Silicon Bites #43 - Economic and Labour Issues Threaten to Derail Putin's War Machine and Invasion

Edition No43 | 06-05-2024
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[@brettlord8458]

I couldn't agree more with this part of your closing statement. "We can not allow this to continue month in month out or for the years ahead, it is unconscionable that we should not be pushing back hard against this with everything that we've got." Thanks Jonathan

[@piseag458]

Letting the war drag on only advantages putins plans and makes it harder for west to get russia off its current trajectory,as the russian people become more and more conditioned .. war is peace.. ignorance is strength.. freedom is slavery

[@5ty717]

You’re a wordsmith, a word wizard and warrior against willfully wrong kremlin craft. This Russia is wrong on so many levels and you sir are a considerate and caring citizen. Keep on brother. Stay safe n secure.

[@hrvojesvetec3058]

Ty Jonathan,great reporting as usual👍we stand with Ukraine during their struggle,most unjust,wrongfull and unprovoked war of aggression🇺🇦🇸🇪👍❤️

[@Heater-v1.0.0]

This difference between the Ukrainian and Russian displays of tanks and other weapons is that Russia gave those tanks to Ukraine when it invaded their country. Where as Russia stole the Ukrainian tanks by invading. I don\t know why Russia does not also display all the toilets and washing machines it stole. Such a fine culture :)

[@The_ZeroLine]

The other difference is that Ukraine has captured more than 400 Russian tanks while Russia has captured a few dozen of mostly destroyed tanks from Ukraine.

[@patricklosi3358]

This isn't true.

[@Heater-v1.0.0]

@@patricklosi3358 How so not true? Are you denying the fact that Russia invaded Ukraine and hence any tanks they took fro m Ukraine are stollen. Are you denying that Russia delivered its tanks to Ukraine in that invasion and hence any taken by Ukraine are "given". Or are you denying the numbers captured by each side? If so please link us to figures, else you are only spouting random words.

[@shaneconnor86]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 from 🇦🇺

[@briancase6180]

The mere fact that Russia responded with such loud fervor to Macron saying French troops in Ukraine is not ruled out tells you all you need to know. They're petrified that Europe might come to Ukraine's aid in a direct way and destroy Russian military dreams for at least a decade. I think it almost needs to be done unconditionally. Russia must understand that their empire-building ways are no longer tolerated.

[@InnocentiusLacrimosa]

Exactly so. Former Finnish intelligence officer M J Kari said that "Russian foreign policy is like them testing their borders with a bayonet. If the response is soft, they will keep pushing the bayonet deeper in. If the response is rock hard, they will retreat and take the bayonet away." Not all western politicians understand this. They talk about a "worry of escalation", "providing a way out", "defensive only". All of this russia interprets as a soft target, weakness to exploit, so they will push the bayonet deeper. Instead they need to be confronted with strength. A hard target. And then they will retreat. That is the essence of a foreign policy that russians understand and accept as it mirrors their own policies.

[@marcusparkus682]

not a decade, at least 50 years

[@user-pl4pz2xn2c]

it totally surprised me it took FRANCE stepping up to the plate. Other countries should be ashamed.

[@j-ch8787]

Let's say.. 20 years. And don't forget western hypocrisy : our main corporations are interested by russian ressources potential. Hum?!

[@mikeshaunnessey9303]

Russia is spending large amounts on war material which does show up in GDP. So yes more Rubles are flowing. Into rusted heaps and spent shells in Ukraine's fields.

[@djparn007]

Thank you, Jonathan. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@brettlord8458]

Yea about time, well done with British, French and other foreign governments stepping up. They need to stop treading lightly towards Russia.

[@elizabeththornton-yk3vm]

But France are sending an ambassador to the crowning of Putler today

[@brettlord8458]

@elizabeththornton-yk3vm that's an error by the French government.

[@j-ch8787]

No... We have to talk... Keep bonds at least light diplomatic one with kremlin authorities. Whatever we think about this fuckin' criminal putin. Putin is leading russia... But he is not alone... And we have to keep contact with russians who aren't entirely supporting him. Silent russia under his terror. They have to feel they could be supported by western demos. Don't forget we.. Western delocraties, had lot of trades... Even Military exchanges with russia before. Russia will still exist after outin regime... With who? Is the question...

[@Donovanwashere]

Great work, Jonathan! 🇺🇦🙏🇬🇪🙏

[@chuckkottke]

I think we here in the US through our government's poor assessment of what needed to be done in Afghanistan in terms of synching with the people's needs which led to a US and coalition pullout, became hesitant to commit to any support for foreign military support, and we're only now beginning to regain our senses and confidence. This go around, we had better seize the opportunity to reform Russia when it inevitably falters, rather than squander the opportunity as we had done in the past. Never again, no more shock doctrine economics, this time we need to get it right. 🗽

[@Sphere723]

I think its an error to believe that the US has the ability to build nations at all. The US can help the Ukrainian people build the nation they already want. The US cannot force Afgans or Russias to build a nation they don't want.

[@robertgoldbornatyout]

Thank you, Jonathan for sharing your thoughts with us ! Slava Ukraini! 💛💛💛💙💙💙💯💯💯

[@coopoylozenge5964]

Thanks for update Jonathan

[@tamarasidlartchouk3138]

Thank you, Jonathan for sharing your thoughts with us ! Slava Ukraini! 👏👏👍👍✌️✌️

[@Davidheidi271]

It was brought to my attention the meaningless of not using Western weapons on Russian soil. As Russia sees it, all of the oblasts where the war is taking place in Ukraine ARE Russian soil! There is no difference.

[@pcopeland15]

What you say bears repeating.

[@GrahamCStrouse]

Very good point.

[@SarahMould]

I have this amusing mental video of Ukraine announcing that Belgorod is now part of Ukraine

[@funkytransport]

this involves getting on board with russian idealogy... which im not.

[@natalieturko4808]

​@@SarahMouldBelgorod WAS Ukrainian. It was called Belhorod. I have a gifted bottle of cognac from Belhorod, UKRAINE, on the label.

[@drychaf]

How are Western nations sending representatives to Putin's inaugurations? When are we going to get serious in tackling this plague? I agree with your sentiments.

[@GrahamCStrouse]

We’re not…

[@Aussie-Mocha]

It’s complete nonsense that these leaders still think that this level of diplomacy and engagement is necessary or even beneficial. What is it they are doing? What do they know that none of us, (who listen, watch, research and study the history of Russia) know !???? Or are they just that ignorant?

[@The_ZeroLine]

It’s all of five states. Four of which are basically Russian allies (Serbia, Hungary, Montenegro and Cyprus). France sent an ambassador, but said they don’t consider Putin a legitimate president. So, it almost seems like trolling.

[@j-ch8787]

Funny those comments... In ALL conflicts... ALL OF THEM WITHOUT ANY EXCEPTION.!!!... ennemies always had under cover diplomacy.... WTF?! During nam war what do yu think US did with north viet authorities?! In israel/ palestine conflict?! In french / algeria conflict?! Etc etc etc. Don t fool yurself... Pls.!

[@stevenjohns-savage7024]

Thanks Jonathan 😊

[@agustinussiahaan6669]

Thanks, Jonathan. Thanks, Cameron. Support from Indonesia.

[@MonteRosa849]

Educational, valuable and credible information! Brilliant post! Thank you very much Jonathan! 🇺🇦✌️

[@dbsteckey]

Thank you UK 🇬🇧

[@patrickgilmore4602]

Thanks.

[@dbsteckey]

It’s about time. This is very good news. Finally we see leadership

[@TLA725]

Absolutely right.

[@JunkerOnDrums]

Spot on - thanks - Slava Ukraini

[@hakangustavsson3538]

It is refreshing that Jonathan does not behind any artificial diplomatic language but calls out things for what they are, calling a spade spade. And taking on the ridiculous lie that the Russian economy is booming.

[@daviddyerlawson6100]

Thank you very much, Johnathan! Grateful to you for doing your part to fight against Putin's oppression.

[@redcruben]

Love the paintings. Slava Ukraine

[@TeeganDuckworth-ko6vs]

“As long as it takes again”, really?..can’t we be more specific now…”until Ukraine has its borders restored to the internationally recognised ones”…????

[@Calligraphybooster]

Jonathan, great reporting as always. Very informative, thank you. Slava Ukraïni! ❤️🇺🇦🔱✌️

[@ParentsFloyd]

Thank you sir. I enjoy listening to your thoughts and the thoughts of your guests. I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

The problem with being a dictator is that when things are great you get the credit, but when things are lousy you have to take the blame. Especially when the bad news are the result of an unnecessary war. Which Putin refuses to do.

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

whats unnecessary about keeping usa/nato away from their borders?

[@noelgrace99]

@@user-kj5bf9rm9d yeah hows that working for you Russia,,,,, you now got more NATO on that border..... war is going so good....like the Russian economy.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

@@user-kj5bf9rm9d What a strange remark! If Russia takes over Ukraine it moves its own border right up next to NATO. That settles that.

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

@@danielschaeffer1294 why strange? Russia got to push em back they broke the rules not Russia.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

@@user-kj5bf9rm9d Clearly you believe Putin’s propaganda. That’s on you. Do more research. Goodbye.

[@DarkestAlice]

Thank you, Jonathan, for another Silicon Bites episode. Special thanks for the closing remark. 🇺🇦 Перемоги і миру всім українцям! 🇺🇦

[@terjeoseberg990]

Nobody seems to be explaining this. GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, is the value of all the goods being produced by a country. It says nothing about where the money is coming from to pay for the production of those products, or where those products are going.

[@terjeoseberg990]

For example, most of the money to pay for China’s GPD is coming from foreign countries because China exports the majority of what they produce. In Europe and the United States the money comes from consumers. In Russia it’s currently coming from Russia’s savings because they’re barely exporting anything and the Russian consumers have no money. Basically Putin is spending Russia’s savings, and eventually this savings will run out.

[@terjeoseberg990]

Basically Russia isn’t and doesn’t need to lie about their GDP numbers. I’m pretty confident that they’re real. They just don’t indicate anything good, because it simply represents how fast Putin is burning through Russia’s savings.

[@InnocentiusLacrimosa]

​@@terjeoseberg990my guess is that they are also emptying russian retirement funds (on top of just money printing). The inflation figure is slso probably close to the reserve interest rate of ~16%.

[@Martin-mc6hr]

Excellent coverage as always, thank you. 🇺🇦🇦🇺

[@haji1740]

Thank you for this report. Slava Ukraini

[@casperhfl]

Great content, Slava ukraini 💪🇺🇦

[@bron-sconcess.10]

A firm and steady appraisal, very much appreciated. We will begin to fathom better soon how seriously Russia flexes. Ukraine is indeed fending for nations, not its own alone.

[@user-gf7kc5fc5m]

Thanks, Jonathan! Your Silicon Bites posts are always a great source of the war news! Slava Ukraini!

[@TheJo201]

He is absolutely correct in what he is saying.

[@jeremygreenwood1021]

Always good to see us crossing red lines.

[@loopylare]

TY Jonathan, I really appreciate all your hard work to keep us all very well informed on everything that is happening.

[@johncromwell2529]

Let’s hope! Thx J

[@dwarftomatoproject]

💯spot on summary and commentary!

[@misterjones7929]

Thanks for the update Jonathan. Russia’s actions are ever more sinister and emboldened by sympathetic Republicans in the US.

[@GeneralGayJay]

Maybe cyber warfare and sabotage should be covered by article 5.

[@PraneshSacher]

ABSOLUTLY correct ... should be included

[@Azov777]

Thanks brother ❤

[@Whistlewalk]

Thank you for this. It all needs to be heard.

[@WalterBurton]

It's taken me 10 days to get back around to this specific episode. Regardless of the hindsight of fast-changing events, a valuable watch/listen, as usual. Thank you, Mr. FInk.

[@migproductions4045]

This was no silicon bite, this was a silicon three course meal! 😁 A damning indictment of enablers of Russian terror, and a comprehensive and encouraging broadcast. Without you Jonathan we would have NO VOICE, NO CHOICE and LITTLE access to REAL analysis with a CONSCIENCE! Why our own media outlets seem incapable of this standard of investigative journalism is beyond me! I am only glad that there is one man who feels exactly as I do; who is besides this also considerate, intelligent, eloquent and principled as you are Jonathan. YOU are our voice, you are our choice and I CANNOT understate the importance of your essential work! What you say is absolutely accurate and you are indeed correct in countering the endless stream of lies, propaganda and intimidations coming out of Moscow. As always I could say more the individual topics discussed but could nothing to add to such a comprehensive report.. Only to say THANKYOU. You give me HOPE! You remind me of the core of my decency. You impact my feeling and emotions and my eyes are never dry come the end of your broadcasts. You are a paragon of the values many pay lip service to and you do it all in transit from one location to another from the passenger seat of a moving vehicle! You are my man Jonathan Fink, you are the man Jonathan Fink! They say cometh the hour, cometh the man..this is the hour and you are the man! Jonathan I thank God for you! It IS INDEED unconscionable that we are not pushing back harder against this with everything that we've got!!

[@natashainmelbourne5376]

Thank you for your kind words about Jonathan and his work. It resonates with me strongly. Hello from Australia.

[@2nostromo]

brilliant and astounding analysis. Demand to hear this man on National "News" media. We have problems, less threatening than 1984 Russia but extremely serious threats to our way of life are at play within our Educational/Business/Government and social agencies.

[@RolandStenutz]

Let's not forget that Allied companies, e.g. Ford motorcompany, not only did not divest but actively contributed to the German war effort, including the use of forced labor. After the war Ford sought compensation for damage to it's factories in Germany.

[@user-fz7zt6cw6f]

Europe needs to grow a pair.

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

Jonathan once again sealing the peerless quality of this superb channel. Silicon Curtain is simply unrivalled anywhere on the internet!

[@natashainmelbourne5376]

Agree

[@maryannehillis6471]

Jonathan, thank you for having possessed considerable, actually remarkable insight in the choice of guests you interview and the questions and topics of discussion you raise. This time, we have a very sharp insight into your moral and historical position. Would that more commentators used their OWN platforms to be as incisive. Continue speaking your mind and espousing the only moral compass by which to judge the actions of a rapacious and immoral power. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦from 🇦🇺

[@catherineandpaulfuters2523]

Thank you for your coverage and insights 🇬🇧🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🇪🇺

[@kristjanpeil]

You call'em like it is. Kudos, old timer.

[@andrewk4319]

Thank you, excellent report

[@markhenderson4001]

jonathan's best. amazing insight may i request more: forget the guests, give jonathan the test. Well done Sir is an understatement. thanks for your work.

[@marcuswotan]

Slava Ukrajini from Slovenian brother

[@cornyhorsecornhorsington7522]

Great show once again.

[@pcread]

The effects of the refinery strikes, if they continue to degrade diesel supplies will be felt in their food production. Tractors, harvesters, trucks and trains all run on diesel.

[@dbsteckey]

Thanks!

[@natashainmelbourne5376]

Exceptional program. Thank you.

[@botsharing1702]

Call every Putin's bluff!

[@johncromwell2529]

Great lecture Jonathon

[@sallywilton2236]

Your updates are superb. It brings to me so much understanding of all the technicalities of the evil Russian regime and so much more. Thank you Jonathan

[@user-fz7zt6cw6f]

Thank you Jonathan.This has been a very informative item. May Ukraine become safer as the war progresses. The present situation in Ukraine may change now American funding has been approved. The long range ATACMS will even the playing field somewhat.A few tanks as exhibits will not bring back the lives of the men who have lost their lives in Russia or help the badly injured. I wish Georgia are able to get some leverage in removing the bill being passed.

[@happygolucky7179]

Outstanding summery , thank you

[@gbu31mk84]

Having watched this video, in order not to offend anyone and to express an opinion on the thoughtfulness and quality of the material, which I advise everyone to watch, according to human values and ideals, people should not remain silent. P.s. there are a lot of letters to make the comment bigger and be perceived as one that KZbin should pay attention to and promote the video to the top of the list )))❤

[@robryan1933]

The 61 billion is broken down into various not all for military support for Ukraine.

[@ahartify]

Ukraine should be able to mount a counteroffensive and take back its territory but to do this it needs the protection of air defence, such as airplanes, missiles, Patriot and other air defence systems. With sych protection Ukraine could retake Mariopol and other cities.

[@pcopeland15]

Thank you.

[@camillalotus1177]

Wise words, Jonathan. When will the West wake up & realise what our relative does inaction will lead to? ✌️🇺🇦

[@dianetourje1359]

Yes, Marika was a very intelligent & informative guest. I wouldn't be surprised if she rose to the formal voice of the opposition

[@malcolmanspach2035]

Once again Jonathan. ❤❤❤❤

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

The more I hear, the more viscerally I loathe Putain and his cronies ....

[@darlenegogol4636]

Jonathan, I always look forward to listening to you & the information you share. However, it was very difficult to hear you clearly today.

[@erik5958]

Bedankt

[@user-wy8nm6ms4v]

Here,here !!

[@davidgleinbach7316]

Yo GREAT SHOW. WE LOVE YOU BRO.

[@lonewolfmtnz]

so, where did you get the deal on that funhouse mirror?

[@user-ph5ys7ed7i]

Every-one seems so ridiculous thinks that Poo-tin would be concerned with the safety of troops he would send into the mushroom cloud.

[@awedsgtsvfcgtre7269]

good job as always

[@user-wz6bh9oo4d]

Article well done

[@draganjagodic4056]

High time, wester politicians, but also business men and banks, realized, Putler's defeat is in their long term interest. Just recently learned, (mostly)German banks are still fully operational in Russia 😑

[@andywarburton4702]

Thanks Jonathon, as a tip I suggest you buy a remote/better microphone as most of that podcast came over as little more than a mumble...

[@kronos4993]

Rather good, thank you

[@crimeajewel]

❤❤❤❤❤ 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 ❤❤❤❤

[@paulchambers3142]

Absolutely excellent 👏 I completely agree with what you said. If only more of the weak kneed politicians would stand up and face the aggressor with potential aggression....like Macron....then the stupid rhetoric of putin will be negated. Good episode..thank you. A job well done. If there is a risk to uk based terrorism via 5th columnists..surely the government and mod must deploy armed services in reaction to this. As always .slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@ericwillis777]

About time, - won't they be convulsed with anxiety fo their comfy positions if it turns out to be too late !

[@AL-ku1zq]

Politicians and Corporations care far more about keeping a foothold in Russia in hopes of being able to increase their income once the war ends. They care not at all about who wins but only about increasing their personal wealth. If it were otherwise they Corporation would pulled out of Russia or minimally Politicians would have forced the Corporations out.

[@peterjarmesty1884]

Plonker!

[@TheSteve8rox]

How many readers have noticed very subtle facial features clearly depicting a negative effect at 29 : 12 thru' 29 : 36 ?

[@kinleydorji]

Slava Ukraini!

[@sherrillwhately7586]

I love the way you are turning each frame into impressionistic art. 💛💙

[@LesPalenik]

The images transmit also a lot of information. Therefore I would prefer the original, undistorted photographs instead of “artsy” and degraded pictures.

[@The_ZeroLine]

Only about 25% of the $61 billion is actually designated for providing Ukraine arms. Much of it is for replacing what we have already given, expanding our own production capacity, the costs of logistics, research and development programs, etc.

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

And by to the way, having been rather narked at the events leading up to Brexit and the people responsible, this one action by Lord Cameron means that I will be voting Tory in spite of everything else!

[@HatBilly2008]

Horatius speaks words of encouragement, however. He says that all people will die someday, and a man cannot die better than ''facing fearful odds'' for their temples and their father's ashes and to save nursing mothers, their wives, and the holy maidens from ruin at the hands of Sextus. Today will call it evil.

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

41:45 You should feature more on this.

[@tanyaroberson9629]

💛💙💛💙💛

[@MadDog-1961]

Hungary has not met the NATO guideline of spending 2% of its GDP on defense until recently. In 2023, Hungary projected that it would reach the NATO guideline ahead of its 2024 pledge. This commitment was reiterated by the Hungarian government and officials throughout the year, indicating Hungary's ongoing efforts to fulfill its NATO obligations... Damn, Hungary! NO CONFIDENCE!!