤔 thought

[@Nill757]

@@johnf8064 Which is tragic in the middle of a war, when informed voices are needed.

[@t.dmytryshyn2615]

@@johnf8064 So screw off then. If you didn't like the interview why are you commenting on it?

[@jujugadoo8078]

This man is brilliant and eloquent . Thank you for an excellent interview.

[@guff9567]

No. He's a boring dry hack

[@vancegodin4149]

very much agree.. it is refreshing!

[@VelMurugan-qb1xq]

Henry Kissinger - “Far too often, the Ukrainian issue is posed as a showdown: whether Ukraine joins the East or the West. But if Ukraine is to survive and thrive, it must not be either side’s outpost against the other - it should function as a bridge between them.”

[@RichterBelmont2235]

It's strange hearing a mass murdering war criminal talking about peaceful solution.

[@VelMurugan-qb1xq]

@@RichterBelmont2235 'he is the greatest living war criminal in the world today, with the blood of millions of people in Vietnam and Cambodia and Laos and Chile and East Timor on his hands. He will never appear in a court or be behind bars." - George Galloway

[@kevinshepherd3907]

Wishful thinking!!

[@brentpalkovic6079]

Please remember / Don't forget - save 10% for the "BIG BUY" ! corrupt assholes.

[@ManskisTreeHouse]

I hate when War Criminals like Kissenger are right

[@stlarkins]

Eugene Robinson shows why he is a Pulitzer Prize winning Washington Post writer 🎯 His interview provides much background on Putin, Russia, Europe, America behaviors and relationships.

[@dennisrydgren]

Same questions and same answers as most. I.e speculating about Putins intentions and self image. This is one reason I’m afraid we will get things wrong about a man who is extremely dangerous. Hope to be wrong.

[@stephenlight647]

He writes very well. He toes the Establishment line and hangs out with all the right people. These days, that is worthy of a Pulitzer Prize….

[@Nill757]

Hello? Robinson is columnist, mainly on politics. Of late he is a manager for “Style” section if the WaPo, and a TV talking head. Good for him. Yet as you may know there is a dangerous land war in Europe w a nuclear power. He has zero professional experience with foreign affairs, via State/Military/intel. He’s no foreign affairs scholar. As a journalist, he has no foreign correspondent experience in Russia or Eastern Europe. So, in this arena, Robinson is the equivalent of bar tender spouting off on what Putin “thinks”. The US has many professionals in this area w decades of experience in Russia, actually speak Russian, know the history in detail, and have actually dealt directly with Putin. See for example former Sec State Condi Rice, PhD. Instead, PBS trots out the bartender, making the public feel they’re informed when they’re not. It’s all very banana republic, and you applaud.

[@renisans]

@@Nill757 I'm noticing this more and more with PBS with Frontline and their other programming that they will trot out someone who needs to be the token "race" talkinghead. Why they couldn't find someone who could be that and also be incredibly qualified like Condi Rice is befuddling, and the reason why I don't watch much PBS anymore.

[@seanh4841]

Unfortunately the US tries to understand Russia through a scotch and soda at the Maine Country Club, if you want to understand Russia start thinking like a Russian.

[@brianhildreth9099]

Such a smart man! Thank you Eugene. Very informative.

[@James-zl9jb]

Well you must not watch MSNBC because if you did you would be like me and sick of this guy's voice. He is on there ALL the time,about everything.

[@brianhildreth9099]

@@James-zl9jb well, to some of us, there are far more important characteristics than how somebody sounds. 🙄

[@guff9567]

@@brianhildreth9099 What on earth. This old codger is SO DRY. Are you some kind of university academic or something?

[@laurendaryani4893]

@@guff9567 No, you're just a right-wing and/or Putin sympathizer who's trying to veil their critical comment under the guise of one that comes from a neutral, "rational" spectator. You have the brain of a baby if you think people can't see through it. You should find a more constructive way to push your disingenuously held narrative.

[@MrCeora]

I highly respect Eugene Robinson's opinion. Whenever I hear him on television, I stop and listen. A brilliant analyst.

[@davidarmstrong7628]

He is covering up the war crimes of the deep state. Shame on you!!

[@tonyclayton6975]

You really should do more research. It's a totally fact free analysis of the situation that led to this invasion. First up Ukraine has an abundance of resources and is the bread basket of Europe. The 2014 revolution was a coup by the US. Victoria Nuland is on record discussing who they were going to put in place as the new government. They replaced a neutral president, who was negotiating with both the EU and Russia but wasn't keen on the neoliberal doctrine the US/EU wanted to impose via the IMF. They replaced him with a rabid anti-Russian government that contained neo-nazis. This undemocratically installed government then proceeded to bombard the people in Eastern Ukraine for 8 years that nobody in t the West cared about. The current president Zelensky was elected to bring peace and implement the Minsk agreement and failed to do so. Meanwhile Russia has been objecting for years about NATO expansion towards its borders. NATO basically only exists to menace Russia in service to US imperialist aims, under the Wolfowitz doctrine. The US has continuously poked the bear in the eye and now the bear has reacted.

[@MrCeora]

@@tonyclayton6975 I have done research. That president was totally corrupt as was most of the public officials. Clearing up corruption was what Zelenskyy ran on. Well, I can see Russian troll farms are up and running with all burners blasting...

[@tonyclayton6975]

@@MrCeora Such a juvenile response resorting to the lame Russian troll farm argument. I'm no fan of Putin or Russian oligarchs any more than I am about the corporate control of US democracy. I am anti-war and anti-imperialist and only interested in the truth. Chomsky and Herman's book Manufacturing Consent shows why you won't get it from the likes of PBS. I saw the interview with the Ukrainian mayor with the blurred out picture of a prominent Ukraine Nazi on the wall behind the mayor. The constant US provocation of Russia over several years led to this invasion. There is no moral high ground to be had on either side. This ridiculous comic book portrayal of Putin as an evil Bond villain is a diversion from the actual facts and historical context that led to this point. Corruption in Ukraine does not give the right for the US to overthrow the democratically elected government, especially with the help from neo-nazis like the Azov Briggade and C14.

[@Maxaldojo]

Another great interview, Frontline. Mr. Robinson made many excellent points. Thanks.

[@debbiedogs1]

For REAL info, listen to Scott Ritter, Col Doug MacGregor, Richard Meddhurst, Regis Tremblay, etc. The US has been interfering for DECADES and our lying sociopathic war profiteers corrupted, plundered and privatized Russia and Ukraine in 1991. When Putin got in he reversed a lot of that, and of course money addicts HATE someone stopping their "money fixes". You should also look up Oliver Stone's interviews with Putin, and Stone's film "Ukraine on Fire" which our corrupt establishment tries to hide.

[@lukeluke]

Thanks for releasing all these interviews. Looking forward to the full documentary!

[@ericshultz8454]

listening to these propaganda pieces its bad for your mental health. these arent even the actual opinions of the people being interviewd

[@janinasimons8533]

OH BOY< another who love reality daytime USA BS, go waste your time and enjoy the BS

[@willow4587]

@@ericshultz8454 bot

[@ericshultz8454]

@@willow4587 bot of what?

[@513morris]

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[@211Gus]

It's really heartening to see so many people watching these videos and trying to make sense of our world

[@dsoccer241]

All of it makes perfect sense!

[@211Gus]

@@dsoccer241 I too understand everything!

[@jakebredthauer5100]

They are a psyop, psychological operation. You are being misled.

[@ginniemess]

@@jakebredthauer5100 so tell me Jake, what conspiracie theories are you in to?

[@jakebredthauer5100]

@@ginniemess Conquering Russia has been on the agenda of the new world order for a long time. That is why the US conquered Ukraine.

[@Danish_Guy_77]

Current sanctions should have been applied in 2014, not stopping him at crimea was a massive mistake.

[@skyton658]

Too busy drawing red line though

[@bigkw1568]

Excuse me ... The people voted to join Russia

[@walterhartright6925]

@@bigkw1568 It always happens by the same scenario. Military comes in, the mayor and other higher-ups are replaced with a pro-russian ones. And come on, voting under russian government? putin is on his what, 4th or 5th presidency term?

[@davidmoss2576]

@@walterhartright6925 Crimea is a Russian speaking and culturally tied to Russia. The msm dragging in a bunch of ignorant people making comments on a subject they clearly know nothing about. Americans are the most brainwashed people on the planet. Sad thing is its spreading the disease of ignorance around the globe.

[@bigkw1568]

@@walterhartright6925 So are you saying Russia has Dominion voting systems ??

[@thanasisk]

Interviewer has great questions, and interviewee is equally good in answering. Thanks for providing this content !

[@brentpalkovic6079]

Please remember / Don't forget - save 10% for the "BIG BUY" ! corrupt assholes.

[@karenjones1897]

thank you, frontline and eugene!

[@fredhelton7738]

Hello 👋 how are you doing. How is the weather over there?

[@Tis_I_SirJames]

You can always count on FRONTLINE PBS for informative and educational documentaries and interviews. #1 in my opinion.

[@xObscureMars]

Eh, they are "ok", but there is better stuff done by indie makers than some of these media giants.

[@stephaniespain9849]

@@xObscureMars who do you suggest?

[@DemonSlayer-df4ym]

@@stephaniespain9849 Oliver Stones 2016 Documentary "Ukraine on Fire" . Theres a reason KZbin just recently banned it . Available on Odysee , Vimeo, and Amazon Prime

[@stephaniespain9849]

@@DemonSlayer-df4ym I’ve seen that and it was beautifully done.

[@mostlypeacefulmisterputin]

PBS Propaganda Bull S***

[@Enlightened0ne]

This dude sounds like Neil DeGrasse Tyson trying not to be Neil DeGrasse Tyson lol

[@guff9567]

Yeah. Utterly dry and B.O.R.I.N.G.

[@allanmclean9669]

Best Friends: Putin, Kim Jung Un, Chinese Xi Jinping, Assad, Trump, Lukashenko - WTF!

[@Deaner3D]

man I can't wait for this episode.

[@silverbacknubian6366]

Putin: Why is it that people that have everything always want more?

[@amo6959]

Never underestimate the man s greed . No matter for money power or for

[@md.mohaiminulislam9618]

@Markus Patients usa should be given god given right to make military base in every sovereign nation to preach democracy and free market

[@t.dmytryshyn2615]

@@md.mohaiminulislam9618 Be quiet troll.

[@md.mohaiminulislam9618]

@@t.dmytryshyn2615 go listen to the propaganda with your mom

[@t.dmytryshyn2615]

@@md.mohaiminulislam9618 Oh is the little trolls feelings hurt? Too bad you are so obvious, you should really try harder at the disgusting job you're doing.

[@mecredi73]

Frontline continues to deliver. Thank you for continuing to keep the public informed about the historical challenges that we are facing.

[@Skipbo000]

please...... they're giving us the govenments message. do you speak Russian?

[@mecredi73]

@@Skipbo000 what a dumb comment.

[@mecredi73]

@@Skipbo000 and I see that you wrote that same comment on every post…ROFL! Yeah…run along now.

[@strongbrain3128]

Who are driving this conflict between Russia and Ukraine from the US? They are: (1) Federal Reserve - The privately owned central bank that prints petro-dollars which are losing values (2) Military Industrial Complexes - The manufacturers of weapons and navy ships which enforce the petro-dollars (3) Mainstream Media - The brainwashing machines like CNN, NYTimes, WaPo, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, Google, Facebook etc. which are spreading fake news and rumors (4) Intelligence Services - CIA and NGO that start the color revolutions aimed at overthrowing governments All those institutions or organizations in the US are controlled by one unique powerful and rich group (Just look up who owns Federal Reserve, Media, CIA, NGO, and military industry of the US). We the ordinary people of the world are the slaves of this powerful and unique group..

[@marchellewilliams3239]

Good journalism ! Good Reporting! Good Information!

[@michaelhall7546]

Close your eyes and you'll hear Seth Rogen discussing geopolitics 🙂

[@V.E.R.O.]

lmao! No wonder his voice sounded familiar to me.

[@ChadwickTheChad]

No, you will for some reason.

[@patriciabohner3845]

Thank you for your insight it is greatly appreciated ...

[@fredhelton7738]

Hello 👋 how are you doing. How is the weather over there?

[@thomasschwarz5616]

PBS always deliver great content. Thank you for that!

[@sanriosonderweg]

PBS are tote bag simps of easy praise for views that aren't predictive. Warnings were many from those they won't put on, that is the gate keeping game, and why they are always wrong.

[@t44e6]

PBS always follows the narrative.

[@eh1702]

“ PBS are tote bag simps ” Are you nine years old?

[@thomasschwarz5616]

@@t44e6 Please explain deeper then?

[@thomasschwarz5616]

@@eh1702 No, sure not, but your answer is confusing, may i ask why?

[@monicajimenez6710]

Very good job an Great interview

[@annapiwowarczyk9303]

7:33 actually, theres oil and natural gas in Crimea, west and east side of Ukraine. Ukraine is also reach in many natural resources.

[@truss6282]

I didn't really take it as he meant there was O resources.

[@t.dmytryshyn2615]

@@beemo1502 This has nothing to do with natural resources, this has to do with Putin wanting to reunite the countries of the USSR. That has been his dream for twenty years but he really miscalculated this time and hopefully it will be the end of this narcissistic psychopath.

[@caseyzehrer2357]

I thought that as well. I can’t imagine if Ukraine had zero natural resources or was strategically located, he wouldn’t feel the need to control it. I get that much of this is historical, but that can’t be it, can it?

[@JudithAndersonakaJJ]

rich that is, yes

[@gabeg3493]

I agree. I think the importance of natural resources, and pipelines is being downplayed here.

[@mpreardon1]

I love you, thank you for putting this in such a manner that it makes perfect sense to me!

[@jakebredthauer5100]

From 49:00 onward explained the most.

[@100toeface]

So this guys qualifications are only 'columnist for Washington Post where he writes about politics and culture'? I would prefer to hear from an actual expert.

[@lenyrockwell9164]

who are you 100toeeface HA HA! oh man funny

[@ghostmane2643]

What do you think he researches? Washington Commanders scouting reports??

[@100toeface]

@@ghostmane2643 An actual expert would be an ambassador or a politician. Anyone can write stuff down, big deal. I am writing about politics and culture right now.

[@ghostmane2643]

@@100toeface LOL imagine an honest politician

[@alexandramassey9258]

@@ghostmane2643 lol, imagine, an honest journalist.

[@sergdeg8791]

Thanks a million for perfect interview)

[@NormAppleton]

That's Errol Morris

[@moniquethomas3610]

Just excellent. Contains everything I have ever thought about Putin and current world affairs- and a lot more. Frontline PBS is the very best.

[@md.mohaiminulislam9618]

They don't tell you why usa needs to make a military base in every European country to preach democracy.

[@stephenlight647]

That’s just the kind of content I love! The kind that reinforces all my priors! Yes! I was right all along! 🤣

[@roninshinobu1319]

@@md.mohaiminulislam9618 Well you would know that it was from the cold war if you read any history. You also see what happens when you don't have military superiority with what is happening to Ukraine.

[@ericshultz8454]

if you think this isnt staged propaganda i feel sorry for you. the people being interviewd arent saying their opinion they been told what to say with talking points and how to say it and most importantly what they arent allowed to say

[@Hagbard1138]

@@stephenlight647 This is propaganda. You seem to have fallen prey to confirmation bias.

[@joeblow9210]

I can see how the masses of people around the world created this situation. Unfortunately, a lot of innocent people are now trapped tragically.

[@milliegirl7514]

The world didn't Putin did !!! Let's place the blame with the facts

[@JohnJohnson-oe3ot]

@AA Kostic putin created it but we damn sure helped too as well

[@cathydondanville7863]

But has the US been a leader in Europe? We engaged in both WWs on the late side. The Europeans who left their homelands crossing oceans to the Americas were isolationists and hoped to leave the quarrels between monarchies behind.

[@curlymyhero]

The US stays out of Europe. Too many problems

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

He was talking about the past ( Trump)and now current US leadership govts. Yes even though the US came late in WW2 , without US in those wars the wars could have been lost or drag on for decades .FYI the USA fought on two war fronts , Europe & Asia and its industrial might was used to turn the tide , in 4-5 years. Today wars have become more " humane" with TECHNOLOGY involved , in which the USA really leads. " SMART BOMBS " mostly avoid collateral damage, " surgical strikes" as they call it, Russias Ukraine invasion force largely has no coordination and those " precision guided munitions - Smart bombs,what Putins army is doing is more like WW2 carpet bombing , aka " dumb bombs", obliterate everything , all the buildings, and that is why Putin and his generals willstand trial in the Hague for War Crimes.

[@turn7boom108]

7:15 Robinson states that the war is unlikely to be about Ukraine's resources like oil. However, recently, enormous resources of natural gas have been discovered in Ukraine's portion of the Black Sea and I think it definitely factors in. Independent Ukraine has the potential to become a rival to Russia in terms of natural gas sales.

[@kensnape599]

That and wheat...

[@Mikathedog100]

given they've made a grab for the black sea and the pirt towns surrounding it, you're probably right.

[@2b3pro]

Ukraine is rich in many natural resources including oil.

[@flylgw36]

Oil, gas, and wheat may be a bonus, but what everyone is relaying is that this war was about re-establishing the territories of the former Soviet Union.

[@IA100KPDT]

Seriously? Russia has all the natural gas and oil. Its the nato, cajoled by US to keep spreading east with bioweapons thats threatening Russia. Go do some serious research and thinking.

[@gingerriviera3654]

Excellent interview, well spoken words, intelligent observations.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

Ukraine was a threat to Russian security.

[@drrockkso8882]

Eugene Robinson is a good journalist in general but also an odd person to interview for this specific series, because he doesn't really have any particular expertise or in-depth knowledge of Putin, Russia, or Eastern European geopolitics. For example when discussing the Maidan revolution he didn't know the name of the Ukrainian president who had been deposed (Yanukovych). Previous Frontline interviews in this series spoke with diplomats, Russian journalists, politicians, or western journalists who have spent time living in Russia and know the country pretty well. Eugene doesn't have any direct experience with Russia and is just kind of rehashing the same observations that most American reporters have made about Putin and the war in Ukraine. I didn't find anything new or insightful here.

[@yvonneplant9434]

And thorough historians in European history. All of it or most of it....going back 1000 years or more.

[@user-km2bz8iy5o]

Was thinking the same thing - I looked up the guys profile, and could not figure out exactly why this guy has any unique insight

[@Life.in.San.Antonio]

Thank for writing this You are on TARGET The whole Black LIves Matter is responsible for something like this. This millionaire journalist is in DC. So lame of them but not a surprise.

[@donjuan8124]

He can hit all the propaganda talking points nicely! That is the main thing all these mainstream media type programs are about..

[@DanielNester]

Dude won the Pulitzer for commentary, political commentary and was the London bureau chief --that means reporting on world affairs--for the SF chronicle. What he brings to the table is how we as Americans would perceive going on realpolitik wise. Anyone who has ever put together interviews into a piece knows you can't just have all historians or all journalists or all any one thing. Just a couple thoughts here.

[@nicolekosich8711]

"One person can make a difference." Well said. Enjoyed educational and insightful

[@Ara_Arasaka]

It is remarkable how similar in tone, pitch and cadence this man sounds to Neil Degrasse Tyson

[@jahneastanfield2662]

💯

[@karry299]

No he doesnt.

[@Ebiru2387]

No.

[@DianeMerriam]

Never would have spotted it myself, but I think you're right.

[@MilitaryAgeMale]

I bet you sound like a little girl

[@michelecraig9658]

I wish the interviews would start with some introduction of who the person being interviewed is. I am ignorant of who these people are.

[@elizabethantoine9652]

Eugene Robinson

[@michelecraig9658]

I didn't mean the name, but more what qualifies them to have special knowledge about the situation. I know we can google the name, but it would be nice to have a little background.

[@fredhelton7738]

Hello 👋 how are you doing. How is the weather over there?

[@kronovore3583]

A very learned assessment of a most regrettable situation. Thank you Eugene Robinson and PBS.

[@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586]

I dislike when they use Black people to fight their own war. The Ukrainians are racist and Neo-Nazi Zenesky regime is extremely corrupt.

[@JT0007]

Agreed. I’d actually like to see the man interviewed on air more often. I’d take 1 of him over 10 CNN/Fox News hosts 8 days a week.

[@sam-gp3ov]

@@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586 zelensky is jewish lol

[@hide3reptiles365]

@@sam-gp3ov I heard Al Pacino's next will be "The Scent of a Troll"

[@roberthall9423]

Has Robinson *ever* apologized for repeating the complete fakery of the "Steele dossier" (aka Democrat Party talking points) over and over and over and over for FOUR YEARS? Now, after breathlessly repeating the conspiracy theory for FOUR YEARS, he's informing us anybody who wants to to know how the conspiracy theory got started and propagated are themselves the "conspiracy theorists". And you still think he's a "journalist"?

[@Elesparto]

Is he saying he has never seen brown-nosing like what he saw in the Russian government? He obviously hasn't worked for a financial company like Morgan Stanley or Goldman Sachs.

[@louiss.7765]

I know what you mean man, 🤣

[@Elesparto]

@@louiss.7765 Those I saw working for Morgan Stanley makes those in the Kremlin look like a bunch of honest boyscouts.

[@paulhue86]

What a smart and knowledgeable man.

[@kevinshepherd3907]

When it comes to politics you have to already have a bass line knowledge of a particular subject to be able to judge if another person is intelligent about that subject.. if you know nothing about us and Russia and you heard this man you might think he is very intelligent of the subject.. but if you know anything about politics motive rose gold and a little about foodand you would know that this guy does not know what he's talking about!! Wingstop Rosalie live in a Democratic Republic and our government have power and public opinion to crush dissent just like the Soviet Union so if he can recognize (concentrated power) to a negative degree in Russia why is it not equally bad thing and detrimental thing in (this) country!!

[@jesusavila452]

Well, there they go again, another great interview. Thanks to all involved.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

I noticed much similarity between this guy and Julia. It was much psychological evaluation.

[@pluribus_unum]

The Russian head of the foreign intelligence service actually said, "I support the proposal about the entry of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics into the Russian Federation". Putin chuckled and corrected him that they weren't discussing that, but only recognizing their independence. It seems the intel head was giving away too much of the plot.

[@RobBCactive]

The whole charade reminded me of Saddam's PR maneuvers. Then we had the ranting speeches and threatening ever more countries.

[@flixri726]

All his meetings with his own subordinates are absolutely ridiculous. So obviously staged. If he wouldn't have nuclear weapons it would be almost funny, that he is so much in this propaganda game. The really sad thing is, that he seems to be succesfull with brainwashing the russians.

[@thedood73]

@@flixri726 almost as successful as the BBC are at brainwashing our populace

[@armyvetboston4766]

Wrong. He initially said "I will support..." which is entirely different from "I support.......", which Putin and Robinson were both smart enough to pick up on.

[@pluribus_unum]

@@armyvetboston4766 - He did first say, I will support, but that wasn't the only awkward part. In a moment of unchecked candor, the Intel chief seemed to expose more of the plan than Putin intended. The citation in my original comment is verbatim for what he said after the "speak plainly" comment from Putin. Neither Eugene Robinson, nor the interviewer pointed out the fact that it wasn't just the recognition of "independence" from Ukraine that the foreign intel chief agreed he'd support -- it was the annexation of Ukrainian territory into the Russian Federation. I thought it was worth adding the additional revealing detail that made the exchange even more awkward.

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

What he says from 39:00is true and should happen in Asia too as Japan and South Korea and Taiwan and even India ( who is in the sidelines on the Ukraine invasion)have to invest in their defence spending if they are to confronts the expansionist and threatening China , who is claiming the whole South China Seas, a very busy shipping corridor.

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

I really respect Robinson. Great interview!

[@guff9567]

.. but so dry. Where did they dredge this dryl old hack up from?

[@carolbennett1427]

@@guff9567 msnbc. The guy is a lying eletist publicity hound ala jessie smolette

[@larryhyde5127]

Yeah, sure. If you like your impartial interviewees steeped in blantly dishonesty and anti-Trump rhetoric. Trump did not push back on Putin??? Pay attention, Zippy!! Trump looked Putin directly in the dead eyes and told him to behave or the USA would crush Russia. Not a word about Biden's feckless, sleep-walking leadership.

[@kevinshepherd3907]

Is obvious if he's keeping a distance from people it was because of security issues.. guy it's not being being a hundred percent truthful and he's actually insulting our intelligence making us think this guy is not making calculated moves..

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Part of the reason why the world has reacted is TV and the internet. The entire world has told Putin “Enough is enough.”

[@jannichi6431]

Enough was too much with Georgia, 2008. We'll Knew his U.S. S.R intentions.

[@IphiaCarlene]

Putin is not your only issue. Stop falling for this propaganda

[@danielschaeffer1294]

@@IphiaCarlene I never said Putin was my only issue, and Robinson is a Pulitzer winner, not a propagandist. Want propaganda? Watch Fox. You’re wasting my time.

[@jannichi6431]

@@IphiaCarlene enlighten me! Never for unprovoked wars. Only two I know we're against going into Iraq, reading reports of inspectors TOLD is no WMD. Colin Power was a disappointment. Easy to read people often. Putin is a scared, desperate boy.❌

[@gerrirose6678]

Just as Putin's recent threatening speech immediately reminded me of Trump's "fire and fury" threat to Kim Jung Un; so did those officials confirming agreement and fealty to Putin remind me of Trump's cabinet, led by Pence, each singing Trump's praises at that conference.

[@BeegirlsHoneyHouse]

Trump has had Derangement Syndrome for many years; thank god he’s not running anything besides grifting in the US now.💙💛🌎✌🏽🇺🇸

[@gerrirose6678]

@@Leah-ju8ht - so where are you in those January 6th videos, supporting your orange Czar?

[@anonobot3333]

fascinating.

[@arlenenolte8475]

Great interview

[@charliedunniii6940]

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE TRUE CHARACTER OF A MAN, GIVE HIM POWER.........ABE LINCOLN

[@jakebredthauer5100]

The US hasn't done well.

[@slowery43]

if you want to act like a petulent 13 yo girl seeking attention and annoying everone, type in all caps

[@tgraves12]

Very informative. I learned a great deal.

[@MisteriosGloriosos922]

Amazing!!!

[@abdulsharif6541]

Great Interview

[@brentpalkovic6079]

Please remember / Don't forget - save 10% for the "BIG GUY" ! corrupt assholes.

[@waynosfotos]

This guy, is making Putin to complicated. He is a very simple man. Remember, he is ex KGB, his training tells him, The end justifies the means, empathy is a weakness and lying is just part of the job. Whatever it take to meet the said goals. Going into Ukraine is something he has done to other countries a number of times. He even went into Ukraine before and no one batted an eyelid. So of course, going into Ukraine was a natural choice, especially when its neighbour has been a naughty boy and giving him some trouble over the years. What he didn't expect was a west that acts different than in the past. Why we are here in this situation. Putin, only understands strength, in fact it is the only thing he respects, and this is how we need to respond to him. Or he will keep doing whats in his character.

[@seanscully4347]

A quite excellent breakdown that makes complete sense of the ugly little man. Yes, you have Putin weighed up perfectly, are you a psychologist? Well done!

[@tonyv5202]

Just a whole load of time wasting bla, bla, bla. Focusing in on Putin to the exclusion of everything else and ignoring all that has been going on there since 2014 and who the other main actors are is a smoke screen you guys will never see through... the blind leading the lost off a cliff.

[@deankruse2891]

Putin was a middle administrator in the kGB, he wasn’t a super soldier and he wasn’t a spy. Putin is a politician and it is silly to attribute his political style or ambitions to some inherent qualities of being a member of the KGB. He was a paper ousher

[@charris2850]

Its interesting that our journalist and govt sees Putin's honesty, as a dictator in that televised exchange, as "strange" behavior.

[@olivertaseski2216]

That's one way to look at it. Another way is he knew exactly how the west would react, what the west didn't expect is that he would actually go ahead with the invasion. If by strength you mean military action, that would be a suicide mission. It's scary how powerless the west is right now while the whole word is watching including China and others...

[@dianesimpson5887]

Great interview, in my quest for underlying information in the acts of a lunatic. We should have stopped Putin long before now.

[@user-yc5ex7ph3o]

Great insight

[@TexasNightRider]

This was a fascinating interview. Thank you.

[@brendatenorio5721]

Excellent observations from Mr. Robinson.

[@maryhalverson5713]

Eugene Robinson's parroting of CIA-crafted talking points shows he is not the deep thinker he was mistakenly thought to be.

[@samshepperrd]

6:12. Ukraine is so mystically important to Pootin that he's willing to kill everyone there so he can have it all to his self.

[@dirkaminimo4836]

Yup!

[@Kevincg94]

Excellent interview

[@brentpalkovic6079]

Please remember / Don't forget - save 10% for the "BIG BUY" ! corrupt assholes.

[@cherylcallahan5402]

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[@matt5742]

He'll be remembered in the line of Nicholas II....

[@olympia5758]

Nicholas II is considered a martyr and is popular today despite being a shitty monarch. Not a good comparison...

[@DnaKGames]

hey look, a bunch of new accounts with no content with anti-usa talking points getting upvoted intensely! Wonder where they came from!

[@jdocean1]

Those accounts are very effective in riling up the maggots.

[@filrabat1965]

Uh, well, uh, hims, haws, sputters with a "deer in the headlights" look -- well, they just HAVE TO come from good, common-sense, patriotic, plain folks of the land who only want their aunts to serve them home-baked apple pie outside to the family, sitting outside with folding furniture on a nice warm spring day. They only care about America's future! Honnnn-nesttttt!!!

[@Kiara-xh3he]

Those damn Russian bots go away!!! Ugh they are so annoying. We all know you want what the west has, y’all are just miserable and backwards.. all hail the West and the USA

[@chrish4130]

I would like to see Frontline do a story on the funding behind the Ukrainian revolution which removed Yanuckovych after he turned to Russia and away from the E.U. and NATO. Recent history which has a huge effect on Putins War.

[@brentpalkovic6079]

Please remember / Don't forget - save 10% for the "BIG GUY" ! corrupt assholes.

[@TheThunderSound]

Great interview from Quincy Jones

[@tomrau8728]

In the end, Russia has to solve its Putin problem.

[@arvinoo5881]

The future of this world rests on the actions of the Russian elites. Please Russian oligarchs...

[@jimmytimmy3680]

The US needs to get rid of its plutocracy of Wall Street and its Military Industrial Complex ruling the world with endless wars, such as this one.

[@zenzen1916]

Unless he's crazy enough to test NATO.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

Frontline is trying to make you think that Putin is a problem.

[@kieronjohnson8834]

@@jakebredthauer5100 I think you'll find that the majority of intelligent people had worked that out all by themselves. You do realise Putin didn't just arrive on the global stage this year... Guess you just like to make a show of your ignorance.

[@nkenchington6575]

I think the distance is more about fear of being assassinated.

[@footyzone1852]

So how will you sit in a large room. Sit closely?

[@glennmitchell9107]

Besides being a Never Trumper, what are Eugene Robinson's credentials for analyzing Putin? Does he speak Russian? Has he lived in Russia? Has he written books on Putin or Russia based on extensive life-long research?

[@randiscott6093]

He's smart been around the world a few times studies political leaders all over the world or just has the right to his opinion who are you

[@glennmitchell9107]

@@randiscott6093 Been around the world a few times. I guess that makes my luggage qualified to opine on Frontline PBS too.

[@lesleyburgon]

Excellent insight and a really expert explanation of the events leading to the current situation in Ukraine, which sadly confirms my thoughts.

[@frederickhartray9701]

A Bezos stooge who hates Putin, and you call it "Excelent insight?" It is cliched propaganda.

[@kentaylor5842]

Let me guess you watch mainstream newd and believe all that stupid propaganda, Putin warned the US and NATO for breaking there agreement to not build on it's boarders. This guy is a liar and should be ashamed of himself for spreading lies that will ultimately cost human life.

[@lesleyburgon]

@@kentaylor5842 actually no, I watch anything but mainstream news!!! I speak several languages so I get information from different countries. Putin is right on several things, but it doesn't justify the violence. You're entitled to your opinion of course and I'm entitled to mine.

[@strongbrain3128]

Who are driving this conflict between Russia and Ukraine from the US? They are: (1) Federal Reserve - The privately owned central bank that prints petro-dollars which are losing values (2) Military Industrial Complexes - The manufacturers of weapons and navy ships which enforce the petro-dollars (3) Mainstream Media - The brainwashing machines like CNN, NYTimes, WaPo, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, Google, Facebook etc. which are spreading fake news and rumors (4) Intelligence Services - CIA and NGO that start the color revolutions aimed at overthrowing governments All those institutions or organizations in the US are controlled by one unique powerful and rich group (Just look up who owns Federal Reserve, Media, CIA, NGO, and military industry of the US). We the ordinary people of the world are the slaves of this powerful and unique group..

[@lesleyburgon]

@@strongbrain3128 you are so right, we are just slaves, like little ants

[@ragbag46]

That head of intelligence was literally quacking in his shoes, extraordinary, the man is probably getting his just deserts with the system they have and probably responsible for many gruesome deaths.

[@giusmaximus3541]

What nation or what world leader isn't responsible for gruesome deaths? The U.S?...George Bush? Britain?...Tony Blair?

[@davidhawkins5329]

Hehe you mean quake or quack? I hate auto correct

[@ragbag46]

@@giusmaximus3541 so that makes it OK?????

[@giusmaximus3541]

@@ragbag46 , no...that balances out the 'reporting'.

[@acecarson3792]

Listening to Frontline shows some intelligence.

[@Nill757]

Why? Why not propaganda.

[@ChadwickTheChad]

@@Nill757 What parts were propaganda specifically?

[@Nill757]

@@ChadwickTheChad At a minimum, every one of the dozens of times Robinson says ‘Putin was thinking x’, ‘Putin was surprised’ , ‘Putin knows A’, is all college freshman dorm BS from some clown that doesn’t speak Russian, ie Robinson selling more Robinson. There are many serious experts out there. Sec Rice for instance is an expert on Russia, actually speaks Russian, dealt w Putin while she was in office. She also has a record of action against which one can gauge her effectiveness. How bout PBS get her instead of ‘Putin was stunned’ Robbinson? Maybe PBS tried, and nobody returns their calls when they know the questions will be, ‘Tell us about Trumps hair’.

[@ChadwickTheChad]

@@Nill757 No, you're just not happy with the information - you haven't pointed out the propaganda - go ahead and do that now.

[@Nill757]

@@ChadwickTheChad No, I have, but it doesn’t suit your model. It need not be on behalf of Russia or Ukraine. Robinson and PBS are selling a false narrative of expertise, to promote themselves, garner more listens and increase the influence of this network as a source of authoritative information. In this instance they’re specifically and repeatedly selling the notion that Robinson knows what V Putin is thinking, how he reacts emotionally, with no reference to any actual Putin statement for that interpretation. It’s classic propaganda, in the interest of this network.

[@VarlamDWMA]

As Russian, I think this man got the point. Hope nobody use it as propaganda, its quite neutral clear vision on Putin. All he wants is to be heard. Who doesnt want prosperity and greatness for their country ? America should listen to him, he always tried to talk first. This man show respect and no fear, he is honest about Putin perception. I respect that. This is how people talk with each other. No brainwashing. I believe Putin will respect this man, because he understand Putin reasons.

[@andrejruscak]

But why should anyone respect Putin or Russia? What is Russia giving to the world that would justify such respect? I see nothing.

[@Ligby]

Always like in Chechnya

[@farzana6676]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 We don't show respect to Russian dictators

[@awpetersen5909]

Unfortunately that respect has been overthrown in a second.

[@frusia123]

The West has respected Putin for decades. Did business with him, tolerated his aggressions, talked with him. It only made him bolder and crazier. He doesn't deserve respect. No respect for Putin.

[@dreamervanroom]

I have a different take on Putin's distance in meetings with people. I think it communicates that he's desperately afraid of being taken down. I think he's desperately afraid of someone making a move on him to kill him. I think it's a sign of great paranoia

[@sueouzounis9439]

Totally agree

[@VarlamDWMA]

He is old and there were people with coronavirus in his cirlce. It is great responsibility to take care of yourself. I am not totally disagree with you, but you are over dramatised and empathise it.

[@churblefurbles]

This is the example of leftist reality tv level analysis, and why it is worthless. The party of feminine gossip and social dysfunction "see's things" in their minds.

[@hiddendragon415]

@@VarlamDWMA If Putin was Responsible for the benefit of Russia he would eat a bullet.

[@VarlamDWMA]

@@hiddendragon415 will see. Keep calm and dont panic.

[@saki3171]

Clearly you're pushing a narrative, whatever happened to Frontline??? It used to be centered left at times right. This program aired around 2015 or 2016

[@reyalexandro]

What narrative? In case you haven't noticed Putin is bombing hospitals while he tries to take Ukraine just because they flirted with joining NATO.

[@slipperyeel1173]

@@reyalexandro yes bombing hospitals, schools, etc. is something Obama never did with his drones in Afghanistan.

[@jdocean1]

No narrative. We are talking about what’s happening in reality. Take off your tinfoil hat.

[@johnf8064]

Bub, this is all current.

[@filrabat1965]

@@johnf8064 Your claim's confirmed as true via simple Google search.

[@dianawoods6991]

A great speaker with many awards indeed!

[@vtwinaddicted5852]

Hes freaking terrible!!!

[@roberthall9423]

I know! It's just that since the New York Times and Washington Post won **Pulitzer Prizes** (to this day never rescinded) for their "reporting" on the now completely debunked conspiracy theory that Trump was some kind of Russian spy...well, those "awards" don't mean much anymore.

[@tommymartin5522]

He hates white people because white people are prosperous he believes that Black people that beat up Asians are on the right side of the law this man has lost his mind

[@trevoralleger9837]

The Masha Gessen and Anthony Blinken interviews were much richer in intelligence and knowledge of the of what is going on inside Both Russia and the Ukraine, but as a Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and commentator Eugene Robinson gives good insights as to how the American psyche is perceiving the unfolding events. Thanks for including this among the deep Political insights and Diplomatic insights that the other interviews have provided; As it rounds out the facts with considered opinion into the discussions.

[@johnshahbazz8945]

Agreed . Include Julia Ioffe . BRILLIANT.

[@ak203]

Winning a Pultizer is as much political as anything. You don't need to know anything to get one. Robinson is a nice fellow but has zero knowledge on this. He is mainly a social/race commentator.

[@jeremybentham9891]

@@ak203When he says as an aside about 8 minutes in that "it's not like Ukraine is a big source of oil or anything," I had to pause it and take a deep breath (for anyone who doesn't know, a fair amount of offshore oil and gas were discovered in Ukraine's territorial waters in the Black Sea in 2012, shortly before Putin seized Crimea)

[@johntodd8854]

OK, Putin has nuclear weapons. Let's just let him take over Alaska then maybe Hawaii. How about Cuba?? Let's just give him any dam thing he wants, blackmailing us with our complete destruction!! Where does it STOP?? He's a mad man who is willing to die for his own selfish ego. SO, let's push back on this maniac before he kills US and everyone else. He needs to get his head blown off.... NOW!! AND that's not all.....Putin sympathizers in what we call the "Republican Party" have to be wiped out, neutralized.into oblivion.... treasonous facist that they are. Clean sweep them into oblivion!!

[@paulwolinsky1538]

@@ak203 Which newspaper did you write for Al?

[@THER00BILLZ]

Where's the king slayer when you need him. lool

[@djpseudoname2023]

One day… Youngsters will learn words they will not understand. Children from India will ask: What is hunger? Children from Alabama will ask: What is radical segregation? Children from Hiroshima will ask: What is the atomic bomb? Children at school will ask: What is war? You will answer them. You will tell them: Those words are not used anymore, like stagecoaches, galleys, and slavery. Words no longer meaningful. That is why they have been removed from dictionaries. Martin Luther King, Jr.

[@elizabethantoine9652]

Donald, your words ring a sweet tone, but the truth must be told.Slaves are in jails. Segregation is at the bank. Hunger is due to inflation and high gas prices. War is what we have with our neighbors. Sad.Truth.

[@Niayolonda777]

Realities reveals, words conceals!

[@frontline]

“Putin’s Road to War" premieres March 15, 2022. Watch the trailer now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5K4lpmYpdKJZpo

[@krunalcparmar1]

Usa used Ukraine against Russia

[@jasonx-ray3921]

You guys are still trying to talk about the dang 2016 elections? Really? Putin invaded Ukraine, 1,000s dying, hey let's talk about 2016. Putin could nuke Ukraine and your second question will be, "so, hey, let's talk about those 2016 elections and Putin." Putin's NYT obituary will say nothing about Crimea, Syria, Chechnya, or Ukraine, it will only talk about Trump and the 2016 elections.

[@jasonx-ray3921]

Did you ask everyone else you interviewed about Putin and the 2016 elections? YOU DID didn't you! You did. The off ramp for Putin is to bomb Ukraine into the stone age because if he can't have it, nobody can, and you guys still want to talk about the 2016 elections. "500 civilians died today and NEW evidence emerging from some guy's opinion about Putin and the 2016 elections..."

[@guff9567]

This Robinson fellow is do dry. Where did you find this king of hacks?

[@deborahedelman2659]

@Rulya קארן Mórrigan oh pleeezzzz!!!

[@andreasplosky8516]

They should deal with Putin like they dealt with Stalin. ASAP.

[@nommchompsky]

By letting him die from a stroke? I'd prefer something a little more immediate

[@stefengullicksen314]

Wish we had some long form of discussion when Senators were questioning witnesses

[@jollygoode4153]

So this is the conventional wisdom that is at odds with academics who actually know a thing or two about Ukraine and Russia.

[@billb5732]

Excellent. Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) has always been an absurd concept. Nobody is going to do that; ever. I sure hope that we have military leaders who know how to defend against nuclear attacks by using conventional weapons. We have some huge conventional bunker-buster bombs that hint that at least somebody has given it some thought (as well as the Aegis anti-missile system). I hope there is more that is not public knowledge. (and LOL to the trolls; I actually know quite a bit about this, but this is not the place for a long essay.)

[@maryhalverson5713]

Sensible folks have already acknowledged that everything pertinent to our survival has been purposely kept beneath the radar of the public. But the veil is slipping and we can see that our most devastating enemies are those trying to distract us from their vile infiltration of our own government, as well as the time they've spent sadistically defiling Epstein's captive youngsters.

[@user-dd6ng1wn1b]

No one has ever done it, until they do. Yourn notion of nuclear defense is ill-informed and uninformed.

[@id_Usher]

You're absurd yourself. What do you propose to do. How to ensure security in the world? There is no trust in the USA, from the word at all. Everyone in the world knows that the United States is a bastion of lies and hypocrisy. It's true. Only the guarantee of a retaliatory strike does not allow the crazy generals from the Pentagon to start World War III. At least you have heard the speeches of politicians from the USA. Only threats and insults. Where has it been seen, barbarism. Civilized people don't behave like that. And now look at how Lavrov and Putin speak. Have you heard the words of insults or threats? The maximum that you will hear is jokes. Do you feel the difference? And what do you hear from Western politicians? It is necessary to kill, it is necessary to hang, we will punish, we will tear to shreds, is this your dialogue? Should Russia and China trust this? Don't make me laugh.

[@id_Usher]

@@user-dd6ng1wn1b And thank God that such people do not make decisions)))

[@justiceforall6412]

Putin looked at the chess board thought his queen was invincible so he used her to gather up a bunch of pawns. Now she's backed into a corner and about to get taken...

[@g-audreye1387]

Very refreshing!! A logical, well thought out, balanced -realistic perspective!! THIS is the conversation we need to be having.. not sensational 35sec sound bytes!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@evonrn2000]

Wouldn't be surprised if the Russian Mafia rests him in eternal Peace

[@jakebredthauer5100]

The Russian mafia does not want the United States to invade Russia either. Putin's plan is to clear the United States out of Ukraine to increase Russian security.

[@evonrn2000]

@@jakebredthauer5100 By killing Children?

[@jakebredthauer5100]

@@evonrn2000 Sometimes children get in the way. Sometimes killing of children is a lie.

[@fabricebouillaud]

it will be very interesting to sum up and lay out the observation of Eugene Robinson during the trump years of the Trump era as they were unfolding that would certainly captivate me. Thank you

[@Nill757]

Since there is a dangerous land war in Europe w a nuclear power that might involve the US, maybe you should consider getting un-captivated w Trump or whatever, and instead get informed by people w experience. Just for a minute.

[@kashatnick]

They wouldn't as it doesn't fit their narrative. Orange man scolded europe at the UN for not paying for their defenses, directly scolding Germany for relying on Russian gas, they made faces and laughed, as did this lot. As the orange man said, these people have "experience", but its bad experience. That Nulan was brought back in is just the clue.

[@Nill757]

​@@kashatnick Exactly, Orange attacked NATO for weak defense spending and the German-Putin pipeline as you say, at every chance he had, against the wishes of the international establishment. For Robinson and the rest to sit there on camera and ramble for an hour without mentioning any of that is ridiculous. Orange Man has well earned criticism for many other things. But this smug, see-no-pipeline display by the establishment, ongoing for generations, beyond outrageous, is the reason WHY Orange Man became the public's last resort. If we don't want another Orange Man a decade or two hence, then the establishment sophistry as realized here by this publicly funded PBS circus must be destroyed.

[@m514r]

Why not show the video of this event?

[@carlosantana770]

I try not to think about it, cuz it's not if but when

[@DonniePierce]

Mr. Robinson’s point that there is no politburo like in the old USSR, that it’s just Putin, was very striking, and accurate I believe. Hopefully the head of the FSB will take revenge and oust the madman Putin.

[@Nill757]

Accurate you believe? Why would you believe some political columnist, anymore than some bartender? Robinson is no professional scholar/state/military/intel, no foreign correspondent in Russia or any war zone, ever. Doesn’t speak Russian, never dealt w Putin.

[@jannichi6431]

Surely Xi taking notes. Super people, it only takes ONE, unchecked. American Constitution awareness warned of 'Kings/Queens going rogue.

[@Cindy-up2oj]

@@Nill757 Thank you! One man's opinion. Not one mention about America's involvement. I wonder 🤔 what his opinion is on the One world Order?

[@my_alchemy]

It's possible he is far away at the table because he can't trust everyone anymore. Maybe he's afraid of being killed. Choked, stabbed, who knows. Being further away gives him time to respond.

[@Skipbo000]

exactly. we don't know. funny how we are the first to be so judgemental about another country going to war.

[@my_alchemy]

@@Skipbo000 yes, however, the US is also involved.

[@Gcanno]

More like Poisoned like he did to those People in Britian .

[@sashanejad9062]

these days all we hear and see is nothing else other than Putin bashing. I used to have a great respect for Mr. Robinson but I must admit after listening to your presentation today I reevaluated my opinion about him. In all of your presentation I am yet to hear about the other side like the real concerns, reasons and causes of Russian invasion of Ukraine. In short, can at least one of your guests talk about our promise to then Soviet leader Gorbachev that NATO wouldn’t be expended towards East and that we as always once again broke our promise?

[@Wolframkdess]

Putin is 1 of this richest people on the planet. His wealth has been misappropriated from the very people he says he is concerned with. Watch “Putin Palace” if you want a true Russian opinion of him. I am tired of all these Putin apologist sometime you need to pick a side and not all opinions or ways of behavior are compatible. If you want to talk of broken promises then look up the nuke agreement that Russia had with Ukraine where is promised to not attack them if they returned their soviet era stock pile to Russia.