'Russia is going to be defeated in Ukraine' | Full Interview with Ben Wallace

"President Putin is using energy as a weapon. Are we going to let him win, are we going to let him do that, because if he does, he'll be back for more."
Times Radio's chief political commentator Lucy Fisher interviews UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace about Kyiv's prospects in 2023, the US sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine, and the West's "hollowed out" ammunition stocks.
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[@buddyrojek9417]

Ukraine needed this before the infrastructure was attacked. USA and uk will make money selling infrastructure from this war. Greetings from Ukraine. Honour the Budapest agreement or lest ye hath no honour !

[@APW554]

Think it’s way past time Ukraine got everything needed to win this war for freedom, Why has Russia been allowed to push the free world around ? Remember 141 nations are against this war . As soon as that vote was taken that was the time to act ,however this did not happen the free world sat on its thumbs and Germany sent some helmets. Well it’s past time to wake up and smell the coffee billions of pounds of damage and thousands of lives lost. TIME TO CRUSH THE RUSSIAN GANGSTERS FULLY. This is about all free nations remaining free from worry about someone invading them when they feel like it. China is looking on.

[@romanryczkowycz851]

Unfortunately we see a lot of drivel from Times Radio and there are times when it seems the platform is the spokesperson for Putin - many of the broadcasts are not of this standard

[@CjrRbt]

"Bankers will make sure we are in debt, pharmaceutical companies that we feel bad, arms manufacturers will make sure we fight each other, the media that we don't find out the truth, and governments will make sure everything is legal .... Show, the payment is made at the end ... "

[@toi_techno]

The war has cost the UK about 15p per person per day. This is peanuts. The media should boost this message.

[@digrock7065]

Ben Wallace is a great speaker. Thorough and clear.

[@-Deena.]

... because he's only member of the government with any actual real world experience of their portfolio.

[@stuplant6693]

Most military guys are just

[@charlessmyth]

Mark Francois is an example of all that you say :-)

[@micj2362]

🤮

[@mmff5242]

hes a bullshitter

[@rg-cc5kg]

As a German i really do not understand why this man is not your PM. He is reasonable, shows humility, knows his stuff, apparently is able to run his ministry and to do his job. What is wrong with him?

[@stonzy87]

During the race to replace Boris Johnson after he resigned, a lot of the public and MP’s said they’d support Ben Wallace for PM, but Mr Wallace stated that as honoured as he was to get so much support, he was happy doing the job he is doing. So sadly, the man doesn’t want to be the PM. But if he is happy and good at what he is doing then let’s let him continue that 😊

[@normanlazarus1836]

He didn’t go to Eton (sarcasm).

[@1justme]

He won't run because he's busy with this job. He's definitely the right man for the job at the moment, but if he does ever run I'll vote for him and I've never voted conservative.

[@coloursof-autumn8650]

Because he’d signing on to a sinking ship and smart enough to avoid. He’s better off campaigning after labour have been in power and people have forgotten how bad conservatives have been

[@Grahamgusbull]

It’s a shame Germany hasn’t a few like him?

[@idlehands1238]

It's fortunate that Wallace is the most impressive member of the British government.

[@johnglynhughes4239]

Let's face it, it wouldn't be hard.

[@rossswinton5061]

@@johnglynhughes4239 haha completely agree

[@bsastarfire250]

He is in a job that suits him. Don't think he would be up to some other posts.

[@jeremysmith8035]

Wallace took 50 grand from putin

[@jeremysmith8035]

@@rossswinton5061 he took 50 grand from putin

[@marymarlow3646]

UK signed the Budapest Memorandum. It guaranteed Ukraine’s political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is doing what it is obliged to do but it might be worth reminding the public if they complain about money going to Ukraine. Having said that UK has been impressive in its support - always the first to recognise evil and stand up against it. Glad to be on the same side 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇦🇺

[@simon7790]

Why not read the Budapest Memorandum. Takes 30 seconds to find on google, In the UN archives. If you read it you would know that what you wrote is incorrect. What it says is that Russia, the UK and the US agree to: “respect the Independence and Sovereignty and the existing borders of Ukraine” “refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of Ukraine” “refrain from economic coercion designed to subordinate to their own interest the exercise by Ukraine of the rights inherent in its sovereignty and thus to secure advantages of any kind” Only 1 signatory has violated this agreement. It's not the UK.

[@catkatzi3320]

Russia signed it too and took the nuclear weapons then invaded Ukraine, annexing Ukrainian territories - that is what is so irritating.

[@jayd8332]

Well done, put some fears to rest on Ukraine support. My Thanks to the UK Gov't. and those that serve.

[@warframeees8013]

Ben Wallace sounds like a brilliant guy with a big heart, the UK is lucky to have men like him.

[@ant.zen.1865]

Just another warmonger

[@truthplease4868]

Ben Wallace- is an absolute ROCK…. No nonsense - never ever.

[@gjh997]

UK have been a brilliant support for Ukraine. Ben has been excellent

[@harrierr628]

"Russia is going to be defeated in Ukraine" This insane propaganda lies is so silly. People who know anything about war know that this guy is just talk nonsense. Unless you want to risk a Nuclear war against a country who has 6000+ Nuclear weapons this will never happen. Also Russia is not alone. Russia has alliance too.

[@hb1338]

The real driving force for Britain's support of Ukraine was actually Boris Johnson. His friends said that he had always fancied himself as a latter-day Churchill.

[@johnwi-l_l-iamsf3763]

And they are losong excellently now

[@longsweep1]

You Brits have a good defense minister.Greetings your Belgian neighbor.

[@LeoVilen]

This is so different compared to the spineless behavior of Macron and Scholz!

[@BM-ur4je]

You can also add US ret.General Ben Hodges to the same logical, measured, entirely credible small brilliant group of advisors. Both are exactly on the same wavelength and 1000% supportive of unconditional Ukraine victory.

[@samr8603]

He is not compromised that is why.

[@opheliajadefeldt9123]

I suggest you read what those 2 countries have contributed so far.

[@paulkruse6634]

Be careful when planting your garden , you do not want weeds sprouting and taking over !

[@LeoVilen]

👍

[@chrillerkiller]

Good interview, very clear where UK stands 👍🫡 🇸🇪🤝🇬🇧 🇺🇦💪🏻

[@89schofe]

We're like international rescue sometimes 😄

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

Funny that you talk for everyone..... do you know what everyone in uk thinks?

[@johnwi-l_l-iamsf3763]

Very clear indeed , UK went down with ukraine now , very clear

[@anomymouse5043]

Hello to Britain from Finland. Despite all the brexit hassles, I want to salute the UK for giving clear strong MILITARY support to Ukraine, a country fighting against brutal dictator.

[@doughvictor2893]

It's what we've been doing for about 300 years Nomy Mouse. Sorting out dictators is our jam.

[@1346crecy]

Mate just because we've left the European bureaucrats dream job Union ,it doesn't mean we won't turn up if you're in trouble ....but you already know that don't you. All the best to you!

[@simonr6793]

There's not many M.P's that I honestly can say I like but Ben Wallace comes across as a man with lots of morals and I find it great knowing that he isn't a coward when it comes down to dealing with Russia and helping Ukraine.

[@tocu9808]

British Royal Marines are already deployed in Ukraine on high risk covert operations.

[@simonr6793]

@To Cu I hope that your info is true 👍 Just wish S.A.S or alike could be inside Russia getting rid of the one who's behind it all.

[@tocu9808]

@@simonr6793 I just copied the media.

[@occamraiser]

@@tocu9808 yeah, that was pretty quickly rolled-back. Who said it originally, to whom, and when?

[@occamraiser]

@@simonr6793 There aren't many SAS who could pass for russians Simon. But I'm sure that the Ukrainians are on to it.

[@Ukbrummie]

One of the only tories I have respect for. Good man

[@bobeyes3284]

Unfortunately his Tory mates don't share his morals. Reform won't win the next election, but they'll make sure the Tories lose.

[@codyotheracc5641]

What’s a Torie

[@Ukbrummie]

@@codyotheracc5641 a member of the Conservative party

[@harrierr628]

"Russia is going to be defeated in Ukraine" This insane propaganda lies is so silly. People who know anything about war know that this guy is just talk nonsense. Unless you want to risk a Nuclear war against a country who has 6000+ Nuclear weapons this will never happen. Also Russia is not alone. Russia has alliance too.

[@dwayne_dibley]

@@dwaynedibley4294impostor

[@lyonellaverde3135]

As an American, I am impressed with his depth of knowledge, sober tone and facility with the interviewer. He is a top public servant.

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

You truly believe the UK Tories exist to serve the public!!

[@PerfidiousPuffin]

@@herbertvonzinderneuf8547 You truely believe an American cares about your asinine bs partisan whining?

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

@@PerfidiousPuffin No, sir, I do not. For I know all any American ever cares about is America.

[@gbrown9694]

He is a Tory coward, and vassal of the America deep state.

[@trosketj]

Well done to both participants. Mr. Wallace was very well prepared and I appreciated his openness. Good questions by Ms Fisher. Thank you UK for supporting Ukraine.

[@trosketj]

Pardon, I meant to say Britain vice UK.

[@TommyTCGT]

Why would you support an admitted coke-head, supported by Azovs, CIA and Mi6, with opposition all jailed.

[@johnfischer3142]

We need more Ben Wallace's, the right Man in the right Job

[@michaelkopischke2255]

Perhaps we need Sir Arthur "Bomber" Harris ..

[@tonyb9735]

Wallace appears better than most, but we need less Tories. Including him.

[@michaelkopischke2255]

@@tonyb9735 Maybe a Tory like Leopold Mosely

[@CjrRbt]

That's what the politicians/media does, with all their propaganda. Like "It's the Russians' fault," etc. And the same thing happens in the east, like "It's the fault of the Americans, of the West," and so on. They make people hate each other! We need to wake up! They did the same with the plan-demic, and they will do the same with any other scheduled crisis, such as the devaluation of money (that paper printed at the behest of some 'tricksters') or the food crisis (which while we are made to hate neighbors, food is destroyed around the world).

[@robsurname4054]

We should export weasels like him to a prison for being an arrogant liar

[@TobyLangToby]

Love the man. Straight talking, no bulshit with a little swagger. A true brit and unfortunately a rare breed.

[@enochcushite496]

Now you’re weapons are in the hands of Nazi’s UK should be charged with crimes against humanity for this.. And every person that gets killed by these weapons should sue UK…

[@tomrick9462]

I salute the UK for leading from the front. The World owes you again.

[@pamelajessup7931]

The UK sends old junk so Ukrainians can die in an attempt to damage Russia. Nothing more.

[@TommyTCGT]

Plenty of Brit mercs already fertilizer.

[@robharris8844U]

@@TommyTCGT even more of Putin's Wagner group

[@Maidaseu]

Britain has stolen and terrorised the whole world on a level Putin could never achieve. I don't know where you are from, but there's a 95% chance your country was invaded and your national treasures lie in London's history museum.

[@tocu9808]

@@TommyTCGT Did you hear what Putin told Russian moms of their sons turned fertilizer, "everyone is going to die" 😂

[@amorosogombe9650]

I remember Secretary Wallace personally begging his Russian counterpart before the war begun,"please don't do this, I've buried far too many men far too young already", and Lavrov and his master scoffing and sneering arrogantly that the west was being 'hysterical' about "perfectly normal military exercises on their own territory".

[@robharris8844U]

Oh right, and who are you to have such intimate " information"

[@amorosogombe9650]

@@robharris8844U His visit when he said it was filmed and posted on KZbin. Public domain. I was just lucky to have viewed it at the time.

[@robharris8844U]

@@amorosogombe9650 oh that is strange, I have never seen such a video or report.

[@tocu9808]

So that showed he is a decent man. Now we see the other virtues of the man; honesty, competency, bravery.

[@amorosogombe9650]

@@robharris8844U kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH6zlGegd9KhmNE - Here it is.

[@mavrick552]

I'm portuguese and never set foot in the UK, i'm watching this interview only because of this war and I was pleasantly surprised with this minister, very good responses.

[@mavrick552]

also I would like to express my gratitude for the sacrifices the UK has made in the fight against this evil nation. And let ww2 be our lesson, appeasement didn't work and only served to embolden our enemy even more, let crimea in 2014 be our lesson. As bad as it is now, it is important to remember that by taking them on right now we are very likely avoiding a much worse situation in the future, make no mistake they would not stop in ukraine. that is why I am thankful.

[@jeremybunn8473]

I imagine most people are surprised after a diet of guff & incompetence coming from Boris Johnson & the rest of this Tory Government. Ben Wallace is a good Minister who reminds me of some of the old school cabinet ministers of the past.

[@lw1zfog]

@@mavrick552 you’ve been menticided

[@amossimon3438]

Words are cheap.action is another thing..Biden wants Ben Wallace head of NATO.That should tell us some thing.

[@colinfrance6926]

He comes across as the only grown up in the government. No charisma-Thank God- but a solid bloke. Wish he were our PM.

[@Tmuk2]

Came here to type almost the exact same thing. I really hope he'll be PM one day, but I think we're very lucky to have him in his current position at the moment.

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

he is in charge of defense because he understand the army etc etc. pretty sure he would make a terrible PM

[@HungryWalkerSubcribe]

Only because he's giving weapons

[@tonymaries1652]

@@ibrahim-sj2cr He is a capable man-manager and as far as I know was a very capable officer in his career in the Army. This translates well to a ministerial position because people who work for him clearly understand what he wants. Unfortunately he would be a terrible PM because he would follow the same doctrinaire line as the rest of his party. Millions of people would suffer poverty and privation with a Wallace premiership and the only difference from his peers would be that far-right Tory dogma would be efficiently administered.

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

@@tonymaries1652 tony i agree with you. but his willingness to put hardships on the uk people for his globalist ideals is shocking. he is very open about this which is something i admire.

[@summerrain7466]

Thank you for answering so directly about support. Not one country has backed away because they themselves are struggling with fuel prices. It's only the media who repeatedly brings up a question of waning support. If everyone answered so decisively, they would stop asking.

[@sticky59]

But support is waning, and weapons supply is drying up ...... can you see into the not too distant future ? It's not all rosy for Ukraine ..... it will get worse before it gets better. Let the good times roll !

[@sirfrancis9619]

@@sticky59 muppet

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

No they won't stop asking because it's their main goal to create drama that doesn't exist.

[@JohnFlower-NZ]

@@Matthew-wn8oq I agree. The media thrive on provoking outrage.

[@bengoacher4455]

@@sticky59 Support is waning among the petty bourgeois who believe themselves to be the great downtrodden because they can't afford to keep their central heating on at 20C and have to eat slightly less takeout than they're used to. As Ben Wallace said, if we ease up, if we let Putin get away with this, then we can expect the same thing to happen every winter going forward. The Truth is that Ukraine has a vast amount of natural gas (and tbh the UK has vast amounts of natural gas but the eco maniacs would rather we buy gas from Russia than pump it ourselves because in their mind if they can't see the pollution it doesn't exist) that if the security of Ukraine can be guaranteed, and entry of Ukraine into the EU can be guaranteed then wholesale gas prices would plummet, wholesale food prices would plummet and we would have cheap food and energy again, without relying on Russia!

[@rangerider4288]

Americans, do admire this Man! ....Fine work.

[@matthewsill748]

Ben Wallace what a great man tells it how it is and russia can be angry all it wants we have friends they don't!! well said and glory to ukraine 🇺🇦

[@martingilbertson7682]

Exactly , what a straightforward fella , tells it as it is , I don't get the impression that I'm being tricked as I do with other politicians.

[@matthewsill748]

@@martingilbertson7682 yeah can tell he doesn't beat around the Bush just says exactly what needs to be said and no more thats what you want from a politician not many of them around anymore

[@182Nutty]

@@martingilbertson7682 This is what happens when you have a soldier as a minister.....honesty and competence...

[@kaizer7568]

Glory to the N@zis! Europe has great love for them.

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

With friends like these who wants enemies!

[@konthoujambiramangol5698]

As an Indian, we propose peacefull solution of the present conflict. The Western countries should take initiative for this.

[@nsjx]

HERE HERE a voice of Reason 👋✌️

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

Sorry......what exactly is your proposal? Your country could perhaps start by cancelling the purchase of the Russian S-400 missile system.

[@catkatzi3320]

Being an Indian you probably do not understand why there is this war in Ukraine; it is because Russia has invaded and Ukraine is defending itself. Russia is the aggressor.

[@coolferds06]

I salute the US and British governments for their full support for Ukraine. Poland, Canada, and other free countries also contribute a lot.

[@fairman1455]

Yes its a combined effort from many countries.

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

at what point should we negotiate with russia?

[@johugra1]

@@ibrahim-sj2cr Not now that is for sure. What would be the point?

[@rogerandirenetaylor8302]

Considering that RF has demonstrated how untrustworthy it is re negotiations (big example the Budapest Memorandum) why would you negotiate at all? How can you negotiate with someone you can’t trust?

[@bvaradinov]

@@ibrahim-sj2cr That point has been defined clearly on multiple occasions both by President Zelensky and West officials, if you haven’t heard yet. It’s the point where Russia leaves the territory of Ukraine - the territory recognised as such in 1991 by the international community (including Russia). How many times that must be repeated until ppl like you get it?!

[@angusmurray3767]

Nice to see an interviewer who does not continually interrupt and allows us to hear what the interviewee has to say.

[@kirstinevad347]

I second that. 👏

[@andykyriakides2144]

Really ?? Now imagine the guest was George Galloway , i mean how gullible are you sheeple ??

[@bunsdad4530]

Yes the interview was good but my god. This genocidal racist civil war has been going 7 years. Russia does not want to have nato on its borders or next to it’s resources. As far as cruelty is concerned the first day of the Iraq war all of the drinking water plants were destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children died. The USA and Britain went way beyond their brief and destroyed Libya and created an unprecedented crisis. Can you imagine England’s reaction If the Chinese started arming Scottish separatists and then started building military bases around Scottish oil terminals How about we let them have the donbas and it’s enormous resources, it’s better than this war. Angela merkel just admitted publicly that the eu had no intention of following the Minsk agreements at least Britain got out of that lying bunch. Let’s face it if the Russians get the donbas and crimea they are going to return and end the genocide by the saudis/Israelis/Americans in Syria where the big money is.

[@Roddyduncan]

Nice to see a Defence Secretary that lies through his teeth

[@MrSimonw58]

A civil servant who doesn't think he owns the place

[@rv1251]

Big respect to mr Wallace from the states the Baltic states👍🇪🇪🇱🇹🇱🇻🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😊

[@mikeriley3556]

Glory to mother Russia! From a Brit

[@FishandHunt]

@@mikeriley3556 👈🏻Katsap 🤖😂

[@jamesboyle806]

Wallace is truly an inspiring European leader and a great motivator for us all to take our European defence seriously in order to stand up for our freedom and democracies. Don't stop until ukraines freedom and territorial integrity is secured!

[@stevewapner9061]

Are you a comment bot for Ukraine, NATO, or Wallace?

[@kaizer7568]

Freedom and democracy? Why do Europeans always have to lecture the world? The fact that England's PM wasn't elected tells the world a lot about your democracy. You talk about Ukraine's Territorial integrity, what about Serbia's? Hypocrites

[@geoffreycodnett6570]

@kaizer7568 The UK premier was elected. Unfortunately people don't understand that it's not the same as being a President. His/ her constituents vote for an MP. It's up to the party with the most support in Parliament, or a coalition of parties, to determine who is leader and Premier. The US system is a shambles when a minority of votes can allow someone to be President when they supposedly wanted to avoid having a King! The US President has much more power than either King Charles 111 or Rishi Sunak! Both are limited by Parliament in particular the Commons, and the independent legal system. Based on over one thousand five hundred years the mixture of Common Law, Precedent, and Statute forms a complex written constitution of millions of documents.

[@lorrainetaylor7555]

@@stevewapner9061 are you a russo bot for putin… sound a bit salty 😆😆😆

[@lukegray2835]

"Allegedly they fired at us, but nobody could hear it" whahaha

[@mikeycc10]

This interviewer is excellent along with her guest

[@outrageouslycasual6819]

Love this guy! Looking forward to us joining this alliance 🇸🇪🇬🇧🇺🇦!

[@persianman4857]

I have uploaded a video of US soldiers surrendering

[@RobBCactive]

The mutual defence treaty is already active. 😁

[@outrageouslycasual6819]

@@RobBCactive which is fantastic for sure 😊. But I hope Sweden will provide even more weapons and support for Ukraine once we are fully part of NATO’s strategic planning etc.

[@sticky59]

Did you not read the article on British special forces in Ukraine ? Or are you just generally slow ?

[@orcho141]

@@persianman4857 power to the revolutionaries in your country, fighting for their freedom

[@MatthewAshworth]

Unlike most politicians, he really knows how to answer the question given to him without evading and changing the subject.

[@rorychivers8769]

Eh? Evading and changing the subject is basically in the job description for being a politician...

[@MatthewAshworth]

@@rorychivers8769 Yeah, pretty much.

[@jeffmilum9001]

He gives a good answer but he's either a liar or an idiot

[@MatthewAshworth]

@@rickymiller2891 Yeah, either that, or some of them know exactly what they're doing and it's purely for their own benefit.

[@andilamh2791]

Wallace is a corrupt clown like most western puppet Politicians. He talks garbage. Russia is Winning and the Majority of the World backs Russia in the Proxy war with America.

[@hurfar_1]

Seems hugely competent, clear and strong. UK needs sensible ministers like Wallace Europe needs him and others now more than ever

[@worldtoday9244]

Ben keep up the good work. 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@Realist369]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️🇷🇺

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

🇷🇺

[@christinemarshall1366]

Ben Wallace - listening to you was like a breath of fresh air to this tormented soul suffering psychologically with the Ukrainian people. It's nearly 2023, the déjà vu situation of watching one man cause so much terror and destruction is my worst nightmare.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Agree

[@johncleere6293]

Ben Wallace you have given an expert opinion on the war , you are a 🌟 STAR

[@raythompson2169]

Always love to hear Ben Wallace, tough talking British defence minister 🇬🇧👏👏👏

[@danielbailey5849]

He should think about the uk military and rebuild it not destroy it

[@raythompson2169]

@@danielbailey5849 why you say such a thing ? They are increasing the budget for 2023

[@danielbailey5849]

@@raythompson2169 buildings and house are mouldy , 49,000 have issues and soldiers ask for more money there struggling and artillery don’t have a lot of them and haven’t got any news one , new tanks got problems damage soldiers who test them and some soo still got old body armour vest and lest military power

[@raythompson2169]

@@danielbailey5849 i stand corrected then , however in that discussion he mentioned that the military budget would be increased for 2023 perhaps these short comings would be addressed.

[@nipaprogoulis7088]

@@danielbailey5849 good of day dreams?

[@Anna-ss4sf]

It is very reassuring to hear these clear headed, far sighted comments from Britain’s Minister of Defense.

[@mauelthomas7657]

Total propaganda to support wasting lives for the benefit of the arms industry.

[@nealbeard1]

please outline a meaningful alternative

[@ДмитроДніпро-о7ц]

🇺🇦 🇬🇧 Dear British! Great appreciation to all of you for supporting us! You can't even imagine how inspiring it to know such a great nation is on our side against pure evil! Thank you from all of ukrainians! We will not forgot it n our next generations would remember your historical role at this hard times!

[@babyfacemichael1]

Putin wants piece, a piece of Ukraine, a piece of Latvia, Estonia, Poland ,etc etc - this beast MUST lose.

[@31xrg]

Remarkably well spoken, I like the way he said, “ I’ve got friends, they haven’t.”

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

Our biggest "friend" - the USA, is only concerned with its own interests worldwide. How deluded can you be.

[@ltipst2962]

I'm here to just say... Russia has India. I'm not a fan either but it's obvious.

[@chavdarnaidenov2661]

The US started the Iraq war with a thorough bombardment of the power generation facilities. But that wasn't a war crime, that was the US.

[@Flex385]

"Russia can be angry as its like, but I got friends..." 😂👍

[@BigDsGaming2022]

31 nations against one good enough odds for you ?

[@richmondene0413]

@@BigDsGaming2022 154 countries voted against russia at a UN vote.

[@BigDsGaming2022]

@@richmondene0413 My count of 31 nations are NATO allied nations not total support but thanks for pointing that out !

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

@@richmondene0413 as if Russia cares.

[@EUMikkel]

I was sad when the UK left the EU, but proud of how the UK and DK have worked together on helping Ukraine - but we can and should do more. The sooner Ukraine wins, the less suffering Putin can inflict on the Ukrainian people who are fighting for their right to choose their own future, but also the principles of a rule based international order 🇬🇧🇩🇰🇺🇦

[@robharris8844U]

It is of course your right to feel dismay the UK leaving the corrupt and incompetant EU. But the UK left the EU not europe.Europeans are so brainwashed that they are the same thing, when they are not.The EU Political section, is a expensive duplication of national governments and it is not required, so why is it given so much importance, it does not merit. NATO saved the West not EU and the present situation shows its adversaries respect NATO but not the EU. We also have the appalling situation where the EU was collaborating with the Kremlin for decades and has got europe in this mess!

[@Arms_Akimbo]

Absolutely! What's more, it's in our all interest to support Ukraine for various reasons, e. g. to avoid Russian aggression in other countries like Moldova, and a global food crisis and hundreds of thousands, if not millions of deaths due to starvation. We already saw last summer what can happen when Russia steals tonns of Ukrainian grain and blocks Ukrainian grain exports. If Russia occupied all of South Ukraine and controlled all Ukrainian sea ports, it would keep blackmailing us to get whatever they want and there would be no end of it. We need to stick together as this war at our doorstep concerns all of us directly. I just wish our 🇩🇪 government did more and stuck to supplying Ukraine with heavy weaponry, something our parliament agreed on in April but has failed to accomplish so far 😓 No doubt Ukraine will be victorious and free its territories but the cost of human lives would be so much lower if only we did more to support them.

[@fabb5]

What is your idea of win ? loose 25 % of Ukraine?

[@robharris8844U]

@@Arms_Akimbo Fingers have to be pointed at Germany and France for the mess, as they are the leader Nations of the EU. With President Macron's pacifist attitudes towards the Kremlin and Germany's self interest to Russia have got all of europe in a perilous situation.Both are now trying to hide under the USA wings as if nothing was their responsibility. They need to step up, and put their heads above the parapet as the UK has done.

[@Arms_Akimbo]

@@robharris8844U agree 100%! Our government is a coalition of three parties with social Democrats in the majority. And it's the social Democrats who are ridiculously hesitant and problematic when it comes to delivering the weapons as agreed. The other two (smaller) parties in the coalitions are constantly pushing for deliveries and so is the biggest opposition party. So the social Democrats are mostly to blame for this mess and in fact they're losing public support but what's appalling is that there are people in Ukraine losing their lives because the biggest party in our government coalition isn't sticking to what they, the other coalition parties and the parliament agreed on. It's so petty considering what's at stake, we really can't wrap our heads around it either.

[@paulkruger6295]

Ben Wallace please send me some of that good stuff you are smoking…?? Of course, that is a compliment!! 😂

[@proskipper1]

Talk about bolting the door after the horse has escaped - letting Russia occupy Crimea was a mistake.

[@moow950]

True. If the West had reacted the same way as they did this year, then Putin wouldn’t have started this ruthless war .

[@mortenjohansen5781]

I live in Denmark. Yes I agree, I always thought that russia would read doing nothing as a sign of weakness and mislead russia/pootin into thinking that they could just waltz into helping themselves to more.

[@johnhudghton2287]

Corrext. Totalitarian psychopaths have no respect for weakness and can not be trusted in negotiations.

[@shuathe2nd]

Ukraine forces were just not ready back in 2014, and the intelligence was not as good so everyone was caught by surprise. In 2022 the Ukraine military had been transformed into a more NATO structure and the intelligence was there - the invasion was predicted. You are right, but there are extenuating factors that cannot be ignored.

[@timeames2509]

Absolutely!

[@annevonaichinger2075]

A good human being.

[@jmfangio286]

You can't be serious. He is on a level with Tony Blair. If the West were not fuelling this war it would all have been over, Ukraine would survive, and far fewer people would have died. it did not need to happen at all if the West had not engineered a violent coup in 2014, and cynically used the Minsk discussions 'to buy time to arm Ukraine' (see Angela Merkel's recent interview with Der Spiegel). I hope that Ben Wallace is brought to justice for his crimes, for that is what they are.

[@Jo5ephSmith]

Wallace is a traitor, just like his ancient namesake, William Wallace.

[@matdk1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mokdonv2330]

Mr. Wallace highly impressed me. That's something I rarely say about a politician. Pure enjoyment watching his interview.

[@billyshaw2359]

I like Mr Wallace, a stand-out in an otherwise very ordinary Government. The interviewer deserves a mention too - polite and allowing a full answer before moving on - the rude Kay Burley could take a lesson.

[@robsurname4054]

Wallace is an arrogant liar, a propogandist who deceives the British public - but yes he does stand out as better than the rest of the British Tory party

[@jmfangio286]

She is not an interviewer and this is not journalism. All she is, is a foil to feed him the easy questions he wants so he can spout his nonsense.

[@billyshaw2359]

Jmfan... seems to be well informed, or not.

[@Falcon6598]

Its-called-war-propaganda,brainwashing-for-the-masses!

[@bujin1977]

There's nothing "ordinary" about our government.

[@pepsee0]

"Ukraine must hit the power grid in Moscow, for Pete's sake; Blackout Moscow, Ukraine has every right to do so!"

[@RobBCactive]

No, 2 wrongs don't make a right and the strategy wouldn't be effective. Ukraine should hit military targets, particularly the ammo dumps and the cruise missiles and their aircraft

[@hermanwooster8944]

@@RobBCactive Ukraine has been targeting civilians for the past 8 years. Go look up the 2014 attack on Mariupol on Victory Day, no less. That's Ukraine.

[@LordOfLight]

@@hermanwooster8944 Hi Sergei. How's things in Moscow nowadays?

[@hermanwooster8944]

@@LordOfLight I live in the West where life is cheap and the war in Ukraine is considered a bloodsport. I remember a time when human rights was considered a western value. No more.

[@RobBCactive]

@@hermanwooster8944 🤡 Vladolf Putin 🤡 looks like a gopnik, one who tried to mug the wrong guy. The Moskals invaded in 2014 and caused the fighting in the Donbas, everyone sees what they're deliberately targeting. The 🤡 fools 🤡 are those believing Kremlin lies and spreading them.

[@realdemocracy11]

Great show, get Scott Ritter on next time. He's the best on this issue.

[@catkatzi3320]

Scott Ritter is useless. Full of holes.

[@ednammansfield8553]

An excellent interview. Ben Wallace is a really good defence minister and should have been prime minister of this country.

[@N99JH]

Kudos to Mr. Wallace. Every word is Golden! Cowering in front of bullys never pays!

[@robsurname4054]

He is a weasel doing things to benefit America. Russia is standing up against NATO aggression, fascists and nazis in Ukraine. Russia will not be bullied nor cower at the feet of American hegemony - you will see that in the coming years

[@seanmoran2743]

Iraq Afghanistan Libya Syria Etc etc etc

[@pip5461]

As an ex-serviceman, I have a deep admiration for Mr Wallace.

[@jenkz16]

@@pip5461He’s a clown.

[@pip5461]

@@jenkz16 He gets things done.

[@maryvalentine9090]

It surprises me that she keeps pressing for specifics. I know she’s curious but we don’t need to inform the Russians of what the west is thinking about doing. They don’t need specifics.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Agree

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

Spot on, however that’s what reporters do put you on the spot. Most of them won’t answer

[@RattaBagatta]

I'm not from the UK but I really like Ben Wallace, he is a really great man!

[@aylinguluzade5962]

A great liar too

[@lorrainetaylor7555]

@@aylinguluzade5962 ok mad vlad 😆😆😆

[@aylinguluzade5962]

​@@lorrainetaylor7555 He publishes so-called "reports" from supposed intelligence or "secret services" almost every day, which are rather opinions, speculations and happy predictions about the Ukraine war. His weapons and mercenaries perform far less impressively than expected. In less than a century, the UK has gone from being a world colonial power to a cluster of nostalgic, impoverished islands with a crumbling identity.

[@chrisfreer6013]

Much as he’s the right man for the defence job I’d love to see Ben leading the UK as PM at sone point (after all the dramas caused by the government over covid / MP’s getting suspended for inappropriate behaviour etc we need an ex military officer that has been taught decency & truth to turn this country around)

[@cuebj]

Rachel Reeves (Labour) and him and Stephen Timms. That would be a good team

[@bengoacher4455]

tbh I like Rishi. He's sensible, reasonable and likeable. Sure the left will hate him because hes rich and a tory, but I can see another Tory victory if Rishi can fix things in the next 2 years.

[@simonr6793]

@Ben Goacher I disagree. He shouldn't have been given the chance of leading this country on the fact alone that he and his wife don't believe In paying their fare share of tax, they both keep the mass majority of their wealth hidden in offshore accounts. This alone say's he shouldn't be trusted. And before you say anything about who I vote for it's tories.

[@APW554]

Liked BOJO not perfect but his stance on Ukraine is great ,we should of kept him for the sake of the war and his persona .

[@bsastarfire250]

Having worked with UK military, "decency and truth " is not what springs to mind !

[@Kim-J312]

As an American, Ben Wallace is most impressive person in UK government 🇬🇧 💪. VS Scholtz and Macron 🙄 hot mess of EU

[@davidaustrian9455]

The Brit’s have had their troubles of late, but on Ukraine they have been spot on and have displayed great leadership.

[@michaelalmasian4710]

One can’t help but admire British resolve. 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺

[@crowbar9566]

We're bone-headed stubborn

[@patrickbateman7122]

🤢🤢🤢 did you boast to your friends that you were the first to get 💉 too?

[@BingoPaletot]

Let's give Muscovites a cold, dark Christmas. 13 million Muscovites will love to hear all of Putin's explaining... while he is hoisted upwards.

[@pamelajessup7931]

If you want cold and dark look to Kiev, pretty much without power every day now.

[@bixbysnyder-00]

@@pamelajessup7931 Russia has to wage war on civilians because they cannot defeat Ukraine's military. Pathetic

[@chetpomeroy1399]

@@pamelajessup7931 As you are well aware, this was done thanks to the Putin government using its armed forces to deliberately target civilian homes and infrastructure.

[@tocu9808]

@@pamelajessup7931 That's already new normal for Ukrainians. Moscow in dark and cold would be more of a spectacular scene to see.

[@fabb5]

Its cold in moscow outside...in Kiev its cold inside and outside

[@Demogrunt]

Yes love it. Ben Wallace said, "Russia can be angry all it likes but I have friends"

[@a705fay]

I have been making a donation on Ukraine 24 every time a missile attack occurs as I feel the Ukrainians are really suffering so though I am now a pensioner, I am digging deep to try to sustain them. No matter what it costs me, its nothing compared to the cost they are suffering. I hope if everyone is donating what they can, Russia will see that each missile attack brings in a wave of humanity to counter the barbarianism he is showing.

[@billybonds4449]

Well done Fay. You are a true inspiration. God Bless you.

[@lunafringe10]

I m at war too, with western hypocrites, pls fund me

[@emotown1]

Yes, Boris Johnson has a lot to answer for.

[@CGplay186]

Fay Green How about the barbarism west is doing where they put children in abusive foster family and instead of helping label them for life, lock them in and drug them down. You will suffering like we suffering that was oppressed by evil west while you looked away and we be enjoy the benefits to be loyal to the Russian federation. Glory to Russia the greatest country in the world, may they march into a country near, so we together can fight evil west. Slava Free Russia😍

[@klidington4947]

@@emotown1 Whatever the failings of Boris Johnson in his time in office, he is not a cause or contributor to the Ukraine emergency or the problems that this country experiences with energy costs. There are many factors, including investment in alternative energy sources over a very long period. Johnson is a bit player. He at least recognised before most the importance of providing early support to Ukraine as the Russian threat developed. Many people, including Fay Green, can see Ukraine's need for support even when the current situation makes their own situation more difficult, and going the extra mile even their own finances are stretched. You detract from that by irrelevant comments about Boris Johnson.

[@big1dog23]

Glad he was at the helm as this terrible war broke out.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Agree

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

There are more terrible wars (aren't all wars terrible? ), why do you only care about this one? Because your masters told you to?

[@DanSkipToTheEnd]

Isn't it amazing what happens when you put someone qualified in a government position, Ben's experience as a soldier clearly marks him out as being possibly the only member of this government that's able to competently talk about the challenges his department faces and the plan for the future. Contrast that to the batshit nonsense that Coffey, Braverman and Raab come out with not to mention the lunatics that filled the front benches in the last two cabinets...

[@geoffreycodnett6570]

I think you'll find a number of former armed forces personnel are MPs, some still territorial or reservists and active.

[@leeakers6422]

He’s a warmonger who puts the security of our own people at risk.

[@Maelli535]

Have you been watching the same post in Germany ..... pitiable, totally pitiable.

[@jeremybunn8473]

I agree. I hope he switches party if Labour win the next election to keep him in the job he is doing very well.

[@FirstLast-zk5ow]

Why do you believe such ridiculous nonsense?? Are you on psychotropic medication?

[@rogermai1931]

Thank you Lord for helping Ukraine defend their country from the enemy .

[@scottbrierley6183]

Whom????

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

Yes, because the supernatural has always helped win wars.

[@michaelpower9172]

Ben is exactly the right person in the right place.

[@jamesbogart]

😄

[@Aeronaut1975]

You're doing an excellent job, Mr. Wallace.

[@singlendhot8628]

One of the last, straight talking politicians and would have been our best PM by far!

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

he is to the point didnt beat around the bush. he point blank said the people of uk are willing to suffer inflation strikes and poverty to fund weapons in ukraine

[@TommyTCGT]

Been BBC-ed?

[@allencameron3419]

@@ibrahim-sj2crand millions of us are not and that’s one of the reasons the Tory’s are predicted to have less than 100 MPs after the election

[@tocu9808]

@@ibrahim-sj2cr It's all right. The people of UK had suffered a lot more to defeat the Nazis which was likely not worse than today's Putin clan.

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

@@allencameron3419 the so called 'left' labour party also support war. im dreading labour having a massive majority in the commons. Toni Blair had such a large majority after the last tory f*ck up he was like a president... i want labour to win but i want strong oppossion

[@Perkelenaattori]

He's absolutely correct. Russia has been preparing for this for a long time. The gas crisis was caused by Russia since they wanted Europe to have 30% of reserves left when they started the war. There's not going to be any normalisation of relations for a long time.

[@robharris8844U]

Yes and the EU fell for it hook,line and sinker! The EU got europe in this mess!

[@doughvictor2893]

@@robharris8844U Merkel got us into this mess.

[@simonbaker3612]

Think you'll find that complacency from many countries got us into this mess, including the UK by closing down all gas storage facilities and banking on a constant real time supply at current prices

[@Perkelenaattori]

@@doughvictor2893 Yes. Merkel laughed at Baltic leaders who have been sounding the alarm for quite a while but she wasn't the only one. Remember Mitt Romney during his presidential campaign saying Russia is a threat and Obama just laughed. There was complacency all around.

[@occamraiser]

Russia played it 'gas' hand very poorly. Why didn't they cut off gas in August - before all the tanks were full.? I think they kept expecting to win in Ukraine and it took till autumn to grasp that they were failing.

[@seanoneill139]

Oh and have to agree right man for the job without doubt .

[@michaelkimber6203]

Thank you for hosting this interview. Ben Wallace is a seasoned pro and the only Tory politician I trust. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💪🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@Grahamgusbull]

Just send EVERYTHING they need please Ben!

[@leopolitan1914]

Bravo! This is no-nonsense talk. It´s the only language that Putin respects and fears.

[@robsurname4054]

he forgot to state the source of the problem - Kiev ordering the shelling of innocent civilians in the Donbas for 8 years.. because he is a liar and a propogandist

[@johndean1634]

Putin respects and fears. Seriously you think Putin is worried about the UK. He can finish the UK with maybe 3 Missiles.

[@marcoarko4751]

President Putin not afraid having WW3 he’s ready for it

[@leopolitan1914]

@@johndean1634 That´s a very basic assessment. You don´t think that everything worth taking out in russia wouldn´t be wiped off the map a few moments later? Just outlying populations left to fend for themselves. Which is basically the state of play, right now.

[@stewartperry7797]

You have to appreciate that “I’ve got friends and you don’t”. How correct you are Ben Wallace!

[@amossimon3438]

Nato will take on China and Russia.There will be two graves dug One for each.Be like ww2.We can say we won.But look at The Down fall of the British Empire. Was Churchill so great. He could have negotiated in the battle of Dunkirk. This would have been wisest move.Like Ukraine staying mutual.look at Ukraine today .By following the advise of U.S.and NATO. They have a open grave waiting for Ukraine.

[@johnwi-l_l-iamsf3763]

Yea , but powerless to stop russia

[@sirbonobo3907]

Man i Wish my German chancellor would be Like him.

[@timseytiger9280]

This guy is a brexiteer, be careful what you wish for.

[@Maidaseu]

Germans are no longer interested in conquering Russia.

[@1justme]

He isn't a "brexiteer" he voted remain! He supports the democratic choice of the country, even though he didn't want it! Although what that's got to do with his stance on Ukraine I don't know!

[@carolwilliams8511]

@@1justme I agree with you.

[@jmfangio286]

It's not your fault that Scholz is just a cipher, but Wallace is no better.

[@Oldmanofthewood]

Ben Wallace is the very best man for the job that he does and in my humble opinion totally irreplaceable!

[@jamesbogart]

😄

[@Falcon6598]

You-gullible-much?

[@rorhianskall5659]

I'm so happy Wallace is on this matter. Of course no one's perfect or ideal, but he does great job in general, imho. Made me feel good paying my taxes:)

[@cyrilio]

Great interview. Thanks TimeRadio

[@michaelkimber6203]

Thanks for hosting this interview. Ben Wallace is a straight talking politician who others on his party should emulate. Slava Ukraini 💪🇺🇦💪🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@johnlangan4511]

Well spoken simple and to the point ,a very likeable man , from Ireland.

[@Jo5ephSmith]

The political class of Ireland, is just like the political class in the UK. They are all traitors to the people. Why should any money be sent to any foreign nation to defend their borders, when 1000s of fighting aged men from the third world are being allowed to invade our countries?

[@Chuz662]

Not being political in any way but this man is so needed in this position. I sleep a little better in my bed knowing he’s at the helm.

[@Scaleyback317]

He's not pulling the strings - we have a bean counter in nr 10 and the treasury (as they always do) will fight tooth and nail to prevent everything from Stormshadow missiles to a roll of toilet paper ever reaching our Armed forces let alone the Ukrainians. The junior bean counters must be slitting their wrists over having to sign off every single round of ammo.

[@silver152]

It's a shame we don't have more like Ben Wallace 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@drumcdoo9050]

As Chris Freer mentioned below, Ben Wallace would make an excellent Prime Minister. His down to earth practical stance combined with amazing knowledge would be uplifting for the country. So many MP's from all parties are corrupt, totally untrustworthy and not fit to govern. The countries citizens would have a much better life if every other MP did his duty for the country and not for the purpose of filling his back pocket!

[@thehound9638]

I don't want to be this guy but the obsession with hiring women and minorities is what makes men like this a rarity. When you hire people because of who they are you really don't hire the best!

[@1112viggo]

Well, when he learns to answer hard questions directly, i will consider him.

[@hymatwat9412]

Lol 🤣🤣

[@Falcon6598]

Wallace-is-an-arms-dealer-for-The-evil-MIC!Using-Ukraine-and-itspeople-as-cannonfodder-for-the-globalist-agenda.

[@fairman1455]

Excellent interview, Excellent man for this difficult problem.

[@johnhudghton2287]

We should have taken more serious action when they deployed Novichok in this country.

[@robharris8844U]

We should have sent the scent bottle back care of the Kremlin.

[@angela-qh8gl]

Pay back is now😁

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

Such as............?

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

''You weren't attacked in Salisbury ..we were just looking at cathedrals!''.

[@da90sReAlvloc]

Russia wasn't attacked in Moscow. It was just a special military operation

[@George.Andrews.]

Keep the pressure up everyone finish what they started .🇬🇧🇺🇦🇺🇲🇺🇦🇱🇹🇺🇦🇲🇨🇺🇦

[@pi5549]

Finally, a politician that I feel represents me.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Exactly

[@marvinc9994]

Indeed, indeed - and he makes most of the others look like a proper shower !

[@dannyblackwell2426]

one thing i like about Ben Wallace he knows what he is talking about and gives good truthful answers. that's why even thou changes in PM and cabinet ministers they have always kept Ben Wallace as defence secretary.

[@razorrabbit2789]

West always "responds". This strategie pure defense. And always one step behind. Time to tell Mr Scholz to give up sitting on his Leopards silently rusting beneath him.

[@chrillerkiller]

Agree

[@JohnFlower-NZ]

I saw today that Germany sas agreed to send Leopards. Hopefully they prove useful.

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

@@JohnFlower-NZ hopefully they reach the front line. most of th weapons dont arrive and are sold to terrorists across europe

[@razorrabbit2789]

@@JohnFlower-NZ Any tank will help to throw Russians out. Leopard is very accurate at targeting obtjects even while heavy moving. And when hit, the crew has more chances to survive.

[@JohnFlower-NZ]

Razor Rabbit. I agree. I understand that Leopards are a good choice because they can be repaired in Poland and Lithuania. pm1rm4gt93, yes some weapons end up in the wrong place as you say. I have been learning Russian from a tutor in Zaporizhzhia via Zoom for almost two years. She'd agree that corruption is a problem in her country. Despite that many weapons do get to the front and Moscow's forces were defeated at Kiev, in Kharkiv, and recently in Kherson.

[@ethanrichardson126]

Thank you Ben The Ukrainian culture 🕊️❤️🇺🇦 will prevail 🗽🤞

[@eastcoastcapitalmanagement]

Mr Wallace deserves a medal for his support of Ukraine

[@DFermain]

GB may have its troubles but great praise is deserved for its stance on Ukraine. The world will forget the rest and remember the role played here.

[@MiMI-hh4ue]

Ben Wallace is impressive. An excellent diplomat and has a firm handle on reality. Kind of person you want for a PM?

[@armand9404]

The west placed sanctions on Russian pupeline gas which is why it is running out in Europe, not because of Russia. Russia is still selling gas to Europe at a higher price through intermediaries via ship after it is retained in foreign vessels so they still get the revenue for it. Europe is being picked apart by the foreign policy establishment.

[@MiMI-hh4ue]

@@armand9404 They sure are! It might be that Russia will never be able to integrate with Europe nor ever be a dependable economic partner. I agree, Europe has done this to themselves because they were willing to 'look the other way' at Putins Russia.

[@armand9404]

@@MiMI-hh4ue Europe is caught between America and Eurasia - the emerging alliance of Russia and China. It didn't have to be but there is no competent leadership in European capitals who are resisted by the EU institutions who are trying to absolve their hitherto national responsibilities.

[@DukeLitoAurelius]

When I play Call of Duty, my favorite characters are always the British soldiers. It’s the steely stoicism under fire that does it for me. Sorry for going off-topic but watching this interview got me thinking about it.

[@tocu9808]

They traditionally fight with intelligence way above the enemies.

[@juliegregory8187]

@@tocu9808 By traditionally , you mean natives with spears? Well yes they did do very well .

[@tocu9808]

@@juliegregory8187 Sure. And they also put Napoleon, the King of Cannon, in jail. 😉

[@surality]

@@juliegregory8187 "Don't throw them bloody spears at me" Michael Cane

[@fatty3383]

Very good interview 👍

[@crystalclearforukraine]

Ben Wallace, you rock!!! Stay the course! - Intelligent journalist as well.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

Germany has overtaken the UK as a donor, though it must be stated that the UK was THE early donor as well as providing much training aid since 2014.

[@MoraqVos]

Don't forget that the EU is a massive supplier of aid to Ukraine, so Germany (and all EU countries) donate a lot more than what is cited in most lists.

[@worer850]

Germany had to wait to see what direction the wind was blowing. Still dragging their heels as the largest economy in Europe not impressed.

[@PhilThurston64]

Germany has pledged more than the UK, but it certainly has not delivered on its promises. Also, most of its aid is financial, not military. It is lacking there.

[@MoraqVos]

@@PhilThurston64 With financial aid you can buy military equipment. The UK is lacking in taking in refugees, and has made it ridiculously difficult to even apply. Germany has taken in around 1 million Ukrainian refugees. Every country does some things better or worse.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

@@worer850 Germany Post 1945 was largely pacifist , concerned only with self defense, even with Nato. It started hesitantly changing post 1991. Its policy towards Russia was peace and progress by economic cooperation and interdependency. That all got blown up in February 2022. It has changed though there is still much internal resistance by the supporters of the failed policies.