The Putin Files: Michael McFaul

Watch ambassador Michael McFaul's candid, full interview on Putin and allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election - all part of "The Putin Files", FRONTLINE's media transparency project. Explore McFaul's full interview and interactive transcript here: www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/in...
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[@MrHerberttarlek]

Thank you Frontline . I've been up all night going through these videos . We are living in the most extraordinary times .

[@davidwhitton7016]

Iu

[@TampaDave]

Wow, you wrote that 3 years ago.... before a tyrant said "I'm not leaving, you cheated" and summoned his minions in to End Democracy. "If I can't have it, NO ONE will!!! Bwahahaha!!" I'd almost forgotten how extraordinary it was BEFORE that happened, lol.

[@poltronafrau]

Hello from April 2022…

[@RissaFirecat]

Michael McFaul is a clear-eyed, brilliant man. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.

[@lilianajankovic6426]

Look at now Putin is the best president in the world.Biden is good for America ,he is doing good job .

[@veekap9774]

Michael McFaul is brilliant, clever, truthful, great professional. Thank you!

[@karinfend2980]

Rewatched this episode now - years later. McFaul is still right. Respect with thanks, Sir.

[@mccosha]

I am LOVING this series thank you PBS

[@TampaDave]

Really, where else can you go to get so many different people's viewpoints on one person? And such an important person to the destiny of so many in the world. As was his predecessor, whom he emulates, Stalin. He is so much like Mussolini that it would be interesting to study "il Duce" next. And, of course, the outstanding name in the history of Autocratic Despots, Hitler. Putin considers the US to be his adversary, at best, clearly no problem with having us as an enemy. A clear picture arises in this series from several viewpoints of a complex man: street-fighter, spy wanna-be, wily bureaucrat, corruption-rich autocrat, with a well-developed sense of paranoia. Putin lucked out big time when world oil prices rose sharply. Oops, then they fell again, so Putin is forced to try to work on the cheap. He would naturally rely on "asymmetric" warfare, most bang for the buck. Cyber warfare can run on just a few rubles. Offer all the criminal hackers payment, give them talking points, identify targets, etc. Obviously no need to teach them anything about the English Language, such as spelling, grammar, word-usage, etc. Not one of them has any idea why there are three ways to spell "their", "they're", and "there". Just pick whichever is easiest to type. So Russia has become the #1 world power in cyber warfare. US military (and even the National Guard*) have a certain strength in this area, with leading edge technology and well-trained cyber troops. And i expect that our expertise has grown in the last few years. But it appears Putin has already begun an undeclared cyber war on the US, so part of "infrastructure" is the scramble to harden our vital systems against cyber attack by foreign states. Even though Russia now has an economy equal to Portugal or Italy, Putin can force his will on other countries, even the US, with cyber warfare. And he can force his will militarily on any country except the US or China. Any country the world will LET him do, if he wants them, he can take them. Yeah, let's find out ALL WE EFFING CAN!! We need to look waaay DEEPER into his soul than Georgie did. THANKS FRONTLINE! * Check out the National Guard website for cool info about cyber defensive and offensive job categories and training. This looks like a super way for a person with computer skills to serve his/her country. Raise your hand if you want to learn how to hack Russia, or how to un-hack us from Russia.

[@jaixzz]

@@TampaDave vlasputin is far more of a **bureaucrat** than a "streetfighter"❕

[@JaySmurkzTV]

PBS is like our BBC. I know in America it’s not rated but I’ve seldom seen any shows/docs I was interested in by PBS that weren’t good. Seen some great PBS docs on arts/music/sports history too. You guys should keep PBS, there’s already enough commercial channels doing their thing. PBS have always seemed tame and fairly balanced to me.

[@minhtran1960]

Politic should not matter, when it's clear that a foreign countries attacked your country. If you love your own country, you should be outraged.

[@TampaDave]

And if we have also done it, we must accept some consequences, especially if we do it again.

[@BailyRoe]

This a great series of interviews with the players in the 'Putin Project'. Very useful to hear the story and evaluate the unedited views from those most involved. I look forward with anticipation to the film that will surely knit all this well done preliminary work together. Thank you PBS FRONTLINE.

[@milenkovicmarija91]

Baily Roe WHAT WE ARE HEARING IS ONE WAY STORY....

[@cska2001]

"Unedited views from those most involved"?! Really?! it was enough to listen 10 minutes to understand what all those other Russia "experts" and "friends of Russia" are going to talk. PBS FRONTLINE - and it's never cross your mind to hear the story from the other side?! May be President Putin himself?! Слабо?!

[@noaheinstein2369]

Marija Milenkovic, kind of like watching a series on the Klan. We know there’s a “both sides” to any story, but we know that part already.

[@TampaDave]

Poor Putin, he is being railroaded like Al Capon was. "Tax Evasion? I been FRAMED!"

[@sharonrose2751]

My reaction to this interview: Oh if only he knew what was coming. In contrast, my reaction to the Masha Gessen interview was: OMG! She KNEW what was coming!

[@xino_z]

So did he. He wrote several books/articles saying so. He took Russia's threat very seriously. However, he was a political adviser, with ZERO electoral votes. He can advise the president, but the decision is the president's. Putting off this war was the best of the awful decisions available. Many people got a chance to flee in the years after the downing of MH17, the moment I think Ukrainians knew they were in big trouble.

[@JDzele]

Kara-Murza too. These two are the best in the series, imho.

[@daltonmorgan6464]

Great reporting!

[@liviadix1433]

Looking back I can see how right Mr. Mc Faul was in his analysis of Putin. He understood him well. That's why Putin had him expelled. Also, I think that President Obama, was too soft in dealing with Russia interfering in our elections. When you don't confront evil, it will come back to bite you. Life is complicated, and it's easy to revisit history and pass judgment, after the facts. All I can say is that my thinking has not changed, only become clearer with the events of the last few weeks.

[@protitikhan3861]

He said the moral equivalency thing to Bill O'Reilly not Morning Joe.

[@TampaDave]

Glad you caught that. It didn't seem right when he said it.

[@blisspop6193]

What we learn from history is that we don't learn from history! 😥

[@xino_z]

Perfect!

[@justiceforall6412]

Let's not forget CHUMP and the GOP called the Ukrainian invasion 'genius.' Think about that.

[@4455matthew]

Ok, I just started watching this but just have to say this, when candidate trump said that in that interview - the moral equivalency-squirm that the U.S. do some pretty terrible things, too - that was a total tipping-point red-flag for me. I totally agree with Michael McFaul there. When I heard that I couldn't believe that he just said that so explicitly in an interview on television. This guy on the campaign trail with so much vulgar bombast, all this talk about 'America first', he just says, when pushed about Russian abuses, that the U.S. also do horrible things - that was, and still is, unbelievable to me.

[@jpkjnn6733]

Matthew D did you see that crazy interview with Roy Moore when he was asked about Russia? He complimented Putin and then said almost exactly the same answer Trump did equivocating on Russia and America. It was stunning. And then when asked what he would say to putin, he responded in perfect Russian. It was nuts. And I'm like you - that Trump interview convinced me something was up.

[@TampaDave]

Among the reasons I say Twitler was not a "real" president... no Real President of the United States would ever, EVER! Say he trusts the leader of a country who believes we are his enemy, better than our U.S. intelligence services. He was an officeholder, but not a real president. You say "America First" but you act out "Putin First", you aren't a real president.

[@eboyce24]

@@TampaDave in this interview they explained they had a very long period of time of interaction with Putin and Medvedev and yet despite that--the negotiations and the contact, the understanding and the open dialogue--the administrations *and the individuals* managed to convince Putin that we are his enemy, or at the very least, completely failed to convince him otherwise. How does that happen? Perhaps for the same reason why the American people are finally taking a critical view of Hillary as they receive truthful information ("real news", "real reporting", "real investigation") about the actions carried out by people explicitly like Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton, according to this interview, decided she wanted to "make Russia more Democratic". She was Secretary of State, which is the primary agent of foreign affairs. Why do you think that Putin might take various protests popping up immediately following his elevation of the Russian people, in combination with the Arab Spring, as being connected to US Intelligence operations? If the US government is committed to performing regime change based on a "we want to make everybody Democratic" position despite Putin having a strong sense of direction and sense of sovereignty, where does that leave diplomacy? The US policy, as best i can tell, has been very, very, very involved in performing regime change. Now think if the intelligence services thought that an American Citizen running for President or, once President, started directing foreign policy in a way that they didn't like and started to think that their agencies were threatened based on that very long history of foreign meddling and military engagement? You might think, "if they're that committed to maintaining a particular status quo and operations system, why *wouldn't* they try to alter the outcome of an election or otherwise implement a regime change?" Did you hear that the CIA has, in fact, been spying on American citizens domestically? It happened to coincide with Obama permitting the NSA to share data with the CIA (who is not permitted to perform surveillence on US citizens domestically). The FBI has been found to routinely break their version of those rules (which is exactly what happened when they performed an illegal spying operation on President Trump). That illegal spying apparently coincided with a DNC spying op, which coincided with a separate DNC misinformation op, that led to two separate impeachments of a US President, while attempting to link Trump to Ukraine *AND* to Russia (neither operation was successful officially, but convinced a whole lot of Americans that Trump was a Russian asset, despite it being ridiculous--leading to a 2020 win by the Democrats--and some people, like myself, to vote for Hillary in 2016). Oh right, and it was at the same time that the FBI lawyers avoided investigating Clinton, while leaking suggestive news about Trump. It is presumably also what happened when the FBI contacted a school board to have them request that the FBI investigate on behalf of the school board so they could begin to perform more widespread surveillance--you know, to stop parents from being upset about forced racist indoctrination. So yeah. Terrible to intellectually acknowledge a sovereign nation's position. Wouldn't want to...give them legitimacy, would you? That would be like admitting the US President won a free and fair election, and was in fact legitimate. Glad we had Clinton there to remind us in 2019 that Trump definitely was not legitimate. That would have just be stupid to validate the will of the American people. Practically un-American. Better to just impeach based on literally nothing. It sends the right message.

[@MasterChiefFloyd]

Trump was the best president we’ve had in almost a century. You three are delusional.

[@boysdontcry5487]

Real, serious journalism. Thank you PBS.

[@caesarforlife1663]

Seriously wrong you mean. 😂

[@xino_z]

@@caesarforlife1663 no and it's not remotely funny to deceive people by saying so 🙄

[@MasterChiefFloyd]

But Caesar is correct

[@annalore5513]

Ive learned ALOT. thnx

[@lisashapiro4714]

Great Interview,again thank you front line

[@altitudeillume6729]

RUSSIAN TROLL SWARM HERE continuos flow on murdoch-fox comment section. #NOREPUBLICANS

[@redbackshanto4164]

No.... yes Without money

[@milenkovicmarija91]

LIBYA IS SUCH A GREAT DEMOCRACY AFTER THIS BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL WAR....

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Gadaffi had made too many enemies during his lifetime. His time was running out. *There wasn't a terrorist or a fifth columnist that he didn't like and fund. *He double crossed the Saudis and the Moroccans *He murdered a famous Syrian/Lebanese poet. (Assad gave Gadaffi's cell phone # to French military -- And he laughed when Gadaffi was killed.) *He got involved in French politics (and it is rumored that he funded Sarkozy) *He funded the Nation of Islam cult (in the USA).

[@rt-yr8ts]

Anyone else here after learning about color revolutions?

[@jaixzz]

0:00 Except for the fact that "candidate T'rump" **did lose the **_popular vote_****

[@jaixzz]

Is anybody suggesting that "the Russians interfered with" the **electoral college** vote???

[@here_we_go_again2571]

If Hillary and her staff had not ignored Wisconsin she would have probably won that state. (Milwaukee -- White, working- class Democrats did not like being called "deplorables" and being ignored. Usually Milwaukee and Madison are solidly Democrat. The last Republican to win in Wisconsin was Ronald Reagan --1984) *Popular vote* Trump: 1,405,284 Clinton: 1,382,536 *Percentage* Trump: 47.22% Clinton 46.45% *Ten (10) electoral votes* (winner takes all)

[@GlobalDrifter1000]

Why does he shake his head.

[@sarahezugwu2474]

Is this man really a Professor?

[@marshalllapenta7656]

This 1 filled in some blanks

[@vernonjadams2445]

Why would people spend so much money to sit in your classes if you have a bias view in your classes:)

[@conradlohutko4930]

You should have understood Putin.

[@stacymariehalbertakers3236]

Now see I deleted those files n deleted them

[@redbackshanto4164]

Yes He is Defender and he will 1996-1999 December 31 in Russia there is no food, people was Freezing but look at u You guys are make a fun of it. Today or tomorrow will happen with the USA Don’t forget, since the Beginning

[@TheThag]

RIP to my subscription feed :(

[@daltonmorgan6464]

Bye bye

[@freedom2noisemedia]

National Security State Stooges 101. 🕵🏻 * The Wolfowitz Doctrine: Why the US and Russia will never see eye to eye - Qrius ----

[@jayschmarje6192]

When Leningrad was renamed again back to St. Petersburg ( not Petrograd ) The mayor was Anatoly Sobchak and also there was a certain man known only as " the gray cardinal " !!! The Janus Year was 1922 and Lenin sent the intelligentsia out of Russia, to parts of Europe. Notably to Germany. And so Mr . Putin KGB agent went back to Leningrad to witness the City of his birth,renamed St. Petersburg !!! Putin has one goal, and That is to user in the destiny of Moscow, the glory of The Third Rome...

[@Magneto27698]

Thank you Frontline. This republican at least thanks you for smart journalism.

[@LivingDead53]

what in the world did Clinton do to Putin to piss him off so much? Was it the "overcharge" button?

[@TampaDave]

Watch more of this series. There were a bunch of reasons, and some are discussed in THiS episode. Around 32:00 I believe, is one example.

[@markofsaltburn]

He was better looking and taller. That’s all it takes.

[@roymaddocks3184]

Reset = set again

[@blairhakamies4132]

Informative. 🌹

[@JLamont45]

No Nazis in Ukrainian territory. No basis in reality. Yeah, we don’t have any in Alabama either.

[@RobBCactive]

32:00 "The way to defeat Putin is to have Ukraine succeed." Unfortunately Putin seems to think destroying a neighbouring country is his way to succeed. That zero sum mentality has set Russia on the road to war crimes and fundamentally endangering their own security by conflict that could escalate to nuclear war A reminder that once Vladolf Putin secured Crimea he started trying to take the Black sea coast and Odessa. Then the Ukraine army managed to defend their land.

[@julianboone9542]

“I had friends in the White House” at least he was honest but that fact skews his opinion.

[@jaixzz]

Yep. At least McF didn't have "friends in the Kremlin" like DT had.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

All ambassadors have "friends in the White House" and they usually are people who have done a lot of work for- or given a lot of money to- the president for his/her election campaign. Examples: *Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr.* (President Kennedy's dad) United Kingdom (1938-1940) *Shirley Temple Black* (Former child actress) Czechoslovakia (1989-1992) *Caroline Kennedy* (Pres. Kennedy's daughter) Japan (2013-2017) Nominated ambassador to Australia as of 2021 (Pending US Senate confirmation) *Cindy McCain* (Wife of the late Sen. McCain) @ U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture (as of 2021)

[@xino_z]

@@jaixzz actually he has many friends in the Kremlin. Where do you get your facts? From the hyaenas at the zoo? Or tea leaves?

[@MasterChiefFloyd]

There was no Trump-Russia collusion.

[@BobJohnson648]

This guy is living proof of why more Americans should supervise our diplomats

[@sharonsnow6295]

If I want to know the truth, I always turn to Frontline!!

[@null5245]

This man has a marvellous brain. No wonder so many russian trolls hate him so much.

[@cska2001]

You are wrong. This guy is a loser and has a brain of a loser. There is no point to hate the loser, he doesn't have any credibility because of this. Period.

[@cska2001]

You are wrong: this guy is a loser - by American and by Russian (for sure) standards. There is no point to hate the loser.

[@TampaDave]

Even the trolls won't admit they love him, they change the subject, lol.

[@markofsaltburn]

@@cska2001 You are the worst troll ever; you’re not demoralising or destabilising, you’re just unintentionally funny.

[@cska2001]

@@markofsaltburn тьфу на вас! тьфу на вас ещё раз! Ржунемогу!

[@ringkunmori]

did you really have to do this to my subscription feed?

[@markofsaltburn]

Hi Kunny, how’s things? Haven’t seen you since you failed at trolling the David Hoffman video.

[@shanereinholdt1526]

Although Crimea was Russian until 1956 when Khrushchev passed on the administration happenings to Ukraine office but during that time no one had in their minds sited on the fact Soviet Union collapsing into separate states. Crimea has always been very, very russian, and historically is russian, and in russian eyes needs to remain russian, partically becuase of russian navy based on the black sea

[@cska2001]

City of SEVASTOPOL, the Russian Navy base for 300 year NEVER been ukranian. Even in the times of Soviet Union it had a status of a federal city.

[@fruitypebbles803]

We’ll actually, Crimea was mostly Muslim Tatars until Stalin killed 200,000 of them in 2 days. Then later when Ukraine became independent they invited the Tatars that were still left to live back on their own land again. So it’s been a combination of Tatar, Ukrainian and Russian. That *does not* make it “Russian.” Russia invading lands and making them colonies doesn’t make those lands Russian, any more than Native Americans are “British”.

[@bmurph24]

> dumps 20+ hours of raw interviews > doesn't dump the documentary (although I'm aware its available on their site still weird) I love pbs frontline but it seems like your dumping this so other journalists and organizations can sift through them lol. Not saying theres necessarily anything wrong with that but god damn.

[@johnmarks9994]

It's called Putin's Revenge

[@jacklaurentius6130]

Three years later and nobody called you out on your green texting?

[@petshopboyspartnership]

Crimea is an internal complicated issue and though this is simplification.. Kruschev gave Crimea to Ukraine what would this guy here have said at that time but that's not discussed..WHY is Frontline not more knowledgeable so objective questions can be presented or like my friends ALWAYS telling me I'm ultra naive if I think they're not knowledgeable.. That's not the problem .. It's a deliberate skewing. God I am an idiot then things soLook, without

[@markofsaltburn]

And the award for the least pet shop boys- like comment of the year goes to….

[@davidholt1250]

By the way Jo D, your suggestion that I'm a paid Russian troll just proves my point about rampaging American paranoia and the way Americans are so gullible that they will swallow any conspiracy theory that comes along. Thanks!

[@jpkjnn6733]

David Holt its funny hearing accusations of parsnips from conspiracy loving tinfoil hat wearing idiots - the main Trump / Putin support block - but hey, nobody said you aren't a bunch of shameless, projecting hypocrites! (Of course, everyone says that.. you're totally known for it. Your movement wad built and sustained by wild hypocrisy and demented paranoia, but you know that. )

[@jpkjnn6733]

PS. If you want to talk shit to someone, maybe you should reply to them so they get a notice oft your response. Deliberately putting this "response" on a different thread is pathetic. Coward.

[@yakojjy]

"Americans are so gullible that they will swallow any conspiracy theory that comes along" No shit, they;re called trump supporter!

[@markofsaltburn]

Paid Russian Troll

[@zilp6433]

Watch Wesley Clark on Democracy Now on the regimes the US was going to overthrow, then reconsider wether the US might have something to do with the so-called Arab Spring.

[@TampaDave]

even if we did, that doesn't mean we fomented any of the rebellions against Putin. "Your honor, we don't have any evidence that the accused actually ran this stop sign, but we know he did because he has run stop signs before." "Case dismissed."

[@shalomsabbat899]

Freedome JULIAN AUSSANGE!!!

[@dinydianenichols9192]

What is so wrong about politicizing the campaign, the election? Isn't it the most political aspect of the calendar?

[@davisoneill]

At least McFaul admits that he regards Ukraine as "the way to defeat Putin."

[@xino_z]

Timestamp?

[@czhaok]

Good grief he loves the sound of his own voice. Did he mention he's been to Stanford? Only 5 times could have squeezed in a 6th.

[@Tina-di4lx]

Very impressive interview. Discrete and Careful. Thank You for helping me understand more Obviously he knows much more about the “ Big Lies “ the previous president told the American People.

[@MasterChiefFloyd]

What “big lie”

[@casparcedartree2990]

This guy blocked me on Twitter. I'm glad he's got his underwear in a knot about all this.

[@AlexanderDunetz]

Casper , who blocked you on Twttle ?

[@TampaDave]

Alexander D. Dunetz I guess "Caspar" isn't on the payroll anymore.

[@brandibradley9313]

Interesting interview but man he says uggggh a lot and it's very distracting.

[@user-ky4qv4kd6s]

If this dude says uhhhhhh one more time

[@Cballin]

dude jesus, way to spam my sub feed?!?!? 20 hours of content?!

[@bmurph24]

jesus fuck what are they trying to do lol? I've never seen them dump raw interviews before lol....

[@TampaDave]

Not "Thanks, Frontline! This is like getting a college-level course in modern history for FREE!' OMG, my SUB FEED????

[@jacklaurentius6130]

@@TampaDave yes for free because this propaganda is not worth a cent.

[@atlormerjo8830]

Putin loves ❤️ a compliment from trump He is like a b....

[@dutchpy1]

This Mr. McFaul shows far more political capacities and intelligence than the current president.

[@TampaDave]

High bar!

[@liedersanger1]

No.

[@nertoni]

Mr. McFaul is right in all his statements!

[@MasterChiefFloyd]

Wrong.

[@albertmontanes7705]

34 mins onwards is what scares me. "They don't have Odessa" Well, in 4-6 months they probably will. If they take Odessa then Ukraine is done, if Ukraine 'winning' or stalemating is the what the admin have decided must happen- what happens when Odessa falls? Direct intervention?

[@Mr.Monta77]

No they won’t. Stop projecting. Ukraine will win this war and drive back Russia. And Russia will pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

[@Aan_allein]

well? lol

[@albertmontanes7705]

@@Aan_allein I'm delighted that hasn't happened, obviously.

[@user-cw3yk6jz5u]

bicoz. you us. haver. provlem

[@catherinepositano8544]

😂😂😂🇦🇺

[@markofsaltburn]

How is babby formed??

[@Cballin]

waiting on the pro trump russia trolls

[@zackamania6534]

Cballin well....they sure showed up. Basically 99% of the BS on here is pro-trump/Putin sludge

[@calokraine5901]

Still waiting? But the caravan goes on while...

[@alo1692]

LOL. the Putin files, and we can heard warmounger after warmounger. Why Stephen Cohen was not included? He does not fit into a given narrativ?

[@cska2001]

Because the americans cannot handle the truth and the facts! They are unable to look in the mirror and shamefully admit - We did horrible things! They like to hear only what they like to hear - and facts that don't feed into their way of thinking - they immediately start denying and putting labels.

[@undisclosedmusic4969]

Who is watching this in February 2023 and thinks this could have been recorded yesterday?

[@citizendame9098]

/

[@magicnier211]

So just put the guy who is yelling somebody stole his presidency where he belongs .. yr justice process is contaminated

[@ThePaulobraveheart]

The whole world wants a stop to Russia, I don't understand this policy of letting it be seen. because of let's see, and that russia felt they could do this. Whatever happens, sanctions should always be maintained. regardless of what Russia retreats.

[@makeitlucid]

NATO, sanctions, Nukes omg thank goodness no Hillary.

[@sabrinajacobs1]

This guy id hard to listen to...narcissistic much?

[@markofsaltburn]

I love how you spelled narcissistic right but could quite pull off “is” 😀😀😀

[@BobJohnson648]

I guess this guy missed the leaked phone call between Pyatt and Nuland

[@monklast9752]

Candid. I think not.

[@markofsaltburn]

You think not - at least we agree on something 😀

[@LivingDead53]

We've gone on enough about this. They should have been able to prevent it instead of blaming it all on Russia and Trump forever. It was our weakness if it happened. Of course, Russia is going to try to meddle. We meddle in their affairs, too. It's normal.

[@philiphorner31]

These really are interesting. Even though almost every one features an anti-MAGA actor.

[@missdeal07]

18:40 -- 1) So Bill Clinton could charm Putin, Hillary enraged Putin. 2) Mr. "Reset" - Stanford educated guy couldn't research the Russian meaning of 'reset' which is "overcharge". So Hillary was telling the Russian diplomat that USA wants to "overcharge with Russia". Nice job guys.

[@stephendavis6066]

Schmaybe a red herring

[@DrKooBot]

lol "Diplomat w/ the role of trying to figure what the Kremlin is up to" plz.. somebody give this man a hotdog & coca cola

[@darkwingsofsteelkeeperofth3154]

Lets Go Brandon 👍

[@Mr.Monta77]

You’re so childish.

[@philiphorner31]

And he ignores that 💩 Tin waited until Brandon to invade.

[@Mr.Monta77]

With Trump, he would be welcomed to take Ukraine. Thank God Biden show real strength and stands up to tyrrany.

[@kisscsaba7989]

u do the same non stop

[@shanereinholdt1526]

Trumps truly believes that a strong economic partnership wouild create a massive boon for MFG. based in the USA. TRUMP NEEDS THIS RUSSIAN BEAR STRONG AND BUYING USA GOODS

[@user-rp9jn6dt2u]

Heres a novel idea US, don't attempt to set up a military base in cities that boarder Russia (Crimea) anddddd .. Putin wont get pissed off.. make sense?

[@TampaDave]

So tell me details about this base you are implying we set up in Crimea?

[@user-rp9jn6dt2u]

@@TampaDave Holy piss, first research the geographic significance of Crimea, then look at water, then research false flags, the research the reason the US is involved, research why Russia is pissed off - the real reason, not the on CNN or MSNBC provides and then research the geographic locations of US military bases worldwide and the ones close to Russia. The US maintains nearly 800 military bases in more than 70 countries and territories abroad. Britain, France and *Russia*, by contrast, have about 30 foreign bases combined. After you do all that, then maybe you can tell me why I'm right, rather me telling you in a likely 5 page education of US demonizing countries without a central bank and countries that don't allow US military bases stationed within their boarders and that don't have significant trade deals with the US. Only then will you see, the significance of Crimea.

[@chobson8602]

fake news from fake guy

[@livingitup9647]

You are just another liar and obfuscator. Obviously a tRumpanzee

[@TampaDave]

Yep, C Hobson described his comment perfectly: "fake news from fake guy". In psychological circles, this is known as "projection."

[@andreasandreotti4492]

Long live Putin! Long live Russia! Many countries in this rotten and stinking world should wish of having a president like Vladimir Putin. I had lost all confidence in politics until I began to follow President Putin's tough political games. If there is to be a brightening in the geopolitical sphere, there must be such charismatic politicians as Vladimir Putin. Politicians who respect other countries' traditions, ambitions and good intentions. Politicians who use common sense and goodwill instead of threats, reprisals and bullying! Vladimir Putin is a source of inspiration both brave and willing to compromise. He's virile. athletic, tireless, vigilant, verbal, intelligent, eloquent, healthy, inspiring, enthusiastic, human, he loves animals, cares for the weak in society, he is popular not only in his homeland but also in the rest of the world, he loves children and is concerned with preserving quality in everyday life. He never shows resentment and hatred towards anyone is sensible and caring. He ignores the material glitter and works without getting tired to improve the Russians' standard of living. But above all, he is a true patriot. He is a man that everyone can trust who would never abandon or betray his fellow human beings!

[@Sarcasmitron]

I don't suppose the last few days have shaken your confidence on all this?

[@markofsaltburn]

I understand his winkle is the size of Cheeto, however.

[@JiMun]

Yuck heck no

[@BobJohnson648]

John Mearsheimer on why Ukraine is the West's fault

[@milenkovicmarija91]

MCFAUL IS LYING A BIT

[@markofsaltburn]

Which bit, though? Go on, tell us darling, stop being a tease.

[@paullafontaine2650]

where is your facts ??????????????????

[@tdugue]

Everything Trump said has proven accurate.

[@TampaDave]

With the exception of the documented 30 thousand lies. What did he say that was accurate?

[@nightmare-lw9sp]

he is worst usa 's Ambassador in Moscow since 18 century