Vijay Prashad: Another View on the War In Ukraine

[@DinoCism]

"What was the colour of the Libyan flag?" is the best response to all the blue and yellow profile pics I have ever heard. NATO absolutely invaded that country on the pretext that a genocide "might" happen yet and western liberals support it but when Russia intervenes to stop a documented actual killing of thousands of people it is unthinkable. The fact that people were sharing a photo of a Palestinian child confronting an Israeli soldier and thinking it was a Ukrainian child and a Russian soldier when many of those people support Israel's occupation is definitive evidence of the West's racist double standard. "Kiev isn't the kind of place that should be bombed" is just a way of saying "there're places that should be bombed, and we all know which ones they are because they are the places the West *has* bombed.

[@judyyee4163]

👍truely disturbing.

[@presterjohn1697]

spot on

[@James-Campbell]

There are "acceptable" victims!

[@mbembadrammeh9674]

You got it nailed! However, my idea of Ukraine was perceived after knowing this Ukrainian youngster who wears a jacket with the double S lightening features, and another incident where also a Ukrainian man, sold a bike tune-up with Nazi emblems to an unsuspecting African boy. Both experiences took place in Western Europe!

[@presterjohn1697]

How ironic when you consider that the original Nazi Party came to the US before the start of WWII to study the mechanics of homegrown US based fascism. The US government (CIA) along with US based NGO's would later finance and foster the growth of the Azov Battalion nearly a century later. You can't make this stuff up.

[@harryflashman4542]

India is giving the most level-headed perspective on the European situation at the moment. I have been very impressed with the professionalism and depth of reporting.

[@gonzinigonz]

Been watching the WION channel a lot lately, worth a look.

[@view1st]

India I think wants to remain neutral and that's a good idea in my opinion. Be friends with everyone and an enemy of no one. Peace and prosperity is India's goal.

[@tmsphere]

India is ruled by Hindu-nazis wtf you on abou??

[@harshraj2575]

@@tmsphere 🤦🤦🤦🤦I can't even laugh at your argument.

[@sabitrap]

@@tmsphere Really, then see how the minorities of India live in India rather than fleeing it. Don't just take any token argument and ridicule a civilisation.

[@yvonneyork1263]

"Global racism before our eyes... the international division of humanity". Can anyone tell the colors of the Libyan flag? Wow, thank you Vijay Prashad.

[@shorimatatov6019]

Libyan flag it is three horizontal color from the top narrow red stripe- black with star and half moon - narrow green stripe

[@thinklesslivemore2438]

@@shorimatatov6019 so why Do we not see it on the news

[@belka4353]

Although western media covered Odessa clashes in May 2014, I bet they never showed it unsensored Just look at these smiling girls wrapped in Ukrainian flags making Molotov cocktails to kill those who dared opposing Kiev. kzbin.info/www/bejne/anqWiWaaga6iha8

[@HappyHopeEnglish]

I’m Russian. Thank you. The whole world doesn’t seem to understand what’s been going on for many many years. Read and watch independent resources. There are a lot of them finally ☀️🙏❤️ We want peace and a respectful attitude to our country and Russian speaking people all over the world. We never mean harm to anyone. But now we’re trying to save ourselves from NATO and Neo-nazi mentality in Ukraine which has improved dramatically for 30 years unfortunately… We don’t hate anyone. We are hated. But that will change. The truth is being uncovered by unbiased people. Thank God.

[@MMaheshThakur]

U should not be apologizetic mode. Indian people supporting russia since 1st day. Our goverment may not support russia due to international pressure but indian people always supported russia. We love Putin sir. uraa. Never trust on west. They destroyed so many nation now they heads towards russia. U should support your president he is a good man. Democracy is idiocracy the reason why india is still developing nation. And yes corruption is everywhere but in democratic nation it is too much .

[@iwanwillemse7703]

russians arent hated its their leader what is the problem he is a dictator a demagogue, nobody can agree witrh that. and violence is never an excuse to set things right. The invasion of ukraine is wrong

[@iwanwillemse7703]

@Poppin Wave well said

[@costaskarseras7876]

The similarities between Cyprus and Ukraine are obvious. Britain, together with the US divided the Ukrainians by using the fascist Azov battalions as their fifth collum. In Cyprus, it was EOKA B. This conflict between people caused tremendous pain and suffering to the Cypriots. Unfortunately, the same will happen to the Ukrainians and the losses are suffered as always by the ordinary people.

[@iwanwillemse7703]

also you dont need compliments if you listened correctly you know that you as a russian need to act not as a soldier in an unjust war but in your own land for democracy. It doesnt have to be this way. but a lone leader just wont do and is the ultimate source for all this ruckus

[@mohammadashraf1671]

Vijay's analysis is correct. Azov and Aidar battalions are recognized by the western govt as fascist forces. These groups were incorporated into the official armed forces in Ukraine. Didn't Mitch see these groups and thousands others fascists marching the roads of Kiev?Are you not aware that Stepan Bandera, a Nazi associates and killer of thousands of Jews and Poles, was declared as National Hero? Where were you when Ukrainian army killed hundreds of ethnic russians in eastern Ukraine? Don't you know that anything related to Russian culture and language is under severe restrictions in Ukraine? These are undeniable facts.

[@noneone3310]

about this war, i hope it can end as soon as possible, but before that, two things must be done: these nazi animals been elimilated, anyone who was funding, supporting, protecting, helping them been exposed and punished by international law. all documents from US bio-labs been published for the world to see, find out if there is any connection between them and covid, or any other epidemic breakouts around the world before.

[@Derrowssi]

Stepan Bandera's Honor was revoked by the next president and has never been reinstated, you failed to mention that, why?! He was honored by the previous ousted President(2010) who used it as a last ditched effort to please the extreme right to turn out the votes but the Ukrainian people rejected that and in the elections ousted him has sovereignty and power is determined by the Ukrainian people. Did you know that thousands of ethnic Ukrainians were chased away from eastern Ukraine and killed? Why are you selective? Also, It was the militia that was bombing civilian places and they are probably the ones who killed the ethnic Russians. There has been no independent investigation of that war since the separatist militia prevented UN investigators, they even shot down a civilian plane carrying innocent people and have refused to hand over the perpetrators. Why prevent, if they were innocent and good people just fighting for their rights. Do they have something nasty to hide? We know Putin Bombed and Killed Russians in Moscow to justify the Chechnyan war, so if he did that to Russians in Moscow in the 90's what prevented him to do the same outside Russia. The restrictions to the use of the Russian language are utterly false even the current president speaks Russian, this was just propaganda with no evidence. The current President Zelensky is a jew, how can he support Bandera when he was a collaborator of Hitler, it just doesn't make any logical sense. You are clearly ignorant of the History of Ukraine or you are a BOT. Azov and Aidar battalions were never incorporated into the Ukrainian army again lies and propaganda site evidence that is not linked to the Russian Regime! These people support Hitler's invasion of Ukraine and the murder of Jews! How can the Jewish president of Ukraine allow these people in his army? These people took advantage of a disorganized Ukrainian Army and started fighting their own wars and they follow no orders from the Ukrainian government! Since the Ukrainian army is thinly spread out and under-developed these thugs just like the separatist militias have taken the laws into their own hands. They even fight Ukrainian army if they interfere in their activities.

[@mohammadashraf1671]

@@Derrowssi ..you are spreading lies. Stepan Bandera is a national hero even under the President Zelenski. There are squares, Alleys and main roads in many towns, including Kiev named after Stepan Bandera and Shukhievich. Regarding Zelenski being a Jewish doesnt mean that he cant support Bandera, a Nazi associate. He recognizes Bandera as national hero. He lays flower to these Nazi associates statues. Tell me when did Zelenski revoked the honor of Bandera? By which order, on which date? Regarding Azov, Aidar, C14, Right Sector were integrated in to the official armed forces wings. Like National Guards, territorial forces, Ukrainian national army etc. Their leader Beletski remained outside but recently he was also assigned as an adviser to the Ministry of Defence. Regarding discrimination to the Russian language and culture please go to the official document by which all Russian language schools were closed since 1st of January, during the rule of Zelenski. I have heard his election speeches where he said that he is by religion Jew, by language Russian and by nationality a Ukrainian, therefore he represents all sections of the Ukrainian societies. But after the election he ditched many, primarily the ethnic Russians who casted 80% votes in his favour. He even struck out Russians from the list of ethnic minorities in Ukraine. He, being the 'Champion of Democracy' closed three opposition tv channels during the last six months. So on and on.. please do not blame others because of your ignorance.

[@coumarin]

in ww2 the west also knew that the soviet union was doing inhumane things to their own people, but they still decided to ally them and send them weapons to fight a greater evil, the nazi's. similiar situation now with azov i would say

[@armensaakov8774]

@@mohammadashraf1671 support every your word. Saw some of it myself.

[@aaronvu6292]

I was coming here to hear another point of view about the Ukraine conflict, and I am not disappointed. He expressed his points very clearly and intelligently.

[@theotheo7241]

though I agree with him on the Ukraine situation , I do not agree with him saying that there is a global racism. Poland or other European country do not welcome Muslims or Hindu or any other religions because they do not want to import the same religious problem that exist in the very same country these migrants are fleeing from. This is , as he admitted, one of the problems in Ukraine, the hatred by the neo nazis in Ukraine towards the Russian speaking population. Why would Poland welcome people who hate each other from other countries ?

[@666drups]

@@theotheo7241 Spoken like a true racist

[@rundle888]

Thie guy is a Vietnamese communist who supports the Russian invasion of Ukraine is an obvious act.

[@joeseppy949]

@@666drups That word doesn’t mean anything anymore. You idiots wore it out. You can not deny that the religion preaches violence onto people who dissent. Unless you’re ok with just beating people up who don’t agree with you? Wait….. I thought he was supposed to be the baddie, not you. 🧐 hmmmmmm weird. *edit* there was nothing racist about what he said. At all. You’re too soft. And a little dull.

[@robynwithay8358]

Please watch this for the truth. This is all a lie to distract you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKObYXqIZdyaaLM

[@toshiyaar7885]

People need to STOP saying "does this justify an invasion". NO, It does not! But we need to hold NATO and the USA accountable for their role and learn from this. It's improtant to know the nuance of geopolitics so the people can navigate the disaster decisions and outcomes of our world leaders.

[@fleyua7176]

US needs to stop being at war for most of its history

[@Intedujag]

it 100% does justify an intervention though. Invasion isn't the same there is legit irredentism and civilizational defense in play here, the atlanticist capitalist sea based civilization vs the euroasian anticapitalist land based the battling over control of the rimland, the area which contemporary both western (brezinski) and eastern (dugin) geopolitical analysts regard the most strategically important area of the world, in favor of the classical 1800s notion where the euroasian heartland was awarded that importance. Essentially, russia is 100% justified in resisting the atlanticist incessant imperialist encirclement anyone who doesn't now see this is so far a western dupe.

[@kaalisurfer600]

the best comment ever see on yt about that

[@StoutProper]

This war didn’t start 3 weeks ago. It goes back to 2014 and agreements made in 1991

[@obione69]

@@Intedujag I agree. I lost most of my family in Greece to the nazis, and these people want to talk about justification. These are not some edge lords on the internet being trolls, they are fully integrated into their military. They have military hardware, and they have been using it to attack their own people. Ive zero sympathy for Ukraine right now. They allowed themself to be captured by facists and now they pay the price. In the same way that Germans suffered because the minority of nazis carried out atrocities. If anyone knows a polite way to ask nazis to not murder people, im all ears. Until then they only understand 1 thing.

[@555usher]

I have learned more from Vijay Prashad than any western/US journalists

[@andrewwong2605]

A amazing guy.

[@wachamakolit1]

Me too

[@safiramusica]

He’s great. Pepe Escobar a Brazilian journalist is also a great one. He writes for Asia Times. There are several videos on KZbin with him talking on geopolitics.

[@555usher]

@@safiramusica I will check it out

[@briancousins3101]

I have never seen journalistic standards so low in Canada as exist today. Media here simply echoes US propaganda. Never discussion, debate about how we got here - US insistence in 2008 that NATO proclaim Ukraine & Georgia will join; 2014 coup arranged by US after a $5 billion US expenditure for its creation; 2014-2021 Ukraine killing in the Donbass. None of this in Canadian media.

[@ЕленаИванова-ы4ц]

I was so surprised that I finally saw that there is another opinion about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and in fact, between NATO and Russia on the territory of Ukraine. Ukrainians have not seen the suffering of 4 million Russians for 8 years in Donbass. Where were all the so-called democratic countries when outright nationalism and fascism became the ideology of Ukraine? Russia came to Ukraine not to start, but to end a long-term war. Thanks to the authors for this video, for their courage to think independently and express their position openly.

[@rogerscott3239]

Very true!

[@kaalisurfer600]

that is what it is but no matter how long mr.prashad speeks with facts some people still think on russian like another kind of monstars,and sadly dont see clear picture.i think they would understand that if they were from nazi ocupied country.im from istria and my grandpa was partisan and i remember when he talk about ruskys with high dose of exstasy.who understand that ok,who not understand then he never will

[@maxt240]

12:20 yes, his proposals here are naive indeed.... Like Russia did not try to bring the world's attention what is happening in Donbass for all 8 years. Everything was falling in the deaf ears. Also, he didn't mention biolabs in Ukraine and Ukrainian plans to get nuclear weapons.

[@warrenclark7982]

What does everyone think Hunter Biden was doing in Ukraine all that time. He was optimizing the corruption for the Obama and Biden administration.

[@lexo1517]

@@kaalisurfer600 My father was a partisan against the nazis. Then the goddamned Russians took over and lived under them. That's what Putin is after. This guy tells you some twisted crap he calls fact. Do not use him for your info do a lot more research. He is doing disinformation. He starts with basic information that is twisted (10% true) like the KGB. By the way my father always thought the Russians were good people with bastards for leaders.

[@darimalau9828]

Vijay is one of my most admired intellectuals. I admire him for his clarity of thoughts, his incredible memory of history, and most of all, his moral fortitude and his compassion for humanity.

[@paddyseamair6336]

A compassion for humanity ? The killings of women and children by fierce bombings of civilians by the Russians he did not notice, neither in Ukraine nore in Syria.

[@gx2music]

More common sense and honest analysis in this podcast than an entire week of Western media. Thank you Mr Prashad. 👍🏻

[@netzoned]

That's funny!

[@bethanygrylls9200]

Most definitely!!

[@larsbee]

@@netzoned that's sad!

[@larsbee]

could not agree more ... The unbelievable gullibility of the common people duped into believing that this war is worse or different is mindblowing yet totally expected....

[@netzoned]

@@larsbee He does not always tell ALL the facts. Maybe he does not know them?

[@stephenlock7236]

Do you think the sufferings of the Ukrainians will exceed that of the Vietnamese? Or the Afghans? Or the Iraqi? Or the Libyans? Or the Yemenis? Or those of the Palestinians? Not trying to belittle the real sufferings of the Ukrainians but those questions are relevant.

[@bobmorane4926]

The real question is why the real suffering of Yemenis at 370k deaths has gone unnoticed for so long and still going !!! If you've seen the pictures and horror of 5000 deaths in Ukraine, why have you not seen the pictures and horrors of 370k deaths of Yemenis ?? That's the elephant in the room !!! Ask the MSM lords in the West who control what they want the world to see !!!!

[@abvd92840]

@@bobmorane4926 I got to know about the Yemen civil war about a week ago and I was truly horrified by the fact that over 200 thousand people have died and no one knows about this. And this is going since a very long time. You're right that the west controls the media and of this doesn't stop the west will control the world, directly or indirectly. (I didn't knew about 370K since I saw the stats of December 2020)

[@harryflashman4542]

not a chance. US left a moonscape in Iraq.

[@Pulaco.Dimantag]

@@bobmorane4926 where can we find these documents or reports to dig through the truth about yemen? Since nobody is talking about it.. the west is eerily silent about this.. any resource materials or sources you can share about it?

[@Pulaco.Dimantag]

@@abvd92840 where can we find these documents or reports to dig through the truth about yemen? Since nobody is talking about it.. the west is eerily silent about this.. any resource materials or sources you can share about it?

[@drfixit1554]

Ukraine was already polarized. The ultra-nationalists already had a foothold in the military & government. Action had to be taken.

[@numbersix8919]

They're Nazis.

[@alterego157]

True. And they were mistreating not only Russians but other ethnic minorities as well. Hungarian and Romanian also have their language suppressed. Just one example. And this has been going on long before 2014. After the 2014 coup, literal neoazis control the security aparatus and act with impunity. Not even gruesome crimes like burning people alive, and crucifixions are prosecuted. I wish this was an exaggeration, unfortunately there's video evidence.

[@rogeliozamora6018]

And according to Donetsk-based Russell Bentley, Putin will come and de-NAZIfy Ukraine. That was one of the reasons for the invasion. Another is the capture of the biowarfare labs at Lviv and Kharkiv; the two sites in Russia's first line of attack; because they knew all about it long before the invasion. Russia had to take Ukraine. It had no other choice.

[@DalidaD]

This is all true!!!

[@neilmoore7194]

@@rogeliozamora6018 You are spewing Putin propaganda. Neither side is pure here, but Putin did invade.

[@untertk3048]

This guy is so amazing, has done solid research. I am very much surprised that I don’t see him on any of the more major news or political channels… actually I am not. Nowadays, the American society doesn’t want to hear a word from anyone who challenges their beliefs or narratives, even the opposite views may be more factual.

[@Agyaat_]

For me US went down hill when they banned Trump of Social media. You just can't cut of communication links even you consider him an enemy.

[@MMaheshThakur]

That is their freedome of speech.

[@yasashisenpai294]

@@Agyaat_ Absolutely true !

[@yasashiokane]

Brilliant Mr. Prashad! You are one of the very few who understood the western's premortem trials to destroy modern civilization and then to rebuild it following they're "revival" plans. Respects from Mongolia

[@marionreynolds7080]

Thank you Mitch - I’m new to your work. It’s well seen why mainstream media in both USA and the U.K. do not interview Vijay Prashad - he knows far far far too much about everything.

[@kaekhan7045]

Absolutely, agree !!

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@dvdtretas]

@@rundle888?

[@bethanygrylls9200]

😂😂

[@peterkephart7955]

Mr. Prashad would embarrass almost any interviewer with his knowledge and mental acuity. Very impressive.

[@nataliebrady365]

I wish we had more people like Vijay, commentating on this subject because the BBC and Sky are so slanted. Thank you.

[@ashishd380]

You won't get that all i get in my facebook feed is one sided journalism,i do feel for the Ukrainian people but the Syrians also suffered they bleed the same colour blood,there are many more wars like yemen for example but no one mentions them

[@samliew6610]

He stands for the TRUTH and Equality. Hats off to him.

[@boombeachnoob3642]

The sun, CNBC also. very slanted.

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@sauerbratt3756]

Take everything as a lie when watching mainstream

[@mtoussaint5395]

This is the kind of nuanced yet comprehensive analysis that's hard to find. Always a pleasure to hear Vijay's thoughts.

[@georgegellatly1581]

He forgets (look at time stamp 04:00) The Minsk Accords: UN 2202 Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2202 (2015), Security Council Calls on Parties to Implement Accords Aimed at Peaceful Settlement in Eastern Ukraine. The French, German and Ukraine did nothing to respect these accords.

[@leeseekiong9784]

I think Vijay is too accommodating he knows that what the US n NATO was doing in Ukraine was not correct but he did not put it in so many words. US N NATO are trying to control thru the fascist government and im so doing create difficulty for Russia in case there is a conflict. Come on US n NATO move aside let the Ukraine people decide for themselves and dont interfere in their politics. Do not create world war nobody is the winner you may have thousands of nuclear bombs but it just take 3 hydrogen bombs to finish America.

[@kkgauthier]

@@georgegellatly1581 The important thing is that Ukraine did nothing to respect those accords.

[@lw1343]

He straddled the fence.

[@yewangwang1428]

This guy has great passion. I hope he has learned basic logic.

[@CarpsterKing]

Vijay is the beacon and light against the US and NATO imperialism ..

[@timcoolican459]

Vijay is on point, regarding Russia's reasoning to enter Ukraine. I'm glad he referenced the conflict in Georgia as well, because both of these conflicts are inexorably linked from events that transpired in 2004. Back then, there was a socio-democrat or liberal movement growing within both country's political arenas, backed up, as Prashad mentioned, by the US, EU, and UN. These were the 'color revolutions' of both countries...orange for Ukraine, rose for Georgia. Both Ukraine and Georgia had simultaneous protests, in November of 2003, consisting of supporters from the new popular socio-democratic parties, which both made claims of voter fraud, each touting exiting polling as the reason for such claims. With the involvement of different international electoral observance organizations, including numerous other countries' interests, the vote tabulations in Georgia, and re-election in Ukraine, each found the socio-democrat parties to be the victors. A strange coincidence, or tampered election fixing? It is important to note that foreign support, in the form of NGO's, as well as government relations from countries like the US, were instrumental in establishing this new liberal / socio-democratic populism. In fact, a representative from the United States Busch administration, former Secretary of State James Baker, was sent by George W, with a message to all parties in Georgia regarding the fundamental imperative to hold fair elections, with Baker to establish a formula to do so. Regardless, this sparked a sentiment of separatism resurgence for ethnic Russian speaking Georgians. The oblasts of Ossetia and Abkhazia had always been in conflict with the newly formed Georgian republic of the former Soviet Union, since the early 90's. The breakdown of relations pushed Russia into Georgia, in 2008, to establish the republics of the separatist oblasts, as well as sending a message to foreign countries and more specifically the US and NATO, to keep away from Russian borders. The same is now happening in Ukraine, as we have seen unfolding for the past eight years. In 2014, the bloody Euromaidan Revolution saw three oblasts in Ukraine, seeking independence from the coup of Yanukovych's government. Odessa, Donetsk, and Luhansk. Unfortunately, Odessa did not get a chance to establish their republic. Protesters there trapped Russo-Ukrainian counter protesters inside a building, which they burnt to the ground. This atrocity sent Russo-Ukrainians fleeing Odessa, for fear they would be next. However, the other two oblasts managed to claim their territories as republics, at least in the eyes of Russia. This is also when Russia annexed Crimea, without so much as firing one shot. The Crimean people voted overwhelmingly to rejoin Russia, as the bulk of Crimea was inhabited by ethnic Russo-Ukrainians. It is important to note here that more US support was shown, for the socio-democrat protestors back in 2014, as numerous American pundits like Senators Lindsay Graham, John McCain, and then Assistant Secretary of State for European & Eurasian Affairs, Victoria Nuland, who showed their support in person, at the Euromaidan protests. Another catalyst for the Russians, which is no small mention regarding events in 2004, is the expansion of NATO to accept memberships of five more former Soviet countries. They included Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, along Russia's northwest borders and Romania and Bulgaria on the western shores of the Black Sea. NATO also took Slovakia and Slovenia into their membership, on Ukraine's western borders. It seemed that NATO member states would be encircling Russia's entire western border and the rim of the Black Sea. In fact, the only remaining countries on Russia's western border, to not join NATO (excluding Belarus), were Ukraine and Georgia. You can see why Putin felt threatened here. What makes Mr. Prashad think that Putin didn't follow diplomatic avenues? Because he did. Thanks L&P.

[@ericsuarez834]

Im glad to hear a real journalist in english, I thought everyone had just accepted the propaganda

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@ericsuarez834]

@@rundle888 sure bot, how much they pay you?

[@rundle888]

@@ericsuarez834: I am of Russian Vietnamese origin. I fight for freedom and democracy. No one pays me, dumb guy!

[@elainehelmont4647]

@@ericsuarez834 Him Idk,but me I don't get a dime. But we in South America knows how much the U.S poisons countries to fight among themselves for their profit,so I do it for free.

[@irinakhan8688]

@@rundle888 You are full of sh..!

[@goodbye3j1988]

After the revelation of bio weapons I think there is no doubt Putin made a very rational decision. Though I hope the suffering of Ukranians will stop soon.

[@slawko]

There are no bio weapons in Ukraine

[@aj9973]

US and the west are prolonging their sufferings by giving them false hope through infowar - the only war they're winning.

[@anabona4764]

@@slawko There are bio weapons. Some new lifestock deceases spreaded in Russia in last years. In my home 1/4 of lifestock has to be exterminated. It was very contagious decease.

[@slawko]

@@anabona4764 there are no bio weapons. I'm from Ukraine!!! We want to live in peace and not be harassed or "saved" by russia! They have poisoned your mind with these absurd, made up stories of biolabs, nazi government which is run by a president of Jewish descent! Have you heard about the special geese we train in those "bio labs"? Geese, pigeons, mice with electronic chips intakes in their heads, that have been trained to target russian planes and destroy them! That we oppress russian speaking people? The cities that are being destroyed by russian bombs are predominantly russian speaking... For goodness sakes... The president himself some exclusively russian before he became president! And he was elected with an overwhelming majority of 70%!!! I hope I'm speaking to a real person here and not a russian paid troll. And perhaps you will question what you've heard.

[@anabona4764]

@@slawko Talk for youself. My family has relatives from Donbass. They don't want to be bombarded by Ukranian army. If you want to live in peace, go to Donbass and help people there. There are bio-labs in Ukraine bc it's documented, even American officials confirmed that. Did you support ATO combatants who killed 15K civilians in Donbass including hundreds children?

[@sm7551]

Thanks . Finally we heard more realistic explanations of Ukrainian crises. 8 am tired of the biased information and comment from the western media.

[@theotheo7241]

though I agree with him on the Ukraine situation , I do not agree with him saying that there is a global racism. Poland or other European country do not welcome Muslims or Hindu or any other religions because they do not want to import the same religious problem that exist in the very same country these migrants are fleeing from. This is , as he admitted, one of the problems in Ukraine, the hatred by the neo nazis in Ukraine towards the Russian speaking population. Why would Poland welcome people who hate each other from other countries ?

[@TheMpakk]

Find Patrick Lancaster channel he is American journalist living in Donbass for 8 years and now he moving with DNR military forces and make reports

[@theotheo7241]

@Dr. xyz I am indifferent to religion and I was not talking about human rights. Poland or Hungary does not want immigrants from Africa and Asia rightfully so. They care about their country and they do n not owe Indians or Pakistani anything . They can go to UK, USA, and other colonizers who want cheap labour force

[@theotheo7241]

@Dr. xyz so why is this guy crying racism?

[@jackiestevenso7756]

I am so sorry that I was unaware of Mr Vijah Pasad before. What a marvelous intellectual reporter. Will order hìs books. Please continue with your unbiased reports.

[@hankabeEhub]

It’s hard to educate bullies - what I learnt for free by watching just this clip can’t be learnt in a university for a fee. Awesome!

[@frankcrozier2592]

I have a lot of respect for Vijay.

[@madeleineswords704]

A masterful analysis, A mind full of information! Vijay demonstrates the mental acuity and agility which is missing from mainstream propaganda

[@theotheo7241]

though I agree with him on the Ukraine situation , I do not agree with him saying that there is a global racism. Poland or other European country do not welcome Muslims or Hindu or any other religions because they do not want to import the same religious problem that exist in the very same country these migrants are fleeing from. This is , as he admitted, one of the problems in Ukraine, the hatred by the neo nazis in Ukraine towards the Russian speaking population. Why would Poland welcome people who hate each other from other countries ?

[@mattroberts86]

Not impressed when his analysis is the same as Russian propaganda... Ukrainians have elected a Nazi government five times in the last 8 years. Nonsense. Genocide of Russian speaking people, ridiculous... Russian is spoken all throughout Ukraine not just in the Donbas. The difference in that region is that Putin wants to steal that land. If you are foolish enough to believe that Nazis control the Ukrainian government, then you must also believe that the Proud Boys control the GOP.

[@TS-ur4jc]

@@mattroberts86 You can watch the documentary name Ukraine on fire and Ukraine Les masques de la Revolution.They talked abt the genocide years ago and they were made by Western media, not Russia propaganda if you want to call it that way

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@TS-ur4jc]

@@rundle888 Both sides have propaganda.Depends on where you watch there’ll more of one than the other.

[@davidhighsmith1748]

I've been aware of Vijay for some.time. He is an astute and honest journalist.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

reporting is not journalism .

[@bonanza06]

@@Q_QQ_Q during the past several decades, most of our western journalism is no longer journalism. Rather, it is simply regurgitating the official gov't sponsored atrocity propaganda of the moment in time. The gov't & military learned their lesson about the danger posed to the scoundrels in control by an actual free press and true journalism, as a consequence of the pressure "truth in journalism" contributed towards ending the false flag invasion of Vietnam.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

@@bonanza06 .

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@lexo1517]

@@rundle888 ABSOLUTELY

[@CanadianPrepper]

Vijay provides a exceptionally cogent analysis.

[@sabinereynaudsf]

I agree. I really appreciate that he doesn't simply Russia had no other choice than to start the invasion.

[@1vor12dokus8]

Oh, hi CP, I am surprised to find you here. I am the German scientist, who "advised" you on climate change and how the academic world works. I'm so glad to see you always check things from more than one angle. Keep following...

[@iwanwillemse7703]

no nooo not really he just compares apples and oranges all over the place not coherent at all, by definition

[@iwanwillemse7703]

yeah looks more like excuses

[@mindbodysoul9066]

Comparing Ukraine to Libya n Syria? 🤔

[@zouzouna429]

Thank you for the lesson on Libya 🇱🇾 while all of my “friends” on FB say they are standing with the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 I will be standing with the people of Libya 🇱🇾 was not aware of the million people killed there, this is madness so thank you for this video

[@strelacstrelac2650]

It is shame that you found that now ? Do you people believe all crap you see on TV lol But good for you that you finaly started opening your eyes

[@wachowski9525]

@@strelacstrelac2650 Lol attacking someone who is coming through is dumb.

[@1vor12dokus8]

oh, it feels so good to be given some confirmation that I am not totally crazy, saying exactly those things against people around me while being flooded by war-propaganda here in Germany. I strongly feel so sorry for the Ukrainian people getting thrown under the bus by Nato, just for imperial power games. I wish this would stop, but I already have a hard time, making my own family understand, that "we" really have no right to name-call the Russians for doing what "we" do. To my mind, on a very evil level, they act slightly less evil: they go to war to protect their fellow Russians and fend off a military threat, "we" turn the middle east into a bloodbath for greed for oil. And I am proud to say, that I DID know the color of the Syrian flag, and I did mourn the murders of people in the middle east. Maybe I should organize a peace demonstration here in Berlin...

[@pukahuroad3967]

Vijay Prasad is an academic who has the skills imo to gauge and assess a broad geopolitical climate with clarity. After hearing his thoughts I always feel more informed. A well prepared list of questions.

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@farhadfarhadian1111]

US has thousands of military bases all around the globe Russia has one and that is in Syria

[@Ayangku2022]

Wow, love Vijay Prasad’s honest and powerful analysis. So brave for calling out the hypocrisies and racism.

[@PIANOSEEDS]

Thank you, Vijay, for spreading the message that all Americans need to hear.

[@grozdanalukic4625]

Thank you Vijay Prasad, it is refreshing listening to you , your knowledge of current situation and links you draw with other events that took place is eye-opening. Please keep speaking and sharing your views.

[@ho-leesheet5923]

Indians are very well spoken I'm amazed

[@periscope33privat89]

Great conversation, the interviewer showed great neutrality, and that is good journalism 👍

[@SuperDflower]

He’s a major pro. His work is brilliant. You should listen to Pacifica so you can hear him regularly. He normally does interject more so it’s possible that he might be playing it safe in this instance. But he’s a fantastic journalist

[@Jezza-rb1hi]

Very interesting overview from Vijay which I hope will open up the minds of Western societies. Right or wrong we need to understand who & what is the problem and putting misinformations to the public . Well analysis Vijay

[@beesplaining1882]

Vijay is not popular in western media. Why? Because it hates giving air time to opposing views to current western narratives.

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@beesplaining1882]

@@rundle888 you don't watch mainstream media do you?

[@pokechow8295]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHfRmJaVbbecjMU

[@HaraldinChina]

one of the most intelligent and wise people on the planet

[@theotheo7241]

though I agree with him on the Ukraine situation , I do not agree with him saying that there is a global racism. Poland or other European country do not welcome Muslims or Hindu or any other religions because they do not want to import the same religious problem that exist in the very same country these migrants are fleeing from. This is , as he admitted, one of the problems in Ukraine, the hatred by the neo nazis in Ukraine towards the Russian speaking population. Why would Poland welcome people who hate each other from other countries ?

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@derekstaroba]

He is extremely wise i am American

[@rundle888]

@@derekstaroba I am a Russian too!.He is a big liar!.

[@derekstaroba]

@@rundle888 russian people are awesome when i was a little kid we talk to people in russia on the computer i love you russia friend!

[@shamshad66]

Great insightful discussion. VP is the gem from Asia. Salute

[@МарияПетрова-ъ6н]

Wow, such a rare sentiment nowadays! Thank you for your deep understanding, Vijay!

[@energymarketchile]

Right on. Refreshing to hear impartial analysis about this conflict. Kudos to Vijay and the host for bringing him.

[@elenitsigante3256]

Excellent. Yes, historically Russia has always been a defensive power. I'd add: Crimea and Donbas were always part of Russia, not of Ukraine. But Krushev during the USSR re-organised oblast borders and added the Russian territories of Donbas and Crimea to Ukraine Oblast. Since it was all part of USSR it didn't matter much THEN, but when USSR dissolved both areas found themselves inside Ukraine.

[@AbdulRauf-cq3fv]

I know that! But, many people in the west are not aware of this information!

[@drno87]

Russia has been aggressively expansionist ever since the Muscovite dukes decided to name themselves after Caesar. From the old Grand Duchy of Moscow, they expanded westward until they hit Germany (and turned East Germany into a protectorate under Stalin), and eastward all the way to Alaska. In the 19th-century, they joined the rest of European imperialism in carving up China. Besides that was a brutal campaign to subdue Central Asia all the way to the Iranian frontier. The Czars even got in on the Sykes-Picot agreement, their cut being control over the Straits.

[@sashazxtt]

@@drno87 you seem upset that Russia got a part of the Western pie...

[@antonk6027]

I think it’s important to remember that Krushev was Ukranian. Brezhnev was too, and those two had basically screwed USSR

[@drno87]

@@sashazxtt I'm upset at the imperial apologia. OP characterized Russia as a historically defensive power, which is no more true of Russia than it is of America.

[@victorydaydeepstate]

"Do not expect that once taking advantage of Russia's weakness, you will receive dividends forever. Russian has always come for their money. And when they come - do not rely on an agreement signed by you, you are supposed to justify. They are not worth the paper it is written. Therefore, with the Russian is to play fair, or do not play." ~ Otto von Bismarck

[@mariavaz9202]

Thank you Mitch for this video. Most people don't know what to believe anymore. I got new insights. I am going to watch this video twice. Vijay Prashad is eloquent, clear thinking and factual. That's a rare human being. God bless you Mitch, Vijay Prashad, your families and our whole world. Let goodness and common sense in all human beings prevail. 👏👏👏🙏🌹

[@clodiamk9873]

Mr Vijay Prashad , it was really enlightening listening to you. Thank you, we need more people like you to speak the thruth.

[@DonDeering]

If the UN were a viable organization that reflected the world situation, it would have condemned the violent U.S.-backed coup in 2014 that brought fascists into the government and the military. The U.S. then stocked Ukraine with weapons, weapons that the military used against the Russian-speaking people in the Donbass, who declared their independence, giving birth to the Lugansk People's Republic and Donetsk People's Republic. Since the UN didn't act, its rules take a back seat to the safety of the people in the Donbass. Other reasons exist, but this is the ONLY reason that should be necessary to understand their military action.

[@AJ-md2co]

Un for Americans and European only the worst organization in our lifetime

[@Kulu-M]

The people of the Donbass cannot be independent, but those of Hong Kong and Taiwan can be. You'd think that Europeans would cheer on the Donbass independence since it's in Europe and spread democracy 😀. The cognitive dissonance is mind boggling 🙄. What this conflict has done, was to also prove the power of propaganda.

[@DonDeering]

@@AJ-md2co "The League of Nations [precursor to the UN] is a den of thieves and their victims." --V.I. Lenin

[@samsungtap4183]

@@Kulu-M i agree with you on propaganda but how can you say Hong Kong and Taiwan can be independent. Maybe your living in a dream world or Disneyland. More chance of California and Texas going back to Mexico

[@VanirTraditionalist]

The Ukrainian army is still shelling innocent civilians in Donbas. The US shouldn’t be giving Zelensky a single bullet until he condemns these attacks on his own citizens.

[@ajisenramen888]

Thank for for having Mr Prashad on. It was eye opening to say the least. I agree that in Hindsight, definitely could have been done before this conflict. Interesting take of the old ethic loyalties in Asia. The space for intellectual discussion has been shrinking and cancel culture will shrink it further. Thank you for widening it today.

[@banshong3997]

Thank you Prasad for you clear explanation on the background of the conflict. You are doing a great job in showing the hypocrisy of the west in denying the ethnic cleansing of the Ukraine authority

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@leslierodricks2701]

5-star analysis of the UkfInianan crisis by Mr. Prasad. Very illuminating!

[@mateslami]

Thanks Vijay for being so straight forward about global racism.

[@LaLasta]

Thank you, gentlemen, for some sanity in the land of propaganda

[@DinoCism]

I knew he would have a good take on this. Prashad definitely had a huge role in informing my reassessment of China. I didn't even know he had this website, thank you for linking it. He is definitely right that the Russian government has done a poor job at getting their own narrative out and gaining widespread acknowledgment of Ukraine's crimes against Russian speakers. I think Putin assumed there would be no point in going to the UN because it's a US dominated institution and he probably knew that Western media would delegitimize his claims no matter what. Still, despite that they could have done these things to show that they had exhausted all possible avenues before resorting to war. This is a shortcoming of the Putin government which is *not* Western propaganda. Just because you can win a war militarily doesn't mean you don't have to do everything possible to get people onside.

[@cliff311976]

In Russia there is a saying " Russia has only two friends Army and Navy" So they don't put much effort to bring any people onside.

[@oldon5881]

Even if Vijay is right, there is the other face of the coin. He said UN knew about this and the numbers of the minorities killed were documented. Why UN didn't took the file and started to do their own verification? As a Mondial Organization that is supposed to oversee the situation around the World should have been at least asked "What the Hell is happening in Ukraine?" and not act like someone who woke up in a morning with a potential WW3 at the door.

[@cliff311976]

@@oldon5881 UN should have been made headquarters not in Amurica but in a neutral country. All the UN staff live in Amurica and influenced by the West..

[@RanjitSingh-ul1xk]

It was a delight to listen to your analysis of the Ukrainian situation with interesting asides. Your global views appear well contemplated and forcefully worded. I find your journalism remarkable.

[@KarlDMarx]

Vijay Prashad is absolutely right about people’s ignorance of places unless prompted by the media. I would challenge people showing me Ukraine on a black line map of Europe let alone a world map. Wars are conflicts between leaders and the people are just like pawns in a game of chess. We, the ordinary people, should all show solidarity with the people of any origins.

[@cybrhunk333]

Excellent interview of an excellent guest. We need more frank and unbiased discussions like this that don't sugercoat the history we've all been living through. Two thumbs up!

[@shanmugasuntharam8562]

So articulative with authority and genuine objective in looking at issues.

[@thinklesslivemore2438]

IF EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW WHAT AND WHY IS REALLY GOING ON IN UKRAINE NEEDS TO WATCH THIS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHmsdZV3nKaDgsk

[@jankarlelenzano6591]

Minsk agreement was in the UN resolution and only Russia was pushing for this to be implemented. Even the rebel regions wasn't interested but Russia kept them there. They've been pushing for this whenever they get the chance. I wonder why Vijay didn't know about this. 8 years of this then they saw Belarus and then Kazakhstan being rocked by instability with western support, that's when they got their clue that something threatening is creeping up against them. They insisted on security guarantees and set a timetable for it to come into fruition. They warned NATO that they will enforce their red lines militarily but NATO didn't listen. That's why this happened.

[@jankarlelenzano6591]

@@dorothymartin8557 That's why they set a deadline for the talks because they felt they are being played and being distracted by constant talking. They exhausted all their diplomatic efforts, imo. With all the evidence about bioweapons coming out now, the nuclear ambitions of the fascist leadership, their decision to go through with this operation will be vindicated. But very few people will pay attention because whoever have the megaphone, decides the narrative. Until these power-hungry maniacs get dislodged, nothing will change.

[@emtitan88]

@@dorothymartin8557 there is even a video here in KZbin where Putin is discussing the Russia's concern to Zelensky. FACE TO FACE But Zelensky doesn't listen at all.

[@malabarr1271]

Thank you for being brave enough to let at least some of the world to hear both sides.

[@SuperDflower]

Do you really consider this to be both sides, or just historical background? I think that’s really an important distinction vis a vis ,the manner in which the legacy media has portrayed this. I don’t think it’s about being on either side but just providing correct historical context

[@Gort-zs5ph]

Very informative interview, clear objective guest. Thank you.

[@najmiyehford5513]

A thorough, unbiased, accurate and dispassionate account of an event which has the focus of the whole world on it. Learnt a lot. Thank you.

[@christinemei1989]

There was an UN resolution brought by Russia Combating the Glorification of Nazism in Nov. 2021 and also in previous years. The resolution was vetoed by US.

[@bonanza06]

lol - yeah, vetoed by the USA and Ukraine.

[@martduenas]

Mitch, you continue to shine with your range of discussions on your program.

[@Rubylove48]

I have an intellectual crush on Vijay Prashad- very beautiful to see a man with moral and intellectual courage.

[@SuperDflower]

Oh you’re gonna have to forgive me because aside from an intellectual crush, he’s extremely handsome! Sorry just taking a moment to be a little shallow

[@SuperDflower]

Or maybe we don’t think that appreciating someone’s physical beauty is shallow, but rather just aesthetic appreciation. Either way, he’s a blessing

[@Rubylove48]

@@SuperDflower I agree he’s very handsome. No - aesthetics are not shallow imo if one sees the external as part of the totality of a man/person. most handsome men want to be seen and known for their depth rather than only for what they look like. When someone is externally beautiful and this matches the kindness of their heart and the veracity of their mind the congruence makes them even more beautiful in a wholistic way. 🥂

[@rogerscott3239]

Very intelligent conversation from some very intelligent and insightful individuals. I really enjoyed listening to such a broad perspective and view regarding this conflict and situation. 5 STARS Mr. Prashad!

[@balkanleopard9728]

Once again VJ provides a rational and balanced analysis Thank you for airing this. Unfortunately no such discussion will be found in western media or government circles. All we have is duplicity, hype and hatred leading to public hysteria. Both Ukraine and Russia need a just and fair resolution as quickly as possible. Your program provides a pathway.

[@GrayPJalow]

Now it makes sense. Thank you for this targeted history.

[@thetruthandnobs2]

Vj is super knowledgeable, sharp and down to earth guy. My favorite academic, historian and doing great things via tricontinental. A favorite guest on many shows 💯🎯📸✅📢🌏🀄🤓👍🙏

[@dalikapetanovic7860]

Thank you, Mr. Prashad. I wish there were more reporters like you out there.

[@Selena_2002]

I feel like INDIA is the only country giving neutral opinion about this situation right now

[@hardikdhull8082]

yea some what few days ago politicals leader off diffrent sides asking india to join some side like britain , russia etc. but there some other states also neutral opinion but bcz they r less significent for bigger powers they r not considered

[@johnveitch7410]

I'm no fan of your president but I was pleasantly surprised at his stand against the cowboys.

[@SK_ES519]

@@hardikdhull8082 one correction, Russia so far hasn't for once asked India to side with them or politically aid their narrative. Russian FM just said they're very much happy that India is neutral on this conflict and not picking any side. Not including asking for trade favours. That's another issue though.

[@hardikdhull8082]

@@SK_ES519 i know and russia is concerned about how long india will continew to trade with russia

[@SK_ES519]

@@hardikdhull8082 true, but following the display of power dynamics, on how the West can no longer arm twist India to dancing to their fancies, I think India will keep a fairly good trade relationship with Russia. They're not only time tested allies, they're proving to be counterbalancing the West's power ambitions on World Order. Also, Russia might become a crucial factor in smoothening India's relationship with China. quite an immature assessment, but just thinking out loud anyways :)

[@bgblight]

The best analysis on Ukraine and Russia war I ever saw in the past two weeks!

[@bornatona3954]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqPEl4ucebFleaM

[@theotheo7241]

though I agree with him on the Ukraine situation , I do not agree with him saying that there is a global racism. Poland or other European country do not welcome Muslims or Hindu or any other religions because they do not want to import the same religious problem that exist in the very same country these migrants are fleeing from. This is , as he admitted, one of the problems in Ukraine, the hatred by the neo nazis in Ukraine towards the Russian speaking population. Why would Poland welcome people who hate each other from other countries ?

[@user-yq8cm9tm9p]

@@theotheo7241 could you please tell me one instance where Hindus came as refugees to any western country. India has seen 6 wars in total with an ongoing proxy war , genocide of kashmiri Hindus . Hindus of India come as immigrants in search of better opportunities not as refugees who are being persecuted in their home country India n they contribute to the society not demanding freebies. So one should stop generalising things .

[@theotheo7241]

@@user-yq8cm9tm9p please, dont take it personally. I was trying to make a point. there are lots of Hindus in the western world , especially from Pakistan and Bangladesh . the problem with other immigrants or refugees is that the more they come the more they want to change the country that accommodated them. More so, after some time, nothing was good enough and started to demand special rights and privileges. Look at the entire West being riddle with accusations of "white supremacy", and racism by the ethnic and religious minorities. They forgot that when they came they were running for their lives and the people in the West welcomed them in. I am an immigrant too so do not accuse me of being biased

[@a_son8549]

@@user-yq8cm9tm9p I am an Indian, but I would have to agree with Theo here. If someone wants to immigrate, s/he should not feel so entitled that the existing societal balance of the place needs to change for her/him. You already have a place like that back home where you came from! Why force your ways on someone else's territory and ask them to abide by ypur system of beliefs?!

[@marzenamroczek4998]

People posting Ukraine flag on FB have no idea where is Ukraine on the mop they have no idea what is going on in Ukraine and Russia.

[@Gigika313]

So true, some in this comment section

[@laurenceco7154]

Vijay is a well known journalist who gives you the truth about the "situation", he courageous in telling what it is. I thank Vijay for giving us the facts and his thoughts !

[@danyakoubian]

Great discussion. Thank You. One issue - I wonder whether it is realistic to assume Russia would be permitted to make its case at the UN and whether if they did it would make a wits difference. No one at the UN knows about Palestine, right?

[@zmacdoom]

Dr. Vijay Prashad is a genuine intellectual, a true force of good.

[@afkfromk1]

Dissolve NATO and EUROPE UNION, a good beginning for peace

[@Dare2Blink]

I understand the subtleties of what led to the Russian incursion in Ukraine, that this only leads me to respect Putin even more. He was put in a very difficult situation and is dealing with it much better than I think any other leader would. For 8 years he tried to find a diplomatic solution to the slaughter of russian speakers in Dombass and for more than 10 years he has been trying warning Nato to stop expanding to their borders. Enough is enough and i'm just glad that he is taking so many steps to avoid unecessary civilian casualties.

[@yewangwang1428]

Yes, Mr Putin does his best to avoid unnecessary civilian casualties. So the civilian died already and the civilian who dying now and will die in future, because Putin is doing for saving Ukraine people, they must die. He is invading Ukraine just he wants to save Ukraine people. Think of you, your country.

[@Dare2Blink]

@@yewangwang1428 did your hit your head?

[@scsay7606]

Great in depth analysis Vijay, if only the west can do the same level ethical and honest reporting

[@brianbanks703]

Mr Prashad is right, re 20 mins, I lived in Ukraine more than once: their people lie to make themselves seem in a better light. They are 'trained' that way in their families. Tragic history has taught them to do it, it's understandable but one can't deny it happens

[@cecilialayer459]

Intelligent Talks. Neutral and not biased. Thank you for this Video. More Power to you and your "You Tube Channel" 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Ikbtexan]

Hey Mitch, thanks for bringing this rarest of rare gems to us. Fallen in love with Vijay Prashad.

[@jeankern2646]

A real honest and balanced human being. More people should listen to him.

[@wenkeadam362]

Thanks Mitch for your thought provoking questions and Vijay for your deep and well-rounded answers to a very complicated situation.

[@yewangwang1428]

Yes, so complicated. So Putin is doing in most simple way by invading another country. I think Putin is a dictator, so I should invade Russia, and get rid of him!

[@rundle888]

This guy does propaganda for Putin. No more, no less! There are too many Russian figureheads in the news nowadays

[@rettro6578]

@@rundle888 Elaborate. Rebut his arguments with evidence, otherwise this is also propaganda.

[@kaisermark3462]

Vijay is one of the few like Scott Ritter, Col. McGregor, Patrick Lancaster and Gonzalo Lira who speaks of the truth!!! God bless you Vijay.

[@frankcrozier2592]

And all the others like him.

[@Zakkarath]

Refreshing to hear some common sense and facts as opposed to ignorance and propaganda... thanks Vijay

[@alanurwin7518]

Journalism at its best hard to find

[@marioskublan7273]

It’s funny how western media are interviewing Petro Poreshenko and ordaining him like some warrior saint when in actual reality it was he who propelled Neo Fascist paramilitary orientated politics and not to forget he inculcated the Neo Fascist Azov Battalion into the Ukrainian National guard.

[@jennyleung6393]

Respect your honesty👍👍👍 this world needs more people like you

[@lf9471]

Came to know about Vijay only about 3 months ago through another youtube video.. He is a gem of a person and knowledgable

[@rubaf4742]

Thank you for this interview. Providing historical and contextual understanding of this conflict. I respect that V Prashad feels that the UN and international law could have been used by the Russian to present their case as an alternative to war. But can’t we agree that A) Russia doesn’t have the same power as the European and specially the US in controlling the narrative and policy of the UN. B)the imperialist agenda and plan of the US in Ukraine blocked any attempt by Russia to expose the problem. And c) that there is a serious and Dangerous anti Russian political and cultural biases in Western European and the United States It would have been nice to actually have a UN that is independent of imperialist control, but we all know that is not the case. That’s why we still have Israeli occupation of Palestine. Just being a realist in term of how international laws are selectively applied and enforced.

[@adfecteau]

Outstanding, smart gentleman with excellent understanding of events, glad to see some new perspective as well.

[@kolomentseva]

Great talk and food for thought. Wish USA mainstream media learned from here and increased their standards on providing factual material and intelligent analysis. Finding this talk is a mental and emotional relief after all the western chanting. Thank you

[@marycraig9434]

US media is owned and controlled by globalists. They’re all puppets who repeat the same scripted lies

[@EVZYL]

The most sober summary of the situation to date! Thank you for inviting this guest.

[@courtneytwait3351]

Subscribed after watching this discussion, thank you for bringing someone on who is willing to speak the harsh and terrible truths that so many of my fellow citizens in the west don’t know or simply won’t come to terms with. Even though I agree with most everything this guest says, I am watching the video with the Ukrainian woman you referenced next. And even though I’m assuming I won’t agree with her side of this... listening to both sides and giving value to the perspectives of people we disagree with is the exact thing that may have prevented the current destruction of Ukraine. One thing that’s certain, the world would be a much better place if we could all demonstrate that kind of empathy to one another.✌🏼

[@ReluctantCriticDude]

So refreshing to hear a balanced analysis of this conflict. Thanks for the video.

[@brynduffy]

Great interview! Vijay has come to my exact conclusions and that's always very rewarding to me.

[@farhanashaheed4810]

Trillion tons of thanks to Mr Mitch Jesserich for sharing such an awesome analysis from Mr Vijay Prasad. I have subscribed to see more of your posting on KZbin. Saluting you for working hard to share the truth to the audience. May God bless you always. Amen.

[@Larkinchance]

Ukraine emerged as a multi-ethnic independent state, not through revolution, but as a result of the 1991 Soviet collapse. The 2014 US backed coup set Ukraine on a course for Ukrainian nationalism at the expense of the ethnic Russian population. This war on its own citizens was cultivated and supported by the US as a strategic opportunity to engage Russia indirectly. This war was provoked.

[@farhanashaheed4810]

Saluting you Mr Vijay Prasad . Your knowledge level is awesome. May God bless u . I hope that you have your own channel KZbin so that I can subscribe and learn more. Amen.

[@stressedbyamountainofbooks8686]

Thanks for the amazing and informative content. Also, when I saw the view count it kinda felt bad, like some random person spewing hate about any of the block is getting millions of views yet such an amazing content is only at 635 views. Hope the channel grows fast

[@analioness6228]

Great analysis, very grateful to hear accurate information