Putin’s warlords and oligarchs threaten coup as Ruble craters | Diane Francis

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[@themanfromdystopia807]

No thanks! That's as much BS as I can take! 💩💩💩

[@anthonyedwards286]

my own experience and thoughts!!!

[@brianchandler1365]

"Hey Vlad, it's warm in here can we open a window"😂

[@ReeBore]

All kremlin windows bricked up 😅

[@chiefbosnmate]

[@judyshrestha7280]

without the fear of being pushed out.

[@gokuformanvsfood]

"Here Vlad have a nice cup of tea to calm down"😂

[@stephengrimmer35]

Hey Vlad, come over here, I can see your house from up here.

[@pauldavis9387]

This is the way interview should be done. Not talking over the guest and going off topic. Well done.

[@Condorman1]

Why? What evidence did she provide that oligarchs are making threats? Nothing. What other evidence did she provide? Not a d.mn thing. She's a liar and you're a sucker.

[@Hongaars1969]

Well said. Totally agree.

[@Mrrossj01]

Times Radio is great.

[@Doc5thMech]

And, to me, that made the interview worth listening to completely, without interruption, and sign up for more like this.

[@davidelliott5843]

The Times is not new media but they have clearly learned from people like Jonathan Fink.

[@palfers1]

What a delightfully intelligent and well-informed woman!

[@dieterwtm8941]

Yes, she is. I didn't know her. German here...

[@Condorman1]

Why? What evidence did she provide that oligarchs are making threats? Nothing. What other evidence she provide? Not a d.mn thing. She's a liar and you're a sucker.

[@petervanwyngaard4788]

So is Dpelpal of Samara..

[@serioussmoke1123]

She must be fluent in Russian and well connected

[@blacklion8208]

​@@petervanwyngaard4788 иди домой тролль

[@Wilbtube]

The Interviewer is a rare treasure: someone who allows his guest to answer, and to finish her thoughts. No efforts to show off hs own knowledge. No virtue-signaling. No efforts to cram in a hundred "fashionable" subjects he´s heard other journalists raise. No efforts to summarise where he assumes the guest´s answer is going. He just lets her answer his questions, because his questions are well-prepared enough that he only needs his questions to get a good interview. What an incredible delight, to listen to such an interview.

[@ramenisgood4u]

Couldn't agree more. The world needs more content formated like this.

[@MD-md4th]

😂 You’re pretty dumb.

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Excellent....

[@akmpolsen]

I agree - he is good. Ben Hodges even paid him compliments on his questions and observations.

[@sicfrynut]

@@ramenisgood4u used to be like this in the 60's 70's and 80's. you could trust public figures in broadcasting.

[@mr.pavone9719]

It never really surprises me that every dictator thinks he's going to be the last one forever.

[@funkdrunk]

in his war cabinet, they use paper notebooks, not smartphones. This explains it! :)

[@dpelpal]

I am in Russia. Many here know we cannnot to winning wars. It is lost for my russia

[@funkdrunk]

@@dpelpal they say some half a million young Russians lost life in this war. Even one life is too many, so it is a major tragedy for all parties involved

[@Bug_Bait]

​@@dpelpalI only wish for Russia and Ukraine to be brothers again. Nobody wanted this war.

[@berntolofsson]

​@@Bug_Bait putin did !!!

[@johnorajiaka3721]

She is very knowledgeable. Really enjoyed her analysis of the war. Thanks for the interview.

[@Metal0sopher]

She may be but Times Radio has been predicting Putin's fall for over two years now. Since 2022 literally every week there's another report from Times Radio of Putin's imminent fall. At this point this channel is a joke.

[@newmankidman5763]

Yes, she is, and also captivating. Normally I rarely watch interviews fully because I find them boring and far too long if they go past five minutes, regardless of who is being interviewed; however, with her I watched the whole interview and found it go by so fast.

[@masonsharrison]

She is not knowledgeable. She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence.

[@kn9ioutom]

WE STAND WITH UKRAINE PEOPLE !!!

[@user-mb9zx9lg7p]

bot

[@raissavivar8390]

If Prighozin had been patient and waited a little bit more, his coup would have been successful.

[@occamraiser]

really, and what is your source for this analysis? How many of his supporters sat on the side lines and waited to see what happened? How many promised political support that didn't materialise? What WERE his goals? What were his supporters' goals, which side was the FSB about to take? Why didn't Ros Guardia leap into action? What was the TikTok army going to do if putin was directly threatened? Since you know everything about the Prighozin march on Moscow would you please enlighten us about these other questions.

[@jonzu217]

@@occamraiser He was the wrong man, in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[@ghostlightx9005]

The mistake he made was believing something putin said. It's a strong lesson for everyone.

[@slimzimm1031]

Yes if only his spirit animal hadn't been a golden retriever.

[@ReeBore]

​@@ghostlightx9005 👍

[@catherinesalacuse3284]

Diane Francis is a brilliant and extremely knowledgeable person on the subject of Russia, Ukraine, and the Leaders. She brings a very different perspective from the usual Journalists, Networks and Social Media…it’s good to discover new sources.🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@SeanMorgan280]

She's an Academic. She knows her stuff inside and out.

[@phbrinsden]

Diane was excellent. She gave thoughtful, expert and carefully stated answers. Very impressed with Diane. Great interviewer too who handled the interview very well. Kudos all.

[@M22Research]

No. She sounds more like a typical establishment military industrial complex shill. Strong military defense? Yes! But so tired of the war monger profiteering.

[@dpelpal]

I am Russ ian womans, many of us know the war is lost for Russia

[@johngmccune]

It's shocking how much better this was than anything in the entire spectrum of American media. THANKS!

[@josephnulley6808]

She speaks very clearly and explains the situations very well

[@ANIMOUS8]

Really because when she said Ukraine grabbed a Russian nuclear plant she lost credit with me. Ukraine has not taken a nuclear plant from Russia. I wish they would but they haven't. She should know that.

[@Johnwayne1968]

It's time to remove restrictions from Ukraine

[@user-jk4sz5ge7g]

Yes, because now Ukraine is fighting with its hands tied.

[@DarkCriimes]

@@supersardonic1179yeah but putin will be gone. It will be extremely hard for another puppet to be installed.

[@ChrisM-tn3hx]

KZbin censors prevent me from providing actual historical facts. I'll make one last try. Ukraine has ALWAYS needed to be unfettered in their response. World War 2 ended only because the allies marched to Germany and levelled it. Not because they sat back and tried to out-last H1TL3R. Would anyone have believed he would just voluntarily stop?? No. Defense does not win games, as they say.

[@DK-ev9dg]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@sirvozelo1]

Isn't time to remove restrictions on Ukraine, instead is a crime to have restrictions on Ukraine from the beginning.

[@jasonhodge2597]

There are no more red lines, to quote Ben Hodges ' give Ukraine the weapons & get out of their way '...

[@carolwilliams8511]

Quite so

[@AnneS-g7y]

So true!

[@memofromessex]

Russian pilots fought for North Korea in the Korean War and Moscow wasn't nuked - why don't they remind them of that?

[@d.a.t.7723]

Exactly!

[@dennisconstantine624]

Two years overdue, this war should have been well over by now.

[@kittywalker2944]

Diane Francis is the most knowledgeable person that I have encountered, in years. Many people have hype or something clever to offer, but Francis has the meat and it’s backed up by facts and analytical thinking. I’m really impressed. 🇺🇸💙

[@marcl3763]

then get out more. no hate

[@Granny382]

How many more innocent people have to lose their lives over one mans ego.

[@georgegraves487]

So true it's been all about his ego the whole time the whole war

[@michaelg4083]

Before going to bed, my wife complained to me: "This Russia is such a bad country, if Ukraine wants to join NATO, that is their business and freedom, Russia has no right to intervene. This is just an excuse for Russia to attack Ukraine." I said nothing, got out of bed and went to the kitchen, before returning to bed with knife in hand. I said to my wife: "Let's go to sleep" When she saw the knife, my wife suddenly sat up and looked at me with wide eyes. "What are you doing? Sleeping with a knife?!" she exclaimed. I replied, "Don't worry, let's go to sleep. Besides, sleeping with a knife is none of your business and that's my freedom." My wife said to me: "You're crazy! How can I sleep when you're lying next to me with a knife? What if you accidentally cut me?" I answered: "Well, you don't even trust your own husband, how can you expect Russia to trust Ukraine?" Sleeping with a knife is lik

[@hulamei3117]

It's disgusting. He is disgusting!

[@ngallacuna1610]

@@michaelg4083Russian in the bed 🛌 .. hahahaha ..wife should be careful…Hahaha hahahaha

[@fastfreddie54]

@@michaelg4083 Other than telling us that you're a flocking Whack Job, do you have any real point?

[@brunoteillard5799]

Diane Francis is clear, factual, informative and to the point. Thanks for having her on your show. Please Keep inviting her, she’s refreshing and a pleasure to listen to on such important matters.

[@jankojankovic3107]

Obicna curka

[@acanuck1679]

I agree; her presentation here was a revelation. Of course, I violently agree with her analysis, which could suggest a bias that has caused me to overlook any problems that there might be in her analysis. The operative term veing "could suggest"--be that as it may, I have heard few commentators as sensible in her assessments of Russia's folly in Ukraine as she has been here.

[@jane178]

One successful drone.

[@PhoenixMoore-d2i]

What a shame the national media can't get a grip on that philosophy. Your comment was right on point.

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

​Bad idea.....

[@irenec2863]

I am happy to hear of the rumblings amongst the russia people against their dictator. May the rumblings grow ever stronger.

[@Dandiesonthinice]

The protests were there from the start. It might be growing in strength but the next issue is how Putin is removed. He’s already paranoid of everyone. It’s a tough ask.

[@user-ne2uw8ji7h]

Rumble in the jungle 3, Slava Ukraine. ✊☘️

[@geoffworley5275]

Careful what you wish for. Even if Putin falls from window, Russia is not going to drop trousers, bend over saying "we're cool with NATO base in Crimea.

[@bozidarsicel3884]

@@Dandiesonthinice That's why Putin won the Election with 80% of votes!!! You are, people all lunatics. This woman has no clue about the issue that she is BLABERING about.

[@stephenconnolly3018]

It is the poor people at the bottom who suffer the most regardless of their nationality.

[@JaneSoole]

I;ve ticked just about every comment below! Such a brill interview. Love the clarity and knowledge of Diane Francis...loved it...and no interruptions from the interviewer. Gold star...second time of watching and listening.

[@ms.twiggy]

Canada has produced many great journalists and Diane Francis is one of the best,

[@masonsharrison]

She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence.

[@nancygibson604]

She sure is😊😊

[@tramp2827]

My 2nd favourite country and people. Not to mention musicians. The USA could learn a lot from them

[@ms.twiggy]

@@tramp2827 And comedians😄

[@Jeff-sp7bg]

Yes we can learn alot about what not to do. Uh hnm Trudeau

[@edwardcone6860]

"A corrupt house of cards that needs to fall" -- what a terrific quote -- Hats off !!!

[@georgegraves487]

It's an old quote but always effective

[@vericacvetkovic9093]

This quote applies to US. It's high time that evil establishment falls. It will happen by 2030 supernaturally, so they have nobody to blame but themselves.

[@aidanconvery7460]

Hardly original : a cliché in fact.

[@AnthonyMcRedmond-Vg2ry]

I agree Ukraine is very corrupt

[@johnarnold893]

@@aidanconvery7460 But it is a truth.

[@kille7543]

Why have I never seen or heard of this woman before, she is brilliant. Thank you.

[@patriciaroberts7557]

Same!

[@ShirleeKnott]

Diane Marie Francis is a Canadian journalist, author and editor-at-large for the National Post newspaper since 1998.

[@Metal0sopher]

She may be, but no one can predict the future. This channel is proof. Times Radio has been predicting Putin's fall for over two years now. Since 2022 literally every week there's another report from Times Radio of Putin's imminent fall. At this point this channel is a joke.

[@leeharrison8222]

I couldn’t agree more! She is quite the expert. This was very educational and enlightening. I hope to see her Interviewed on a regular basis across the news media.

[@roberthousedorfii1743]

She has been around. I've seen her once or 3 times. I believe she isn't seen more, as I have NEVER seen her provide evidence, links, anything. She just TALKS. that is not proof. No sources, nothing that I have seen.

[@AntonyFleck]

Have never seen or heard of this Wonderful , intelligent reporter before She's very impressive!!!...

[@davidbee8178]

Yes 100% agree . . . I PRAY that what she is suggesting comes true - Putin is a grotesque disgrace to the human race.

[@indeed596]

Great guest. Not heard this lady before. Brilliant.

[@georgegraves487]

Amazing journalist from Canada.very smart lady

[@masonsharrison]

She is not smart. She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence. @@georgegraves487

[@masonsharrison]

She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence.

[@Jigger2361]

@@georgegraves487 let's not go nuts here

[@3John-Bishop]

Where does she get all her facts and info? Anybody can BS.

[@ricoma6037]

Thank you for introducing me to Diane Francis! Her breakdown of the current situation in Ukraine is spot on. Great interview!

[@51madmitch]

This interviewer (along with Katy ) are the best on Times radio, he knows his subject, ask relevant questions, and !!! Doesn’t interrupt the guest, 💪🇺🇦🇺🇦💪

[@magnushelin007]

Very good!!

[@Golani456]

Best at telling lies

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@Golani456 problems handling the truth, bot?

[@osric1730]

@@scipioafricanus5871 Would very much like the truth. Wishful thinking by the bucketful ain't it. The West doesn't do itself any favours by underestimating the challenge in this way. Putin is nowhere near as vulnerable as he was 2 years ago and the West's policy to assist Ukraine is woefully inadequate. These fairy tales don't help anyone... except maybe Putin.

[@simonmc7875]

​@@scipioafricanus5871 is it truth or just a good story to be lapped up by Ukraine rah-rah merchants? Russia have not even to use their military mite yet. If they did, they would obliterate Ukraine... which is not their mission. Looks like they're waiting for Trump to get in to negotiate for peace... it'll happen. This lady knows it as well. In the meantime, this lady will keep peddling her propaganda stories... and this channel will keep lapping it up for clicks.

[@user-ft7gm3gr9g]

Seen her for the first time I'm amazed! I love her attitude. Look at those small smiles, they tell all. Slava Ukraine. From Germany

[@natkennedy1799]

I like her delivery and her narrative, Bring her back. thanx.

[@myoutuber77]

Agreed. This woman expresses a high level of integrity and analytical prowess. She is also passionate about the war.

[@dpelpal]

I am Russian woman live Samara. Many in Russia know the war is lost. Now u will see Russian bot, try to tell I am not Russian. Accuse me of lie. Attempt to make me bad

[@boink800]

Poor babushka. You live in Russia on your starvation pension

[@pawegorka8589]

i know that you know.

[@dpelpal]

@@boink800 Pension is much lower due to *INFLATION* 😑

[@brianfreeman8290]

In my opinion, the nicest city in Russia, That lovely walk alongside the Volga. Please tell us more about public opinion. It's extremely difficult to get an objective view.

[@boink800]

@@dpelpal I'm so sorry about the 20 percent inflation with your very meager pension. Do you sell apples to survive?

[@dieterwtm8941]

Diese, mir bisher unbekannte Frau, hat ja mal wirklich klare Ansichten. Danke für dieses Interview.

[@johnnytampocao7671]

She’s an expert for Russian affairs and can read what’s in Putin’s mind.

[@dermodsmyth7645]

+1👍

[@steffenkarl7967]

Ja genau! Soviel wissen und einschaetzung sehr imposant.😊❤

[@ploed]

Auf jeden fall mehr Ahnung als unsere letzten 2 Verteidigungsminister...

[@dasgibmekker768]

Naja, aber dass der deutsche Präsident politisch nichts zu sagen hat, scheint ihr nicht bewusst zu sein ... 🙈

[@ugaugauga488]

Excellent summary of everything I've watched over the years about this war. This lady is summarizing it exactly as it's become, and she's done it very clearly. Thanks for the video.

[@cameronmorrison4502]

I just love listening to Dianne Francis' rational, lucid analysis!

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

yep, she's very intelligent and expresses her intelligence and knowlege very well.

[@carlinetorweihe4246]

"Luv" is a many spendored thing. Professor Francis says nothing new. She is an intellectual pip-squeak.

[@johnchilton4005]

As an American trying to pay attention to US politics, this discussion reminds me just how vapid and psychotic US news and politics are

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

she’s great!!!

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

@@johnchilton4005omg really

[@vxphan2601]

I like the point of view of this lady. Very logical presentation and clear view of the situation.

[@violetweston3401]

putin the butcher is human and will meet his creator same as the butcher stalin

[@markwood7870]

Interviewer and interviewee both brilliant. Thank you.

[@masonsharrison]

She is not brilliant. She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence.

[@jobug_12]

Diane is so right on all topics - she is great thks Diane

[@johnricercato740]

An excellent interview: Diane Francis is in command of the subject but James Hanson deserves a mention too. His questions are intelligent and he has done his research.

[@SpectatorAlius]

If today is the beginning of his fall, the end will be when he can't pay his bodyguards!😂

[@leszekjedryk391]

She wants war in Europe ,who are you and where you live? In States ? You feel safe ? Why she not talks about peace talks ?! Try to use your common sensevof logic

[@johnricercato740]

@@leszekjedryk391 That’s ironic. When you talk about peace do you mean giving Putin what he stole in return for a worthless guarantee? How would that keep Europe safe, and that by the way is where I live. You are the one living in fantasy, unless you’re just a bot.

[@Pierrus60]

This is perhaps the best interview I have seen in a long time, this is what journalism should be, we feel that our intelligence is respected when things are said as they are .

[@deborahcurtis1385]

It's depth of scholarship that she's drawing on. So there is substance instead of baseless ramblings and speculations.

[@thegoldensnitch6312]

She’s lying through her teeth

[@picoallen]

​@@thegoldensnitch6312in what way?

[@aleserban9322]

EU and Ukraine scapegoats of USA interests.

[@patriciaroberts7557]

And by a woman!

[@parentsgratae1]

Peggy - I Am a STRONG UKRAINE SUPPORTER! ❤ From Texas USA 🇺🇸

[@dpelpal]

Thank you Peggy I am Russian I hope you don't hate me. I HATE putin I am in Presbyterian Church very few in Russia

[@magicmerlin1]

@@dpelpalYou are very smart. I will pray for you and your people and the innocent Ukrainians to have peace in your lives and forgiveness and love in your hearts. Putin did this. Not anybody else. The rest of the world knows what he did. We are not subject to his propaganda.

[@deelicious8819]

@@dpelpal ruSSia blocked YT funny you are here typing

[@dpelpal]

@@magicmerlin1 Thanks to u🙏✝

[@dpelpal]

@@magicmerlin1 Thanks to you🙏✝️ Christ will see me through this, Christ will see Russia to democracy

[@rickmartin5132]

Excellent, clear logic from Diane Francis! Best present day analysis of Russia-Ukraine war.

[@Kassandra-fs4tb]

Diane Francis is wonderful! I hope you have her on again. Great interview, very informative.

[@Jigger2361]

ummm no, horrible person actually

[@johnross278]

This lady, Diane Francis, is a brilliant and very well informed speaker. Let's hear much more from her!

[@dpelpal]

I am Russian. And many people in my russia know the war is lost.

[@asabovesobelow5683]

​@@dpelpalI don't think Russia will lose Putin won't let that happen.

[@dpelpal]

@@asabovesobelow5683 Then how did he lose all of Kursk? ☺

[@augustwest-e8l]

and she also has incredibly beautifull eyes!

[@hagvaktok]

Why did she say Ukraine has a nuclear power plant at 1:14?

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

German -Swiss American here! Canadian Diane Francis is one smart woman! Medias Touch needs to have her on their program ! IMHO 🇩🇪 🇨🇭 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@nancygibson604]

So true,she’s Brilliant😊😊😊😊

[@ontheroadwithyode390]

Shouldn't you be posting Canadian flags?

[@GettingClear]

Great idea to get her together with Meidas Touch!

[@jw-mr7xz]

If she is on that I wouldn't have got to hear her

[@gabrielesaint-ives3748]

​@@GettingClear💯🥳

[@SandraKindreich]

How refreshing to hear a factual response to this issue

[@NickeryNelson]

I'm very impressed with Diane Francis' insight. Her perspective is, in my opinion, more broad and succinct than even some of the military strategist and generals that I have seen voice their viewpoints. Excellent podcast!

[@tobiasrietveld3819]

She states that Putin's position is precarious, which goes against what almost every actual Russia experts says. Russia can't win this war, but Putin isn't going anywhere. Too many western observers make the mistake of applying western values and common sense to Russian politics. They don't work like that in Moskow and never have.

[@NickeryNelson]

@@ThomasRogue-s8y Based on much of the (hundreds of hours) of commentary that I have viewed for the last two-plus years, from all forms of mass media channels of information, from cable TV, over-the-air network broadcasts, to numerous podcasting platforms...

[@michaelfawcus1349]

Hugely impressive lady, could listen to her all day.

[@hubertnooisdonn6917]

a lady with no knowledge

[@masonsharrison]

She is not impressive. She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence.

[@susanfrancis5471]

@@hubertnooisdonn6917 More knowledge than you have, I’ll wager

[@thusomaepa1852]

I'm sure you can it's always re assuring to listen to lies to justify your bias

[@saulteanuts-vg8iu]

@@hubertnooisdonn6917 Terrorist pooner.

[@johnmuirhead7855]

The Ruble has been propped up for the last 2 years but they're now running out of foreign reserves so it's going into FreeFall

[@dwynepen7626]

Russias economy has grown 3.6% in the first half

[@manuwilson4695]

@@dwynepen7626 ...not gonna continue.

[@Meilk27]

​@@dwynepen7626fake news. Russia is cooked

[@madmadmal]

@@dwynepen7626an internal support structure is very brittle when considering the whole. When the birds of international economics come home to roost, Russia is in bad straits.

[@patriciaroberts7557]

And no one will save Putin.

[@karlpoulin3938]

She's so knowledgeable, and smart. speaks fluently, informative, words lack me...

[@TheDog_Chef]

Ukraine may not be able to completely defeat Russia on the battlefield, but they are destroying Russia’s capacities financially and completely depleting their equipment.

[@beba5865]

Completely defeat Russia? Are you from parallel world?

[@chrisj4910]

Youre joking right? Are you a real person or a bot?

[@shortythepresident3913]

Ukraine CAN AND WILL defeat Ruzzia. Russia's supply of weapons is limited plus they're old and unguided garbage. Ukraine has more sophisticated western weapons and have basically an unlimited amount of weapons to r3ceive from NATO. Ukraine has more backup countries than Russia has. Not to mention they're new drone facilities being built along with Ratheon, Polish and Swedish co.panies opening up shop in western Ukraine. When Ukraine is done with Russia, Ukraine will no longer have grain as their national export..... It will soon be scrap metal.

[@Zomby_Woof]

Ukraine has certainly contributed to Russia's demise, but the bulk of the credit must go to Putin.

[@ambientsounds1416]

What you're saying is that Ukraine very much defeating russia

[@JasonSpitzMI50]

Putin falling on his face couldn't happen to a more deserving person.

[@peggyrunyon4230]

@@JasonSpitzMI50 Totally agree 👍

[@matttrafton2725]

Putin is a wee 'man' so he doesn't have far to fall.

[@steinanderson9849]

lol, you still believe the western media?

[@quasimotto8653]

@@steinanderson9849 You STILL believe Russia is "winning"? You can manipulate the numbers, lie about specific events, make any number of excuses for Russia's individual failures. But what you CANNOT deny is that the "great and mighty" Russia is STILL fighting against tiny little Ukraine after more than 2.5 years! That in itself is a complete failures for Pootin and an embarrassment for Russia that is going to be remembered in the history books.

[@nachtensturn1634]

​@@steinanderson9849go to the front Putin bootlick. Your Grandma needs a bag of onions!

[@davidreid8075]

The Emporer has no clothes! Excellent interview.

[@blakewu1375]

Soon he’ll have no head also

[@theresaparodi6027]

Biden had better give Ukrainians whatever they need to end this war. Stop dicking around, Biden and your cronies.

[@blacklion8208]

She has a lot of wishful thinking and is probably right, but P has the generals by the 🏀🏀s and he will hold power to the end as Stalin did. If Ukraine can win this war then he's in serious trouble otherwise nothing.

[@dpelpal]

@@blacklion8208 Ukraine is winning, sir. It is easy to see if you are in russia or Ukraine

[@Pmach29]

Do you think this garbage interview is a reality?😂🤡👈

[@chadro_g1145]

Uh, the USA has given the most militarily and financially, not Germany! Now, Germany has given the most out of the EU. Maybe that’s what she meant to say.

[@keegan773]

Putin, stand by a window.

[@drops2cents260]

Nah, that would be way to easy for him. The only thing Putin deserves is: to rot in a prison cell in The Hague for at least the next 20 years, so that he will have to witness how the Ukraine will bounce back from the war, prosper, and if things go really well, become an EU member at some time in the next two decades.

[@origami83]

The video literally states that there has been an opportunity for that but Ukraine wasnt allowed to take it.

[@ottomueller4425]

You do know the US government and the CIA along with NATO started this war back in 2014 long before Putin had to invade guess you like all your tax money going overseas over an illegal war.

[@johntaylor5968]

Highly intelligent and informative comment from this lady.

[@masonsharrison]

She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence.

[@Golani456]

It's not informative she is lying

[@colinm3399]

@@Golani456 care to identify one lie and provide evidence to support your accusation?

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@Golani456 stop lying bot

[@corners23251]

@@Golani456 Tell us more please. Tell us her biggest lie.

[@peterwinkler4934]

This analyst really gets it. Rather than taking a purely military view of the war action, she is taking a holistic view and explains how and why Putin is losing this war and his time is running out.

[@dennissilber287]

Couldn’t agree more. Wars are not won or lost exclusively by military actions. The situation on the home front is critical. This truth is reenforced repeatedly if one studies the great modern wars.

[@hoilst265]

Yeah, I've seen a lot of military analysis by military figures, and it's great analysis of the *tactical* and strategic situation of the Ukrainians, but they all end up hitting the limits of their knowledge - which is understandable and OK! - when they try to figure out *why* Ukraine attacked Russia. And I think that's because the Kursk incursion is more political than military. First time Russia's been invaded since WWII. Breaking the myth of Putin's security. Losing actual Russian territory, towns, and infrastructure. All on Putin's watch.

[@mileshigh1321]

Diane Francis is one of Canada's leading and most insightful journalists!

[@jeffgleisner890]

Holistic - please read some books. She is to put it simply an idiot.

[@cjmatulka8321]

Diane has been doing her homework. Couldn't agree any further with this gals hot kitchen analysis and the russians predicament. Thanks for time spent on the Ukraine, God Bless.

[@maladjustedmalcontent1532]

Very interesting guest. I applaud her optimism 💙💛

[@timothycook4589]

Diane Francis knows what she is talking about. She is clear eyed and truthful.

[@alainpannetier2543]

I'm amazed she did not mention China has interest in the breakup of the Russian Federation.

[@5anjuro]

​@@alainpannetier2543 Not really. China's quite happy with Putin or a version of the Putinist regime. They're very uncomfortable with the idea of potentially pro-western government(s) within the current RF territory. It'd be like the late 1980s all over again.

[@FrancisFjordCupola]

@@alainpannetier2543 That, and that she doesn't know why Ukraine broke through. Which was not due to corruption alone. Static defenses don't do defending - the troops have to man (pun intended) the defenses. She's a journalist. Not a bad one, but a journalist is often far from an expert.

[@obiwankenobi661]

i dunno. "experts" who repeatedly say "i hope" are typically not good "clear eyed". and i dont even support putin.

[@johnnyquid-xj4kk]

Putin’s time is up.

[@factchecker1980]

Don't get your hopes up! The Russian Sheep all love Putin.

[@abr00ky]

Sadly I don't think it is but lets hope so!!

[@ticnatz]

Not yet, but soon....

[@GlennRobinson777]

@@niallp342 the UK is part of NATO dude - how long do you think Russia would last given it's failures with Ukraine?

[@markmaher4548]

​@@niallp342If Russia were to launch their nukes at the UK? The UK would launch theirs. Moscow, St.Petersburg etc etc etc would become radioactive car parks. Don't underestimate us.

[@TheUpHighGuy]

India's Modi has been trying to play both sides for years now! However, over the past 2 years in particular Modi has made some grave errors in judgment and certainly in optics. I'm not so sure that Modi wants to keep on snubbing Western Nations, especially his biggest allies! If he's not more careful, he could very well find himself and his country isolated from many Western countries that India enjoys travel to, easy immigration options, and important imports and overall trade.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

India is 20% of the world population, its 5th economy and sees itself as an equal of China, the USA and Europe.

[@keithspencer4404]

India is the largest democracy in the world but Modi is behaving like it’s an autocracy! India will never be a superpower carrying on as it’s doing on the world stage. I suggest the west withholds investment until India works out what side its bread is buttered on! 🇬🇧

[@acey457]

not so easy for west to turn away from india and he knows it. the only regional counterbalance to china

[@ph6560]

*Great comment.* I've been posting like crazy on various news channels to raise people's awareness of precisely *_India_* and its extensive, shameful support and nefarious abetting of Russia _behind the scenes._ Now all of a sudden and quite conveniently, the opportunist with a "hidden" grudge against the West, is getting cold feet and is desperately trying to dig himself out of the hole he's deliberately crafted with a malicious intent in mind. - In my view it's crucial that this snake and India pays dearly for relentlessly acting as one of three vital pilars (with China and Turkey), which has fully enabled the Russian terrorist-state for more than two years, *_and counting._*

[@tigusvidiks728]

no western nation will back out from India, its the largest population on earth, an immense market that is economically growing and IS a democracy also. India has always played both sides, not just Moddi. All parts know it and that's why it works.

[@frankflstf]

Diane Francis was a very intelligent & informative guest great show thank you for sharing 💪🔥🐐

[@jaimepazmino3450]

First time I hear Diane Francis, she is excellent + so interesting

[@Anton-ji4td]

Diane Francis is excellent with her analysis and comments. Top Lady👍

[@fritz4939]

This lady is very well informed.

[@Condorman1]

Why? What evidence did she provide that oligarchs are making threats? Nothing. What other evidence did she provide? Not a d.mn thing. She's a liar and you're a sucker.

[@boldtaa]

Except she wouldn’t even name the militia “guy” who came forward on video wanting to overthrow Putin.

[@ellcaa4220]

She's not. She's just telling us what we want to hear. 19:08 The idea that the incursion gets Ukraine 100km closer to Moscow and St Petersburg, in any way, is quite frankly idiotic. I want Putin to spend the rest of his hopefully short life in prison just like the next guy. But wishful thinking is not going to help us in any way.

[@jools2323]

@@ellcaa4220 Fog of war. Russia had to leave Afghanistan because it was too expensive. Every day it stays in Ukraine it's costing it 10x as much. Russia has started an unwinnable war.

[@robertfrancis7767]

Sad interview with some very sad deluded ideas expressed. Not funny really.

[@PhoenixMoore-d2i]

Amen Wilbtube...you took the words right out of my mouth!

[@1234567marks]

Sadly we’ve heard this sort of thing many times over the last couple of years, he’s about to die, he’s about to be assassinated, he’s about to be deposed, I hope I’m wrong but to me it appears to be more wishful thinking than anything else.

[@lusoverse8710]

Difference is that now is the first time Russian territory has been invaded and occupied since WW2.

[@JonZiegler6]

@@lusoverse8710 yes, but for context, ukr has occupied 1% of the land ru has taken from ukr. ukr has that land now, will they have it in 2 months? They have no prepared defenses, it's difficult to hold it. I hope they do, but it's still way too early to say

[@jofo3197]

Right. It sometimes takes decades for a nation to liberate itself. Eg Belarus: fail. Iran: fail. Jemen: fail. Mali, Sudan: fail. Etc.

[@morpheaworld]

Knives are out, watch out for your back vlad

[@boink800]

@@morpheaworld They warned Julius about the ides of March

[@brucesnyder7368]

@@boink800 One does not need to exanine chicken entrails to see little Vlad's end.

[@jagdeepsanger2635]

and windows😂

[@user-uc9ot7ur7l]

REALIZE THAT PROPAGANDA IS NOT IN THE INTREST OF ANY GIVEN INDIVIDUALS W/ COMMON SENSE !! FACT THAT THE MINSKE ACCORD WAS IGNORED !! STOP THE PROPAGANDA !!!

[@dussel69deboath61]

or 3rd floor windows.......

[@fraumahler5934]

Putin won’t step down. He will need a nice cup of tea, Polonium.

[@petervanwyngaard4788]

Dash of Novochok For fast relief from stomach cramps...

[@elani6507]

Best line ever😂😂😂!

[@seed_drill7135]

Big step down, out of a third story or higher window.

[@DK-ev9dg]

😢😢😢you wish. And pray that Medvedev doesn't become next Russian president. He wants to nuke Ukraine and put an end to this circus. Putin looks like dove in front of Medvedev

[@takehandleandshoveuparse]

That sounds very interesting.

[@jamsher68]

Lift restrictions on Ukrainian re weapon use This is a great interview. Smart lady and respectful interviewer

[@danielclaire882]

That was one of the few solid interviews that we've seen. Finally giving real information rather than what we already know.

[@MattRios-jn1qx]

I agree. She isn't shy and gets right into it. That's how it should be, bold and deliberate

[@shtBlock]

This is real information?

[@PazLeBon]

@@shtBlock we dont know in truth do we

[@judeirwin2222]

Why isn’t this woman on mainstream US and EU television? She communicates more of importance and substance than 90% of male spokesmen I have seen.

[@rachelkraut46]

Exactly, why aren't the news outets bursting with this news? Military leaders threatening mutiny? He comment about Putin being a potential rat in a corner and doing something unspeakable, which would trigger a response of something unspeakable on his head (at which she smiles)... that was put in a much better way than all the commentary I've heard so far, namely "see? He's not going to nuke anyone, he's been bluffing the whole time!" She makes a lot more sense.

[@patrickcannady2066]

US Corporate media does not like thoughtful, sober analysis by policy experts. Their ratings, engagement, and clicks are their highest priority, at the expense of everything else, including truthfulness.

[@stephengneri2136]

because she makes sense. cant have that....chaos lets you rule the stupids.

[@user-oe1mb9hu9i]

Because she is NOT influenced by her employer and doesn't belong to a big corporation. THAT is why she speaks so freely and coherently about geopolitics.

[@user-es4jq8dp8z]

YES, BUT THE REMAINING 10 PERCENT OF MALE SPOKESMEN ARE WAY SMARTER THAN HER! MEN WILL ALWAYS RULE!

[@charleswindsor1184]

It's always enjoyable listening to someone who, actually, knows what they (she) is talking about.

[@nikolaimiroshnichenko2689]

It is always enjoyable to see when people who never been to Russia other than maybe tourists make definite statements. Yes, Ukraine turned tables in this campaign. However what she says about "prominent people speaking up against Putin" it is just not true. Ruble is at same level where it was 6 months ago. There is no "massive change in public opinion inside Russia", where did she take it from? She is just making things up

[@gtrdxz]

So you didnt enjoy the video? :roll

[@janbeemsterboer4385]

You have too look at the situation now,100 Ruble for one Dollar. ​@@nikolaimiroshnichenko2689

[@nikolaimiroshnichenko2689]

@@gtrdxz I enjoyed it in the same fashion I enjoy watching clowns in circus

[@D3nchanter]

@@nikolaimiroshnichenko2689 so you watched a circus act and putin speaking.... :nice:

[@speakwell.840]

Great to listen to someone who has real insight and analyses. They are few and far between. Thank you so much.

[@ananamu2248]

Always love hearing the common sense of Diane Francis. 😊😊

[@dpelpal]

I am Russian, I listened to her whole talk understood most. Many in Russia know the war is lost.

[@jasperwellington11]

Sending you love, support, and strength from the USA ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@peggyrunyon4230]

Putin has much blood on his hands,his own people and the Ukrainian people of all ages the young and the old.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

@@mannyhussain8363yeah, no.

[@zeddy_me]

@@mannyhussain8363 But, Russian actor, Putin started the bloodshed...

[@eyaklen4804]

Vuctoriaa Nulandd: I startef the war Boris Johnsonnnn: I extending the war Putin: I will end the war The west: Nato: We destroying Ukrsine Zelendkiiii: I brcome millionaire World community : 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@philipmain5701]

@@eyaklen4804 What is it like to have an IQ less that 65 Do you get attendance allowance and a carer?

[@andrewphoenix3609]

So you don't think London has blood on its hands, when it could have turned this around, but the bankers wanted more blood out of this stone. You're deluded if you think this was started by Putin. Follow the money all the way back to the banks, they will be the only winners. Not you, me, Ukraine or Russians, just the bankers and the latest billionaire oligarch Zelensky.

[@WarrenNelson-z4p]

This wonderful lady is one smart cookie and my favorite person for the time being

[@masonsharrison]

She is not wonderful. She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence.

[@guinsey]

​@@ThomasRogue-s8y Us Americans do that.

[@brunoteillard5799]

I was just thinking the same. She’s smart, well informed, well spoken and knows her stuff. A pleasure to listening to.

[@amandaamanda5398]

@@brunoteillard5799 Maybe we should take what she said with a grain of salt. I mean, if the guy came out on video criticizing Putin publicly, why couldn't she mention his name?

[@WarrenNelson-z4p]

@@ThomasRogue-s8y actually I believe it is you who knows not 🚫

[@thku4grace]

I heard a rumor that everyone's days are numbered.

[@Warriorforpeace758]

This girl knows her stuff! You go girl!!

[@govinda102000]

She's very smart about russians but optimistic . I myself thought he would go down due to its sinking economy. It looks like it could happen with incursions into russia.

[@McDuff1]

Apart from Ukraine getting a russian nuclear plant

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Girl is not only a stretch but also a sign of your age and lack of knowledge of how not to be patronising to women 😂🎉 (yup, I'm woke 😀👍).

[@nsevv]

go where?

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

When you see a smart dude around 60+ do you also go “this boy knows his stuff! You go boi!!!”

[@CultureoftheWorld]

One of the best experts ever on this show.

[@obiwankenobi661]

i dunno. "experts" who repeatedly say "i hope" are typically not good "experts". and i dont even support putin.

[@magnushelin007]

Completely agree!

[@pdz-pk4od]

What a pleasure to listen to this seasoned reporter. Diane Francis just acquired a new fan.

[@patriciaroberts7557]

Same here!

[@masonsharrison]

She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence. @@patriciaroberts7557

[@masonsharrison]

She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence.

[@Ljjgg]

Excellent, well balanced interview. Not heard of this lady before but will check out her other interviews

[@sherylromine3310]

This is One Smart Lady. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦💙🇺🇸

[@tomw.6757]

Every single day Russia gets poorer and weaker.

[@dpelpal]

that been happen in my russia since 1917😂

[@user-zc8ht3vx8c]

Wishfull thinking. They have never lived better. People are as comfortable as ever

[@tomw.6757]

@@user-zc8ht3vx8c you can't honestly believe that

[@themartianway]

​@@user-zc8ht3vx8c ?

[@T_157-40]

It’s a clear path to self destruction. And Putin is pushing that wave.

[@johndera852]

Notorious Dictator his days are Numbered

[@KatyYoder-cq1kc]

Nefarious

[@boink800]

@@johndera852 Et tu, Brute?

[@factchecker1980]

We wish, but I doubt it. Putin is in for life.

[@Daisy_3011]

​​@@factchecker1980Of course, unless he hides in his bunker for the rest of his life he'll be killed once he's toppled.

[@mikeoxlong4110]

Zelinsky?

[@suerobinson2072]

This is what a brilliant researcher/journalist looks like! Diane Francis you have a new fan and your points are spot on re Russia from my observations. Great interview! 👍👏

[@FabledCity]

What once worked for Putin in Chechnya 20 years ago may in the end (hopefully) not work for him in Ukraine.

[@tihonannenkov4114]

Chechens won the first war and the second war was also not a real defeat, as Russia bribed Kadirov, one of the Chechen warlords, who became a new leader of the region with authonomy other Russian oblasts dont have.

[@sonofdsun]

Chechnya was a Russian problem,but this is an international problem. Ukraine is independent.

[@klausbinder9048]

Ukraine is done.

[@tihonannenkov4114]

@@klausbinder9048 I heard that three years ago :D

[@FabledCity]

@@sonofdsun Chechnya was temporarily de facto independent for a short while after the signing of the Khasavyurt accord back in the 90s before Putin's rise to power which is why I made the loose comparison.

[@philipmulville8218]

James Hanson poses some excellent questions to Diane Francis in this interview. Ms. Francis is very well informed. Thank you Times Radio for publishing this.

[@Alcatraz-UK]

Nice lady. I could listen too her allday 👍

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Listen to her all day.

[@MrKen-wk6ho]

Europe's days are numbered.

[@mediapartners9950]

Excellent interview and analysis. Slava Ukraine 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MrJohnnyseven]

yeah "slava" the neo nazis,"slava" the language laws, "slava" the dictator zelenski who bans all opposition

[@pastornicholasasare5978]

Been watching your interviews regularly these past days and I am impressed with how well you do the interviews. Your questions are really good; plus you don’t talk over your guests. Thank you for the good job.

[@twalk263]

💯💯💯

[@martinsymonds4564]

Let’s hear more from Diane Francis, she is brilliant.

[@masonsharrison]

She is not brilliant. She is a warmongering hypocrite. (1) She said there are 100 (+/-) ethnic groups in Russia enslaved to 'white Slavs.' How many First Nations are enslaved to the white ethnic majority in Canada? (2) She said India and China are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How complicit is Canada in the Israeli invasion and destruction of Gaza? (3) She said Russia is not a democracy and Putin is the head of a dictatorship. Canada is not a democracy and is part of a Western dictatorship led by the U.S. (4) She said Russia is home to various oligarchs who are part of the 'ruling class.' Canada has its own fair share of oligarchs who are part of its own ruling class. (5) She said Ukrainian soldiers may not allow Kursk residents to evacuate. She is thus advocating for Ukrainian soldiers to use Russians as human shields. Her analysis is sophomoric and predicated more on wish-casting than evidence.

[@adrianmartinez2990]

Diane Francis, great insight and foresight. I have felt the same way. Gracias

[@danielho5635]

USSR flag: red and gold/yellow Russia flag 1.0: white, blue, red Russia flag 2.0: white

[@CurtF94]

😂😂😂

[@petergreenwood7731]

Red, white and blue in New York No stars

[@ardyjay]

Every Russian flag comes with a built in surrender flag. 👍

[@arnovriends5873]

@@petergreenwood7731 New Amsterdam?🇳🇱🧀🍺

[@B.D.E.]

Don't forget the russian imperial flag from before the USSR, black, white, yellow.

[@SteveWeaving]

Excellent interview. Diane Francis combines clarity with authority.

[@waltbrown8899]

Diane Francis comes across as being well educated, incredibly informed and simply downright smart!! 👍

[@Jasoncohenour]

Peace is needed. Putin has been a disaster for the Russian people. A replacement is needed who can do right for his citizens.

[@vivalasvegas702]

You have to remember, Russian people are super scared and a totally submissive society.

[@JW-do2wc]

Like who?

[@Davidcallard]

Post Pootin the Russians need to devise a way of ensuring that thier next President is first and foremost a respectable man or woman of high moral values and integrity. Come to think about it, wouldn't do the West any harm either! I am keeping an open mind about our so-called democracy, recent history would seem to indicate that ŵe don't always get it right either!

[@jimtalbott9535]

@@JW-do2wcNavalney seemed promising - it’s a shame he went back to Russia when he did.

[@ivan7453]

Is there such a person in Russia whom will do the right thing for the Russian people? I understand Putin is described by some as "moderate" and "stable"

[@miketreker944]

Thank you for the excellent report. Both Nations need to end this with a win-win solution. The world has other problems that need to be attended to. It will take team work to keep our heads above water.

[@varab6287]

Out with Putin!!!

[@oldmeadowvalevillager7961]

Out With @varab6287 . . Cheers . .

[@BlyatimirPootin]

​@@oldmeadowvalevillager7961cope putler bot

[@robert100xx]

@@oldmeadowvalevillager7961 Weak and flaccid post. OUT WITH POOTIN. The Hague will offer him a room.

[@joecruiser]

​@@oldmeadowvalevillager7961 He was living in an old world, similar to around 2 centuries ago. Time to leave .....

[@modmod392]

Pootin gonna fall out a window real soon…..lol 😅

[@PinPointEye00]

It's nice to see Dianne on your channel again. Her research and thorough analysis of situations shines through.

[@tayzonday]

This makes it seem like Ukraine hasn’t fully destroyed the Crimean bridge partly so that Russia has an accessible option to withdraw.

[@Ant12468]

chocolate rain

[@tonycurtis4088]

Think Putins days are numbered. The wheels have well and truely fell off his 3 day special op.

[@paulinequinton1478]

As recommended by Sun Tzu in about 500 BCE.......

[@williamalexander9485]

It was functional the evening after the explosion and it was fully functional 2 weeks later.😂And is the Russian army going to withdraw from Russia to Russia??!! Crimea is Russia

[@tomref4001]

A VERY profound statement..

[@genecasas1132]

Good job reporting the real news. God bless you.

[@leplafamily2975]

Love interviews with this lady! The interviewer is excellent as well. Great job!

[@johndaniel6103]

She is one smart lady who provides a phenomenal overview.

[@louietuna8091]

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