Putin's war on Ukraine, explained

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On February 24th, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin called it a “special military operation,” but the scale of the attack shows this is a full-scale war that has already caused more than 100 casualties and forced more than half a million Ukrainians to flee their homes.
Ukraine and Russia’s conflict goes back to 2014, when Russia invaded and annexed Crimea and Russian-backed separatist forces took over parts of southeastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. But to understand the full context behind the invasion, it’s important to go even farther back, to the time when Europe’s current-day divisions began, and see how that shaped Europe’s power balance today.
To understand the current conflict’s history in less than 10 minutes, watch the video above.
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[@Vox]

Correction, March 3, 2022: A previous version of this video stated that NATO was brought to Russia's borders for the “first time” in 2004 when Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania joined NATO. That was incorrect because Norway shares a border with Russia and has been in NATO since 1949. We’ve corrected that line at 3:36 to emphasize the importance of former Soviet republics on Russia's border joining NATO for the first time. We've also clarified that this is one of Europe's largest wars since World War II. We value your feedback in the comments and appreciate you bringing these points to our attention.

[@badguy4059]

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[@gloriaantar6582]

Strong rossla

[@gloriaantar6582]

Strong rossla

[@robsusername1042]

@@tsitsnikable I’m not disagreeing with you but your logic is flawed. You can be both ethnically Jewish and politically nationalist. They are not mutually exclusive things.

[@yungpalos]

Ok but why not mention at least once that the U.S. backed the coup in 2014, aren't u guys about context

[@Jly531]

The worst thing about war is that civilians are the ones who suffer the most, there are many children who didn't expect to experience such a situation

[@itshoma]

Who knew Shrek would comment about a world war this generation can’t have a war when will this all end lol

[@jlopez665]

This is not going to end well for anyone.

[@kurtcometa4818]

True. Its always the civilians who will suffer the most.

[@snorlaxxin8875]

The video of that woman with what I’m guessing is a 2 year old, screaming in horror, after that air strike hit the building next to theirs lives rent free in my head

[@bruhmania7359]

thank you shrek very cool

[@nxtmurky9953]

“In war the politicians give ammunition, the rich give the food and the poor give their children… When the war is over the politicians get back the leftover ammunition, the rich grow more food and the poor search for the graves of their children.” -Serbian Saying

[@sylvainroux1480]

Unfortunately so true

[@parasnaradiya2608]

Holdup son, till 20th ce all the wars fought before had rich aristocrats as officers and were the among the highest casualties, Politicians represented peoples will, as seen from hidler's book where he said that he listens to the publics opinion and use it in his next speech, which turned into you know what,

[@doniberisha09]

serbian saying but you guys invaded kosovo?

[@daolieu4261]

So true and sad

[@awesomewilsononline225]

The pain is that ukrain is using 18 yr old kids to fight what could have been avoided

[@Ontario_Mapper]

"I have decided to do a "special military operation" in Ukraine, not an invasion, and whoever thinks that this is a invasion shall be prosecuted" lol

[@cyb3rdecker]

Also NATO- "We will not expand our forces East of Germany as per agreement with Russia" but does it anyways, please explain?

[@Ontario_Mapper]

@@cyb3rdecker ?

[@Ontario_Mapper]

@@Nova1919 I'm not a Yankee..

[@sweetestmind1527]

No one prosecuted after the Milt. Operation in Iraq, afghanistan, somalia and Ghaza. The same applies here

[@CrniStevan]

Please search what did Americans called their wars in the middle east? Can you guess? No! I will tell you - "special military operation". Though I grant you that they didn't prosecute anybody for calling it a war.

[@ernestmofokeng]

You forgot to mention that NATO agreed with Russia that Nato will not move or expand eastward

[@likang3842]

the real problem is USA

[@albertoossola1481]

Nope, NATO “agreed” with the soviet union, which doesn’t exist anymore. Plus, no treaty was signed.

[@TheArtharianRepublic]

@@albertoossola1481 exactly, pro russian puppies refuse to acknowledge it

[@wiluv5057]

but Russia is the legal successor of the USSR 👀​@@albertoossola1481

[@krishnakatikitala-bw1xo]

​@@albertoossola1481that's a good point when you make an agreement make it on a paper not on a word especially when you are dealing with the west

[@Vox]

Correction: At 3:36, we say that NATO was brought to Russia's borders for the first time in 2004 when Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania joined NATO. That's inaccurate because Norway shares a small border with Russia and has been in NATO since 1949. But 2004 is significant because it marked the first time that former Soviet republics on Russia's border joined NATO.

[@d3_vt007]

ok

[@Perryz7]

Ok, thanks for the info!

[@samsonhejl977]

Please state your source when Ukraines president killed peaceful protesters. Thank you

[@jacobfredman9442]

Could you put up links on where to donate to ukraine?

[@jacobfredman9442]

@Yummy Spaghetti Noodles They disable comments where its super controvertial and problems where its a moral dilemma and not about facts or logic

[@Cordova2Pro]

I appreciate Vox putting up sources throughout the video, it should be a practice all media should practice

[@mikopiko]

@@bnwo Vox mentioned NATO rejecting Putins request.

[@shapelessed]

@@mikopiko Mentioned Putin's request to completely leave out half Europe, and it was a recent request.

[@bnwo]

@@mikopiko Cool. But I mentioned NATO breaking an agreement.

[@Whyoakdbi]

@@bnwo what agreement? Provide a source of a signed document

[@whatwelearned]

We talkin' 'bout practise...

[@mukukakondowe5939]

Please explain the Minsk Accord agreement. What both nations agreed and what was the state of implementation on both sides before the war

[@heatherbeard641]

Thank you so much for this video. I just finished a historical fictional series about a family in WWII and then somehow the topic of the war in Ukraine came up with my 9 and 7 yr olds. So we searched and found this video. I love how simply and clearly it explained concepts that even they could understand. And I am so grateful to have a better understanding of this history. It makes so much more sense now. Thank you thank you for your work on this.

[@nancychandler768]

It’s all a lie. Kyiv, Ukraine is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, combining old and new world architecture. There’s more money there than God. I got kicked off of Instagram four times for exposing the truth. They are laundering money, hiding bio weapon labs and engaging in human trafficking across Europe. That isn’t even Vladimir Putin anymore. He disappeared in 2015. That dude is just an actor playing his part. This is a movie. 🍿

[@ariariski1418]

look at the other side of the story too

[@MarkTheDrunkenSailor]

Thank you for brainwashing your children and making America 1 step closer to communism!

[@marwanalshafei3862]

I would've definitely appreciated a much longer more in-depth video. There is so much going on that wasn't discussed, such as Russia's economic decline, why Ukraine held off on joining NATO and the EU for so long, Ukraine's terrible economic state, the current economic sanctions Russia is facing, just to name a few. Very entertaining and great video otherwise.

[@LastingAscension]

go watch the video on REALLIFELORE channel

[@Slaydur]

Not to mention how much Russia helped Ukraine financially. It could be compared to Pakistan and India’s relationship.

[@RobCharo]

Also Azov Batallion and the genocide of Russian population on Donbass, just to name another topic

[@bucketman5241]

Agreed. Also and estimated 43-46% of Ukrainians speak Russian. Very divided country, which you can actually see from their electoral maps. The political divide is almost identical to the Russian/Ukrainian speaking regions' divide.

[@chris5240]

"Ukraine held off on joining NATO and the EU for so long" - You can thank Russian interference. "Ukraine's terrible economic state" - You can thank Russia scarring away investors of gas and oil

[@mehrankhan633]

"Only the dead have seen the End of War". - Plato "War is Old men talking and Young men dying." - Victor Praiz

[@commutersunited8846]

Unfortunately, true.

[@GrumpySalmon]

I know those quotes from COD

[@breadburner7276]

unfortunately too true

[@XBAT777]

But this is military operation, so we all see the end of it

[@Zeragamba]

in the nuclear era, the true enemy of war is war itself

[@Tyerq]

BTW, this may be a small point, to speed up the video a bit, but here's something many in the west don't get about the 2013 protests: when Yanukovich declined to sign the EU deal, maybe a 1000 people (mostly students) took to the streets. when he brutally cracked down on those students, that's when hundreds of thousands joined them, this time demanding he leave the post. the display of dictatorship was the real reason for the scale of the protest, not so much the EU deal.

[@abaque24]

its a domino effect- can;t really say its not related.

[@Tyerq]

@@abaque24 you're right! i didn't want to imply it was unrelated. it started as Euromaidan with the demand to sign the deal up to the summit and to reverse the refusal to sign afterwards, and went to the Revolution of Dignity only after multiple brutal crackdowns by the police, after which nothing less than impeachment became acceptable for the people (that's what the name meant).

[@camp9092]

@@abaque24 sorry but it is related that revolution is the center reason of it

[@user-qp3gd8eo7l]

They were paid for this. It's not not hard to google all the proofs. Either Vox not checking all the facts or they interested in this.

[@MichaelJ44]

Nothing says dictatorship like banning outside media and declaring martial law. Who did that again?

[@teresanavas2510]

Thank you. I was wondering what was going in Ukraine and why but you helped me understand it. Thank you.

[@gostttttttttt]

I am against war but I just wish that the world had reacted the same way towards Syria, Yemen and Palestine.

[@Jajdjejwi28]

The west stayed silent during the Bosnian genocide. Let. That. Sink. In.

[@SamTheMountainBikeBeast]

Because Syria's war stays in it's own country and doesn't have a possibility of sparking WWIII

[@ChocolateMuffin308]

I also find that weird.

[@Jajdjejwi28]

@@SamTheMountainBikeBeast active countries in Syria: Israel, Turkey (NATO member), Russia, Iran, US, Kurdish forces. How is this any different than Ukraine?

[@victormurillo6956]

@@SamTheMountainBikeBeast injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere

[@TimeBucks]

most unfortunate thing is common people suffering

[@jenex5608]

Wars like this happen. In Africa many times. Yet no one really cares about common peope. But cause it's Ukraine in eruope smh

[@undeadlegend_yt2057]

@@jenex5608 ye but this isn’t just a Syria level threat this is RUSSIA one of the strongest forces in the world putin is a dangerous dude and could easily decide to nuke any threats

[@RedPilledDaddy]

The information provided is not complete so take non of this as fact.

[@hoidoei941]

@@jenex5608 Yeah but as Europeans we have more in common with other Europeans than Africans, like the other way around. It’s normal, just different cultures.. I also would help my family first

[@PNJB_R]

@@jenex5608 Africa, the Middle east etc etc but no one bats an eyelid because their not white. Facts bro completely.

[@kos8820]

Excellent video briefly and clearly explaining the whole story of the ongoing tragedy.

[@cyb3rdecker]

Not really, I'm still waiting for someone to tell me why NATO kept expanding to the east, braking the accord they made with Russia. If you know the answer please tell me.

[@kos8820]

@@cyb3rdecker My guess is that NATO moved its borders to the east just because more and more small countries were happy to join the alliance and get protection from Russia. So, it is not about NATO plans to expand, it is about Eastern Europe countries fear of staying alone against Russia.

[@muzero2642]

@@cyb3rdecker Once your country has experienced Russian oppression, you want to make sure it never ever happens again.

[@user-yx9qm8ue7e]

@@kos8820 то есть страны присоединились к НАТО в те годы, когда у нас были войны в Чечне, а в остальной стране полнейшая разруха? Когда везде были бандиты, наркотики и мошенники? И эти страны испугались агрессии со стороны РФ? Нет. Тогда ещё были Югославские войны, когда НАТО разбомбило Белград, не жалея мирных жителей, тогда эти государства и поняли, что НАТО сильнее и страшнее, нужно быть с ними. Европейские овцы и американский пастух

[@racistpixel1017]

​@@kos8820amd why they need this aliens that was formed to fight ssrs that doesn't exist anymore

[@Zenfix1]

I feel disgust as a result of the wars that are happening in this world 🌏. Isn't it time to end wars in this beautiful world, brothers?

[@baghashvili]

As a Georgian, my heart aches for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. This pain is far too familiar to us and we pray it stops soon. We are also terrified we’re next…

[@molamola8305]

Next is Moldova

[@briano9397]

Push to join EU, message your leaders

[@borisgoykhman5547]

I hope u guys and ukraine can get full NATO and EU membership. Best wishes from the US

[@shreddedguy679]

@@molamola8305 yup, after Ukraine, Moldova will be taken, there is already a huge pro russian movement there anyways

[@kluchka7206]

@@molamola8305 It may be Georgia

[@justincabrera2778]

"Who ever tries to stop us should know that russia's response will be immediate and will lead to such consequences that you have never faced in your history" the "consequences that you have never faced in your history" is litteraly scary...

[@boogieondown5824]

Bullies always say that. And you say "I'm sure it is scary, but your actions make me stand against you regardless. You will be more than scared by my response."

[@abmstudio3678]

Japan be like: we have faced those consequences and we came out better.

[@lilBabyBornInCalifornia]

yeah well the only ones to drop a nuke on people is the US and putin lives too rich of a life to endanger his precious little life... im not afraid.

[@bigg221]

Just scare tactics

[@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr]

@@abmstudio3678 exactly! The U.S is the only known country to actually have casualties from a nuke.

[@imin2]

Simplest answer Russia dont want Ukraine to be the part of the West - EU, Nato etc.

[@tommyperez5602]

Finally a simple video to understand

[@ElTuco84]

Dear Vox, are we sure this is Europe's largest war since ww2? I think the former Yugoslavia war was more massive in terms of scale with six countries total, and casualties around 140.000.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodcl4824]

Forces not casualties

[@xen.7140]

It's too early to measure casualties. We're only one week in, who knows how long this thing will last.

[@blackfalcon1324]

I think the Yugoslav war was more of an internal conflict rather than a country invading another sovereign country

[@captslow7488]

News made by 2000s teenagers

[@qewqeqeqwew3977]

@@blackfalcon1324 Sure, an internal conflict where NATO invaded a sovereign country without UN mandate.

[@metoseldon263]

My prayers to all the lives out there 🙏🙏

[@CanadianPrepper]

This is barely 10% of the story...

[@investertiger3777]

What's the rest of the %90

[@alecubudulecu]

@@investertiger3777 they skipped the giant part where the Gorbachev 80s agreement included NATO would avoid and not get into these areas. Ukraine was originally agreed to never enter NATO. Now they entering. Breaking the 80s agreement. So he’s angry

[@nightwatch2686]

NATO doesn’t care about Russia or Ukraine. They are playing a vicious game of bear baiting in which both Russia and Ukraine will get hurt. They have backed the bear into a corner with nothing to lose. And the bear has the largest nuclear arsenal in the world.

[@priyanshgautam9971]

What else do you expect from a 9 min video?

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@nightwatch2686 It's not so much NATO, but EU which is pulling the strings. Keep mind the coup in the Ukrainian gov that started this conflict was instigated by the EU.

[@emmanorman7478]

One thing that rather bothers me is that people keep mentioning that "this is the largest war since WWII". It is a very large and dangerous conflict, but have you all forgotten Yugoslavia 30 odd years ago?

[@leigh7507]

Its because Russia is a world giant whereas with respect to Serbia/Croatia/Bosnia - they are small nations with little international ramifications

[@antoniousai1989]

It was a messed up civil war with external intervention. This is a sovereign country invading another sovereign country. It's orange and apples.

[@ra1den427]

I'm not comparing but it's almost a conflict between two largest scaled armies in the world in the worst case

[@danni_roma]

TOTALLY!!!!! I think it’s because of two reasons: 1. Americans don’t really know European history that is not of Western European counties. 2. Trying to compare Putins actions to Hitlers action. Mainly the second reason. Though Putin is a horrible man, Hitler he is not.

[@jv_mn]

@@antoniousai1989 thats actually not true, serbia was bombarded by america, not very much of a civil war, just full on bombing and a lot of misinformation from all sides to cover it up

[@unknownuser6757]

If I ever got a draft notice, I just couldn’t go

[@FOOTSHOTS1]

What happens in ukrain.. was happening for 20 years in the middle east , after the us invasion in iraq and afghanistan.. and also bombing the palestinians and kicking them from the homes.. all this was and is happening.. but we didnt see any support from the west.. it was the opposite.. it wasnt only silence.. we felt hatered, racism... can we stop the double standards and stand for the oppressed no matter what color or religion they are?

[@kunik61]

STOP SUPPORT RUSSIAN WAR AGAINST MY HOMELAND.

[@SalahuddinAyyubi-tu1pu]

their view of the middle east the same as if someone were to judge the entire west by hitler's action alone.

[@carpediem1746]

it would be great to see a more detailed video about all the sanctions and their long term implications, how in the heat of moment so much economic transformation has happened that major stuff swoosh from our sight

[@achyuththouta6957]

Putin is winning

[@lolmetwice]

It would more great to see how people in Lugansk Donetsk and Donbas live and what they can say about your'e perfect Ukraina after 8 years of war and deaths.

now the Europeans feel what happened middle east, before the invasion Europeans enjoy and chill about the middle east war, support the terrorist israel , no one protested against the israeli terrorism when they killing innocent palestinians and now we see and pray god for peace

[@lamelmazerouno9332]

It's going to affect the Russian people, whom have nothing to do with the war.

[@yeet6074]

@@achyuththouta6957 Putin is wHining

[@vmazeltov]

I’m Russian and even in my wildest nightmares I couldn't imagine this war. Almost none of my friends supports this “military operation”. We were forced to leave the country, because no one feels safe anymore. Our economy is collapsing and unfortunately Russians are perceived as enemies abroad. We are not enemies. We want prosperity and cooperation with the rest of the world, not a life of fear and exile as after the 1917 revolution.

[@js913]

May be you trying to gain sympathy by commenting like this.

[@ycumbess]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@thalassaer4137]

Disloyal servants arent needed

[@goldbonsu4448]

The West never liked Russia anyway nomatter what would have happened they would have blame them anyway,they need a Buggyman and your country fit the right narrative they want to portray as the bad guys and they are the good ones,I hope you knew what was going on in Eastern Ukraine when your ethnic Russians were getting killed everyday for more than 7 years hope you felt sympathy for them too

[@thedirty530]

I know very few people want this. We don't want to watch anyone suffer more after these last few years... We are tired of the conflicts we have caused as well. These acts just invite more to follow. It feels like it never ends sometimes but I pray we can find a way off this path!

[@raymil]

Today is the 1st year anniversary of the war, sadly this war has not come to an end yet, all of the deaths and tragedies will continue because of a one man's abrupt and nonsensical decision. Salute to all Ukrainian soldiers who died beliving in the spirit of spreading that sunflower 🌻🇺🇦 Respect to all Russian soldiers who got drafted unwillingly, may you enjoy freedom in the afterlife 🙏 Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[@thejoliestroger5795]

I would heavily advise you to look into the Luhansk perspective. I’m not saying that Russia is justified but it’s better to get multiple views on a subject.

[@MichaelJ44]

Except that one man you speak of isn’t Putin. Perhaps Spalensky?

[@reference2592]

Nonsensical? Even the video points out that unrelenting NATO expansionism was a continuing provocation which Putin made clear was a redline and the west refused to honor previous military boundaries. Perhaps on net unjustified, but certainly not “nonsensical”.

[@kefirka8856]

Слава России и украинским гражданам

[@kunik61]

​@@thejoliestroger5795 STOP SUPPORT RUSSIAN WAR AGAINST MY HOMELAND.

[@soshangane_king]

How's the special military operation so far brother, 6 months in?

[@user-le8fi3sm7r]

good. we’re gaining territories, slowly but gaining. don’t even say that we’re losing, you can say that only when we will start losing territories. this is the war of two countries, where one uses 15% of its army, and the second one is supported by the whole Europe and America. and even using just a little of army, this country can stand the whole world and even win somwhere.

[@dopemp3464]

@@user-le8fi3sm7r Hahaha.. jokes on you.. hope you heard the killed thousands of Russians and drove them away from Khakov?

[@rsmith02]

Wish there were discussion of the pipelines running to Europe from Russia through Ukraine and how that plays into it as well as gas reserves off of crimea. Energy seems like an important part of the story for why Russia cares about Ukraine beyond just the vague threat of encirclement by NATO.

[@ardiansyahnugraha9688]

Yes, RealLifeLore YT Channel discussed it. Few points: one of the biggest gas reserve is in Crimea so Russia tried to take control in afraid Ukraine will become rival, Ukraine tariff on gas pipeline to Russia so the reason to built NordStream, Oil reserve near Donbass Region, another oil reserve in Western Ukraine near Transnistria (Putin backed regime in Moldova). And water shortage in Crimea.

[@HaruSoul]

Russia will have multiple pipelines operational in the next few years without going through Ukraine (assuming they continue building them), the gas reserves are the bigger story. Oil/gas makes up like 1/3 of Russias GDP, if they can afford to take out a potential competitor before they join NATO it makes sense to do so.

[@dannyarcher6370]

The gas lines are a distant second in terms of his objectives. That's obvious considering that he knew Nord Stream 2 was already under threat and went ahead and invaded anyway. This is about nationalistic fervour. Either way, his stance is unethical.

[@aaroncarr-mackay2457]

All part of the silk road idea from China. Look it up.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Good thinking! If you find any video discussion of this specific subject list it here.

[@oxrets]

Putin signed "Minsk agreements 2014" (to end of war and donbass must be Ukraine) and waited peace 8 years. What about this: - Merkel (German president): The Minsk agreements were needed only to "give Ukraine time" This allowed the country to become stronger in it`s future confrontation with Russia. - Hollande (French president): Yes, Angela Merkel was right about that. - Poroshenko (Ukraine president): This document gave Ukraine eight years to build an army, economy and a global pro-Ukrainian anti-Putin coalition. - Zelensky (Ukraine president): As for Minsk as a whole, we will not be able to implement it like that (7 february 2022). Summary, They (Germany, French, Ukraine) did`t want peace, they built army for future confrontation with Russia. - Mykhailo Zabrodsky is a former commander of Ukraine’s air-assault forces says: “Crimea is not only possible, it was something that was being prepared for 2023”. Summary: Ukrainian army wanted attack region of Russia. - Ukraine attack DNR and LNR (Donbass) since 17 february 2022. You can see report osce. They are recorded more 10 000 ceasefire violations. (17.02.2022 to 23.02.2022) in this time, People (more 60 000) from dnr and lnr run to Russia.

[@hkedbyskizz]

I love Switzerland just vibing all these years

[@aresnir2725]

Boris Johnson: "This hideous and barbaric venture must end in failure". The very same thing can be said about wars in Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, where British troops were involved.

[@godisaserb6231]

Finally someone with a brain!

[@shmooveyea]

While I agree, pointing out western hypocrisy doesn't change the fact that Russia is occupying Ukraine at this moment. Ya'll think its a competition of whos more oppressed

[@aresnir2725]

@@shmooveyea No doubt that every war is tragic and horrible event, but reaction on what Russia doing is sometimes exaggerated. As Russian, I feel sad and unpleasant when basically the entire Russian people are declared guilty of the actions of the government. While no sanctions were imposed on US and UK for their invasions.

[@neodvd17]

@@aresnir2725 western countries have more double standards than eastern countries ...I feel for Russians .... They are most Frank and genuine people out there

[@orthodoxserb6596]

@@aresnir2725 You should stay united and beat Ukr nazist to the end at all costs as this now cannot be stopped and Russia will be condemned anyway by the west hypocrats.

[@juliankaltenbach2804]

What I really fear is Putins stance on sovereignty of other countries. In his speech last monday (21.2.2022) he said that Ukraine were a country by the grace of Russia and lost their sovereignty due to corruption. If a country loses his subject-status in international law (kinda the "countryness") there is no more protection by the norms of international law in particular the prohibition of force layed down in Art. 2 UN-Charta. This stance of Putin on sovereignty has absolutely no basis in present international law. If this may become the new standard no small nation is safe anymore and we re back in a neo-imperialist system. This is truely shocking ! :/

[@AdityaKumar-vr9wg]

so exciting

[@mazhar3447]

Yes, but no one takes Putin's assertions seriously. Sovereignty is still arguably the strongest norm's in the international system. You can see this in the huge response in the international community. Serbia just voted to condemn Putin's invasion at the UN...

[@SumriseHD]

Sehr true.

[@Peter-tg9zv]

Pretty sure ukraines borders were never recognized by the UN or any international agreement after the fall of the USSR

[@mnoorkhan]

No big country respect international law.. Russia does not respect international law and USA does not respect international law (Iraq invasion hundreds thousands deaths and other invasions). Both have invaded many countries and this is a reality. Despite us living in the most civilized time of our history, 'might is still right' in this world.

[@sheenafrancisco3458]

😔😢😅that background sound is creepy I heard that on the purge movie hehe

[@bigtonithegreatjamboni9850]

"Belarus, Ukraine and Georia were the last ex-soviet nations between NATO and Russia" Armenia and Azerbaijan: Guess we'll just go to war with eachother then...

[@hesays7458]

We want similar videos on the US invasions in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia. Keep up the good work

[@keraki1787]

This com should be pinned

[@ERobbins1234]

And videos on the Russian war crimes in Syria.

[@hesays7458]

@@ERobbins1234 yeah good idea. And Israeli atrocities in Syria and Palestine as well

[@hesays7458]

@@ERobbins1234 there are three problems 1.People are kept unaware of those atrocities 2. The normal, sane person who is aware of course will not like what Israel is doing so they condemn 3. On the other hand, the politicians support Israel. Israel is never sanctioned, gets all the aid no matter even if it sells weapons and tech to China 4. Israel is not condemned internationally, even the resolutions against israel are vetoed

[@hesays7458]

@@ERobbins1234 one bad cannot justify another bad. That doesn't make sense

[@Pan472]

"Biggest conflict in Europe since WWII" *Cyprus and Yugoslavia: am I a joke to you?* Seriously though, these two conflicts were ENORMOUS. Especially Yugoslavia. And have had a huge impact on the continent. Especially SE Europe for decades now.

[@merdicmagic6171]

Yes.

[@ilkkak3065]

Yugoslavia had 23,5 million people Ukraine has 40 million people. Maybe that's why this is bigger.

[@sakisartklein1519]

Αδερφέ της Κύπρου δεν ήταν τόσο μεγάλος όσο της Ουκρανίας αλλά όντως καλό είναι να μην το ξεχνάμε

[@hobos3x854]

Thing is it may not be a larger conflict per se, it just affects more people

[@ammarhaziq919]

If Cyprus is europe, i will consider Egypt as europe too

[@jragonfruit]

Anyone know the song at the end?? Specifically around 7:34 ish please i need to know

[@alik5883]

As a Korean, I feel the pain together, since I've heard from my grandparents how my country was invaded by Japan when they were young. Korea couldn't get enough help from other nations back then. But it must not happen again, not in Korea, and not in Ukraine either. I am praying for Ukraine and the people. I pray that violence and cruelty are completely removed and peace stands where they were.

[@Andrei-ld3gw]

A lot of nations helped korea. Edit: sorry i misread i thought it was korean war

[@alik5883]

@@Andrei-ld3gw Yes, in Korean War as well. And trust me, Koreans are very grateful of it. But also, Korea still was colonized by Japan. So sadly it wasn't enough, and it was an era of colonization, so Korea is not alone with such history. And as I see it, that's pretty much what Russia is trying to do with Ukraine. Colonizing. I'm glad that many countries are helping Ukraine and I am participating as well.

[@andytan1430]

Well not just Korea , the invasion could be dated way back before WW2 when they first occupied Taiwan in 1895. After that , they occupied the whole peninsula in 1910 , imagine that 35 years of Japanese occupation. After that , the invasion went on from Korea to China , Thailand got lucky from it then to my country , Malaysia then to Singapore. The British just abandoned Malaysia and Singapore entirely after surrendering to the Japanese , can't imagine those hard times people had to go through

[@andytan1430]

I could totally relate to how you feel towards the war as a Malaysian myself , considering that Koreans had to go through another war due to the Cold War 😥 , separation the North and the South for more than 50 years. Just 50 years , it has changed the Korean society

[@hermeslein6614]

this is all USA fault for their military comple to expand in Ukraine to attack threaten Russia Russia is doing what it needs to be done

[@edin1946]

"This is Europe's largest war since WW2." I didn't know Balkans moved out of Europe.

[@Bierbaron7]

Yeah, it's like they never heard of the Yugoslav wars

[@zakaryloreto6526]

Ukraine alone has more people than all of the Yugoslavian countries combined

[@kinj1111]

A civil war will never be as large of a conflic as a full blown war between 2 european countries. This is a fact.

[@bruh5361]

This is bigger than all the wars in the Balkans combined.

[@ChevTecGroup]

@@bruh5361 not yet it usnt

[@theupsidedownworld99]

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine, hoping for their safety during this unprecedented time of conflict. 🙏💔🕊 It's important to stay informed about the complexities of Putin's actions and the impact they have on Ukraine. Understanding the situation can lead to meaningful discussions and efforts to support peace and stability in the region.

[@NA-di3yy]

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Donbass, hoping for their safety during this unprecedented time of conflict. 🙏💔🕊 It's important to stay informed about the complexities of Ukranians actions and the impact they have on Donetsk and Lug(h)ansk. Understanding the situation can lead to meaningful discussions and efforts to support peace and stability in the region.

[@Sleepyphoenix]

If is not “putin’s actions”. mostly russians support it, and glad to see what they did here. In ussr their ruler Stalin make holodomor (famine) to stop ukrainian protests and millions of ukrainians was died from famine what they make, taking all the grain from those who grew it. in the late USSR there were many repressions and after Stalin, if you spoke about the ukrainian position, you were sent to prison in Siberia. And then the new soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev started a war in Afghanistan. Also in Ichkeria and Georgia, which putin only continued. so putin is not an exception, but an ordinary ruler of russia, there are a lot of examples even before the USSR.

[@Sleepyphoenix]

@@NA-di3yyrussian bot detected.

[@AgataMore]

@@Sleepyphoenixголодомор был и в России, а не только в Украине!

[@Sleepyphoenix]

@@AgataMore The Holodomor which claimed millions of lives, was arranged by Moscow in Ukraine and Kazakhstan. A little in russia ofc, because your government always sneezed at you.

[@6DarkSeer]

Even Russia can't explain the purpose to its citizens

[@JaehaerysTheConciliator]

I always watch these vox videos as a history lesson of the past. It feels surreal that these events are currently taking place and we’re a part of history.

[@molamola8305]

You're sounding like Iraq war is not a thing.

[@Myday_145]

Get your news from somewhere else. Vox is liberal dog water trash.

[@deathbyreindeer4174]

unless u literally are ukrainian ur not 'part of history' bro

[@juan180p]

how are you part of history?

[@emberandfriendsanimations2454]

@@deathbyreindeer4174 we might be soon if this gets much worse

[@j.140]

I have to say something about the notion that this is the biggest war since the WWII, which has been said in many news services on TV and across KZbin. What about the wars between 1991 and 2001 in the former Yuoguslavia? Weren't they big and bad enough to be deemed as a worthy reference? Yes, it wasn't an attack from foreign countries, but it did change the map of Europe, then several new states camed out from those wars.

[@frituurvlieg]

@J Without wanting to downplaying what happened in Yugoslavia, I think this is a completely different order of magnitude. Not so much in casualties as we speak, but because of the number of countries impacted and the economic warfare that is currently happening. The yugoslavia war was messy and horrible for the people involved, but it was contained (and technically a civil war). This is an invasion with the potential to move into WW3. I am aware that such statements are technical and perhaps semantic and thus do no justice to the (former) Yugoslavians, but it is why people see this as a bigger war than what happened in Yugoslavia.

[@Yojimbokun]

I believe they are referring to total size of military deployed. The magnitude of the invasion. Not a subjective description but an objective one. Subjectively speaking yes, you are correct. In the VOX video this wasn't very clear.

[@sukmikehok1384]

@@frituurvlieg Yugoslavia war was not a civil war. It was serbian aggression against croatia and bosnia. Croatia and Bosnia were defending their homeland.

[@frituurvlieg]

​@@sukmikehok1384 These conflicts spiraled from wars of independence. That's makes it a civil war.

[@user-vz2po5sc4e]

About Bosnia, the US carried such “special military operations”, targeting military bases and somehow 100 km away from nowadays Serbian border hit a house with civilians in Bulgaria. So yeah, Russia is doing what the US did with the same excuses. Not taking sides but it is cynical to judge and punish one, whilst turning a blind eye to the other.

[@Foobis]

“Putins war with Ukrainian, explained” This information is not wrong, but you’re leaving out really important information. If the U.S never told Russia to rip up the peace agreement… this would have never happened. It’s wrong for Putin to send his troops in, but the U.S is partially at fault for telling Russia to drop the peace agreement.

[@h.i.sjoevall4213]

We need to increase our efforts to protect the people of Ukraine, to stop Putins attack.

[@ltobito349]

Putin is in the right Ukraine betrayed Russia

[@kunik61]

@@ltobito349 STOP SUPPORT RUSSIAN WAR AGAINST MY HOMELAND.

[@sweetestmind1527]

So have you all did itby now?

[@antoniomiguelsimao]

The European map has always been drawn by force.

[@jaysonchen3322]

Would be great if we do similar videos talking about US histories with Panama, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Nicaragua, etc.

[@lusoria]

Those lives are not worth as much as european/american lives

[@fcm1917]

I don't disagree indeed this really got a lot of media attention compare to the other wars. However, there are many Iranian + Iraqi video made also criticising how the US interfered. Just because the media paid a lot of attention, does not make it less worthy a cause to support for peace though.

[@Ormesy]

there are plenty, just use the search bar....

[@ghjpkshdgtjdgvbzm]

For those who are comparing those conflicts to the war Ukraine, you’re comparing apples and oranges.

[@gamecokben]

Would be great if you didn't engage in half-assed whataboutism

[@ludoviajante]

Hello from Brazil! I just wanted to say that this video is enlightening and the sources listing is phenomenal. Finally I will be able to explain to people in my country in a simple way. Thank you Vox!

[@orereo2328]

I agree

[@user-xp4ov5od8t]

Don't forget to explain your people the cuban missile crisis to understand the current situation

[@G7YNWA]

Actually misses a lot of facts, like the Minsk aggreement ! Google it, and remember NATO and USA dragged Ukraine in this war

[@xBINARYGODx]

Might want to also explain to them about the natural resources in Ukraine and how they threatened Russia's position in the world.

[@shindousan]

Hi from Brazil. It's true it's a great video. I also recommend the TLDR News EU series on it.

[@rainocongo4972]

Every one around the world can feel what’s in the air

[@davidbreihan5757]

Ya but the the Russian got there butts kicked. Great bear. Meow meow with dog bark

[@bjk03_62]

I love the reaction of the West when it comes to this war but I have one big question: where were these reactions when the US just decided to invade random countries? You cant criticise an action if you tolerate the same action just because its from someone else.

[@danieljessop7140]

Yep, seems to be a lot of double standards going on here.

[@influenced_by_yoga]

The US does not ever invade random countries...they always have an agenda and sometimes it is to enter territories for natural resources and control via the backdoor.

[@scottgauer7299]

US never wanted to take any country over... We were defending our interests and left once they were fulfilled. Russia wants to straight up annex Ukraine as their own, forever. Way different

[@robguevara7]

@@scottgauer7299 😂😂

[@tddh1234]

@@scottgauer7299 US only wants to steal the resourses. Way different, am I right?

[@SticksandStonePercussion]

The explanation with the maps is very good. It really helps to visualize the dynamics and perceptions in play.

[@mostlysunny582]

They lying to you.

[@bydetza4tootvetit]

@@mostlysunny582 отчасти это правда но ещё роль играет то ,что Путин хочет быть у власти до конца, что бы сохранить то что наворовал он и его друзья в России, что бы запад не мог влиять на вымышленные выборы в России

[@vidvidvid2012]

No mention of oil. Russia’s main pipeline to Europe goes through Ukraine.

[@cory966]

Shows only one side of the story.

[@Lngshirt]

Not any more. Nord Steam replaced it. All caused because of the huge tariffs placed on the pipelines carrying the oil@@vidvidvid2012

[@saifaman8569]

We never learn from history...

[@UitdenOosterhout]

If he says Ukraine is part of Russia and always has been, then they should give back Kaliningrad to Germany

[@Jlexyc]

In this way we have to remind, that Moscow has been founded by Kyiv Prince. So maybe they have to return Moscow as well.

[@Shut.Eye.Cinema]

@@Jlexyc Theres no document to disprove the fact of Moscow buying Kyiv. Kiyv was khazar

[@bakadoge5565]

by putin's brainless logic half of the earth is part of Britain so they should just reconquest it?

[@kkandsims4612]

@@bakadoge5565 kinda true

[@user-xj9zf4wu9t]

Sure, but do the Germans want to take it back?

[@MoofyYT]

I feel like so many key points were also missed here, including Russia's economic decline and the potential for a massive economic hit with Ukraines gas deposits being a huge threat to their stake as the key supplier to Europe. Not only this but the agricultural history and significance of Ukraine globally would boost Russia's failing economy and struggling supplies. The annexation of crimea and the blockage of the freshwater canal made the takeover of the region a half-failure with the arid landscape causing the new region to be a huge financial burden. Would have to have been a longer video but there are so many factors than just, Putin wants to reunite the USSR.

[@mayjunsay430]

What for? Russians enslaved the Ukrainians for so long. Ukrainians have the right to choose and to live peacefully.

[@MoofyYT]

@@mayjunsay430 of course they do. I'm just highlighting additional factors that may or may not have behind Putin's motivations for this disgusting act.

[@AOBeezy]

@@mayjunsay430 “Peacefully” LOL. You have no idea what’s been happening in eastern Ukraine these past 8 years. Many lives were lost due to Ukraine bombing their own people. The eastern region of Donbas tried to separate. Ever since then Ukraine started bombing airports/bridges. Many lives were lost. You should educate yourself before speaking on peace. There is no good side here.

[@user-bn3fi2qo4u]

Stop believing your media. I live in Crimea, we chose Russia ourselves. Stop watching your zombie TV.

[@BellicIV]

@@user-bn3fi2qo4u Elaborate

[@malikaelhaidouni4983]

Can someone write the summary of this video on the comment??

[@aivanhere51]

Why are you only talk about russian imperialism and never about american?

[@senorswordfish6019]

Putin should speed up to the part where he hides in his bunker and oofs himself like a certain someone did in 1945.

[@ampeerprime421]

that someone didn't have 7500 nuclear warheads at his disposal, and didn't control 28% of the world's wheat production, and didn't own the largest oil and gas deposits in the world, and didn't have a net worth of 300 billion dollar (allegedly), and was former KGB agent, and much more. Some people live in dreamland, and I mean you.

[@sabashukvani]

If the world had paid more attention to the Russo-Georgian War back in 2008, as it did about Ukraine now, things might be different today

[@Bendy007]

Absolutely true!

[@tauceti8060]

I didnt know Georgia was invaded back then but i,m assuming it involve those two defacto countries withing Georgia.

[@sabashukvani]

@@tauceti8060 Yes, Abkhazia and South Ossetia

[@hejalll]

Possibly, but it's easy to be clever in hindsight.

[@tauceti8060]

@@sabashukvani Knew it.

[@sergeiiurtaev4712]

As we know now? there is a "nuclear waste problem" due to modifications that was made by WestinghouseElectric Co. (US) They made modifications on reactors, old soviet reactors, Zaporyzhe (Запорожье) power plant and I believe they made more on other ucranian power stations, near the station there are a lot of capacities with nuclear waste, In realyty of war it may cause problems like Chernobyl. In case ose of Zaporizhye, all nuclear waste stands to close to the water, drinking water, that may cause affect at whole region.

[@haxor7364]

the moment bellarus attack ukraine, that same hour nato should decimate them from all sites .........just to make an point to the last dictator of europe not to go and play wargame with an other dictator who is already 20 years in power ......

[@elpukito]

"Europe's largest war since World War II" 140k dead people in Yugoslavia might disagree

[@kacperwoch4368]

This. I have no idea how could they forget this conflict, I've even heard statements like ''there were no wars in Europe since ww2''.

[@albertmateo9792]

Absolutely shameless. Disgusting. The West's collective amnesia with the Yugoslav war is astounding.

[@archyneverpicked]

I think it's referring to the scale of military operations rather than casaulties

[@Costone43]

Exactly! It annoys me so much that everyone (incl. World leaders) are talking about ‘the largest’ or even ‘the first’ war in Europe since WW2… did we seriously already collectively forget about the Yugoslav Wars and the genocide that came with it?!

[@CHarlotte-ro4yi]

Totally agree, the wording of this statement is so poor. But the huge difference here is that one country is attacking another sovereign nation, we really didn’t see anything like that happening since WW2. Also the way Putin prepared this Invasion was right out of Hitlers playbook.

[@getgaijoobed6219]

Essentially, Russia inherited the Soviet problem of only having hard (military) power and little soft power (economic or otherwise).

[@akgamingzz]

RUSSIA STRONGEST NUCLEAR WEAPON IN THE WORLD 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 RUSSIA-CHINA STRONG ECONOMY IN THE WORLD 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@anouk_]

not exactly 41% of gass comes from russia, if they decide that the EU is involved too much. he will stop the export of gass. hereby sending the gass prices too impossible hight which can effect millions of people economic and fysical if there is a lot of cold. these effects are already happening with the unsertanty of gass in the Netherlands where gass prices are the highest their ever been and a gass crisis is comming. And yes we are trying to get off the gass but that would take many more years, if russia stops the gass right now we would have major issues (sorry bad english)

[@MarcLloydZ]

@Asep Kurnia Russia and China will lose.

[@It-s-me-P]

@@MarcLloydZ Don't associate them ,instead make every effort possible to separate China from russia.

[@EpicFox]

@@akgamingzz SIMP OF PUTIN

[@zynmf9086]

Say no to War

[@TheArtharianRepublic]

@@AC-my3rg russia: attacks ukraine Whataboutists: Israel did this Me: please seek help

[@chasestankievech]

As someone of Ukrainian descent, this has been painful to watch. Those who have been impacted, as well as being separated from their families, are on my mind and receiving my prayers. Knowing the nature of Ukrainians, as they have exemplified thus far, they will stand strong and not back down.

[@hermeslein6614]

You should Blame USA for all the chaos happening in the world they expand their military might to Ukraine and urged them to join NATO to threaten Russia you can’t blame Russia for protecting their counterpart country

[@dan_nev]

@@hermeslein6614 ah yes Russua the country 🇨🇷 Edit: @Hermes Lein's original comment was: "You should Blame USA for all the chaos happening in the world they expand their military might to Ukraine and urged them to join NATO to threaten Russia you can't blame Russua for protecting their counterpart country." He later edited his comment 💀

[@stevencooke6451]

Your people are brave and honourable. They will give the perfidious Russians as good a fight as is possible.

[@chasestankievech]

@@hermeslein6614 did I mention anyone? You’re the one throwing around names. Something like a mere 10% of Russians even support this idea putin has, shown by protests. And protecting? Oh yeah Russia alWaYs been there for Ukraine lol. They’ve been one of the most brutal rulers of the eastern bloc using actions and policies such as Holodomor

[@blacksolidChrome]

@@hermeslein6614 ah hello you Putin bot. Are You a real person or just an ai? We will never know. I really wonder if the people in the Russian bot farms really belive what they are doing or if they have to do it for money? In any case, what a sad life..

[@kubabuks26]

"This is the largest war in Europe since WWII" Well, let's not forget the Balkan conflict.

[@DeadzyW3]

We still got dibs on that for the time being buraz

[@castlebravo2023]

With NATO in the spotlight everyone wants that brushed under the rug.

[@FrancescoBedini]

It was a smaller conflict

[@lifes2short4aname]

Just wait, it’s only a week in

[@kronoxodus319]

Oh the time when the balkans rebelled against the ottomans?

[@darthvader8810]

Russia should put military bases in Latin America, you’ll see democracy))

[@stanmrak68]

Better yet, Mexico!

[@VictorianOrthodox]

Bro just gave russia more aggressive thoughts.

[@abbfilmann3735]

They had in Cuba, and their troops stayed there till 1993 (something pro-russians won't tell you because it's inconvenient)

[@apfelstrudel2365]

0:00 I just remembering watching this speech exactly a year ago with my family, and it felt absolutelly terrifying.

[@alexandrasergeeva3328]

I am Russian. I never believed that war will start. My best friend is Ukrainian and she lives in Ukraine. I feel so sorry for her and all Ukrainian nation. Here in Moscow Russian are going out on a street to protest against war even that police agressively arrests peaceful people. We pray for our Ukrainian brothers and sisters. We only cant stop our Mad Dictator. ((

[@falugun]

Great your protesting when your president protecting you from future war.

[@distractdiffusee]

@Rajsri Wn protecting from the future war while starting the present war? Interesting solution

[@lookslikeshitdoesntit3745]

@@distractdiffusee he is russian he wont understand. Initiating a war so that there wont be a war, thats russian logic.

[@Kochybars]

Ukraine killed 15000 civilian people in eastern Ukraine. Don't you feel sorry for them?

[@Kochybars]

I am a tax driver in Rostov on Don. We had a lot of refugees here during 8 years of civil war in Ukraine. And for 5 days i am asking my passengers, what do they think about russion operation. Everyone don't want war. But 65/76 supports this operation, because we all Know what have been happening here for 8 years...

[@fcbm.vladimir]

On 1:20 there’s a wrong translation. He says: Kiev is the mother of all cities, not “we are one nation”, although I think he did say that some other time.

[@samk3263]

This doesn't give any convincing reason for Russia's invation.

[@TheArtharianRepublic]

Exactly, russia has no justifiable reason to invade

[@Triumph865]

$223 million a day to Ukraine to Ukraine since february 2022.....let that sink in.

[@sH-ed5yf]

Not realy no. Most of it is not Cash, but old military equipment you paid decades ago and which you would have replaced in the near future anyway

[@Triumph865]

@@sH-ed5yf wrong.

[@sH-ed5yf]

@@Triumph865 nope. You can look into it yourself. 80 percent of the value is old equipment.

[@Armor77]

@@sH-ed5yf What difference does new equipment make? Abrams and other weapons were sent to Ukraine, now they also want to send F16. A huge amount of money was spent on Ukraine and what do we see? Ukraine is moving from “Counteroffensive” to “Defense”. Zelensky began to declare that a difficult period was beginning in Ukraine. In Palestine, videos with weapons from Ukraine began to be published. Maybe Western taxpayers will stop paying for corruption in Ukraine?

[@sH-ed5yf]

@@Armor77 and I cant believe you fell for the Hamas lie. Russian propagandists tried that already with mexican cartells. It was a obvios and easy to debunk lie. Israel themself called it redicoulos and the only one claims it is russia.

[@mais4724]

You guys forgot the major part of the story between 2014 - 2022 to actually explain why the conflict got out of control.

[@fakie_kickflip]

Shh you're doing too much thinking now watch the scary vox video and shut up

[@katsura2605]

Care to educate me.. Or lead me to it

[@ericrico4136]

@@katsura2605 There is so much to it man its ridiculous. Look up jimmy dore hes been reporting on it really well. Let me know what you think.

[@IbraNNB7]

RealLifeLore made a better to explain this war

[@chuckrussel9601]

@taubenhausen Right you are! Germany? Also they blocked Russian media Sputnik and RT ( Russia Today) because it is American democracy and freedom of speech

[@BeatboxAllstars]

Now we see, Ukraine is very critical place for conflict.

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

it totally is

[@sterlingarcher8041]

@@DyslexicMitochondria Hey bro i watch ur videos. Love ur channeI

[@___SSS___]

Hypocrisy of the WEST When west do it's USA: Liberation Uk: Civilization But when others do it's Russia: Invasion 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@munk3064]

@@___SSS___ boo hoo poor underdeveloped country

[@vysharra]

@@___SSS___ does this make it right?

[@jonmckenzie8952]

We need the Red Cross?!(Baron), “Tanks”…

[@DenisPereira]

Full scale? Not even close

[@Elver_Galarga816]

True

[@usul573]

It's full scale.

[@ytactivistforthebetterofou8987]

Putin is like that ex, can't accept u broked up

[@EccentricSandpiper]

By mentioning the expansion of NATO, Vox has outperformed 50% of the videos trying to explain this war.

[@morsinvicta2848]

The fact that Putin doesn’t care about invading a sovereign European country in 2022 makes you understand why they all want to join NATO tho...

[@Temmie_Dola]

@@morsinvicta2848 Wouldn't it have been easier to just let russia into nato?

[@morsinvicta2848]

@@Temmie_Dola Ok Kremlin bot

[@Temmie_Dola]

@@morsinvicta2848 haha ok

[@drewsimoncomedy]

@@morsinvicta2848 one can be against the Russian invasion of Ukraine and also acknowledge that the U.S has only tried to provoke Russia. We gotta stop this binary thinking we do with literally everything in America

[@ChetanDubal]

This is as one sided as it gets

[@raphokacke]

? why

[@bladeofmiquella1887]

8 months later, Russia has become the 3rd strongest army in Ukraine, next to Ukrainian farmers.

[@bololo2000]

just correcting as born in Czechoslovakia, we did not join the Warsaw Pact in a voluntary way, it was almost the same "special military operation" in 1968 from Kremlin that goes on in Ukraine today, though why we have so much sympathy with Ukrainians today. Finally we made our way to NATO and every country should have its own choice to choose which pact they wants to join, especially when your army is not comparable with your possible enemy's one.

[@prolarka]

Hence Cuba should have been allowed to join the Warsaw pact and have those missiles deployed on its territory, right?

[@Blooppenheimer]

Putin's reasons do not justify the invasion of Ukraine and the slaughter of innocent civilians. Putin is the Hitler of the 21st century.

[@nameless1016]

free choice and a countries wants and needs dont matter to putin. alexei navalny is right, putin is like commodus. theres gonna be a lot of dirt on him over the next generation.

[@hexagonixon]

Hungary also tried to quit the Warsaw Pact in 1956 and also received a "special military operation" in response

[@frozello14]

I wonder, why Putin hasn't figured out yet, why so few countries want to be his friends...

[@user-fd5ln2cy5j]

I'm from Ukraine and I'm in Ukraine now. And while was watching this video I forgot about the war that going around. I was feeling like I'm watching historical video and all of that is in the past right now. And that was an amazing feeling, first time during entire week of millitary conflict I got that felt that we all are waiting for - the felt that war is finished and last only in our memories. May be you didn't understand what I'm talking about, but anyway thanks for that stunning feeling.

[@Grimwind]

Жители Донецка и Луганска ждали этого 8 лет, но вы так и не увидели этого.

[@user-fd5ln2cy5j]

@@Grimwind не стоить забывать главного - из-за чего им вообще пришлось ждать этого и жить в войне все эти годы.

[@Grimwind]

@@user-fd5ln2cy5j да все просто - не надо устраивать государственные перевороты, если у тебя могущественный сосед) С этого все началось, с 2004)

[@user-fd5ln2cy5j]

@@Grimwind абсолюнто правильная позиция, не нравится что-то? Закрой рот и молчи, как говорит ваш Президент: "Нравится, не нравится - терпи моя красавица". Не важно чего ты хочешь и к какой жизни стремишься, государство должно решать что тебе делать и как тебе жить. Хорошая и отличная позиция, если вы считаете ее верной - живите с ней и дальше. Мне не о чем с вами разговаривать если вы действительно думаете так.

[@Grimwind]

@@user-fd5ln2cy5j это называется "право силы", и если вы еще не поняли, что время договоров и бумажек прошло, то приготовься что Украину будут делить Россия и НАТО. Или не НАТО, а Польша, Венгрия и Румыния. Прежний мир рухнул, и виноваты в этом вы.

[@SanjoManigos]

what if NATO back off as Putin said?

[@cobrakai388]

Vlad just made FINLAND join NATO because of what he did to his neighbor Ukraine. PUTIN is the sole reason why NATO is becoming more stronger.

[@sH-ed5yf]

Then they would still see ukraine as their property and still would insist to keep their seized territories

[@Arcenia13]

Thank you for sharing this. I didn’t understand and am thankful for your information. Praying for world peace.

[@sterlthepearl1000]

"Man must put an end to war, or war will put an end to man." John F. Kennedy

[@breadstuff]

- said one who kills innocents in Vietnam war. 👏👏

[@sterlthepearl1000]

@@breadstuff Why do you believe he did that? He wasn't in the Vietnam War in Vietnam.

[@georgewheelwright4766]

Unless we the people ,the sovereign men and woman of the world come together and say NO MORE !, remove government's and opt for a more localized form of running our life's ,redesign how we educate our children ourselves, war will continue, People don't want to fight, Governments create reasons for them to do so.

[@breadstuff]

@@sterlthepearl1000 what does your question even mean?

[@fraserstewart6787]

"We must put an end to Kennedy or Kennedy will put an end to us." - Military

[@HassaanQ]

Russia: You can only stay president for 8 years Putin: Turn that 8 sideways.

[@texaswunderkind]

Putin rewrote the Russian constitution to make himself president for life. That tells you all you need to know about him.

[@HassaanQ]

@@texaswunderkind he turned the 8 sideways. ♾️

[@ElBandito]

@E Hard to oppose Putin when you get arrested, poisoned or get suicided.

[@jakkakasunset5485]

@@ElBandito 2/3 of those happened to one guy

[@stevenglikin3219]

@@ElBandito Hard to oppose him when he's actually a strong leader who you have no reason to oppose.

[@Psybo]

This explained absolutely nothing, thanks 👍

[@abdielgarcia6737]

I stand with Ukraine and i pray that this war stops

[@fidel4960]

I don‘t

[@user-yj5jg8xs2p]

It will stop either as Russia says or to the last Ukrainian as the United States wants. All point

[@emybiju9298]

​@@fidel4960Why

[@angusmeigh5141]

The Russian/Ukraine war is very similar to the 1992 war between Serbia and Croatia! And Putin is very similar to Serbian dictator Milosevic! Yugoslavia was like a mini Soviet Union which also broke up after the fall of communism in 1989.

[@crater721]

This video completely ignored the oil and gas aspect of invading. Sadly, like with most conflicts, it's resources over lives

[@victoriamarsden]

Ukraine has blocked water supply to Crimea for seven years

[@EAZIEE]

In 2012 they found 3 billion cubic meters of oil/natural gas in the Black Sea (Ukraine) they do not have the resources to refine it and if they could get allegiance with NATO/UN they could use that partnership with their drilling/refining companies to become a profitable and high gdp country while using Russian pipelines that go to Eastern Europe already. “Coincidentally” if they could get NATO to get involved in a “conflict” NATO would push its lines up into Russian occupied territory and they would gain full control over the region ontop of standing to gain exponential profit proceeds at the cost of arising internal conflict to get NATO/UN involved.

[@user-cr9hq6jr1g]

@@EAZIEE Интересная байка))

[@YohXoX]

That could be a part of it but I think complete nuclear lockdown and vast territorial disadvantage against NATO are primary reasons. Considering billions in infrastructure already are destroyed those resources are not worth as much as other aspects IMO. From Russia's military movements primary territorial targets seem to be Russian Empire owned territories before they were given to Ukraine in Soviet times by Lenin and Stalin.

[@ivang.668]

If you're reading this, keep safe, don't lose heart, and stay strong. 2022 can be endured with resilience. During these turbulent times there is still hope in the middle of the fear. There are good news, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16. I just want to let everyone know that Jesus loves you with a passion more than you can imagine. He gave his life so you can be free and greatly cares for you. If you've got pain He's a pain taker If you feel lost He's a waymaker If you need freedom or saving He's a prison shaking savior If you're got chains He's a chain breaker. Don't let your heart be troubled. I wish everyone the best day

[@huesosdeperro3081]

0:49 Largest war in Europe since World War II? No dear! We don't forget Yugoslavia (Slovenian War, Croatian War, Bosnian War, Kosovo War) and countless insurgency movements around that time. (1989 - 2001)

[@diagonal3715]

nah dude, u forget that russia is a only evil in the world

[@donkgated8074]

Excluding civil wars, presumably.

[@godisaserb6231]

@@diagonal3715 If Russia is evil then what are NATO powers? Great plagues?

[@guilhermevelhote5307]

@@godisaserb6231 that was sarcasm

[@guilhermevelhote5307]

That's what NATO wants you to forget. Remember the "massive bombing attack to open the door to peace" Times magazine cover?

[@Yar346]

I feel sorry for the Ukrainians. I hope that the conflict will end soon

[@hugmeplease7775]

The whole problem is Zelensky, he is acting illogically.

[@heyyo4640]

@@hugmeplease7775the whole problem is that if Ukrainians will live a European lifestyle (aka better) then russian people will realize how mistreated they are by their own ruler. Eventually, it will be harder to control them & he only cares about himself. it's that simple.

[@nandhinisri.s5115]

Why does the people want to suffer due to the conflict of rulers in power?Simply, it leads to irreparable harm to the countries and their people.Praying for their life and peace.

[@Nahidwin562]

My heart goes out to the people in Ukraine, may they stay safe through this unprecedented time of war

[@weedbonermchitler4209]

My heart goes out to the "innocent people in Ukraine and Russia"

[@Nahidwin562]

The bro

[@dukefrost3248]

Ukranian government is corrupt and using civilians as meat shields for their corruption

[@commutersunited8846]

@@dukefrost3248 WHAT????

[@luckyknight4818]

@@commutersunited8846 im ukrainian from donetsk and the military basis are in schools, between houses etc... and btw the 14000 ppl that died were killed by ukrain

[@silvandiepen2235]

There is so much information missing here about why Putin wants this, what his goals are. The reasons behind Crimea. What Zelensky is doing, influence of the west, etc.. etc.. Its good to give some information and history, but give the full story and history and reasons behind factors.

[@KB-ke3fi]

He waited until Biden was inserted as president...because he would have never done this under Trump.

[@janiceshort1002]

Puking is greedy for power. He is also a pathological liar & very EVIL!!

[@silvandiepen2235]

@@janiceshort1002 True, but don’t underestimate the west.

[@silvandiepen2235]

@@KB-ke3fi The west (Nato) has been provoking this for decades. It might not have happened under Trump, but that’s also why Trump isn’t there anymore.

[@floraguilar60]

@@KB-ke3fi trump cant attack his daddy, duh!

[@angusmeigh5141]

The Russia/Ukraine war is very similar to the 1992 Serbian/Croatian war! Putin is very similar to Milosevic. There are some good videos about the break up of Yugoslavia and the Yugoslavian war of 1992. The parallels between the two wars are very striking!

[@user-hb2ky3by7p]

Насколько я знаю между сербами и хорватами нет различай в генетике и антропологи? А русские и украинцы это фактически два разных народа которые отличаются не только в генетике но и антропологии отсюда и рознь

[@StocksLight]

In this age and time, referendum should be the only way to solve these kind of issues. and UN must step up to the cause.