The Chris Hedges Report: The truth about Ukraine with Medea Benjamin

Peace activist and author Medea Benjamin joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the history of Ukraine as explained in her new book, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict, co-authored with Nicholas Davies.
Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of Code Pink and author of Drone Warfare, Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the US Saudi Connection, and Inside Iran.
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[@jasondelvaux3036]

Even if the non-expansion of NATO was put into an "official" treaty, does anyone think that the U.S. would've stayed faithful to it? Just ask the native American populations of North America. The U.S. have broken over 400 treaties with them (and still counting).

[@madeleineswords704]

Yes "White Man speak with forked tongue" trail of tears.

[@kjmax1068]

So happy NZ has been addressing the wrongs against Maori for many years now Still not finished. Omg, you should hear people rave on about "just get over it"! All this happened less than 200 years ago. I am not Maori but I wish all the best in their compensation and cases against the Crown

[@luisinharamos]

Shame on US colonialists.

[@biiind]

Nato membership is voluntary. Nations are free to make their own decisions, irrespective of what a Russian dictator wants.

[@fernandoesteban2345]

@@biiind NATO membership is exclusive and by invitation only. Voluntary is beside the point.

[@puravidadew7031]

There never seems to be a shortage of money for war, but never a dime for society and the people who only really want peace.

[@broadwaysam8405]

True, but peace doesn’t make millionaires and billionaires.

[@MC-in8mc]

Not if you're in America and all its youth sign up for the wars thus making sure they continue at no cost to the government. Now if their kids had to sign up all the wars would automatically Stop overnight. So americans Stop signing up and they'll have to be peace.

[@bonnierussell9798]

I guess you've paid no attention at all to what Biden administration has given to Americans. Maybe you should take a look.

[@drmodestoesq]

Exactly. Russia has wasted billions of rubles invading Ukraine instead of developing Russia's great potential.

[@svetlana7904]

Angel...

[@andrewemery4272]

I am British. I have lived in Crimea for many years and continue to live in Crimea. We are an ethnic Russian region, rich in tourism and wine production, 'given' to Ukraine by Nikita Kruschev in 1954. In 1991/2 on the breakup of the Soviet Union we tried to break-away, but were threatened with tanks on our streets by Kiev. A few years ago when there was turmoil in Ukraine, we again tried for independence, and again Kiev threatened to send in the tanks. But this time Russia stepped in and guaranteed the security of our border. We then held a free referendum in which my family participated, and voted to join with Russia for our own protection, protection from Kiev. Zelensky then felt confident with Biden behind him, and continued to threaten us with tanks, resulting in this conflict. Please understand one thing; we don't want to be part of Ukraine. It's as simple as that. Thank you.

[@daviddunne4737]

If I ived in CRIMEA i would say the same thing , but I probably would bot believe a lot of what I was saying . Are the people there Russian , Crimean , Ukrainian , Tatars ???????????????????

[@pennylockhart9553]

@@daviddunne4737 David dunce

[@romystumpy1197]

Very interesting to get your perspective ,from the horses mouth so to speak

[@christianevanherck6023]

Nice try with your Russian propaganda BS story! Crimea has been in Russian hands for only a fraction of its history. If unchallenged, the Kremlin’s fiction that Crimea willingly and legitimately ‘rejoined’ Russia risks further undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity and will encourage other expansionist powers.

[@Scaleyback317]

Hmmm! A Russian dominated Crimean population. Would that have anything to do with the sheer number of Tartars moved out of Crimea by force and sent eastwards and then replaced by Russian citizenry?

[@medicuswashington9870]

The reference to the Cuban crisis without mentioning the United States missiles in Turkey is incomplete. I am grateful to Medea Benjamin for her guidance and commitment. Congratulations on the new book. Stay Strong

[@galaxy7279]

When US provokes, bullies other countries.. it's democracy. When the other party responds.. it's crisis, aggression.

[@fabiengerard8142]

👌🏻👌🏽👌

[@MrDXRamirez]

What “Cuban Crisis”? If Benjamin or yourself mean to say the US has a crisis and its called Cuba, and leaving out another player, Turkey, in that crisis, its not coming out that way in the choice of wording.... Cuba had a revolution and revolutions are all about problem solving. The day Cuba stops solving problems is the day there is no revolution and society reverts into crisis. America, therefore, is a society is in a state of chronic and multiple crisis. Chaos in production, chaos in circulation is constant...the torture/repression never stops. The day the Left becomes revolutionary and pushes revolution into the heads of its people will be the day the mass exploitation by a class of exploiters of America’s people (polis, politics, et al people) nears to its end.

[@adechapman.1132]

The Nuclear launch ability in Turkey by Washington is understated. Thank you. By now 85 % of the world know who the terrorists are & it's not Russia.

[@christopherc8563]

i also think her comparison of Ukraine n Alaska is incomplete. how would we feel if Canada annexed Alaska? it doesnt really fit Ukraine has been independent for 30 years give or take

[@dulynoted2427]

Voices of peace should always be louder than those of conflict.

[@anthonywindley6588]

Both the Extreme Left and Extreme Right are truly Bad for 🇺🇸 America and 🇺🇸 American People.. Both of these 2 Extreme Groups truly needs to GO..

[@shea086]

@Duly Noted I agree but that's impossible with mass misinformation.

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Pacifists fo not keep a country free.

[@shea086]

@@righteousbyfaithinChrist War kills and ruins everyone and everything and why. Because of greed and hate. No good comes from war, greed and hate, only misery. It takes brave men and women to stop a war. Only fools continue a war. It's better to talk than fight.

[@keithbill310]

Tell that to the war mongerers who make millions from WAR !!! Instead of making our lives better they want us to die ! so they can carry and build the same old shit again...

[@DBEdwards]

“Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute.” Tribute to our citizens. For the people. For their education, well being and FREEDOM.

[@giselapfeifer4666]

Defense??!?

[@venenodelalengua]

The only "tribute" we'll be seeing is of the Hunger Games variety...

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

Usa races have been given wayyyyy too much freedumb already. It's time we corralled the freedumbies

[@1celestial]

Climate change don't you. Know. Bombs have no effect, only cow facts 🤔

[@monaliza3334]

Zelensky Nazi's are more important to the West than their own People. Proxy war's are more important then hungry children and children murdered by Americans and Nato Nazi's. DemoNcracy.

[@fuckutube65]

Your opening monologue is (as always) a work of art! P.S.: The US spent 5 *billion* on the coup in Ukraine, Chris, not just millions..

[@perryreasch1209]

THE USA ALWAYS STICKS THERE NOSE IN EVERYTHING AND MAKES IT WORSE

[@DimaDimaDiMaggio]

Knut Frokenidiot

[@christianevanherck6023]

First of all, there never was a coup in Ukraine. Second, money was allocated for fair elections, to fight corruption and to develop the energy sector. Victoria Nuland later repeated this information in various interviews. She explained: “But we certainly didn’t spend any money supporting the Maidan. That was a spontaneous movement, which is a far cry from what we are concerned Russia is up to now in eastern Ukraine.”

[@fuckutube65]

@@christianevanherck6023 OMG.. You honestly believe this BS, don't you? You have never seen the speeches in the Rada where ukrainian Parliamentarians talk about how the Maidan protests were effectively coordinated and run from the US embassy.. I'm also sure Nuland giving out bread and McCain holding speeches promising eternal US-support on the Maidan was just an Illusion!

[@fuckutube65]

@@christianevanherck6023 Also, that Nuland/Pyatt "Yaz is the guy / F the EU" phonecall where she decided who should be Ukraine's president must have been a complete mirage.. ;-)

[@realityisfake]

I appreciate that she's broadcasting from her daughter's dorm room

[@pelvicthrustful]

Thought it was just me- how amateurish. Presumably the books didnt recoup many $s......

[@BanBb1]

I was with friends last night and the subject came up where I expresses my concern that we could very well be given a false interpretation of what is actually happening there. We are essentially being fed a side of this story that benefits the American war machine more than our own individual interests. Here is a presentation of the opposition story, that I believe we should all hear that will allow us to decide for ourselves who is the bad guy here.

[@Mulberry2000]

Yes it could be argue the US wanted a proxy war with Russia because the latter was to get rid of the dollar to sell its oil and gas. So like fools the russians falls for the US trap of invading Ukraine. It does not excuse the fact they did this and they openly did this thinking they are smart. Putin thought american was in decline, he is right but you do not try to remove the declining hegamonic power even its in decline. Why? Becaue the decline is relative to you, the US even as it declines is doing so very slowly. Also every declining power in history reacheds a dangerous phase and if it sees an attack in its status it will lash out. Some say the invasion shows how weak the EU is in regards the invasion of Ukraine, that is true, but what people are not getting is the other possible alternative is, that the US did try to stop the invasion but failed and once in the war the latter is doing its best to make sure the russians are defeated.

[@shea086]

@Brian O Donoghue Well of course you are right in what you say. When have we the ordinary Joe,s/Josephine,s ever been told the truth about anything, especially the things our corrupt leaders want hidden. You dont need a degree in rocket science to realise that fact and view. My view is, that it's obscene to watch these weapons manufacturers make many fortunes out of many deaths in war. And they have polítical lobbyists making politicians rich from the death of men and women and young and old and the destruction of nations. This war was all preventable. But when there is money to be made, all morals go out the window. It's not a clash of ideology as we are led to believe. It's that old fashioned thing called greed and money. Some call it Capitalism and others call it greed. I call it what the others call it. Like you said.. You have doubts about wheather you are being told the truth or not. Youre not being told the truth. Who in their right mind would say.. Im going to fight a war and make alot of fortunes for us all. Nobody would admit to that, so they make up reasons like "We are going to war to save Democracy.. Well that's a lie and when you repeat that lie often enough, people without a questioning mind will accept the nonsense. A lot of people believe that BS. Im not one of them.

[@pennylockhart9553]

"usa" has always been "the bad guy"

[@christianevanherck6023]

Didn't Russia invade Ukraine?

[@johnstanley7442]

Anyone who thought that they could pick a "white hat," between Vladimir and Volodymyr would believe that they could pick-up a TURD, by the "clean" end. The western Ukrainians had killed literally thousands of ethnic-Russian eastern Ukrainian CIVILIAN citizens in those eastern provinces which are 96% ethnic RUSSIAN people who SPEAK Russian, and who are PRO-Russian, and those killings were committed BEFORE the Russians finally invaded. The West had signed a PACT with the Russians, promising to KEEP Ukraine NEUTRAL, and then loaded that country-down with NATO Weaponry, having NATO Advisers train-up Ukrainian Troops to NATO-Standard. Hmm. Y'know, if they were gonna DO that, and be killing all of the ethnic-Russian civilian Ukrainian CITIZENS, did anyone REALLY think that an ex-Senior KGB guy like PUTIN would really fail-to-NOTICE something like that, going-on, right-next door? Really?! The FACT that this is even needing to be EXPLAINED to people who'd THOUGHT that they had been being "informed," by watching CNN or MSNBC ought to REALLY concern ALL Americans who've been being kept in the DARK, about all this, for YEARS, now. Come-ON, People.

[@leonardmccannon3136]

Two excellent examples of public figures who fight the good fight to bring reason and sanity to the world. We need more people to follow their example - now more than ever.

[@karineselimian5896]

Wz

[@craigrosier523]

When you carve up Europe & promise "Not to expand NATO (by definition a defense alliance)" you are denying sovereign countries the right to decide their own destinies. It is neither Russia's right to ask nor America's right to give assurances of what another nation does. This is not "fighting the good fight" this is American right-wing imperialism in its worst image feigning responsibility. I will hear the Chuds claiming NATO did this or that, to which I respond NATO member nations NOT NATO. Russia for in excess of 150 years has undertaken no benevolent action either for its own people or for others. It has always been exploiting hostilities and frequently starting them. The demise of this authoritarian power to a position of insignificance can only benefit the world as a whole. The irrational fear of nuclear attack by Russia as some decider is also absurd, as is the belief that Russia's contingency nuclear stockpile is well enough maintained to deploy, especially after the evidence of the condition of conventional weapons that were deployed. All this, on the microscopic budget that Russia has for defense. Nuclear weapons cost multiples that of conventional weapons where maintenance is concerned. Crediting this piece as "reason and sanity" is in fact insane. People like these need to be kept as far away from power as is possible.

[@salt27dogg]

I agree mostly but Putin isn’t innocent in this either . He gets too much of a pass by u guys .

[@quantummotion]

I'm sorry, but the analysis is GARBAGE. Ukraine/Russia history has been subjugation of the former by the latter. Promises to not expand NATO were never put to the treaty where Ukraine gave up nukes for peace. As for Ukrainians speaking Russian, I would never confuse an American or a Canadian as a Briton because they speak English. The fact that Ukrainians voted for a Russian speaking person who is Jewish, it speaks to the more complex reality of Ukrainian society than the gross oversimplification made by these two. Look at the actual fighting....Kharkiv territorial forces ejected Russian forced TWICE from their oblast despite having a high Russian speaking population. The Ukrainians have had THREE revolutions wanting to escape the orbit of siloviki led Russia. They are a people, not another group of Russians. They have chosen to fight for their sovereignty. And as for the Azov battalion and the Nazis in Ukraine in WW2, it's the same excuse used by Putin to launch a large scale invasion for Ukraine's total subjugation. And what about all the other statements by Putin, there is no such thing as Ukrainians, the desire to bring back the USSR, Russian battalions themselves sporting Nordic rune symbols on their uniforms. Add to that, SWEDEN and FINLAND have chosen to join NATO. Two very sane, very rational countries running very successful social democracies ending decades of neutral Stace because they know Putin is the danger here. I respect Chris a lot, but when it comes to Ukraine, he's out to lunch, so much in fact he's not even wrong. I don't think these two are Putin's agents either. I would never ascribe malice when I clearly see sheer blind stupidity.

[@leonardmccannon3136]

@@salt27dogg No, Putin is not innocent by any means. He is a very committed nationalist. He has surely done many evil things along the way to take Russia from the basket case it was during 90s to the position it has some 30 years later. I think only Russians can decide whether the price paid internally was worth it. Even a hated leader will be transformed into a hero if he defends his nation from other nations that would plot their demise. That is where Putin is today. Since I have no literal dog in the fight,.my perspective is different . I want people to play peacemaker and prevent the slaughter of millions in the battle to control resources, and expand power. The price is too high. All that anyone can do is to try to reign in the war hawks. Before the worst outcomes take place. It's clear to me that the US has decided the only way to maintain its dominance in the world is to subjugate nations whose own power can oppose them. They have sought to do this by exerting control of the world's supply key resources, and/or deprive their competition of the same. It's remarkable to me how much they risk to do so. It betrays an urgency and perhaps desperation that should really frighten people. Somehow people must intervene if they can.

[@BobBelson]

This is an enlightening program that goes deep . This is what old news shows used to be ( more fact based rather than flashing lights and sensationism from the big three . Thanks for sharing !

[@BobBelson]

Medea was very knowledgeable on topic but upgrade she could make on her next appearance would be to make the linens up before going live (.Looks like my teenagers room)., though i do love the offbeat wall art . 😁

[@pennylockhart9553]

@@BobBelson Bob, mr perfect? 🤔 😂😂😂

[@BobBelson]

@Penny Lockhart I wish. I wouldnt be posting silly messages onYou tube in that event 😉..Hows Dr Smith doing these days?

[@christianevanherck6023]

It goes deep? You mean it's deeply flooded by Russian propaganda lies.

[@BobBelson]

@Christiane Vanherck Russian Propaganda????!!!! Say what ?? The demorat party here has been trashing Russia since 2016 when Trump ran for president.. It was a LIE !!@. Screw you lying war mongers. Zelenskys government is corrupt and they broke the 40 year arrangement made with Russia..Now Russia is taking back its territory.. They are not Iraq Vanherk.. Blue light radiation melts flesh .. Stop the insanity .. The Russia Ukraine war is an internecine conflict and none of the EU or US business.

[@Katorican]

Im sitting here with my jaw wide open by all this truth being poured out in this video , and the fact that YT has allowed it to play !!!

[@christianevanherck6023]

She's lucky YT allowed her to pour out Russian propaganda BS!

[@Katorican]

@@christianevanherck6023 Im sorry but it seems you get your info from MSM. This conflict has been going on since at least 2014 . Its sickening watching the US send billions of dollars to "help" one of the most corrupt countries in the world." Some of that money could have helped eliminate homelessness hunger and healthcare here In the US !

[@juliandenormanville5225]

How do you know it's TRUE.

[@Katorican]

​@@juliandenormanville5225 Because I've already heard all of this months ago , and anyone who would speak about this on YT would get banned and De-platformed

[@davemartino5997]

@@juliandenormanville5225 how you know it’s not ?

[@xanbex8324]

This woman is beyond Heroic. My lasting image of her is...that of Medea being carried out of a Senate hearing { I believe}. She had each foot on the bottom door frame preventing her removal. What a woman. Love and respect!

[@GothPopTV]

I used to think she was crazy... Shows how ignorant I was.

[@Freedom_4_Assange]

@@mooka4515 Russia intervening in the Donbass war is colonialism…? “Stalinist”…? You sound like a crazy person 😂😂😂

[@georgecurly5965]

@@mooka4515 You're absolutely right.People living in the Ukraine, or whtatever part of it, should be given voice. But that's exactly what Putin did in the referenda held in Crimea and Donbas.

[@robertcarr8092]

@@mooka4515 to convey UNBIASED Information that goes against the GLOBALIST'S agenda is heroic. I am FOR truth no matter who it is for or against. Your BIASED OPINION does NOTHING for truth, but promotes the LIES of war. Ignorance does ABSOLUTLY NOTHING for peace, yet that seems to be what you PROMOTE. Ya, just keep parroting the MSM dogma that NEVER considers their opponents national security concerns. Presently the globalists' are using America's blood & treasure to PROMOTE their global conquest towards a NEW/ONE World Government to the detriment of EVERYBODY on the planet. THEIR goal is NOT in YOUR best interest. As the world keeps falling apart around us, understand that ALL of this is by design. There are 2 things that stand in their way: America's Constitution and financial power. Both are under attack, and in free fall. This once great country is dissolving into tyranny, and YOU still think that WE are the good guys. Get rid of your bias, and open your eyes. Truth has no favors, quit ignoring it.

[@zelenskythegaynazi8680]

@@Freedom_4_Assange To KMO, Ukrainians who died in Donbass the past 8 years under shelling by Ukrainians Azov and Nationalist...oops didn't he mention "they give NO voice to Ukrainians". He needs some lessons on geography and what really happened the past 8 years

[@giselapfeifer4666]

Telling history is very important to understand the conflict.. It should be made more known to the public!

[@raiphdude7]

riight.....should.

[@justanothername5199]

Do you mean actual History or that piece of kremlin Propaganda about crimea being historically russian?! ( wich is frankly preposterous)

[@giselapfeifer4666]

@@justanothername5199 I mean the history of the conflict - how things became tens in the Ukraine and what role America has been playing since 2008 when they decided to take Ukraine into Nato..

[@justanothername5199]

@@giselapfeifer4666 fair enough, do you include russian interference into Ukraine sovereignty in your Curriculum or is it the, in these parts, usual "West evil" narrative

[@thesilkpainter]

It IS known...to any public who is actually interested. But here's a lens applied to history that burns just as much if not more than the lenses that are being criticized. Remember the "alternative truth"....

[@manuelbaez7148]

Two of the bravest people i see on all the time questioning & exposing the MIC, both parties lies & hypocrisy, the congress has no idea what’s happening to the common & they can care less what ghouls

[@pamamime1]

Medea is amazing. Informed, articulate, dedicated.

[@kansax8253]

Finally, someone mentioning the OSCE! I've felt insane pointing out that we had international observers, that the West recognized and supported, witnessed Ukraine's aggression towards Donetsk and Luhansk.

[@christianevanherck6023]

One of the bitter ironies of the invasion is that the devastation inflicted by Putin’s troops has fallen disproportionately on the regions of Ukraine that Moscow claims to be protecting. The Russian army has reduced dozens of towns and cities throughout southern and eastern Ukraine to rubble and killed thousands of civilians. Millions more have been subjected to a brutal occupation regime marked by systematic torturing, executions, abductions, terror tactics, and forced deportations.

[@christinecoughlan4699]

@@christianevanherck6023 (the util TROLL).

[@RachmadaniFAG]

it is not agression, but it is called opression started by poroshenko until new client regime

[@Hugh-Glass]

@@christinecoughlan4699 she's not a troll she speaks the truth

[@Hugh-Glass]

If the groups of traitors didn't shell greater Ukraine from the civilian occupied areas it is doubtful the Ukrainians would shell in return. I know a guy named Russel Bentley that lives in the DPR and fought for the pro Russians and he even speaks the truth of the matter how he wished to take to the fields but others insist on operating from the residential areas.

[@dronesiviews]

You go, Chris. I've been waiting for you to pipe in on this. You are one of the most highly credible and respected independent journalists. We need more people speaking truth to power and to the public. Thank you for this.

[@waltergoring8428]

Few are willing to pay the price if they are even conscious of what they are doing.

[@TheHarbinger82]

@@waltergoring8428 I concur with the above

[@Progenitor1979]

Love Chris too but his catastrophic failure to understand the covid scam is hard to swallow...

[@mochiebellina8190]

Is it possible you are a few months or even years late on this?

[@broadwaysam8405]

@@mochiebellina8190 Obviously this is the first time you’ve seen/heard Chris Hedges. Understandable given the US doesn’t allow him to speak.

[@josietheatre9325]

Got some great notes from this. Empathy first not last. The rational debate cannot begin if feelings are ignored. This takes time and energy and persitance. Practicing empathy keeps us strong and healthy for when the climate is fair for debate.

[@Indian_Girl_Aarini_293]

As someone in the audience, let's take a minute to acknowledge the outstanding dedication and hard work of the scarf cleaners. I want to express my heartfelt thanks for their devoted efforts. Your passion and impressive work make this exhibition a captivating and impressive spectacle. We genuinely appreciate your unwavering commitment, and the joy you bring to the audience is amazing. We recognize the long hours you put in, often without breaks, and the tireless effort you demonstrate every day.

[@jerrygunn6694]

The joy of listening to informed people Thank you

[@christianevanherck6023]

You mean informed propagandists!

[@raykirkham5357]

The sadness is that we who listen and care are too few and too low a pay grade to change any of our awful leaders' bad decisions and greed for profit.

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@raykirkham5357 That's BS, only Russians think like that because they live under a greedy and corrupt dictatorship.

[@Hugh-Glass]

@@raykirkham5357 you must be a Russian serf.

[@cesarmontera2247]

@@Hugh-Glass You must have been lost of touch in reality. Is that all you can say? Why not make your own channel and try to belie all facts that has been discuss here. I understand if you are democrats, that is already given, you people lost your logical and meticulous thinking on things that's happening around you.

[@jimsusedpcs]

Thank you soooo much Chris and Medea! I have tried to get the truth out about Ukraine, The Maidan protests, The Dobass etc. to fellow Peace activists, friends, neighbors, family for the past 8 and a half years to deaf ears. Now after the " Special Operations' by Russia..we do not condone but all were warned by Putin. I have 5 Grandchildren..They do not understand..or any of the young about Nuclear War as we do. Love and Peace..See you in Portland Medea at your book signing. I will try and bring many.

[@whitelilycalla]

When is the book signing? In Portland OR?

[@kateoneal4215]

I definitely "condon" Russian military support of the Donbas and Lukhansk people's!!! Try to watch some of Eva Bartlat's reportage.

[@gusjohnson1908]

More power to you JC. I’m reminded of Chomsky’s Manufacturing Consent, how the mass media directs our opinions. Our friends are indoctrinated but we keep trying, just sowing seeds of doubt will do for now….

[@whitelilycalla]

@@kateoneal4215 Eva Barlett 😉

[@SvalbardSleeperDistrict]

@@kateoneal4215 "I definitely 'condon' Russian military support of the Donbas and Lukhansk people's!!!" A person who In 1938 would have condoned Nazi "military support" for German-speaking residents of Sudetenland detected.

[@paulnorth9375]

Thank you Chris. This presents the clearest and most commonly understandable explenation of what is or is not going on. Very important!

[@adechapman.1132]

Thank you too. CHs explanation of how Kennedy & Nikita Kruschev kept in contact whereby the absolute inability to see diplomatic reason now from Biden & Co shows the uncaring nature for all of us by them.

[@aptorres01]

Great work guys thank you.

[@billvogt2025]

The invasion was NOT preemptive it was provoked. Please get it right.

[@rdee1069]

They must include the fabricated fear of Russia in the video, in order to not get the video removed by the TechnoFascists of YT.

[@Brianbeesandbikes]

Planned and pushed by the u$a for decades and predicted/ warmed about by everyone from Thatcher to Kissinger to Clinton to historians of all political persuasions

[@turleytho]

Thank you Medea for giving us a voice.

[@christianevanherck6023]

What's the "us" you are referring to? the far right?

[@Fuck_Anime]

she is a supporter of russian genocide

[@onamemmet]

​@@christianevanherck6023 "The far right"? What about Medea has anything to do with the Right? Are you for real?

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@onamemmet She's defending an authoritarian regime!

[@cr4yv3n]

@@christianevanherck6023 russian trolls, useful leftist idiots, tankie fascists, the far right. They are all in on this.

[@centori2011]

Medea is such a great speaker she's so concise explaining the core issues that elude most interpretations of the geopolitical conflict in Ukraine.

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

she either knows zero or lies.

[@RareSense]

Refreshing to hear the truth spoken as an Australian you restore my faith in educated Americans, hopefully truthful Americans can vote in a president to make changes for the good.

[@kendavies945]

Hahahahahahaha, seriously?? Nixon, Reagan, Trump, Biden, the Clintons??😂

[@fredriknilsson2105]

@@kendavies945 They're all the same, no matter of affiliation. They're all paid from the same elite. Sad Americans can't see that their entire political system is a sham. The elite controls em all and use the two parties to divide the country

[@kendavies945]

@@mrsmith735 American presidents are carefully selected. Not by the people, but by the ruling class. The hypocrisy is eye watering.

[@minnaspinna2070]

There are some of us who don't listen to MSM but listen to independent media who really deliver facts, figures and truth. America is corporate owned. You have to search to get away from their influence.

[@missfeliss3628]

ummm....u shouldnt have faith in non educated people of any country.....especially australia .........its actually the educated americans that are often voting democrat...u dont need an education to know the truth..u need to be a searcher

[@silverumbrella8058]

Good to see this information starting to come out… we need to go much, much deeper

[@christianevanherck6023]

Going much deeper means what exactly?

[@richardminton1786]

How about a deeper look at the military-industrial complex driving conflict the world over? I am 61 years old and for my entire life and before the US has been involved in conflicts whether directly or indirectly. The State Department of the US is running the game regardless of what politicians are in office. Humanity is suffering at the hands of whoever is running this imperialists scheme from the shadows.

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@richardminton1786 Let's keep in mind that prior to the war NATO was a decaying organization without a justification for its existence. The Russian invasion of Ukraine basically gave it a new life.

[@pennylockhart9553]

@@christianevanherck6023 spit!!

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@pennylockhart9553 You should provide an argument, if you have one.

[@JerkyJones100]

Great interview with a smart lady. Would love to see more of her. Thanks Chris.

[@christianevanherck6023]

She's on the Kremlin's payroll.

[@NotAPacifist825]

Really? She seems out of touch to me, probably because she buys into many of the entirely fictional western narratives. She seems oblivious to the goals of empire and uncritically accepts the Russia weak/Russia bad nonsense. Waste of time imo.

[@ldfreitas9437]

She's a Putin apologist, an apologist for war and fascism that she claims she's against. Russia started this mess, not the USA or Ukraine.

[@NotAPacifist825]

@@ldfreitas9437 Azov battalion. Maidan coup. Nordstream pipeline.

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@NotAPacifist825 Today's Azov Regiment bears little relation to the ragtag militia Azov Battalion of 2014. In late 2014, Azov was absorbed into the Ukrainian National Guard, allowing greater state oversight, with considerable attention paid to cleansing the ranks of far-right elements, in what should be recognised as an example of successful deradicalisation.

[@nash984954]

Thanks to you,Chris and Medea.AND TRNN

[@josefserf1926]

Great to see decent honest people like her in the world.

[@John-nz6jb]

Lol

[@mitchcumstien1897]

😂😂😂yea ok

[@miguelestrada3157]

Medea was married to a very good friend of mine during the early 80's in the bay area, SF, Oak, Berk; I am very proud and happy of how she has continued in the struggle through all these years. Remember La Pena, Oakland ?

[@pannochka11]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for speaking up. I wish there were more and more people speaking the truth

[@christianevanherck6023]

Truth??? It's all Russian propaganda narratives!

[@memphistennis1691]

This is not the truth

[@ascoop22]

I'm glad to hear that someone here speaks the truth. Thanks Memphis. This Medea Benjamin person needs to not fall for Russian propaganda.

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@ascoop22 Yes, me too. I replied to the OP 4 days ago and questioned Benjamin was speaking the truth, pointing out it's all Russian propaganda. Maybe they shadowbanned my previous reply?

[@pannochka11]

@@ascoop22 a little bit childish to blaim everything on Russia, dont you think? Like they have nothing better to do? Easier to colour someone in dark colours than see the reality in the mirror. Iraq was also Russia?

[@cheri238]

Thank you again, Mr. Chris Hedges and Media Benjamin.

[@Indian_Girl_Aarini_293]

As a member of society, it is important to take a moment and appreciate the outstanding dedication and hard work of the scarf cleaners who contribute to this stunning exhibition. I want to express my heartfelt thanks for their devoted efforts. Your passion and impressive work make this spectacle a perfect example of dedication and balanced craftsmanship. We genuinely appreciate your unwavering commitment, and the joy you bring to the audience is amazing. We recognize the long hours you put in, often without breaks, and the tireless effort you demonstrate every day.

[@brigittemcdonough2385]

Thank you for this much needed perspective!

[@felixdevilliers1]

I don't know much about life in Russia and I don't know how autocratic he may be at home but on the world stage he is about the only politician who talks sense. I have listgened to 4 of his speeches. He expressed himself moderately and tried to explain to the Western powers how hey were damaging themselves. Every word he said was true.

[@ChannelMath]

true. You can tell the truth and be evil (If you believe in evil). But you can't lie and be good, and that's the point more people need to realize, imo

[@svetlanakonovich3576]

True.

[@xqt39a]

I listen to Putin speeches for years. He talks about important issues and makes reasonable requests for trade and for better cooperation with the West who disregard everything he says.

[@felixdevilliers1]

@@xqt39a -I agree with you. It's just a pity that he is homophobic.

[@jonathanbilling2131]

Exactly. He explains things in detail. Really interesting. Makes our Western leaders look like the Intellectual Minnows that they have proven to be.

[@moanahughes3593]

Been waiting for these facts to be acknowledged 🤗 thank you💜

[@christianevanherck6023]

Zero facts! Only Russian propaganda lies

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

lies cant be acknowledged

[@susannapavelkova1265]

This interview should be compulsory across Europe. Thank you, Chris and your excellent guest.

[@dejanmihajlovic2946]

EU is in big problem, autumn will be critical for some country and after very soon new virus is coming and maybe God knows the rest of the story. Aliens are coming..because how to distract all that tax payers in USA who don't understand nothing at all in 90 percent..All the best

[@sheilamacdougal4874]

4:36: "Think of how it would feel if a hostile power in Canada ... decided that Alaska would no longer be part of United States". What a perverse analogy. Ukrainians have a distinct national identity going back centuries. They formed a distinct republic within the Soviet Union, and overwhelmingly supported independence when the Soviet Union disintegrated. Their national borders assumed the former republic's borders, under the international legal principle of *uti possidetis*, and was ratified in the 1996 Budapest Memorandum, *signed by the Russian Federation*, in which Ukraine voluntarily gave up its inherited nuclear arsenal in return for recognition by the signatories of its national borders, and guarantees of its security and territorial integrity within those borders. Alaska has no historical national identity, hence no right of secession. The confused guest (albeit with a motivated confusion) thinks that because the "American media" allegedly treat Crimea as belonging to Ukraine, that is a "hostile power" claiming the territory akin to a hypothetical "hostile power" in Canada claiming Alaska. Anyone with the least familiarity with the present conflict knows that the Biden administration - along with European powers - have been extremely reluctant to make any official pronouncements on Crimea, and have deliberately restricted long-range arms supplies to Ukraine that would facilitate the taking back of Crimea. Rather, it is Ukrainians' will driving the claim, supported by international law, all of which gives the lie to the ridiculous analogy.

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

she would be laughted out after the first paragraph, she has zero idea of a single concept or fact. I dont know who she spoke to, some far right fascist or some of the russian mafia, but its all garbage

[@johannafreeburn3061]

why have we all stood by and simply watched nato become no more than an agressive fighting tank for usa. none of us voted for such a force, none of us want such a force. it is questionable if they ever have in actuality been a force for good or peace is negligable. it's time to dissolve this destructive force in our world. no negotiations, no more deceitful cloak of peace and democracy. it's clearly a lie, it's never worked out like that, time to put it to bed.

[@christianevanherck6023]

Let's keep in mind that prior to the war NATO was a decaying organization without a justification for its existence. The Russian invasion of Ukraine basically gave it a new life.

[@johannafreeburn3061]

@@christianevanherck6023 russia has only responded to continued pressure and outright aggression from usa/nato. the despicable rise of the nazi spectre is thanks to them, their funding, and their support. i wish for nothing more than the dissolving of nato, and the un, and any other body that is nothing more than the usa's military might

[@drmodestoesq]

NATO became aggressive? Really? More like countries that spent decades under the Russian jackboot rushed to apply to a defensive alliance.

[@colinroach7815]

The Real News Network, great works you are doing. Maximum respect to Mr. Hedges ❤🖤💚

[@zeusc7140]

You are very welcome. Chris Hedges (State Media Propagandist, The Kremlin).

[@colinroach7815]

@@zeusc7140, I LOVE THE KREMLIN.

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

@@colinroach7815 Why don't you go and live in Russia then?

[@colinroach7815]

@@stephenhumphrey7935 many Countries you love as well, BUT, you don't live in any of them. Listen, this is what many people resort to when they don't have an educated response, so i understand your position, go spar with the featherweights.

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

@@colinroach7815 Russia is a freezing third world hell hole run by a crazy dictator. I wouldn't take much notice of Mr Hedges, he's been saying Ukraine is finished for months, but in that time Ukraine is getting stronger and stronger. That is why Russia is fleeing on the battlefield.

[@charlescanzater]

Thanks for sharing the truths about this story ! This honesty is why I follow you when looking for the truth !

[@christianevanherck6023]

Sorry to break it to you, these two here are peddling Russian propaganda lies.

[@diankreczmer6595]

Thank you for having a program that let's us know what truly is going on

[@wise_one8]

Great to see Chris Hedges back been missing those On Contact interviews !! Always great to see Madea too!!! 🖤

[@ldfreitas9437]

She's in the wrong on this issue! So is Hedges!

[@wise_one8]

@@ldfreitas9437 no the us military is always in the wrong and the americans are destroying our World.

[@anthonyjohn2713]

I wish everyone in America should watch this video I am so glad I watched it.

[@XtremeZone578]

At last someone telling the truth as it is👏👏👏👏

[@pangkimsoo]

Ex但在吧的不-好闺蜜蜡

[@XtremeZone578]

@@pangkimsoo Ex but in her not-good girlfriends wax ???????

[@christianevanherck6023]

Nothing to do with truth, they are telling you Russian propaganda narratives!

[@TGIM]

Gorbachev was never promised anything, he said it himself.

[@tonywalker7602]

Every person should hear this.

[@andre8860]

True analysis and honest report❤

[@rubycreel1233]

Excellent show. I will send this to people i have discussions with about Ukraine that should better understand what is really going on.

[@lewstherintelamon1377]

I've found it a waste of time. At best, people listen, nod their heads, and then go back to the MSMBS narrative. At worst, well. . . at this point I've just started reevaluating a lot of "friendships," and cut ties with some family as well. Support for N a z i sm is just not a moral bridge I'm willing to cross.

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@lewstherintelamon1377 The only Nazis in Ukraine are the Russian soldiers waging a genocidal war on behalf of an unhinged dictator. It has been Putin and his thugs, disguised as soldiers, who have played the role of neo-Nazis in this senseless war.

[@ldfreitas9437]

Tell that to Ukrainians having Russian missiles destroy their cities and homes!

[@rubycreel1233]

@@ldfreitas9437 the Americans akd NATO wanted this war. They are the ones that wanted to sacrifice the Ukrainians lives by pressing Russia. Russia has been practically begging the US and NATO since 2014 and before to respect the Minsk agreements. But the bullys in my American government refused. What about the Ukrainians that have been bombed by the Ukrainian government since 2014. No body was caring about that because the mainstream media acted like it wasn't going on.

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@ldfreitas9437 Such a pity, for some strange reason someone has shadowbanned your comment. This statement you made is totally fair: "Tell that to Ukrainians having Russian missiles destroy their cities and homes!" Thank you for pointing that out!

[@juanfranciscourrusti]

A Brilliant host, and equally brilliant guests. Medea Benjamin is great.

[@guyshagmore1873]

An exceptional presentation, informative and thoughtfully provoking.

[@clintonwashington8609]

I love shows like these. You guy’s question everything. PLEASE KEEP AS OBJECTIVE AS YOU CAN. There are no more objective news outlets that actually ask the most important questions like What led up to this? Should we get involved? Etc.. Thank you guys for your work.

[@sharonferree7662]

I have heard their were bio Labs and children in under ground tunnels

[@ladyheiress9933]

Follow Scott Ritter you will get great information and none bias.

[@mentallychallenged5764]

Sponsored by Russian government

[@robhaythorne4464]

It started when Russia attacked.

[@ladyheiress9933]

@@robhaythorne4464 It started when Russia was attacked in 2014 and in 2019. Then Biden threatened Ukraine get rid of their treasurer or someone like that or they, the US, wouldn't give them the $1 billion they promised. That's when Ukraine took over the eastern part of what they say is part of Ukraine. I was always Russia that's why there's so many Russian people in that regeion.

[@danielsegone8397]

I'm very glad to discover on your channel Medea Benjamin and many other members of the civil US society and thinkers. Excellent interview! All best from Berlin (Germany)

[@nissankakarunaratne5172]

An excellent realistic analysis. Thank you very much for both you Pro's.

[@christianevanherck6023]

They both are professional Russian propagandists.

[@rikabosua6000]

@@christianevanherck6023 you again...the prolific propagandist to the core...must be a lucrative passtime

[@gordonadams5891]

I wonder how many from U.S. militias are training and fighting in Ukraine.

[@ethylene1254]

More like wishing they were Russian. Get it straight

[@MichaelHolloway]

A discussion about the nature of Ukraine

[@qjtvaddict]

It’s almost as if both USSR and USA are being looted by the same neoliberal people destroying their countries and using them to fight each other.

[@monaliza3334]

"Thanks" to Americans proxy training Azove Nazi's and murdering Russian and Ukrainian people for the sake of $$$ and oil. Just for ones can Americans stay on their bloody continent and deal with Americans. No one wants you in EU or Asia...

[@ionelghiorghita688]

Same in USA, some billionaires which are never paying taxes are controlling everything including the deep state via CIA and FBI.

[@srhmcs1]

Russia has been an Oligarchial society for 1,000 years. They made their own bed they have been festering in and infecting communities subjugated by it.

[@ldfreitas9437]

None of that justified Putin waging war on Ukraine!

[@ursulaeissner1743]

Apparently it didn't matter if it was written down in a treaty anyway . The best example are the Minsk agreements which as miss Merkel reveled were never to be honored by the west but were a just a means to by time for Ukraine to build up their military . In a way the west acted just like Hitler who signed a none aggression pact with Stalin and then invaded Russia anyway . This even more regrettable since Germany was once again a member and culprit who mislead Russia .

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

what army, the ukranian army was utterly Gutted by the russian puppets and what build up occurred, ukraine had nothing when the war stared got most of its armour from russia. and im sure its fine for russia to invade any democracy

[@tenzinnordron9836]

I remember being highly annoyed by her initial vehement condemnation of Russian self-defense. So I’m glad she has apparently educated herself regarding the actual facts. amendment, she’s still soft peddling the Nazis and blaming Russia. 2-faced barely describes her commentary. SO Disappointing

[@christianevanherck6023]

Didn't Russia invade Ukraine?

[@kunik61]

STOP FUCKING SUPPORT RUSSIAN WAR AGAINST MY HOMELAND.

[@KomatsuHB215LC-1]

So Ukraine should genuflect to putin?

[@jaykoval5957]

Great interview. Worth watching for years to come!

[@faultyecho4196]

Really. Are you nuts or what?

[@krymz1]

how the hell am i just discovering this channel? I've loved chris hedges since the first time.

[@johnjaburke7119]

The argument that Crimea must belong to Russia based on history misses an important point: the majority of Crimean residents want to be part of Russia and identify with Russia. I am one of them. It's nice to have historical support but the ultimate question is: the right of Crimean citizens/residents to decide their fate without the interference of external parties, particularly the US and EU that have nothing to do with the peninsula.

[@lubambovictor4531]

Prof Chris Hedges, your programs are really enlightening and impartial. Highly appreciated

[@eyewaves...]

Didn't know Medea Benjamin before this interview. So much on the ball with her analysis. Gonna read her book.. Thank you for this video.

[@davidmurray6176]

Her real name is Susan. I read it somewhere but don't know where. ✌️

[@thalitagreyvenstein787]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻for all the world in wars. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you all 🙏🏻🕊💐

[@peterreston6478]

Excellent discourse. I remember hiding under my desk in elementary school and the dog tags that we all had to wear. It never leaves you. To think my great grandchildren could experience that is beyond belief.

[@charleskesner1302]

Thanks for having Media on. End the conflict now. Negotiations, not confrontation.

[@hannesbunger2109]

Medea is a brave and important voice for reason. Promoting peace and social justice. Never afraid to raise her voice.

[@svetlana7904]

Yes, Risking her freedom even life... many progressive and brave people like her disappeared over night, no trace whatsoever... we live in a very dangerous time...

[@justanothername5199]

Justifying imperialism is the new form of "promoting Peace"?! How do you square that circle?! And, out of curiosity, since you support russias claim on crimea for flimsy historical reasons, do you also support the mongols claim on, well, everything?! Including crimea, coincidentally?! And should Kaliningrad be called koenigsberg again?! Questions , questions... I guess my Main question is which point in history is the true state of the world that we should aspire to recreate?1945? 1345? -2345? Are the US a Nation at that point? Uggh, here I go again with the questions, sorry.

[@linanicolia1363]

She and Chris are both beacons of knowledge. Amazing.

[@hakanpetersson2662]

Putin wants Piece! Piece! Piece! Medea wants Peace! Putin get's his piece, Medea her peace and Ukraine gets decimated. A win-win situation, right?

[@christianevanherck6023]

Did Russia NOT have peace before it invaded Ukraine? What exactly was the perceived threat?

[@user-md9hp5mi4e]

You’re voice of truth, truth comes always above the lies.

[@salvadordubon3549]

Great interview, in showing how America is deeply involved, that's right Americans think differently far from the truth!!!

[@christianevanherck6023]

The Kremlin is using anti-Americanism as a strategic tool for pursuing domestic and foreign policy goals. Through media controlled or owned by the state, the Russian government is deliberately spreading poisonous anti-US propaganda at home and abroad, blaming many of Russia's problems on the West, particularly the United States.

[@Indian_Girl_Aarini_293]

From the perspective of an attendee, it's essential to pause and reflect on the remarkable dedication and hard work exhibited by the scarf cleaners. I want to take this opportunity to convey my heartfelt gratitude for their extraordinary efforts. Your unwavering dedication and impressive work make this exhibition a true spectacle. We genuinely appreciate your devotion, and the joy you bring to the audience is truly captivating. We acknowledge the long hours you tirelessly put in, often without breaks, and the relentless effort you demonstrate every day.

[@olenalev1768]

Thank you for a great show. Educational not the propaganda but history, thank you!!!

[@christianevanherck6023]

You got fooled, it is definitely Russian propaganda.

[@pennylockhart9553]

@@christianevanherck6023 again....spit!

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@pennylockhart9553 You should provide an argument, if you have one.

[@pennylockhart9553]

@@christianevanherck6023 spit is my argument against your stupidity about this war. USA has been evil from the very start. You really should lay off main stream news. 🙄

[@tomsuiteriii9742]

@@christianevanherck6023 If this is considered “Russian propaganda,” then, by your logic, every mainstream news outlet in the West is “Ukrainian propaganda.” This is literally some of the only non-NATO propaganda available.

[@chandnilafleur4022]

I have been in this country of Russia for 27 years and this is a single report that really takes the entire truth of this war. I feel so so sorry for the Ukrainians as well as Russians who suffer and not Americans. American policies are always covered with blood shed and breakage of other countries through which they benefit! I have never felt short of freedom in this country, nor felt unsafe. Very simple and straight forward no nonsense people with quite good brains is exactly how I would describe an average Russian society. Thanks for such a report.

[@sheba8433]

You are correct. As an American living in Texas it pains me to see all the destruction and killing of innocent people this country has done. It’s never been about freedom and human rights, I stand with truth and justice and Russia is in the right. But many Americans don’t search for the truth. They keep listening to the garbage of lies in western media .

[@jefwilliam3207]

Putin is not the problem. The US war Empire is the most dangerous to mankind existence.

[@taraswertelecki3786]

The American people DO NOT benefit from this, only International Leftists do. Americans have the privilege of being forced to pay for it at gunpoint, literally while they are increasingly being deliberately exposed to the blow back from these wars.

[@zapszapper9105]

Thank you and God bless Russia. I. am so ashamed of my own country of New Zealand's stand to aid Zelinski's Nazi's with money, and training and intelligence personnel helping to kill Russian sons in Ukraine. I know the areas Russia has taken back are Russian and have always been Russian since Catherine the great and it is the Nazis who are trying to filter Ukraine of all things Russian.

[@mrlakuda]

Russians are suffering shit. Tell that to the Ukranians.

[@herohero-fw1vc]

No one talks better than Chris Hedges & Medea Benjamin.

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Ten billion to save the planet in ten years but gave 100billion to Ukraine in one year, you don't have to be a maths teacher to know someone is taking the piss

[@flashpoint8909]

This needs to be on the main stream media, i myself have spoken out against the war and have been swiftly accused of being a Russian sympathizer. People need to take to the streets and demand an end to this slaughter

[@christianevanherck6023]

Yes, that needs to happen in Russia!

[@goodjollymissholly9152]

Agree, same here, I have also tried speaking out.

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

its garbage, go actuallt check.

[@timbookedtwo2375]

The resolution of the Cuban missile crisis was the removal of US Nike nuclear missiles from Turkey that were aimed at the USSR. This was the reason the USSR wanted to station missiles in Cuba! The stationing of Patriot missile systems in NATO countries was the reason the USS staioned its SS20 middle range nukes in East Germany. It was not the USSR/Russia who made the first moves.

[@monaliza3334]

Just like with this Ukrainian Nazi's sh*t, Russians didn't start this conflict, Americans did. Regime change in Russia? Taking resources from Russians? They thought Russians didn't have weapons and they are very weak 🤔 🤣 Well there is a big surprise EU UK US, you all going down. Never underestimate Russians like Napoleon or Hitler. Learn from the history books.

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

Interesting story, but what has that got to do with Ukraine?

[@paristo]

@@stephenhumphrey7935 What the history has taught us? USA does the first moves, by threatening the other nations. The other nations either bend their knee, or they do something else if they have power to do it. There are five permanent members in UN security council, and they were chosen because they were winners of the WW2. China France Russia (heritage of Soviet Union as it heritages everything else as well) United Kingdom United States The France is a own story, as it really is not even military power if it wouldn't have nuclear weapons. But UK, US, RU and CN are the real super powers. And No, Russia never lost it, even when west has been spreading its propaganda since 1991. Those are the nations that can do what they want in the UN. They can simply absent any voting and it doesn't pass in security council. And USA has been the #1 to use veto since the beginning of Vietnam war. And similarly like now Russia is using it in the Ukraine case, because USA used it to avoid peace in Ukraine, Russia is now using veto right to defend itself against US/UK in Security Council from blaming just Russia for everything. But USA/UK use it to block the Russian peace solutions that doesn't blame anyone (not even Ukraine) but try to get civilians safe. So USA/UK say "Civilians needs to be protected, Russia is all fault, they need to be punished!" and Russia is "Civilians needs to be protected, UN peace keepers should be sent to East Ukraine to protect civilians". And there you are reading the Security Council reports and wondering "WTF, why has not any western country reporting that US/UK is blocking the only real peace solution to Ukraine!?" The reports are right there, but western MSM is writing "Russia blocks Security Council resolution for peace!". As US/UK is using UN to pursue their own interests to cut Russia from the energy markets and take control of it, just as it has been the goal for very long time, and what Ukraine is for them. That is what Ukraine is about, to get it join NATO, to get the missile systems installed right there. To get the NATO intelligence just closer to the black sea and everything there to circle Russia. Ukraine is the escalation that US/UK did in the 2014, organizing armed riots, then overthrew the democratically elected government and president, and tried to assassinate the president. US/UK installed their own puppet government and president in Ukraine, took full control of that country by training, funding their military. Something that they very well knew was far-right and danger to Ukraine itself after the war they were organizing. And this is from US congress own talks from 2015! " This amendment that I propose this evening limits arms, training, and other assistance to the neo-Nazi Ukrainian militia, the Azov Battalion. Foreign Policy magazine has characterized the 1,000-man Azov Battalion as ``openly neo-Nazi'' and ``fascist.'' Numerous other news organizations, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and the Associated Press have corroborated the dominance of White supremacist and anti-Semitic views within the group; yet Ukraine's Interior Minister recently announced the Azov Battalion will be among the units to receive training and arms from Western allies, including the United States. Azov's founder, Andriy Biletsky, organized the neo-Nazi group the Social-National Assembly in 2008. Azov men use neo-Nazi symbolism on their banner. These groups run counter to American values, and once the fighting ends, they pose a significant threat to the Ukrainian Government and to the Ukrainian people. As we have seen many times, most notably within the Mujahedeen in Afghanistan, these groups will not lay down their arms once the conflict is over. They will turn their arms against their own people in order to enforce their hateful views. I urge the support of my amendment and to make it U.S. law that we will not equip this dangerous neo-Nazi militia." www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-161/issue-92/house-section/article/H4117-2 They very well know what kind people they are funding and arming since the begin. Just like in the Cuban missile crisis, East Germany etc, the USA has never ended the thinking that WW2 was over, because just like the Patton did say after WW2: "We may have been fighting the wrong enemy all along. But while we're here, we should go after the bastards now, 'cause we're gonna have to fight 'em eventually." And that is all about Cold War era, how USA created the NATO, and USSR created Warsaw Pact years later to counter that NATO threat. And it has been going all over the places. Be it a Vietnam, Korea, Nigaragua, Afghanistan, Libya, Georgia, Syria etc, and now it is Ukraine. The USA is there to start it all, to escalate it and to never stop it from ending. www.jstor.org/stable/29766271 www.euronews.com/2015/04/17/chomsky-says-us-is-world-s-biggest-terrorist Check out how many civilians were killed in the first Iraq and second Iraq invasions by USA? That is over 1.5 million, from what over 500'000 were childerns! Have they (US, UK, FR, SA etc) apologized about it? Have they been embargoed and sanctioned to rebuild all the dozens of independent countries they have invaded since the WW2 illegally? No.... Because they are the group that is trying to get control of the whole world, and there is one superpower that is sitting against them, and guess what it is...

[@stonetrouble5053]

@@stephenhumphrey7935 Are you drunk?

[@richardwilson3548]

It's good to see some in the peace movement have not been compromised and are using their voice to address the insanity of this conflict. No one can afford this war in blood or treasure.

[@msimon6808]

Ukraine wishes to avoid a repeat of the Russian Genocide of Ukraine in the 1930s. The Russians killed millions - for profit. To pay off bankers. Russia should give assurances they won't do it again. Bucha was an accident.

[@hanasawyer1194]

This was excellent !!!! Questions were extremely on point and answers addressing the complexities surrounding this crisis insightful, concise, and relevant

[@rdbt292]

This was a surprisingly good interview. In the past I've heard Madea talk, but the childishly refuse to cooperate with conservatives who also see the truth about Ukraine and want to end this disaster instead of escalating it. Hopefully she has wisened up and will cooperate with other political parties for the good of the world

[@zahrans]

Agreed. She gets so much right but lets herself down on a handful of ocassions on the most ridiculous of reasons or things that really shouldn't matter.

[@sebi6297]

What they generally talk about makes so much sense that it can only be the reality.

[@ursulaeissner1743]

Its not just the Azov battalion but the UK Boris Johnston ,the US almost all members of the congress and senat, General Secretary Stoltenberg and many politicians in the EU and multiple politicians in NATO countries who pushed for and continue of the war which was welcomed by at least the US .

[@goodjollymissholly9152]

It has been driven by the USA government and the EU, although their agendas were a little different. The UK has been roped in and jumps to the corrupt US tune, just as it did with Iraq and Tony Blair’s non existent weapons of mass destruction. But it was all going to happen without UK involvement anyway. Biden and co were in Ukraine stirring this up in 2014 , the UK was not. The whole truth needs to come out, the MSM needs to be asking more questions, and ordinary people need to take some responsibility for waking up instead buying into all the BS.

[@teresasteele5327]

Thank you so very much for having the courage to simply tell the truth.

[@christianevanherck6023]

Sadly, it is NOT the truth.

[@acerrome9672]

Chris Hedge Must have Own Permanent Channel here in KZbin. You Sir makes Exellent Analysis and Raw Reporting, Broadcast Truth Around the World.

[@MC-in8mc]

Yes! I'm a great believer and follower of Chris too. 😊

[@rv442conv]

Love both commentators! However, the Russian military is facing a dwindling enemy , running low on artillery and machinery. I'll give it another month or two.

[@kevinbolger8043]

Thank you so much for providing such clarity

[@matthewnelson4298]

Money for war but you can't feed the poor

[@eemoogee160]

Is that from a song or slogan?

[@Freedom_4_Assange]

@@eemoogee160 2pac

[@jaycampbell6402]

Once upon a time the left pretended to care about these things, now they openly side with the neocon insiders.

[@svetlana7904]

@@eemoogee160 nooooo, deeply from his heart...

[@svetlana7904]

Another very informative show telling the truth about the situation

[@johnmilanmusic7706]

Right On Svetlana. I'm an American an agree with this info Completely! Most of my aquantances are blindly following US propaganda but closest friends also know the truth. 👌

[@info_public]

USA coup'd neutral Kiev gov't, empowering 'not-Z'. Donbas voted, independence. Kiev bombs Donetsk & Luhansk killing 15,000. Russia 'recognizes independence' & invited to support. Kiev escalates. Donbas vote 'join Russian Federation'. Russia accepts & DEFENDS it's borders. No "invasion" has taken place.

[@justanothername5199]

The truth?! And what is that?! That ridiculous piece of kremlin propaganda about crimea being russian?! That Kind of "truth"?! Smh...

[@spartandodge6034]

@@johnmilanmusic7706 No, not blindly. We see the errors on both sides, but we also believe in self defense. We are perhaps testing our weapons on aggressive Russians, many of whom are against this war against Ukraine themselves. Rand Paul is continued as an idiot. As per usual.

[@johnmilanmusic7706]

Any conflict the UD is involved in, including Ukraine, has the purpose of controlling it's natural resources and selling it weapons. After the country is destroyed, we leave it broken and move on to the next one. Viet Nám, Iraq, Afganistane is but a few. We do this saying we're spreading ' Democracy '. We don't even have that here. The Elite here detest democracy.

[@williamwhite9923]

Despite the overwhelming power and influence of the warmongering establishment, we are fortunate to still have truth-tellers like Hedges, Benjamin, Pilger, Chomsky and others. The truth will out, thanks to these courageous journalists and progressive commentators.

[@polloz77]

Good interview and honestly and truthfully

[@Andyground11]

Thank you so much for this this straight and truthful talk, your voice's of reason are well needed right now

[@christianevanherck6023]

What exactly in this talk is truthful? Please point out one thing they said that's not based on Russian propaganda lies.

[@faultyecho4196]

@@christianevanherck6023 Christiane, hello. There really is a lot of this sort of stuff isn't there? What's going on? What about that guy McGregor who seems to be a Russia stooge. He puts a post up and within an hour or two hundreds of thousands of views. It's sinister.

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@faultyecho4196 Yes, a lot of automated Russian propaganda echo chambers. That's part of the Russian firehose of falsehood model, it has 4 distinguishing factors: it (1) is high-volume and multichannel, (2) is rapid, continuous, and repetitive, (3) lacks a commitment to objective reality; and (4) lacks commitment to consistency. They use internet bots and fake accounts. It's not so difficult to do because there are websites where you can buy automated views, automated likes, automated subs and create a comment section filled with bot comments. Please report them by clicking on the horizontal 3 dots icon above, then you open the transcript there you chose any misleading statement and/or misinformation and report it, that's what I did. I also reported some of McGregor's talks, lately he has closed the comment section. He is also part of this larger propaganda scheme.

[@faultyecho4196]

@@christianevanherck6023 Thanks Christane, I'm with you.

[@christianevanherck6023]

@@faultyecho4196 Just wondering, are you with me on reporting them? For me personally, I feel that's the least I can do to give some support to Ukraine in their fight for freedom and democracy.

[@edwardlarkin4279]

Thankyou for sanity. I send it to as many people as I can.

[@mirosawsiemieniuk9582]

Super informative! THANK YOU SIR. I will follow you.

[@maryannesmyth7333]

Refreshing. To hear the truth for a change Medea Benjamin a wonderful Human being.

[@susanleslie1713]

Great interview! Thank you both so much for all you do...

[@faultyecho4196]

Try a bit harder Susan.

[@jonathanbrowne8849]

I have the utmost respect for Medea Benjamin and Chris Hedges. You are both heroes.

[@linanicolia1363]

yes, they are !

[@spartandodge6034]

@@linanicolia1363 No they are not. They are being fooled, like the war with the Nazis. That''s a negative end of planet Earth at this point. Putin needs to be stopped cold.

[@user-ze5hj3sd1w]

"Heroes???" Would it be the same heroes that danced while people were not allowed to see their loved ones on deathbeds and murdered others with ventilators and remdesivir?

[@matham625]

yes but they are pulling their punches, and at 7:22 she is wrong in her analogy: this is not like "mexico or canada building bases right on the US boarder" this is like China, building its bases in Mexico right on the US boarder" and furthermore ... its like "China corrupting the political processes of Mexico, supporting one anti US cartel,, supporting an insurrection against democracy in Mexico.. supporting an attempt at ethnic cleansing in Mexico against the gringos,,,,,, and then trying to build nuclear armed military bases in El Paso." that is an accurate analogy....... now image how the US (people) would think about that..... then ask "why Putin is so powerful ?".. this is what these guys should be saying.. understand the fear in Russia.. understand that fear is a bad motivator... look at the evil that is created.... no body is talking about this....... the evil

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

Odd all your heros are one master race isnt it? I wonder if I'm the only one not to want to worship the kkk

[@christianevanherck6023]

7:58 NATO was in Afghanistan because the US activated article 5 when it was attacked by Al Qaeda which was based in Afghanistan. Regarding Iraq, there were countries who were members of NATO there, but this was purely by choice. It was not a NATO war.

[@synupps877]

As if the US needed NATO's help. As if the 20-years-and-counting war of terror was defending America. NATO went on the offensive with the US, thereby destroying their credibility.

[@joostvanloon4518]

Whereas I greatly respect a critical analysis of the run up to the war, the invasion of the Crimea and now the Ukraine are just as illegal as the invasions of Afghanistan, Iraq and the sensless bombings of Serbia and Lybia. If you oppose the latter invasions and acts of aggression, you must also oppose the Russian invasion. Now the invasion has taken place, the situation has become very simple: If Russia stops fighting, a peace-settlement could become possible, if the Ukraine stops fighting, they will be assimilated by Russia. Russia has basically made it impossible to address most of the very real and important critical issues that Medea Benjamin has brought up for a long time. It has perfectly played into the hands of the NATO hawks.

[@pl3317]

One thing doesn't make sense to me : You state that a preemptive war is a war crime. Where does that come from ? Does one have to wait for genocide to be completed before one acts ?

[@hakanpetersson2662]

The International Court of Justice itself when recently ordering Russia to stop its militrary actions in Ukraine made clear that the legal validity for invading another country for in backdrop of crimes such as Genocide has not been made clear. But just the fact that Russia was ordered to halt its military actions is itself evidence for ICJ not taking russian claims as credible.

[@pl3317]

@@hakanpetersson2662 Not even the US takes the ICJ seriously. From your name, I suppose you are Scandinavian. I honestly expected more sense from that part of the world. Having worked in Scandinavia I saw the people trying to understand all sides without bias. That has been lost hopelessly. Even the UN documented the genocide of people in Donbass before the war and the daily bombing of Donetsk civilians even today can be seen in KZbin and all over the internet. The Donetsk people are fighting together with Russia for a reason...think a bit !

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

@Chris Hedges, Victoria Nuland said the US put into Ukrainian "democracy" 5 Billion dollars not 5 Million (as you mentioned at 15:00).