Understanding the War in Ukraine (8) - NATO (Russia/Finland/Sweden)

[@anksie]

The timing of this content is spot on. The world is in flames and a sound of reason is needed. Never stop making these videos. Brilliant content.

[@jeremiasfronda108]

Hoping still possible to stop war, rebuild damaged, pay compensation of victims of war, displaced persons return to their homeland, become friendly. As our Greatest Leader said :" Love your enemies." and be "forgive one another. " Let peace and security will prevail over the wicked war.

[@gilbertoescobar5814]

Sir could you make a video possibly looking at the cartel issue? I'm just curious on your analysis on the cartel and corruption with 🇲🇽 Government and possibly corruption with U.S. Department of defense via border control? I'm not sure if your any interested in it but I see your outside perspective of subjects is brilliant. I think of myself as a open minded individual but you can elaborate better than me I believe. I'm no professional in anything but I'm Interested in the whole process of breakdowns and analyzing issues.

[@albinnorrving4378]

Swedish neutrality during the cold was was more or less non-existent. The level of cooperation between NATO (especially the US) and Sweden surpassed that of many NATO members. For example, Sweden got the newly developed Sidewinder air-to-air missile before the UK did. Of course this was done so that the Soviet long range naval strike aircraft could not reach the north Atlantic and sever the supply lines to Europe.

[@magnushem8734]

I don’t agree. 1945-1990 Sweden tried really hard to appear neutral. Sweden had a strong military and it’s own industry of munitions, cannons, fighter jets etc. After the Cold War, Sweden has joined EU and initiated a very close collaboration with NATO.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

it was neutral until Stalingrad after fiercely pro anglo-saxon des är bra ni ka hopak dåliga F34 dura I stylet for utmârkta jas Gripen jenkarna comme utrota sveriges militâra industrin som de gör i Frankrike det ¨r ju syftert av NATO

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

and Sweden has sur strömming but it is very cruel to use in a war

[@albinnorrving4378]

@@louisecorchevolle9241 Ah, yes. That's why we try to confine it's use to the Northern most parts of Sweden.

[@terrymoore861]

NATO were collapsing and failing to elicit support without a war so a war with Russia will help to save NATO from collapse and finally be seen to be needed.

[@TheNordmo]

if Russia withdraws from all of Ukraine and battles for all the destruction they have inflicted on the country. And starting to behave like a civilized country, then Russia has nothing to fear

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

Slava Rossiya! Sori siitä!

[@oklahoma1232]

Listen to the experts not the pollies . AMIT SENGUPTA, Professor John J. Mearsheimer. done!

[@atarvos8686]

If Finland becomes nato member, russia has all right to go to war with them. And this dutch veteran then seriously will look to enter the Russian army. Enough is enough

[@drakehound2244]

Well prepare to move to Russia then ... cause we rather be rid of all Russian sympathisers at this point. you think Covid Asian Discrimination was bad. Wait till Russia invade Finland a EU member and a country with some of the nicest people around. You will see all Russians having no more Free speech in the West and be kicked out of the country.

[@atarvos8686]

This guy is telling a whole bunch of nonsense. Sorry. Finland was forced to be neutral after russia kicked their ass in the second world War. They only could stay a independent country after signing an agreement for neutrality. And this is only 1 example. Yugoslavia never was a peace keeping mission, it was offensive. Iraq was offensive (2x) and in Afghanistan the same. Libya was offensive. Second he is only telling the part of the story that suits him, a small % I would love it to take on this guy with the entire story.

NATO is not USA, which is the common problem people have in their thinking. Did Germany invade Iraq? No. Did France invade Iraq? No. Both are major NATO members. Do you now understand difference between NATO and USA? Yugoslavia and Libya both were missions given by United Nations. Russia could've prevented both by using veto power. You can ask why it didn't do so. But i agree that NATO shouldn't have taken part in such things, regardless of UN request.

[@atarvos8686]

@ NATO IS america. And it doesn't matter in what constellation NATO strikes a country, that's the point of NATO. What is done by one is done by all.

@@atarvos8686 That makes no sense whatsoever. It's not that way based on the treaty and charter. It's not that way based on any practical sense. It's simply wrong.

[@atarvos8686]

@ it's easy, NATO comes together, supports military action because the usa wants to, America bombs the shit out of the target. And that is done out of name of all 30 members. This easy it is.

[@sampza00]

@ no need to argue with this guy, you're not gonna get through his thick skull, dude is vehemently anti NATO and pro Russia, said he would join russian army in case of a finnish invasion lmao, completely delusional a**hole in my humble opinion.

[@simonruiters6173]

Stop the War? Did you say "Stop the War"? How could the US/NAVO have no war? It would bore them. Their arms industries would go silent. Their politicians' income would dry out. Their excitement would fizzle out. Besides the nation would demand spending on their own needs.

[@ianthesiow3013]

(US) United States call it "Liberation" instead of "Invasion". That was what US call it in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia and the list goes on... Why the double standard? Confused... Please enlighten. Genuine question... Instances of the United States "liberated" or overthrowing, or attempting to overthrow, a foreign government since the Second World War. (* indicates successful ouster of a government) China 1949 to early 1960s Albania 1949-53 East Germany 1950s Iran 1953 * Guatemala 1954 * Costa Rica mid-1950s Syria 1956-7 Egypt 1957 Indonesia 1957-8 British Guiana 1953-64 * Iraq 1963 * North Vietnam 1945-73 Cambodia 1955-70 * Laos 1958 *, 1959 *, 1960 * Ecuador 1960-63 * Congo 1960 * France 1965 Brazil 1962-64 * Dominican Republic 1963 * Cuba 1959 to present Bolivia 1964 * Indonesia 1965 * Ghana 1966 * Chile 1964-73 * Greece 1967 * Costa Rica 1970-71 Bolivia 1971 * Australia 1973-75 * Angola 1975, 1980s Zaire 1975 Portugal 1974-76 * Jamaica 1976-80 * Seychelles 1979-81 Chad 1981-82 * Grenada 1983 * South Yemen 1982-84 Suriname 1982-84 Fiji 1987 * Libya 1980s Nicaragua 1981-90 * Panama 1989 * Bulgaria 1990 * Albania 1991 * Iraq 1991 Afghanistan 1980s * Somalia 1993 Yugoslavia 1999-2000 * Ecuador 2000 * Afghanistan 2001 * Venezuela 2002 * Iraq 2003 * Haiti *2004 Somalia 2007 to present Honduras 2009 * Libya 2011 * Syria 2012 Ukraine 2014 * Pakistan 2022 *

[@divinethunder6020]

So full of S...!

[@magnushem8734]

NATO wasn’t involved in Iraq or any other unnecessary war. NATO is not responsible for what USA does on its own.

[@erosgritti5171]

You have a problem understanding what an alliance is. Maybe you had poor civic education in school?

[@engtechno]

I believed Finland/Sweden make mistake for shifting from neutrality. Ukraine war can be said, the result from the lack of neutrality by Ukraine. Russia tried to use neutral is security guarantee. Even Finland/Sweden are NATO members but it is very dangerous and potential the among countries to receive nuke if nuclear war is happening. That is the very dangerous decision to make to join NATO at this desperate moment in time. Wish good luck and my concern will not materialize.

[@Raikenbolai]

"In response to NATO considering Russia a threat merely by it's existence, Russia began to perceive NATO as an existential threat." Well said Prof Stubb

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

contrary of what James Baker and Bush senior promisses nato advanced to russian border

[@grumpydinosaur2347]

I was once in sweden and later in finland. Sweds are kinde nice but chill mode and clean cities and attitude in general is so amazing in Finland. This country is just amazing.

[@gagsdoublej4254]

Excuse me Sir/Madam Are you saved? If you died tonight are you going to heaven? Jesus Jesus loves you

[@alexmaina739]

What the hell does this have to do with NATO?

[@TheGoreFist]

@@gagsdoublej4254 What about Raptor Jesus, does he love me too?

[@m.2pcie471]

...because they are inbred - and therefore outdated. It's like you saying Germans would have been chill if there wouldn't have been any Jewish Germans. A fascist always shows his real colors when people appear that are different in some way.

[@jesseaffiliate6328]

@@gagsdoublej4254 God bless you and everyone

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

Putin made the desicion for us in one day.

[@Harold075]

realizing that we have 1 300 km border with Mordor.

[@cutev1nce128]

I am in sweden and i have bombs exploding please pray for us🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

@@cutev1nce128 No worryings! Finlandball will of halpings.

[@survived4679]

u expect our woman leader not to join😭

[@sampza00]

@@survived4679 how does gender matter in this discussion in any way lmao

[@folwr3653]

“It is not a zero sum game”. That is unfortunately the thing Putin is not capable of understanding.

[@coolbertgzz]

You must know well what he wants.

[@hamoduro8466]

Well done Finland and Sweden great decision right time Simple answer for Vladimir putin is that security concerns for Russia stops at Russians borders not beyond. Thefore Putin as no jurisdiction over Finland or Sweden or any other country outside Russia is authoritarian ambition must be stopped right now

[@rree9550]

you're all sweet and brave at 9!

[@helenaleahy9396]

I guess Putin wasn't expecting this ??

[@emesejohn5367]

Love the new Stubbalicious analysis. Clear and concise as always, thanks Alex.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

transnational all small countries when to be non France we are national as in Sweden my second country Nato an alliance of "democratic states" values like... Turkey and Erdogan who has the second army in the Alliance you just say counter truth Nato is a new win-win ? alliance for the new members Finland an Sweden who joins with out referendums. In 2003your brothers Danes participated to the illegal war invading Irak lead by the most unpeacfull country USA over armed to make the gendarme in the world Usa rallied mostly of European Nato countries except France and Germany Nato is a win win alliance for US military complex stealing from its allies military contracts as for example they made made an outrageous stealing of a French 50 bilions contract with Australia nato is a tool also to sell F54 fighter to Poland a forced sell when Rafale or Jas Gripen is better. Germany who has announced it want to have a real army and announced they were going to equip their fo ces with F35 win win for whom ? like Carl bill you are a salesman for nato it is win win for you and him

[@robertaurens5665]

Obviously you watch too much TV and get your brain washed for your trouble.

[@spoged7692]

The polls just hit 76% for nato

[@mariuszmusiaka9692]

Point 1: good job Point 2: thank you Point 3: Greetings :)

[@theH0UNDSofD00M]

The Finnish army is huge in proportion to the population. I would say that Finland and Sweden are more than welcome at NATO. Plus, both countries have amazing Heavy Metal bands, which should be mandatory condition to join anything, really! 🤜🤛

[@cisadaneinteligentofagency8923]

I think They Joined Pop-Punk

[@ransu7327]

Gracias señor🙂👍

[@69VAJRA]

Yeaa Finland are wellarmed against russians supersonic missile 5 times faster then sound.

[@Grak70]

@@69VAJRA ok, they shoot the 12 uber missiles they have. Now what. Russia can’t even deploy a new tank to Ukraine.

[@69VAJRA]

@@Grak70 Yeaaa and the next media lie going to tell you that its best we attack Moscow to disable and stop war in Ukraine..... Just remember Russia are number one or at least number 2 having nuclearweapon, provoke the bear and we all will be blown to scrambles either direct or by after effect regardless were you live on the planet. War talks like you all have tells about your cognitive dissonans, your under masspsycosis Were are the diplomacy and peace talks in media or among people?

[@Stockholm17]

Let me ask a thing I never understood since I moved to Sweden in 2009. Russia kept (and keeps) harassing Sweden with air-space or marine-space violation of all kinds: with submarines, jet fighters, ships, etc. Swedes are russiaphobic for this reason, but I never understood why Russia is so fixated with harassing Sweden. Why is that?

[@FelixMeister]

The 16th to 18th centuries mainly. Sweden consistently smacked the crap out of Russia for a couple of hundred years.

[@byteresistor]

Turkey stopped the problem of Russia violating their airspace with one swift move by shooting one their helicopters down. They haven't done it since. Try that approach.

[@Wargasm54]

Russia has been doin that to everyone for the past 40 years. They like to push it. Until you do like Turkey and shoot one down.

[@Gretstarret]

@@byteresistor Its a bit easier to do when you are part of NATO and being mountainous country that is absolute horror to invade.

[@ArchOfficial]

I'm somewhat sure Russia keeps annoying and prodding its neighbors so that they remain "russophobic" and Russia has a reason to keep being aggressive.

[@edwardfowle2404]

You are awesome Sir!!!Thank you for your insight! Slava Ukraine!!

[@whistleblowerer6527]

As a swede i can clearly say we would not join nato if it weren't for the 24th of februari. Also we would not join nato if Finland would stay out of it as it would put Finland in a bad spot between nato and russia and the political pressure on Finland from russia would escalate. And we stick togeather.

[@nicolasgarcia248]

The attack to prod and prol since 2014 didnt Matter? Just 24th feb did?

[@whistleblowerer6527]

@@nicolasgarcia248 The opinion on nato did change some in 2014 and we got more people who wanted to join nato but it was still around 30% or so. But we and finland have been way more involved with nato since 2014 but the public opinion did take a drastic turn now in feb

[@whistleblowerer6527]

@Meme Memeson yep you are saying what we already know. Our "neutrality" is long gone and we know that but it still hangs around outside of Sweden for some reason. But the public opinion wether we should actually join nato has been quite low until now. So im not trying anything, i know what is going on. And i know our cooparation with nato. Its no secret. But i can say that we would not join nato if Finland didn't it is kinda one big reason we never did back in the day. But im glad you have read something and somehow think its hidden away from everyone in Sweden and want to share it. So thanks

[@Dandersenification]

The Finns are our sisters and brothers from ages ago! I need only say "Sven Duva!" and you will all know what I mean. Any enemy of Finland is an enemy of Sweden!

[@nicolasgarcia248]

@Meme Memeson not to mention that every Saab aircraft was desing to perform against russia (in their mind, only russia was enemy)

[@Oikonomos12]

Always very clearly explained...hard to get for the Italian Left and Right

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

Nato an alliance of "democratic states" values like... Turkey and Erdogan who has the second army in the Alliance you just say counter truth Nato is a new win-win ? alliance for the new members Finland an Sweden who joins with out referendums. In 2003your brothers Danes participated to the illegal war invading Irak lead by the most unpeacfull country USA over armed to make the gendarme in the world Usa rallied mostly of European Nato countries except France and Germany Nato is a win win alliance for US military complex stealing from its allies military contracts as for example they made made an outrageous stealing of a French 50 bilions contract with Australia nato is a tool also to sell F54 fighter to Poland a forced sell when Rafale or Jas Gripen is better. Germany who has announced it want to have a real army and announced they were going to equip their fo ces with F35 win win for whom ? like Carl bill you are a salesman for nato it is win win for you and him

[@tuijanordstrom3063]

Pragmatic vs ideological, indeed! In both countries i have seen the rapid and immediate change of opinion after Feb24 although it seemed more decisive early on in Finland while there were more discussions whether or not in Sweden. Nato is for added security, not to show aggression toward Russia. I hope indeed that we can continue coexisting peacefully, as independent countries. It will be a win-win situation also for Russia and Russians.

[@carlabroderick5508]

The stronger NATO becomes, the more influence to help Ukraine and Russia recover from this tragedy. Never again!

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

Nato an alliance of "democratic states" values like... Turkey and Erdogan who has the second army in the Alliance you just say counter truth Nato is a new win-win ? alliance for the new members Finland an Sweden who joins with out referendums. In 2003your brothers Danes participated to the illegal war invading Irak lead by the most unpeacfull country USA over armed to make the gendarme in the world Usa rallied mostly of European Nato countries except France and Germany Nato is a win win alliance for US military complex stealing from its allies military contracts as for example they made made an outrageous stealing of a French 50 bilions contract with Australia nato is a tool also to sell F54 fighter to Poland a forced sell when Rafale or Jas Gripen is better. Germany who has announced it want to have a real army and announced they were going to equip their fo ces with F35 win win for whom ? like Carl bill you are a salesman for nato it is win win for you and him

[@verpal7920]

I live in Russia and watch your channel trying to understand this war. But I still don't ((

[@DudorSP]

Finland does indeed make Nato stronger. Sweden does not have a large standing army at the moment but on the other hand it has kept it's massive cold war weapons industry going which is already developing Nato-compatible weapons like the now famous NLAW all the way up to gen 4.5 fighter jets. It's a big win-win for everyone but Russia.

[@dguy321]

It's a win for the Russian people. Their leadership will be less likely to start new invasions that send Russian citizens to die while trying to murder their neighbors. And if Russia isn't invading anybody, the sanctions will lift and its economy will improve.

[@frozenmadness]

It's also a win for Russia: It reduces the attraction of attacking Finland and Sweden, thus possibly saving tens of thousands of Russian soldiers' lives.

[@farzana6676]

Anyone that does not meet their 2% defense spending commitments need to be kicked out of NATO! NATO is not an alliance for freeloaders.

[@mannydib]

Finland has the largest artillery capability in Europe

[@Redfizh]

@Pennan We Finns used to have couple but those are museums now.

[@cindybogart6062]

Thank you. Prof. Snubb. For this great series on Russia, NATO , Ukraine & others involved. It’s an excellent cometary.

[@Влади́мирВлади́мировичПутлер]

Cindy Bogart, or maybe I just call you "Irina Ivanova". (How in the hell you Russian trolls you make those names so clear to see through like "John Doe") I must ask you how is the weather in Ulitsa Optikov in St. Petersburg???? LMAO!

[@rree9550]

@@Влади́мирВлади́мировичПутлер the weather is fine... everything's fine...

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

Dr Snubb yes haha and "comedy" you mean?

[@SebastianRup]

Enlightening insight. I am enjoying this series! Thank you Prof Stubb. One thing I disagree with, or I would expand on, is the statement that NATO has returned to its founding purpose. To defend against Russian (Soviet) aggression. This is not broad enough a definition. The purpose of NATO remains as the defender of Western values, and that threat has shown itself to come from Russia again. What are Western values? In short (but by no means a concise list): Democracy, accountability, freedom of speech, respect of human rights, respect for the individual, respect for sovereignty.

[@goldreserve]

Those are important ideals but do they correspond with US and Ukraine actions? The Iraq war was started with a lie about WMD in Iraq. The result 1 million dead. Was that a crime against humanity? If not, why not? See 'Roses Have Thorns (Part 6) The Odessa Massacre' on KZbin. No one ever convicted. The far right group responsible 'Right Sector' were formed into a Ukraine National Guard battalion. How does that equate to accountability? Ukraine has banned opposition political parties and media. The list of journalists killed in Ukraine is very long. we know free speech doesn't exist in Russia. Can free speech exist in a country at war?

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

Nato an alliance of "democratic states" values like... Turkey and Erdogan who has the second army in the Alliance you just say counter truth Nato is a new win-win ? alliance for the new members Finland an Sweden who joins with out referendums. In 2003your brothers Danes participated to the illegal war invading Irak lead by the most unpeacfull country USA over armed to make the gendarme in the world Usa rallied mostly of European Nato countries except France and Germany Nato is a win win alliance for US military complex stealing from its allies military contracts as for example they made made an outrageous stealing of a French 50 bilions contract with Australia nato is a tool also to sell F54 fighter to Poland a forced sell when Rafale or Jas Gripen is better. Germany who has announced it want to have a real army and announced they were going to equip their fo ces with F35 win win for whom ? like Carl bill you are a salesman for nato it is win win for you and him

[@user-bm6jn9ls4n]

It would also be true to say NATO is aggressive at least that is what most of us non Europeans/Westerners etc

[@silkeschumann7261]

Russia for the time being is trapped by the "Russian Soul" but even more so by a fascist religious right. The younger generation was very much exposed to western culture and adopted many mind frames, so should Russia collapse and a new government emerge that is actually willing to find its own way somewhere between communism and capitalism, Russia may find that the generation taking over in 10+ years may very well seek to be part of Europe and work towards this goal in a time frame of 25 to 30 years from then on. Provided Europe can hold on to the ideas and doesn't destroy itself.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

for the moment there are more fascist in Ukraine Azov bataillon and the national hero is Stepan bandera a nazi collaborator. If you say that to a russia he vill not accept russia estimates that they made a large part of the job agains Hitle ; 20 million deaths

[@silkeschumann7261]

@@louisecorchevolle9241 Russia is a disinformation spit fire. You can't any source. And currently there isn't a country in the world where there isn't an active fascist group, some more some less. Russia is full blown fascist. Not because all the people are, but because the regime is with Putin at the helm. And this will be my last comment on the subject in this thread.

[@mrbrand4720]

Well this week will be interesting here in Sweden and in Finland .

[@mrbrand4720]

history in the making .

[@Bathtubcrocodile]

Finland signed their application today, yes? Sweden will sign on sunday. It is pretty much done.

[@mrbrand4720]

@@Bathtubcrocodile Read in the newspaper that Sweden and Finland will send its application on monday .

[@Bathtubcrocodile]

@@mrbrand4720 Correct.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

@@Bathtubcrocodile du måste klara av Erdogan om du gör det är du bakar om kurderna men du har redan sålde ditt själ åt jänkarna

[@thor9563]

Alex, I have just found your series and tonight have begun to 'catch up' by watching past dispatches. Thank you for a very intelligent and enlightening series! I am glad that in this video (#9), you FINALLY alluded to the cause and the purpose of NATO's formation (4:10): To provide a secure military deterrent to a beligerent (Soviet) Russia. It is for this that I find it difficult to understand Putin's stated annoyance with NATO's growing presence at Russia's border. Putin and Russia have always been the justification for the existence and the persistence of NATO! Putin has stated that NATO represents an 'existential' threat to Russia. Rather, NATO represents an existential threat to: Putin and his kleptocratic dictatorship which is sustained by the following institutions: a. Oligarchs placed at the head of all major industries; b. a propaganda machine; c. a subservient judicial/police system with the Law of Rule; d. Undivided governance providing zero checks and balances. It would indeed be intolerable for Putin to have a free Democratic/capitalistic European state at his border, demonstrating the strength of the West to Russia's populace.

[@JohnDupuyintegralrecovery]

So glad to see your listenership growing. Alex you provide a much needed voice.

[@pungwem4306]

Do you think Nato is good organisation for Europa or you are calling the war to comme to Europe ?

[@SL-sd3sg]

Professionalism of Putin’s army is questionable

[@rree9550]

so is your syntax

[@richardnewton5465]

I am really enjoying your series. I would like to hear you weigh in on the future relationship of Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Do you think that Canada and the United States will be close partners with the Nordic countries?

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

like carl Bildt a good sales man for Nato

[@alcoholfree6381]

Very well done; he has obviously thought a lot about the topics surrounding the Ukrainian War. His political/diplomatic experience gives a lot of insight!

[@qwerty6383]

Cheers to that! 🍺🍺🍺

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

Nato an alliance of "democratic states" values like... Turkey and Erdogan who has the second army in the Alliance you just say counter truth Nato is a new win-win ? alliance for the new members Finland an Sweden who joins with out referendums. In 2003your brothers Danes participated to the illegal war invading Irak lead by the most unpeacfull country USA over armed to make the gendarme in the world Usa rallied mostly of European Nato countries except France and Germany Nato is a win win alliance for US military complex stealing from its allies military contracts as for example they made made an outrageous stealing of a French 50 bilions contract with Australia nato is a tool also to sell F54 fighter to Poland a forced sell when Rafale or Jas Gripen is better. Germany who has announced it want to have a real army and announced they were going to equip their fo ces with F35 win win for whom ? like Carl bill you are a salesman for nato it is win win for you and him

[@rolandgustafsson5655]

I understood that Sweden is looking for Nato membership when the Swedish government announced that they will increase the defense budget too 2% and that is what Nato want the Nato members to spend on their own defense 🤔

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

now the of Sweden budget is 1.2 % contrary was conférencier says You will buy F35 bad and expensive, instead off Jas Gripen cheap and excellent then US military industrial complex will train swedes lmilitary industry as they do for France

[@daxx77m]

It's a great series of lectures. Alexander Stubb is a fantastic communicator!

[@tirzhaprinsloo2774]

Thanks for this insight I think it is important to join Nato if it is only for security reasons.

[@vl647]

Why just security reasons?

[@harrywoods9784]

Just a thought, Enjoy all your videos’ The failure of the Soviet union may be echoed By the failure of the Russian federation

[@daniellarson3068]

It's kind of like the last gasp of the Soviet Union. Have you noticed that all the guys in charge of Russia are old Soviet KGB people? After they die out, Russia may make real progress for it's people.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

the rouble not yet has fall it is boosted by sanctions and has more value than before the war

[@farrier53]

Very well explained & presented. I have learned a lot in just a few minutes of your lecture !

[@jderoma4382]

I am really enjoying you series. Very enlightening. I have a question, though. Has NATO ever tried to sign a non-aggression pact with Russia?

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

I can answer Poutin asked to Clinton if Russia could be member of nato the uS president nearly fell out in laugh

[@terosailynoja158]

Why you dont see facts? NATO has wanted Finland and Sweden join for years. We have been for NATO combability for years ago They know how we are because we, Nordic countries are ONE. We will defend each other, NATO will give more secure of that.

[@stefanviklund7042]

you forgot to tell what Nato have done like Killing Yugoslavians and much much more

[@sanatombathiyam9849]

U also want to be a pawn of nato just join

[@martinwest2538]

I've already posted this comment elsewhere, but it fits well under this title too: It's sad to say I really don't feel the security in Finland has increased since we joined NATO. Quite on the contrary. The reason is simple: NATO is the arch enemy of Russia, and thus Finland has now after a long period of friendly relations officially declared that Russia is our enemy. As Russia needs to protect itself from NATO, this eventually will bring Russian military hardware along the whole Finnish 1300 km long border. If Finland stupidly wants an U.S. military base and American troops on the ground, it will be considered as a rude move by Russia and will probably have serious implications in turn. The biggest insanity would be to allow nuclear weapons to be installed on Finnish territory, since this would be a direct threat against Moscow and St. Petersburg. The Russians would hardly allow this to happen.

[@pr0newbie]

Good. Keep the proxy wars in Europe. I hate the words "pivot to Asia". It's definitely not for peace and prosperity.

[@gurusandirasegaram1171]

Brilliant explanation. I believe abstain is correct. ( UN vote) Many countries has no clue about Ukraine war including myself. Ukraine’s historian gave me an explanation Who created Ukraine war & why ? What was a problem in Donbas & Crimea ? Konigsberg became Kaliningrad because Germany attacked the USSR in 1941 killing more than 20 million civilians. There figures hide a variety of types of violence nowadays. This has been repeated since 2014 in Ukraine. Where on may 2014 nationalists from western Ukraine came to Odessa & buried 48 local residents alive.for expressing their own opinion in the city square.( with the help of UK & USA) After the 2014 coup in Ukraine the influence of nationalists ( Nazis hooligans) the name has no matter.but only their crime has intensified among these nazis hooligans & There descendants of those who served Hitler This for an example This Galitchina detachment with their crime Volyn massacres against civilians. After 2014 Ukraine began to distort its view of the history of the Second World War. This expressed in the fact that in the best case an equal sign is drawn. Between the attacking Germans and the liberated soldiers of the USSR Such a sign of equality is a betrayal of those who thanks to whom we are alive. This was a reason that Donbas & Crimea do not want to be with Ukrainian. In response for 8years Ukrainian mines and shells have been falling on the heads of Donbas residents. So many adults and children were killed & torn apart. MSM will not show this to west world & 3rd world audience. Therefore Putin hesitated for a long time whether to take a active action. Because it already happened in 2008 when Georgia attacked Ossetia & Russian soldiers stood up for Ossetia.-squeezing Georgian soldiers back into Georgia. but the MSM did not show part of the conflict. When Georgia attacked Ossetia MSM began to show the conflict. Only after Russia joined.at the same time they showed the Ossetian city of Tskhenvali destroyed by the Georgians during the offensive & at the same time they said that it was the Georgians city of Gori. Russia is most maligned country and the most conscientious country in foreign policy through the prayers of despair of people from God gave Russia a good president. I asked my final question to Ukrainian historian Who do you support? Ukrainian or Russian He mentioned to me that our generation escaped from Hitler & settled down in Canada. Therefore I support Denazification.

[@davidhowse884]

I'd be interested in some mention why those former Soviet Block states chose to join NATO, instead of continuing historical ties with Soviet Union before its break-up. . I would also be interested in a comment or mention on what I read in a Wikipedia summary of "Foundations of Geopolitics..." 1997, by Aleksandr Dugin, which I believe stated Finland should be absorbed into Russia-did this text have influence in Russian geopolitical thinking and Finland's thinking about Russia? I would be interested in Alexander Stubb having a public discussion with John Mearsheimer about NATO and the causes of the war in Ukraine. His lectures on the Ukraine war or Russian relations with the west are at variance with others.

[@annehersey9895]

If NATO is 'open to any European country who wants to join and follow the rules', then WHY was Ukraine not admitted when it has wanted to be? Even now with Ukraine's recent application for expedited membership, I've heard retired Generals and different people say it was doubtful Ukraine could join. NATO has never said that before about a country and it is upsetting to me. Yes, they border Russia but so does Finland and Estonia. I think it is because NATO is afraid still that it would be a provocation to Russia. I say Hogwash! By virtue of Russia breaking the unspoken Gentleman's Agreement of the UN that border disputes are only to be settled by dialog and then to threaten that they were very willing to use Nukes, Russia has lost any hope for a seat at the table. IN fact, the countries that NEED to join NATO the most are those that DO border Russia because Putin has shown that Russia can NOT be trusted to keep its word or adhere to treaties. Had Ukraine been a member, Putin would never have invaded or if he had and article 5 had been invoked, this war would have already been over and done!

[@PaulKRedd]

NATO, an alliance or a dependency? Collective or reliance on USA? Please discuss the extent to which the USA has really carried the burden of blood and treasure for NATO and whether this is sustainable. I.E: Why is the USA the primary guarantor of the borders of Lithuania? Should not the Europeans carry more of the load of a European collective defense?

[@davydacounsellor]

Excelent energy a USA gas supplier has just signed multi million dollar deal to supply Finland with LPG, Finland has one of the largest floating LPG storage facilities in Europe, Finland's state owned gas company will get 481 million dollar s in leasing fees to store and transit fees for gas to Europe, start a war in Ukraine, drive up the price of gas, and we Europeans will get hammered in gas prices, and Finland joined NATO because of Russia, BS, I knew when I seen this channel there was a Atlantis's rat line here.

[@verarenella9598]

Peace keeping missions? you must be joking** A military and Political union indeed. Time ill tell whether this is a good move...when Sweden cannot take care of Issues of violence inside their own country* To naiv and kind? or stupid? notcaring? xxx

[@artemkazakov5974]

This point of view on NATO can hardly be supported by all the actions it took in Serbia and Iraq. That was not legal in the language of international law. Surprised to see such week arguments by such high government official

[@russianpatriot2022]

The best way for you to show the world and to teach the world how bad Russia is, that you show us the Finnish Constitution and the economic development of Finland under the 100-year Finland was under the Russian rule. If you don't show the world that, you will come across as a liar of great proportions. It is up to you.

[@Kamala__Harriis]

I still wonder why they called it "North Atlantic treaty organization" with Italy as a founding member. Last time I checked Italy was in the very center of the Mediterranean sea 🤷‍♂️

[@chrisrosenkreuz23]

Well, Nato was formed as a response to the soviet threat. It's natural for them to call Nato a threat considering they are the actual threat to others. It's almost like bullies never factor themselves into their own logic. Must be lonely.

[@jaimepatena7372]

It is called projection.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

but Ukraine is never be in Nato the only who has been invaded Georgia was a response to georgian russophones

[@dragan3007]

Pity you don't mention Irak and all wars particularly Americans made as member of NATO Just see what's lifelike in all countries where NATO made sopos democratic intervention

[@Kavala76]

Stubb should appear holding NATO coloured pom-poms. He's such a shameless cheerleader for the west.

[@AK-ns4kn]

I think, sir, that there is an another factor rarely spoken of. Namely: the war in former Yugoslavia. That was a shock for the Europe - the fact that the fall of Soviet Union and similar states just unfreezed a lot of old grievances and local competitions (the elephant in the room was e.g. Hungary which had territorial grievances towards almost all of its neighbors and was speaking about it pretty openly) and also consequences of this like the genocide during this (Balkan) war. Which on the other hand hastened reactions later in the case of Kosovo. For some extend the NATO serves (or served) as a container putting all these, often growling on each other, countries in one basket of an alliance: "you cannot kill each other while being in the same happy family with Uncle Sam. Behave kids". ANd there was this Central-European+Baltics factor which today, after the invasion on Ukraine might be called "I told'ya so!" moment.

[@Redfizh]

Your account is is 4 days old.

[@AK-ns4kn]

@@Redfizh so? (You do realize taht ist a date of activation the account on YT - which force you to create the channel just to comment - not the actual account creation date).

[@ryu126]

Except UN all other alliances should be disintegrate. Citizens are facing problems because of them.

[@aachoocrony5754]

NATO isn't going to guarantee the security of Finland. Very simple. Who are you trying to fool?

[@pete2363]

use the screen to put up illustrative stats. e.g. you mentioned 12 founding NATO member states, but dont list them. put it up beside you on the screen maybe

[@metalhamster14]

the number of views have grown quickly for this series not surprising

[@albertamodia294]

Russia makes a military alliance with Mexico. U think u.s likes it I don't think so. Be realistic.

[@Orga50]

Are you trying to understand through this series of videos or are you trying to make all others understand what you think?

[@hablemosdepolitica-i2q]

I think you forget about Spain, if I remember well we entered in 1986. Y, po cierto, es posible que su país, Finlandia, y Suecia, ingresen en la Alianza, es decir, que se apruebe su ingreso, en la cumbre de la OTAN en Madrid el próximo mes de junio. Saludos desde España 🇪🇸 y bienvenidos al Club OTAN.

[@santoriniblue8413]

I think the least Spain could do is ask for all its national territory to be covered by NATO, a glaring anomaly in face of a southern neighbour who is not precisely friendly to it. Turkey is surely going to end approving the membership of Sweden and Finland, but it has put its concerns on the table and surely shall get some guarantee either from NATO or of the candidates regarding its concern. Seeing some foreign policians compared to our domestic, it sparks envy at the intellectual and patriotism of these statesmen versus the short term vision and wasteland policy carried out by a chaste only worried about their personal interests. But politician don't come from another planet, they are a reflection of its society that votes for them. No wonder the country suffers "brain drain".

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

Welcome to buy us weapons Club complex militaro industrial US

[@divinethunder6020]

Was founded because of Josef Vissarionivich Dgushvilli. Ask his ghost.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

by Leon Bronstein in my opinion

[@divinethunder6020]

+@@louisecorchevolle9241 Lev Trotsky founded NATO Haaaaaaa!

[@johnhelenius]

Make this as a podcast version as well

[@1701Larry]

OK ------ 4:! The M-777 155mm Gun could be Ukraine's SUPER WEAPON to WIN this WAR!!! But the current American M-777, 155mm gun only has a short 39cal. Steel barrel that is even inferior to the 42cal Steel barrels in most of Nato's inventories... Giving the Short barrel M-777 a projectile range of only 23 miles with the standard M-795 round. But the M-777 gun America is giving Ukraine could have a range of over 43 miles (instead of just 23miles) with the same M-795 round using a new High Tech long 58cal Barrel (replacing the M-777 old tech steel short 39cal barrel) that is now being field-tested by a Battalion of M-109 Self Propelled Superguns (that truly look beautiful with their long barrels). The new high-tech none steel barrel is a Composite Carbon case, Titanium sleeved long 58cal Ultra High-pressure Marvel of American Engineering... The high-pressure 58cal (30 feet long) barrel using supercharged propellant (that would blow up the average steel barrel) gives the M-777 155mm Super Gun a range of 60 miles firing the new XM1113 projectile... and over 150+ miles with the new subcaliber Hypervelocity GPS guided projectile. Making the M-777 a terror for all Russians in Ukraine... Allowing Ukraine to finally take back (freeing) the Crimea and the Donbas without suffering massive Ukrainian casualties... K ------- America needs to send the Battalion of new M-109 Super Gun, long-barreled 58cal guns to Ukraine for testing in real combat (instead of blowing craters in the Texas desert), which would be followed by the new high tech SUPER BARREL Kits for Ukraine's M-777 guns (the new lightweight composite 58cal 30-foot long barrels {same weight and balance as the 39cal steel barrels in both the M777 and M109} simply slide into the gun carriages of both weapons, replacing the original 39 cal barrels without any major modifications). That could number 1,000 M-777 Superguns deployed to Ukraine in a short time if they are pulled from American storage Depots that are waiting to be scrapped... (in addition to the measly 90 the US is sending now...) Giving Ukraine the Numbers to finally have a chance against a Russia that has thousands of big guns more than Ukrain but lack the range of the M-777 SUPER GUN that would be able to sit back and safely SNIPE the Russian big guns and their ammunition depots into oblivion no matter how many Putin sends...!!! Finally giving Ukraine an advantage they Desperately need...!!! As the Russians both outnumber Ukrain in weapons and manpower...!!! Ukraine has been refused modern fighters but with enough M-777 and M-109 guns, Ukraine can make up for what they cannot do without new fighters they can not get!!! Win this WAR!!! K1 ----!!! Please call and write President Biden and your Congressmen in the House and Senate to demand that Ukraine get the thousand M-777 and hundreds M-109 guns from our storage depots NOW, with the SUPER GUN 58cal upgrade kits following as soon as they are produced on the production line now making the test barrels for the M-109 Supergun...!!! That will stop the Russians in their tracks from taking any more Ukraine cities to torcher innocent local civilian men, Rape women and children then murder and bury them in mass Graves...Thank You...!!!!

[@CrazyHeross]

??? XD

[@alexandervandevelde2311]

Turkey and Hungary will see about that timeframe.

[@siniaura]

Hei Stubb, ootko käyny Dialogia Lavrovin kanssa? ;)

[@LifeWithSeb99]

How big of a role the natural resources found in Eastern Ukraine play in this conflict?

[@Влади́мирВлади́мировичПутлер]

Good question. Maybe bit smaller that we think in the west. Russians seems really believe that "Nazism" and "Facism" existence in Ukraine...

[@afkfromk1]

Here one can learn NOTHING .....and he is a Professor ????

[@nakilpatrick]

obviously you're just a talking head for globalization "School for Transnational Governance", I know a euphemism when I hear one ..

[@nakilpatrick]

, you should not listen to or support these authoritarians@Aditya Chavarkar .. it's rather simple, I'm surprised you'd ask such a question ...

[@mattiaslarsson5868]

And this was the lecture which John Mearsheimer missed out on.

[@rree9550]

oh stubb.. that himboy... greetings from helsinki

[@SamiVideo.Channel]

Why I'm here I know all nato history 😒

[@jeffreywall4818]

The Swedes don’t bring much - the Finns yes but not the Swedes. They have gone from an 800,000 man army organized in 21 brigades [a flexible and powerful combined arms combat organization] to an army of 6,000; they call it a "professional defense force" . They spend a meager 0.93% of their GDP on defense and have divested most of their military assets on the world arms market much of it to the UK. Sweden would be a drag on NATO, not an asset.

[@Aoskar95]

Where are you getting your numbers from. Sweden has about 50.000 soldiers and is increasing defense spending. Sweden also has an incredibly well established and efficient arms industry with some of the most advanced equipment available.

[@mattiaslarsson5868]

The Finns brings a big asset but you may not be aware that the we (the Swedes) have 100 top modern JAS39 FIGHTER jets ready to respond day or night all year round. We also patrol the sea with top modern sub marines and an outstanding navy (check out the Visby Corvette). On top of that we have one of the world's most advanced anti-missile system Patriot. We also know how to use them. Our government are making historic findings to increase all of this and more. So if you count power in numbers, yes we're small, but I think the war in Ukraine has proven that shear number doesn't do it all the way in modern warfare.

[@kleinpca]

Canada is a founding member of NATO. Not sure why everyone seems to forget that.

[@talideon]

It's because everybody tends to forget Canada.

[@daniellarson3068]

@@talideon Second largest country in the world - Kind of hard to forget. The country that really gets forgotten is New Zealand.

[@sanataj]

@@daniellarson3068 They both get forgotten, I think because they are not loud and brash and not trying to dominate and compete for world supremacy.

[@talideon]

@@daniellarson3068 Second largest country in the world... that also happens to have most of its population in a thin strip along its southern border, and that sits right next the the one remaining superpower. I like Canada, but Canada gets forgotten for the very same reasons as NZ does: its neighbour.

[@daniellarson3068]

@@talideon True - Australia is always in the news. NZ is only in the news when they have an earthquake or similar issue.

[@Robertchu]

Can you make a video about 🇹🇷 and nato? You’re talking about values and everything members have in common, but 🇹🇷 doesn’t seem to fit in. 🇹🇷 today is clearly a dictatorship quite similar to Russia. Moreover, no one in nato seems to care about Turkish incursions in Syria and Iraq. Maybe it’s a hot topic for a former Finish prime minister given Erdogan’s recent attempt at blocking Finland’s application for nato membership. Nevertheless, I would love to hear your thoughts on Turkey’s role in the alliance and the current situation.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

turkey it is not important it is only the second army of Nato ( when you are a salesman for Nato)

[@Robertchu]

@@louisecorchevolle9241 thx, maybe I don't need any further explanation after all, this makes sense

[@albertamodia294]

NATO bomb Serbia.why

[@Soordhin]

KFOR is still active in Kosovo. And is still needed as a peacekeeping force.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

a maffia state liked to Albanias maffias drugs killings and prostitution

[@albertamodia294]

Why NATO enlarged

[@markusnurminen2103]

Lets see those 3 points.

[@nunogonzalez4037]

I think that the speaker committed an important oversight when he did not mention the bombings carried out by Nato on Serbia without ONU support in 1999. Regardless of the bombing justification (I think it was right) that event would have serious repercussions. Putin would justify 22 years later the Invasion of Ukraine with that NATO action intervention. A "peace intervention" to protect a minority from genocide.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

very good USA propaganda

[@terrygreene1395]

Wouldn’t you think that when the Soviet Union collapsed back in 1991, that if NATO had designs of conquering Russia as its reason for existence, that it would have done so then?

[@manuelarias9158]

So I reckon that in the end the 1000+km of new Nato border with Russia comes out as even or winning situation due to compability rather than plain strenght

[@arishanepofka7564]

нато всегда была против России. Вы - пропагандист(

[@mixxeerr]

Why do you not address Russia's legitimate concerns about Nato expansion eastward? Why was there a necessity to keep expanding Nato eastward when the better option was to keep a better power balance between NATO and Russia?

[@varana]

There are no "legitimate concerns". NATO is a defensive alliance. Russia's "concerns" about NATO are only substantial in the case of Russia attacking or using other kinds of force on _other_ countries - like Ukraine, or the Baltics, or Finland, etc. Russia _chose_ to see NATO as their primary enemy, it is by no means a foregone conclusion. The main effect of NATO enlargement is preventing Russia from exerting dominance over countries on their periphery. Being able to bully others around you is not a "legitimate concern", though.

[@mixxeerr]

@@varana NATO is not a pure defensive alliance. That's insane. Do you know how many operations it has carried out offensively in the last 20+ years? Do you know how many interventions to non NATO countries it has carried out? Sorry but NATO is definitely not a pure defensive alliance.

[@varana]

@@mixxeerr Two and two halves. One in Kosovo, one in Libya. Operations in Bosnia and Afghanistan were UN operations carried out (in the case of Afghanistan: together with many others) by NATO. The US and NATO are different entities. Not every war that the US is involved in, is automatically a NATO operation. (The same goes for Turkey in Syria, for instance.) In wars like Iraq 2003 all major NATO countries except the UK told the US to eff off, basically.

[@mixxeerr]

@bruce parka If NATO steps outside its borders in order to do “peacekeeping missions” or to enforce no fly zones that becomes offensive. You’re stepping outside of your jurisdiction, which should always have been within your own borders and not within the internal affairs of other nations. NATO has become a clique.

[@bishopofsahs]

What is it that I like this guy I think what it is I just like Finland so I guess anybody from Finland I like unless they’re from Russia that emigrated to Finland I don’t like them I don’t like rush at all I mean at all I just I think there are bastards

[@MPD1337]

read the thumbnail title and was "why would the world health organization be joining NATO?" :)))) rofl

[@nonjabulongcobo729]

You mean Putin was friendly with NATo at the time😂I doubt it was whole of Russia

[@raakbas1]

Liar!

[@notapilot1]

I woud like to hear a talk on Turkey, at the southern flank of NATO. Turkey is in an interesting situation because of the Bosporus, a maritime chokepoint at the entrance to the Black Sea. Russia, I think, has been striving militarily to ensure its commercial access to the Black Sea, but Turkey is in a position to make this a moot question. Right now Turkey is behaving like a neutral state with regards to Russian activities, but will that change?

[@Suomen_Enkeli]

That is not true. If you start to count how many drones they have provided to ukraine. I really dont get it either because turkey have good relationship with russia so why russia haven't start to scream at erdogan?🤔 That's really confusing

[@disregardthat]

@@Suomen_Enkeli remember that the drones are made by a private company, the Turkish government is merely approving their sale. politically, Erdogan has attempted to take a "neutral"-ish stance due to his good relations with Russia. he has had Turkish diplomats moderating the Russia-Ukraine negotiations, which is actually an excellent use of Turkey's position as both a Russia-friendly state and also a NATO member

[@Suomen_Enkeli]

@@disregardthat Ahaa i didn´t know that. So thank you for clarifying that for me :) So now i know ;) Have a great weekend :)

[@disregardthat]

@@Suomen_Enkeli no problem, it is an interesting situation with Turkey, I only learned it because I went digging in the news from other languages with google translate lol. you enjoy your weekend too!

[@sampza00]

what!? cant be! a civil discussion in youtube comment section on a video about russo-ukrainian war? unbelievable.

[@raymondreaney6988]

Well presented video! I wish NATO'S primary goal wasn't defense against Russia but simply the defense of Europe and member nations. People seem to think that NATO just kept us safe from the USSR when really it stopped European nations from attacking each other as well. Well if you look at the last 70 years its not been Europe who has started all the wars. Yes Europe has helped in some wars / sent troops or supplies to some wars, but its not been Europe starting them. In fact since NATO Europe has stopped fighting itself and stopped starting wars, so part of NATO is stopping Europe from eating itself and going to war again. Like anyone who knows the history of Europe knows that Europe has had thousands of years worth of warfare, until the point that virtually every nation in Europe has fought each other, more than once. My guess is without NATO we would have seen more wars in Europe by now as some idiot leader would have got in power and tried to delete their neighbors. Defending against Russia is a possibility but should not be the focus or prime mission. I also think NATO should give Russia some guarantees not to attack / not to launch nukes unless fired upon first ect. I'm not sure if they have already but NATO could even promise to come and help Russia in case of major natural disaster, things such as massive earthquakes, asteroids and so on. The prime mission of NATO shouldn't really be defending against Russia, in fact maybe the prime goal should be to befriend Russia / heal wounds with Russia / work with Russia. NATO has made some mistakes, NATO has expanding further than promised, Russia does have concerns so they should be addressed by NATO and not ignored. I like NATO, I see the point of NATO, but honestly NATO is a bit crap if its only real mission is just to protect against Russia. I would be looking at a total rethink / reorganization of NATO and its polices, along with addressing Russia's security concerns properly. I do welcome Finland and Sweden to NATO however if Russia doesn't want large NATO forces or missile sites in Finland then maybe NATO need to look at honoring that and telling Russia. NATO was suppose to be about Europe where at the moment it just feels we are fighting a proxy war because the USA doesn't like Russia. That should not be the aim of NATO.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

not even at level of gymnasium