REPLAY: Blinken says strong Ukraine a prerequisite for 'real peace' with Russia • FRANCE 24

America's top diplomat on Friday insisted that a strong Ukraine in control of its own territory was a prerequisite for talks with Russia, warning against a "Potemkin" or fake peace through a ceasefire.
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[@williedoran1481]

Russia second strongest army in Ukraine 😆 🤣 😂

[@ricky_pigeon]

Russia also looks like the second strongest army in Russia when they can't even defend their homeland.

[@Mrfailstandstil]

this was brutal, when people like Blinken say this as straight as he said, with no diplomatic bs you know that things is really bad for ru occupier scum

[@suthiraksb]

When meme become official🤣🤣🤣

[@sadhakaththekootsidhik913]

Us the 3rd army in afg

[@moiseshuerta3984]

Wagner strongest army in Ukraine!

[@diedertspijkerboer]

A great speech that perfectly expresses hiw I feel about the situation. This war is not only a tragedy for Ukraine, it is also a tragedy for Russia.

[@dogzdigital]

Massive win for the US though. They must be very pleased with all of the hard work they put in ensuring this conflict was to take place.

[@slickysan]

What a dude! Kudos Blinken, you nailed it.

[@olusegunjuba5142]

I respect Secretary Blinken. To me, he is very outstanding.

[@Monkey341]

Omg! How can any sane person respect this f*ck face who had been humiliated and lectured by China's Tiger Yang at the Alaskan Summit!?

[@AbuBawa-sw1ut]

You must be a Nigerian,it is unfortunate that you are not educated enough to see through Americas lies,hypocrisy and manipulations

[@sebastianwrites]

I watched a documentary where Blinken appeared...and time and again he seemed to be saying when you looked back at historical clips of him - when Obama was not being tough enough with Putin on issues such as Syria - Blinken was pushing for stronger action. He would make a 'very...' good President I think!

[@glorytoisraelkadosh9028]

Joe Biden diplomats trying to block UK plan to proscribe Iran militias as terror group US says the Government can play a key diplomatic role with Tehran but this would be undermined if Iran's Revolutionary Guard is outlawed By Ben Riley-Smith, POLITICAL EDITOR 22 February 2023 • 12:12pm .the self hating jew is fine with that bs

[@Leo-sp4zl]

He'd get my vote

[@Monkey341]

Yeah! China's Tiger Yang Jiechi humiliated him when he lectured Blinky that the US is not qualified to speak to China from a position of strength.

[@ac0pt]

@@Monkey341 lol, poor eluded monkey

[@theprogrammerrolandmc3039]

He would drafted LOL

[@TheGrace020]

Fantastic speech!!! Like this Blinken fella 💪😼👍❤

[@michelleli7]

well said.

[@seriall1337]

I love how the on-screen info says Helsinki, Norway before it gets changed to Finland. The person in charge of that is not gonna be able to live that down for a while.

[@stefan2796]

Excellent speech by Blinken, sending a strong and very clear message to the world! Blinken could be a future US president, but that's my modest opinion.

[@badluck5647]

​​@@rafaelw8115 Intelligence and capable make him unqualified to be a US president. Based on the last couple of presidents, incompetence and poor mental health are prerequisites.

[@glorytoisraelkadosh9028]

Joe Biden diplomats trying to block UK plan to proscribe Iran militias as terror group US says the Government can play a key diplomatic role with Tehran but this would be undermined if Iran's Revolutionary Guard is outlawed By Ben Riley-Smith, POLITICAL EDITOR 22 February 2023 • 12:12pm the telegraph

[@remcovanek2]

I agree

[@ivanvinjar8960]

Absolutely, you are right, excellent speech and Blinken as US president? Well as Borat would say it: very nice!!!

[@nissene1]

I didn't think of it until you mentionedf it, but it seems he has all the qualifications, and he may even be a unifying force in a horribly divided nation.

[@KingKong7658]

Russia remains its own greatest obstacle to Russian growth and development as a nation.

[@aprescoup]

Cuz EU nations, on the brink of a daunting, deindustrialization driven recession, look like a model of economic development?

[@CausticLemons7]

@@aprescoup "On the brink" is just your prediction yet Russia is literally failing to keep up with them at the best of times. Every former Soviet Union country is better off than Russia since the collapse in '91.

[@notme943]

@@aprescoup whatever would russia do without their gas tank?

[@ydjeen]

Great speech!

[@Woody-rp2rk]

Great speech!👏👏👏

[@diedertspijkerboer]

As a Dutchman, I welcome Finland to NATO and hope that Sweden joins us soon. From 🇳🇱 to 🇫🇮 and 🇸🇪

[@almarn]

WE have Turkey and Hungary...2 slaves of Moscow....

[@AbuBawa-sw1ut]

Being Americas lap dogs is your new ambitions

[@ahmadjahan4213]

Who is stopping you from joining the losers. May the forces be with you. Lol

[@diedertspijkerboer]

I have recently donated money directly to the Ukrainian military. I will continue my support to Ukraine, even after the war, to help rebuild and strengthen its economy. If Russia gets rid of Putin and becomes a peaceful and truly democratic nation, I will support Russia as well.🇺🇦

[@blesfemy]

As a Ukrainian, I want to thank you and everyone else who supports us.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

@@blesfemy Thank you for taking the time to respond. Ukraine has my full support and I hope that Ukraine will become a member of NATO and the EU in the very near future. And I hope most of all that the suffering ends soon with Ukraine's territory restored.

[@ahmadjahan4213]

Supporting losers. Nice one dude.

[@theprogrammerrolandmc3039]

You can start donating to Iraq Afghan and Syrian refugees as well

[@theprogrammerrolandmc3039]

@@blesfemy Why don't you condemn Zelensky for calling martial law and escalating the war

[@hisgen01]

If I were American (and not Dutch 😉) and Mr. Blinken was running for president, I would absolutely vote for him. What a fantastic leader he would be. He is calm and collected. And what he does very well in my eyes, he speaks from the interest of all people. Not just Americans or Europeans or all the victims of the war in Ukraine, but he also talks about the importance of the ordinary Russian who suffers under the regime. He says that it is also in the interests of Western countries that things go well for Russia. I hope that Russians will see this and just maybe understand that we are absolutely not against Russia. But against aggression. Thank you Mr. Blinken. I agree with you 100%.

[@sueannfrizzell1277]

Excellent!

[@gh7213]

The US just dunked on Putin for 30 min

[@diedertspijkerboer]

This is what another leader once said against another aggressor: "What kind of a people do they think we are? Is it possible they do not realize that we shall never cease to persevere against them until they have been taught a lesson which they and the world will never forget?"

[@robnrnbrgr75]

Except unfortunately, the world forgot

[@gamingwithlacks]

He said the quiet part out loud!!!!

[@tapio_m6861]

"Helsinki, Norway" Nice, France24, nice.

[@scotthenderson292]

French plan to merge Norway and Finland under the Norwegian terror is finally revealed

[@andrew6978]

Fantastic speech from Blinken.

[@janneeklund7960]

President

[@gastervasrutwara2687]

Clearly, presidential material exhibited in Blanken!

[@DSAK55]

Way too "presidential" for Americans. Remember 46.8% of Americans voted for trump.

[@badluck5647]

Doubtful. Based on the last couple of presidents, incompetence and poor mental health are prerequisites.

[@vectorfox4782]

@@badluck5647 this is hilarious but it’s true. America doesn’t deserve Blinken, but that’s exactly who they need.

[@Lennybird91]

This speech by Blinken makes me proud to be American for once.

[@PilotPianoGuy]

I know, it felt odd feeling pride to be American for once lol

[@vasileciobotaru8009]

I am so sorry for you! What’s to be proud of? LGBTQXZY ?

[@Lennybird91]

@@vasileciobotaru8009 Why are you kids so obsessed what people identify as or who they love? lol don't you find that kind of silly and petty? Don't be a bully.

[@Doggone7134]

​@@vasileciobotaru8009 Yes. Freedom is not something to be taken for granted. Freedom to be religious, free to be LGBT, free to own a firearm, free to start a business, free to speak the mind. God bless America

[@vasileciobotaru8009]

@@Doggone7134 you right, but all these are long gone, they are lying to us!

[@jeffsiegwart]

Well done!

[@vincentdu1961]

The best speech Blinken has made!

[@IronMan-dd9bh]

33 Nato member might be ukraine. Hope it will happen

[@herpaderppa3297]

Blinken for president

[@vectorfox4782]

I’ve been saying this but he is far too educated and cultured to represent its citizens.

[@Leo-sp4zl]

Sadly, you may be right.

[@Giorg189]

Very well said. I agree on everything he said 100%. Ukraine must be victorious. Its the ONLY way to have lasting security and peace for Europe and the world.

[@anyone9971]

So eloquently delivered. Blinken will be and should be president in near future!

[@izamalcadosa2951]

Greetings from Los Angeles, California, USA, France 24!

[@Jj-xs1xz]

Excellent speech. You are articulate. You underlined everything to perfection. Thank you so much.

[@izamalcadosa2951]

Helsinki is in Finland, France 24!! lol! I thought, us Americans, were ignorant of geography and history! Apparently, we aren't the only dummies in the world! Geography and History are my two favorite subjects and always got straight-A's in those subjects!

[@SimonGrayDK]

LMAO! That is so embarassing.

[@danl6558]

Excellent speech

[@nguafacgilbert3940]

I Never remember Mike Pompeo give such classic speeches. However Everyone can now accept Blinken

[@sattm8230]

Very good speech.

[@mitchsn]

Isn't it nice listening to educated adults speak? If you listened to the whole speech, now go and watch Trump speak on anything. I dare you. See if you can listen to him speak for more than a few seconds before cringing so hard you shut it off

[@itemushmush]

Incredible speech. He is an amazing diplomat

[@fredo3816]

Amen !! send Ukraine every weapon system that isnt bolted to the ground !!

[@stephensoubbotin1015]

Can someone please timestamp the two "burn" moments? I can't watch the whole thing right now unfortunately

[@alainlefebvre9860]

Which two, there were several.

[@stephensoubbotin1015]

I'm looking for "case study in failure" and "second army.. in ukraine"

[@johnfaw]

gotta watch all.....worth it

[@stephensoubbotin1015]

@johnfaw thank you for not answering my question lol

[@johnfaw]

@Stephen Soubbotin wasn't trying to be facetious ...entire speech is a must watch

[@jeckjeck3119]

Strong Ukraine and weak Russia are a must for the lasting peace in Europe.

[@thierrynolevaux9268]

Pretty naive, a strong Russia is required to deter China. If not, you may see China on Ukraines' border one day.

[@GSorinYT]

Russia is just a gas station, there are plenty of those on the globe

[@thierrynolevaux9268]

@@GSorinYT Saudi Arabia and Russia have the largest proven reserves and the US is the 2nd largest importer of crude oil after China.

[@GSorinYT]

@@thierrynolevaux9268 Venezuela ring any bells for example? How about Irak? It really doesn't matter as the cost of energy is gonna get very cheap with solar and wind + hidro so these states that you mentioned better diversify their economy or they will default in 50 years from now

[@thierrynolevaux9268]

@@GSorinYT Irak? Part of Iran now and selling to China... they are trying to get away from the US. Venezuela? The americans going back to their favorite dictator in central america... hope it works out... dealing with a despot. Price of oil is going up mid term before it goes down long term. Too many greedy and profiteering dinosaurs who can't kick their habit. Only the west is transitioning away from oil. Three quarters of the world or the developing world is stuck on oil for the next 25 to 50 years. Total and Shell just discovered a super oil field off the coast of Namibia and the DRC is developing fields in the Congo basin and along the lakes of the rift valley.

[@offworldrelocation]

So say we all!

[@thomasgladior5784]

Honorable secretary you're right.

[@carpenter3069]

The title says Helsinki, Norway?

[@dboy7161]

This man just love talk

[@scotthenderson292]

He's very good at it.

[@99footballfreak]

Love to see a US presidential debate between Blinken and Kamala Harris.

[@sandycchen6419]

Thank you, Mr. Blinken.

[@du2lx]

I see a future US president in Secretary Blinken .. Impressive statesman

[@jiroolcott9419]

Blinken is a great joy to listen to! Joe Biden is lucky to have him on his team!

[@melody88]

What a great speech!! I hope his words reach Putin and the Russian ppl as well as other nations supporting Russia. I think Mr Blinken should be the next president of the United States. Bravo👏👏👏

[@MrTheDank]

💙💛

[@blesfemy]

Helsinki, Norway? Are you in France there okay?

[@emmanueladubonsu1875]

GOD BLESS UKRAINE 🇺🇦 GOD BLESS America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤

[@colleenpeck6347]

Antony Blinken for US President 2024!

[@Kelvin555s]

Thanks US and other allies helping Ukraine in this invasion from Russia. I remember how everyone tried to stop Putin just few days before he started the war. Now I think Russia will suffer long time for supporting their leader.

[@modernkennnern]

0:20 >Helsinki, Norway 🤔

[@STM.Naulak]

UA YOUNGER AND STRONGER

[@magicelkiller]

Blinken for president!!

[@Oshidashi]

He's great, but don't you think he lacks charisma? He would certainly do well in Europe, but in the US I believe more flair in character is required.

[@agxryt]

@@Oshidashi charisma shouldn't be needed. Competence, expertise, those things are needed. The last POTUS had all kinds of "charisma", and all it did was start a cult, and lead to a lot of people being grifted, and a lot being radicalized. Cult leaders have charisma.

[@calisto2735]

@@Oshidashi i agree... And that's the problem with the US...

[@Oshidashi]

@@calisto2735 Doesn't have to be a problem IMO. The US has ample supply of charismatic characters. I for one would put Jon Stewart forward as candidate.

[@555usher]

That’s American problems. Anyone who gives a nice speech, everyone wants him to run for president

[@tonysu8860]

Great speech, was almost a comprehensive primer on today's American foreign policy based on the same progressive liberal individualism America was founded on, and in the words of our Declaration of Independence "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Incredibly in response to this quote on another channel I got pushback, that these values are not universal and a part of every human that is born anywhere.

[@alivehousechapelinternational]

Anytime i listen to this man, i want to listen and to him again. In fact he has been very instrumental in channeling the course of Ukraine and Ukrainians since this war started.

[@zbigniewsutula3508]

Smart man!

[@casmako]

This guy sounds like he studied Obamas speeches. great speaker

[@ARAFELI]

is it really the second time the Russian army went to war thinking they will win in a few days? you think they will learn but good leaders is not a thing in Russia i guess.

[@bobk4402]

This was an excellent speech. I don't know much about Blinken, but he should consider electoral politics.

[@randommemebean686]

I'd vote for him if he ran for president.

[@vectorfox4782]

*Anthony Blinken is the President the United States needs.*

[@Leo-sp4zl]

​@my cus why is that? I'm guessing you support casual imperialism as a pastime. Get real! Russia is 100% wrong in this fight.

[@augl2702]

No force on this planet can currently compete with US and Allied ISR crews. Intelligence is King.

[@jhe8492]

After the war Ukraine should increase their military power, even enhancing again their Nuclear arsenal, getting more advance weapons from US and the West and develop their own following the model of Israel. This future will think twice for any country even Russia to invade them again.😊

[@coffeeisthepathtovictory1290]

The United States is the best friend a country can have, or the worst possible enemy a country can have.

[@Flornmonk]

Blinken finally not holding back and exposing Russia for what it is.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

In the case of Putin's Russia, saving lives now leads to losing freedom and lives tomorrow.

[@ysteinfjr7529]

Someone should notify France 24 that Helsinki is the capital of Finland, not Norway 😅 Great speech of Blinken btw

[@ysteinfjr7529]

And someone did obviously 😊

[@HereticalKitsune]

Just about everything backfired for Russia with their invasion, it's almost sad.

[@grandroyal66]

Well spoken! ( future president of the United States)

[@JohnMoore-jz7be]

A strong US economy is a prerequisites as well Mr. Blinken

[@octaviantimisoreanu5810]

Blinken for president!

[@shannonsanders5399]

GLORY TO UKRAINE 🇺🇦 ROCK’N THE FREE WORLD 🇺🇦💪🎶 🇺🇸🇺🇸✌️✌️🇺🇦🇺🇦💪💪♥️❣️ God Bless the USA 🇺🇸 ✌️

[@janklaas6885]

📍21:51

[@itseperkele181]

Bonjour my French friends. I would appreciate if you guys did some basic geography lessons. In this video it clearly says "Helsinki, Norway." If you look at a map, Helsinki is nowhere near Norway! In fact, it is famously a capital city of FINLAND. Now I wouldnt mind this one mistake but last time I watched something from French television, it said that Sweden is Finland and Finland is Sweden. Does French school system twach geography at all? Do you guys have maps? I can send you a atlas if you need one.

[@ExecutiveChefLance]

LMFAO just noticed that. Your all just Vikings who took over Normandy at one point to the French.

[@SkyGlitchGalaxy]

Finland isn't a real country. Its an Internet meme. Everyone knows that.

[@80-80.]

A weak Russia means no invasion of Russia's neighbors. Please give more heavy offensive weapons.

[@wandaosborne291]

We can not forget Ukraine we can't we must not never do that we need them tmthey need us

[@tonidimitrova6078]

"real peace" must be the codeword for banana republic

[@Michael_Turner]

13:28 Ooooof. Ruzzia is the second strongest military in Ukraine.

[@andu896]

Oh wow. Biden is such a great and charismatic leader. I hope he makes it to the White House some day.

[@nohandler1493]

I wonder how strong is Ukraine right now

[@robnrnbrgr75]

I wish the Russian people heard messages like this instead of propagandists talking about nazis, bloodthirsty nato, and nuclear war

[@osmanismail943]

Yeap! Just like a strong America. Peace all over the world. hehehe

[@adamambembadarboe6306]

Kip 6

[@jorgecaballerocastillo2435]

Based

[@alainlefebvre9860]

You spelled that wrong, Vadim.

[@irreversiblyhuman]

Based and freedom pilled

[@pqpodpierrequibell2647]

All Russians should see this! Maybe they could play it in schools and offices. It would then be fair for Russians to make a balanced decision on whether they should continue their attack on a neighbouring country. Free to make a decision 😅

[@kbram7363]

peak usa aid to ukraine has passed

[@rachidhaouach4451]

What a big lie!!!😂.

[@phuongdongluc]

Blinken as hen

[@toralf63]

Reflect this speech and substitute Ukraine with Iran and Russia with US. Than everything comes true.

[@yvvonelee5026]

Knowing too well US stance on adventurism, lets pray to any Gods, that Ukraine will not become another Afghanistan.

[@hilltopintegratedfarm1693]

When uncle speaks all dogs in EU listen

[@nickpaz8890]

Timofey mozgov in denver never coming back to russia

[@wamingo]

look at all those RU-D2 bots get it? RU-D2 I came up with that. trademarked.

[@jamesdixon2857]

they had their chance for peace and they denied it, gloves off fight or die Ukraine, to the last Ukrainian as zelenskyy said.