Putin’s sanity under fire as doubt grows in Moscow | Frontline

“Putin is the only Russian leader to have provoked an invasion of Russian territory and lost Russian territory since World War two, this has got to raise questions in the minds of the elite.“
Doubt is growing in Moscow as the elite starts to question Putin’s war strategy, says former US ambassador Kurt Volker.
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[@smb-zf9bd]

Why go through this enormous pretense that Russia is not the enem, we want to be friends, we'd like to get along, blah blah when the exact reverse is true? Why pretend they are a civilized nation that follow international rules, respect human rights and recognized borders? They don't do any of these things - they know it, we know it and they know that we know it.

[@ipsofattso4919]

it is the russian mentality. They just dont care that we know they are lying.

[@заправду-т7в]

Сам то понял, что написал, клоун?

[@FlyingSofa28]

because they have a lot of oil, and when Russia or whatever countries it splits into are rebuilt from it's ruin, the russian people(s) can be tamed and the seeds of democracy and decent human behaviour can be planted.

[@pifflepockle]

@@заправду-т7вFart

[@Wolffur]

Simple reason: Natural Resources. Oil and gas are necessary things. Russia has them in massive quantities. Money talks, as it always does.

[@steveborgmalta]

If Russia is allowed to take part of Ukraine, it means that using illegal force is more valuable than international law and order.

[@davidjacobs828]

Nato bot.

[@govinda102000]

Well Russia didn't count on Ukraine holding them back and out smarting them. Liberty for Ukraine.

[@steveborgmalta]

@@davidjacobs828 Thank you for your smart comment.

[@sigis72]

@@davidjacobs828 thanks for your input "david", here's your rubles

[@sarah-janelambert8962]

@@davidjacobs828 Says the Putinbot.

[@Norbert2470]

Let´s stop appeasing Putler! Appeasement hasn´t worked out for us. Stop it! Let´s stop deterring ourselves! Self-deterrrence hasn´t worked for us. Stop it!

[@davidpenn1123]

Thank you for not insisting that Ukraine give up Crimea!!!

[@Jamie-uk2zh]

@@davidpenn1123 Crimea belongs to Mother RU 🇷🇺🤗

[@harveyhill6102]

Why should they because Russia stole it off them bye using their power at the time so never give it up now you have regained it

[@fintux]

I've said that those who suggeset giving Crimea to russia should suggest giving part of their country instead.

[@divumque]

@@Jamie-uk2zh we'll see about that.

[@stephenmuir5030]

@@Jamie-uk2zh As I understand it, Ukraine is the mother of Russia.

[@agabrielhegartygaby9203]

Someone once said: those who sacrifice liberty for security end up with neither......fear of Putin means Putin wins and we lose...

[@felipearbustopotd]

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” is a quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin.

[@simonpriest4345]

Correction! He who is losing, and losing big with no chance of victory, and decides not to cut their loses short, is total toast

[@simonpriest4345]

Better quote from Kissinger: being America’s enemy is dangerous, but being America’s friend is fatal

[@philipmain5701]

@@simonpriest4345 Do you live in Western Europe? Do you live in post Soviet Soviet Union? Either . .. . . Your post is meaningless

[@simonpriest4345]

@@philipmain5701 😂 the best you can do is use a meaningless AI generated comment 😂

[@soldierofunclesam5.56]

Pootin made the Biggest Mistake of his Life when he Attacked his Peaceful neighbors in Ukraine. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 ✌️

[@dpelpal]

I am Russian, live Samara, I remember him scream "Kyiv 3 days" on radio, then I think "this is not a good".

[@petervanwyngaard4788]

​@@dpelpalNot good Ekspeshully for 'Moskva' which joined Submarine flotilla 😅

[@boota1979]

@soldierofunclesam5.56 Peaceful neighbours, yeah right...

[@dpelpal]

@@boota1979 I am Russian, I can comfrim the speak of this man. Ukraine did never hurt Russia Ukraine too poor, too small-country. But they still humiliate Russia😆

[@user-uc9ot7ur7l]

DO MORE RESEARCH !!! EDUCATE YOURSELF. FOR STARTERS??!!!!! NOW!!! AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH. READ THE BIO OF PETER WRANGLE!!! BALTIC/ RUSSIAN GENERAL GUY. THEN RELATE YOUR IDEOLOGY, FROM THE RISE AND FALL OF THE " ROMAN'S " EMPIRE ??? BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR !!!

[@captainhadd0ck]

Having watched the entire interview, my first thought was: Please put Kurt Volker in charge the West's response to Ruzzian aggression!

[@jannehaverinen4576]

Why does nobody talk about sanctions as part of the victory plan? Surely sanctions are not lifted before Ukraine gets its 1991 borders back?

[@dpelpal]

Kremlin says "they do not hurt Russia". Yes, talk to normal Russian I live Samara sanction cause to INFLATION😢

[@marcopalazzo9349]

Sanctions won't be lifted even after the war. Russia has a whole generation till they get lifted.

[@K1lostream]

I suppose, but they’re a bit leaky though - there’s cases of third parties importing Russian raw materials, refining them and selling products to the West, and I’ve heard old Vlad is not above flying planes stuffed full of gold around to get things done. If we want sanctions to bite harder, we’d have to find a couple of ways to plug a few of the holes.

[@Fastbikkel]

If the war ends tomorrow, the sanctions remain. There is no quick way out of that this time. There needs to be a significant change in Russian leadership before that happens. And yes, a return of territory that suits Ukraine.

[@john0815]

You can not tell a country that got attacked give up a part of your country it’s the same like the judge tell you to give some of your possessions to a burglar 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@procopiusaugustus6231]

Except there isn’t a judge.

[@dpelpal]

I am Russian, live Samara. Many now know the truths, that the war cannot to be winned. A tide has turn in Russia

[@dpelpal]

@Bootq1919 I live 400 Km to south of Moscow

[@ГеннадийСеднев-м3щ]

А ты по русски умеешь говорить

[@dpelpal]

@@ГеннадийСеднев-м3щ U should not to speak Russian on Englis web-site it is rude

[@LordBallSac]

Wrong we dont care and would prefer russians to speak english but wrote russian is not a problem. English thibkers care little for any qusi formel informel rules or etiquette adapted by mostly foreign cultures. Russai should be the 3rd great power house if not 1st in Europe after germany and france and is the eu ultimate acquisition 😊​@dpelpal

[@AJK-sy1pd]

Well, the inequities of the draft did that. Not terribly far from Moscow in Mari El, they get drafted. It's not like it's only far east Asian republics.

[@raymondporter2094]

People realise, don't they, that democratic and stable countries like Switzerland, the UK and Norway are NOT part of the EU? And that Ireland and Switzerland are NOT members of NATO? If you have a war which ends where Crimea and parts of the Donbas are ceded to Russia, then the invasions by Russia in 1994 and 2022 will be seen to have succeeded. That aggression pays. If your neighbour has grabbed part of your back garden and then broke into your kitchen and conservatory, it would NOT be an acceptable end, after disussions with the neighbour and the Police, to allow him to keep the conservatory and part of the garden if he agrees to allow you to keep the rest of YOUR property. A further attack would inevitably follow...

[@cheesesniper473]

They all stayed neutral into ww2. Until germany conquered them.

[@bigdada018]

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

[@windowman929]

Ukraine is fighting for its life....

[@joesephsmith7991]

Today the people of Europe have a very good reason to be worried and concerned. When a country targets and kills innocent civilians with rockets missiles and artillery. Like Russia is still doing in Ukraine. And those 53 Ukrainian civilians killed while attending a memorial service. In the Kharkiv region and village of Hroza on October 11th 2023 comes to mind. Should Ukraine lose the war and Russia decides that it wants more territory than just Ukraine. Then other European countries should expect the same kind of treatment from Russia with their own civilian population. No doubt other European Nato countries are aware of this fact too. And they will do everything they can to give aid and help support the people of Ukraine. Obviously for Europe's safety and future too not just Ukraine.

[@apveening]

The countries that understand this the best are the Baltics, Finland and Poland. And for some reason those are the countries that provide a higher ratio of their GDP as help to Ukraine.

[@Metaskot]

Mr. Volker is spot on!

[@andrewfiles4184]

Putin started getting high on his own propaganda supply 😂 The downfall of all drug dealers and dictators 🤷‍♂️

[@kilianrussell9509]

So true...

[@felipearbustopotd]

“The Soviet ( even in 2024 ) understands only one language; action, respects only one word; force” - Dean Acheson

[@foilhat1138]

True. The harder you hit Russia the more polite they get.

[@ipsofattso4919]

it seems straightforward to me. as soon as russia uses an iranian ballistic missile then ukraine gets the aproval to use storm shadow etc straight away and putin gets told this. it then lays the blame at putins doorstep.

[@dpelpal]

@@ipsofattso4919 World laughs at Russia now😆

[@petervanwyngaard4788]

​@@dpelpalBut feels sympathy for innocent Russ babushkas and schoolboys given big size military uniforms. Tragique nyet?

[@apveening]

@@dpelpal The world would if the situation weren't so sad.

[@theflash10500]

Putin the Master Miscalculator 😂😂😂

[@felipearbustopotd]

No one needs a neighbour like Pootins Ruzzia.

[@abbottone]

Watching the fall of Russia is like watching your favourite TV series and we're in the final season: Bye bye Putin!

[@Hasan-jf7by]

Do you know if majority of the world waiting the fall of USA?

[@rudellward9958]

If I was Ukraine NATO or not after this war I would not give up my military industrial complex

[@oneshothunter9877]

They won't. Both European and Asian weapons manufacturers has already made deals on production in Ukraine. I think about investing in the drone manufacturing in Ukraine.

[@rudellward9958]

@oneshothunter9877 I wish I could invest in drone Manufacturing in Ukraine also . And the deals they have with other countries that's fine I would buy tanks planes other pieces of equipment but never give up your own research and development

[@geoffgill5334]

​@rudellward9958 the Ukranians are already developing and producing their own weapons.See the SPG Bogdinia ( sp?) Rocket propelled drone/cruise missles. Fire Drones to name just a few

[@rudellward9958]

@@geoffgill5334 isn't that what I said

[@nicktechnubyte1184]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@gregplaxton2682]

The border should be where it was agreed upon when Ukraine gave up their nukes, with encouragement from the west. They were also given assurance of protection from the United States. They were duped into giving up their defense, for their nukes, when the fall of USSR happened in the 1990's.

[@kimpraschma8371]

What about the huge ammo storage Ukraine took out in Russia?

[@petervanwyngaard4788]

Seen from space...

[@jonnybalz]

I thought I saw the northern lights in Seattle but it was just the ole 30,000 lbs. stockpile that that lit up the sky. Nice show Ukraine.

[@apveening]

@@jonnybalz It was a wee bit more, 30,000,000 kg, a factor of 2,200.

[@jonnybalz]

@@apveening I stand corrected:)

[@yvanmargineanu9807]

Ukraine will be free 🇺🇦 Ukraine will be great 🇺🇦 There will be peace in Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@jacobschnberg5382]

Air-defense means hitting the planes that are bombing and the missile launchers

[@ragnarandersson2866]

Anarchy will hit soon in Russia 😊

[@dpelpal]

I am in Russia u should to say "more anarchy" because in many way it already is anarchy. Law is only for wealthy

[@martinstepanek9252]

I called this at the start of the "exercise". You don't deal with bullies this way because it just eggs them on.

[@Benfry57]

You do excellent interviews!

[@Only_Davids_Twin]

What sanity? That ship sailed a long time ago.

[@MrGatzby]

These people are always talking about Russian manpower instead of telling us about Ukraine’s manpower

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

Putin KHUYLO!

[@mskmsk7174]

One of the best insightful interviews to-date. This guy needs to be commander-in-chief.

[@bernadinewiggins7852]

TheyNeed to be Courageous and REMOVE HIM FROM OFFICE HE NEEDS TO RESIGN VOLUNTARILY IF NOT RUSSIAN CITIZENSV NEED TO PROTEST UNTIL HE IS REMOVED THE POWER.OF THE PEOPLE IS STILL GREATER THAN 1 MAN!!!😅

[@joshuaschmude7187]

This ambassador is 100% correct. I see the strategy, but we cannot make concessions or take this alliance between Iran, Russia and North Korea. We need to learn from history. The longer you try to appease a dictator, the more time you give them to make their moves. There are no checks on their power and nobody in their own system to tell them no.

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

Putin just announced a mobilization of 180,000 more troops. Does this sound like someone interested in peace or a ceasefire? (Hint: rhetorical question).

[@SarahRussell-e4r]

Great interview...thankyou

[@stevejohnson170]

Lol… his sanity is only now being questioned? Good grief. He’s literally destroying his nation single-handedly. Creating misery in the process.

[@GloriaHoulihan]

If you give Russia the Crimea they will be back in the Black Sea and have great power.

[@captainhadd0ck]

Слава Україні! 💙💛

[@dpelpal]

I am Russia, living to Samara, I support to Ukraine have many friend that support Ukraine. No to war!

[@brettvercoe2127]

Excellent interview.

[@tkStL393]

Ukraine is not an EUmember!

[@geoffgill5334]

Wondering how many real, well equipped, well trained formations are left in Russia

[@greenbean6581]

😒🙄 Lets ask the same questions of different people every interview

[@karsten11553]

One of the best guests ever! He obviously knows what's what.

[@doc2146]

Delusional. He died of cancer a long time ago remember.

[@travelport7868]

I’m wondering what the hammering coming from within the house is …

[@mikesalt8248]

You would think he would have stopped it somehow with you very annoying !

[@rudellward9958]

Ukraine has their own homegrown line of drones NATO is less necessary. So I would not even entertain giving up a land

[@David-xq8wp]

His financial backers must be getting a little impatient by now

[@Zenon00007]

❤Ukrainians ❤

[@kjames7033]

Am still in shock that the USSR doesn't exist anymore......

[@arthurellis-nr9xx]

This is an excellent analysis.

[@killeresk]

Really great guest.

[@user-jgn1944]

But. Isn't it possible that Russia could Run out of money. Men. Equipment in time?

[@user-jgn1944]

But aren't Poland already defending against Belarus border?

[@T_157-40]

Ambassador well understands what should have been done & to be done.

[@scgrigsby]

At 8:36 he is in error. The UK already stated that since they do not have US approval they will not give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shardow.

[@avsecvitja]

what about diplomacy? You talk only about weapons…. that s why the war don’t ends

[@31415926535ism]

An impressive individual

[@aaronclarke6796]

Ukraine is not part of the EU, is he misinformed?

[@rdevans4097]

To date, the US and UK have not given Ukraine permission to use long-range missiles against targets inside Russia, for fear of escalation. Also the UK 'will not go it alone' by allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia.

[@SteveJohnson-CU-CSM]

Where will Russia get water for Crimea? The groundwater is insufficient. Under UN rules even an invading government must provide supplies to conquered territory. The Crimea Dnieper canal is closed! Ukraine provided access. Now Russia has captured the canal! So…water water water! The problem had been that no company would invest in Crimea. Who would?

[@DR.Detroit11]

LOL Biden isn't going to give Putin that option, Biden WILL finish the job!!! silly rabbits, we call it F around and find out!!

[@remlapwc]

Having just watched the three part BBC Zelensky series where putin gathers all his underlings together to voice support for his recognising the Eastern Ukraine as independent states, the fear on their faces is amazing.

[@MrGatzby]

The nuclear threats might be a reality soon. Luckily I live in the BEST country in the world. AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@boink800]

Are we making those very silly botski threats again? We will only laugh at you. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha

[@K1lostream]

Bit off-topic but I like the ambassadors taste in decor - I’d love a wood panelled study like that!

[@harry2019]

bro every one is drip feeding em everything

[@mariadelgado4393]

Ukraine is not a NATO MEMBER¡😢😢😢

[@SWOTHDRA]

give him a walkie talkie

[@alexanderrobertson7744]

Still think if we keep poking the bear it will bite back 🤔.

[@SteveJohnson-CU-CSM]

The canal is closed because the dam across the dnipro was blown up. The dam raised water level high enough to feed flow into the canal. That canal was actually blocked by Ukraine when Putin sent in LGM’s to take Crimea in 2014. So…does Russia now have a water right? They have access but the river’s water level is now too low. Maybe Russia pumps into the canal.

[@skibo3522]

Mr Volker couldn't be more Spot On if he tried, (obviously he has here indeed tried)!! The problem has been the Anxiety Level of this particular General Election Cycle which was already SKY HIGH when President Biden won this last time. It was a known commodity four years ago that D.J.T. was going to run again and we would be in THIS precise Dilemma. Only the White House had done a remarkable job of keeping Quiet on just how far Biden had deteriorated over the past three years. As soon as the DNC found out due to the Debate, it became ALL THIS. EVERYTHING else has become Secondary to the Election now but I guarantee that THIS is why there has been very little cognizant communication at ALL coming from D.C. this Presidential Term. Thanks so much for the Post.

[@JeroenvanHaren]

Everything is going to plan. There are no losses. Escalate. Everything is going to plan. There are no losses. Escalate. Everything is going to plan. There are no losses. Escalate. Bleep bloop. Just 3 more days. No one said 3 days. 🤖🔥

[@peterware5173]

Pootler is a failure and we know what will happen...

[@charlesskeen8485]

More bs propoganda

[@Norbert2470]

If you give in to blackmail once, it is absolutely certain that the blackmailer will repeat the blackmail - but only with higher stakes (greater threat). Eventually one day this steadily increasing stakes leads to the blackmailed is fed up and doesn´t want to give in any longer. Then the blackmailer must carry out the threatened measure if he wants to continue playing the game that has worked so well for him up to that point. Thus, if one wants to avoid the use of nuclear weapons, one must not give in to the slightest threat to use nuclear weapons. For by giving in, one encourages the threatener to make more and more new threats, because he succeeds each time. Secondary effect: Every dictator, terrorist or religious leader who is at all possible, would immediately acquire nuclear weapons, because he can blackmail others with them. Thereupon further states would strive to procure nuclear weapons in order not to be blackmailable. And so on ... At some point, all states would have nuclear weapons. - And all terrorist organizations would have nuclear weapons and all others who can afford them would have them, too. Putin is waging a war of conquest and destruction under the protection of his nuclear weapons.

[@cheesesniper473]

And its not like he would benefit using them. If he wants lebensfrau, it doesnt help to irradiate the entire country making it uninhabitable.

[@billwebb554]

To live with that level of evil and genocidal psychopathy in your brain is probably pretty hard for a lot of people. And then as they lose or see the end coming in a way that they don't like it. Really short circuits their head and may drive them insane

[@tagorechandmeah425]

This is only comfortin yourself by thinking wishful

[@Wayne-tb8tk]

Putin's sanity in doubt ??? 😂😂😂

[@pms9838]

Is this going to end well??

[@exicunowlibra4238]

Antiseptic? Maybe he meant Aseptic?

[@timtrewyn453]

I don't see how Russia let's go of Crimea unless they are militarily forced out. I don't see Ukraine doing that without massive Western support. Seized Russian assets might be used to trade for the return of Ukrainian land.

[@boink800]

Just say No to haggling

[@1952bane]

Putin agreed to be examined by the British psychiatrist... 😊

[@tizerrazor1956]

There is no point giving Ukraine security guarantees. They were given those in exchange for nuclear weapons and the US particularly have been wobbly over that commitment. The EU breaks its own rules so can't be depended on to honour its commitments. That leaves NATO. The only solution that makes any sense is for Russia to come away from this with no gains and a wrecked economy. The 1991 borders are the only possible settlement with no restrictions on Ukraines options in foreign relations going forward. Anything less will mean Russia will rearm and re attack.

[@matthewc4094]

I think that I understand the Kursk strategy more now. The Ukrainian military can pay off Russian commanders, persuading them to surrender. The land captured could provide land for the surrendered Russian soldiers to live in and to eventually settle. It's a lot better for them than being wiped out at rhe front line. A smart move by Ukraine ..

[@reece3163]

Guys wife using the blender during a live stream 😂

[@user-ud5xw8ox8g]

Putin pooped his pants a bit I'm sure

[@user-jgn1944]

Are the Russian Glide bombs what Ukraine has to be concerned about? Coming in from quite a distance from Ukraine? Making it difficult to Attack them?

[@ItsPaige_Hi]

What happens next in trafficking

[@siweiss9214]

the host is once again spouting Putin's talking points.

[@henripoiters561]

NATO must carefully navigate the fine line between avoiding direct involvement and continuing to support Ukraine in defending its sovereignty. The risk of escalation, particularly with the use of long-range missile capabilities, is substantial. Putin’s warnings about the involvement of NATO satellites highlight how fragile the situation is, as any attack on these assets could trigger a dangerous chain reaction. Enabling Ukraine to produce and deploy such weapons independently offers a potential solution. This approach lessens the perception of direct NATO engagement while still allowing Ukraine to maintain its defense capabilities. By prioritizing support for Ukraine’s domestic arms production and offering technical expertise, NATO can avoid supplying long-range missiles directly, thus steering clear of actions that could provoke a wider conflict with Russia.

[@couldbebetter6494]

Actually, any action by Russia against a NATO country could unleash something that Putin does not want. Should Poland, Finland, or certain other nations enter this war Russia's military would be much further degraded. Putin has done a good job of destroying his own military and he fears the West will finish it off if given a reason to get directly involved. The Russian people understand at this point exactly what Putin is and that he must be stopped before his insane delusions of conquest destroy Russia forever!

[@peterc4082]

This tells me this guy is a full on BSer. NATO ambassador, my foot. So Poland is to extend its air defense into Ukraine? How? Poland has at best 5% air defense coverage, and he wants Poland not to use that on key strategic locations but on Ukraine? How can you guys invite someone who says such utter nonsense. Surely he'd know the air defense capability of Poland and Romania, or is he just blabbering random things?

[@drcpbrowndrcpbrown]

Could use a map.

[@whitehorse4318]

Russia and Putinn only have brown lines. 😂😂😂

[@Volf1916]

If It is minor changes in attitude or how he presents himself, look behind his ears for small barely perceptibly scars.

[@goodboyringo9716]

HEY ADOLF PUTIN ... CALL TRUMP HE'LL HELP YOU

[@jackiebinns6205]

Every time they get what they want ie f 16s arams tanks so and so forth they need just one more thing ?? They are going to need us out of our own supply

[@chillxxx241]

To those with no military background listening to this interview. He is explaining the very definition of escalation.😂😂😂

[@cheesesniper473]

Yup. These guys are so insulated from reality its disturbing.

[@harrisonbergeron4372]

For Ukraine, each additional weapons capability provided to it is like another chess piece on its side of the board. One piece alone doesn't win a match. But chess, like war, is about how individual capabilities work together as a unified whole. So each additional piece _increases the threat to the opponent of every other piece._