Why economic collapse will force Putin to end the war in Ukraine in 2025 | Anders Aslund

[@SavageJunky]

I trust Putin when he say the sanctions help Russia! So to show him our good faith, we should double the sanctions!!

[@deborahborlase7100]

Loving the sarcasm here. Yes, sanctions are helping Russia soooo much that I agree, we should double them. 😂

[@wlhjr77]

Well said

[@elainekarlsson8384]

Wouldn't that be the best possible argument to serve the MAGA crowd! Imagine if Trump wins the election, and his supporters demand that he double the sanctions! That's the Deluxe version of being between a rock and a hard place!😂😂😂

[@SavageJunky]

@@elainekarlsson8384 They are so... "Special"... That they could really do it 🤣

[@amg5656]

👍

[@jcdisci]

People forget. Economics brought down the Soviet Union, not military might.

[@nominimo4]

nah, it was politics.

[@montecarlo1651]

@@nominimo4 nah, it was the economy

[@i.dr.8012]

You are right, it was an economic meltdown. It's crazy that people don't know this after more than 30 years.

[@geofflepper3207]

Economics also brought down Germany in WW1. There must be many other such cases.

[@spxram4793]

their military was bluntly exposed in Afghanistan, but at the end they were brought down by a low oil price. The Saudis have announced now to raise production...

[@randstahl4869]

This is an admirable demonstration how any journalist by asking knowlegdeable questions can interview an expert of a complex subject about a specific topical issue.

[@Cyber_Jan78]

Absolutely

[@composemusicable]

😊

[@AnthonyGTrees]

I’m sorry for your loss of common sense and rational thought.

[@thor9563]

In a financial bind in the 19th century Russia sold Alaska to the United States for something like 7 billion dollars. Perhaps Russsieee would be amenable to sell...say....Kamchatka.... orrrr....a large tract of Siberia adjacent to Alaska ...for a few bills???

[@AnthonyGTrees]

@@thor9563 you sound old and unintelligent.

[@GafferBob]

Thank you Kate and Anders. Excellent interview

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

I could listen to Kate reading the phone book !!!

[@jonschlottig9584]

This guy is FOS.

[@russellgray1426]

A former fellow of the ‘Atlantic Council’… Says it all really, a neocon think tank that lacks the ability to think! Funded by the usual suspects 🤦🏻

[@govinda102000]

If the Putin government is overthrown, then Ukraine should get most of the credit for they made the ultimate sacrifice over and over again.

[@mrsmith3540]

Keep dreaming.

[@sciencelad8286]

@@mrsmith3540 Putin has already lost. His country is a pariah state, he lost all his major customers, he lost all his best soldiers, pilots, generals, munition, navy, oil depots, domestic airlines (without parts and maintenance it’s a matter of time, his automobile industry, one million young bright minds…and became a burden to China. How is this not losing?

[@user-qh7rj9wj4p]

Ya unfo for your most russians love putin and fully support defending their country from NATO expansion

[@sharmana100]

😂😂😂😂

[@govinda102000]

@@user-qh7rj9wj4p Expansion is all in your minds and Putin's mouth. Putin is jealous of the economic success of a free country.

[@mikelanglow-bi2sv]

Mr Aslund was a privilege to listen in a fascinating interview ❤😊

[@jameshallahan4376]

@@mikelanglow-bi2sv he a member of Soros Atlantic council - won’t listen to his garbage

[@jameshallahan4376]

Atlantic council - globalist communist and he’s a member of

[@mortenjordanpedersen8164]

He’s the worst warmonger of all time. Like the Mc. Fail of economics. Follow him closer and you will learn. Funny that Trump has more common sende than people like him

[@owengreene382]

You, are hiding behind a false neme and support a criminal, Putin, wanted for stealing thousands of Ukrainian chrildren for furder war. How do you sleep at night? I advise, before you lose the plot completely, to book an appointment with a psychologist, to get yourself intune with the reality what the invader Putin, is doing to Ukraine and its people. My friend, please evaluate Putin mindset, since taking office. He started 3 wars. Thousands of Russin fathers and son, are lying in graveyards in Russia because of Putin madness to conquer his neibours who want nothing to do with Russia and perticulary a war mungeral like Putin.

[@oldowleye3161]

@@mortenjordanpedersen8164 ...loool... you don't like the message krembot !... no jobs in russia ?... don't worry - you will be mobilized soon !... 😂

[@theartguy6776]

We as Americans should be ashamed that we are not supporting Ukraine as much as we should.

[@theartguy6776]

@@icu17siberia That not true as the Europeans have sent Ukraine more money than "US". That is a fact and yes "We" should be ashamed for not sending more.

[@theartguy6776]

@@icu17siberia America is no longer the Arsenal of democracy. We are turning into MAGA/Russian stooges.

[@justayoutuber1906]

The GOP has become Putin's buddy

[@Kyle-sr6jm]

Nope. We shouldn't be ashamed about our support. We should be ashamed that we let this get started.

[@theartguy6776]

@@Kyle-sr6jm Well then it was probably a bad idea to elect Putin's Orange toady in '16. Because that was the catalyst for these events.

[@borisvos1971]

Sound journalism, expert input. This is what we need.

[@Ukie88]

He believes and convinces his people that they are invincible. “Many of you will die, but that’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make “.

[@askdmknef]

Lord Facebook said that 😀

[@sojourn6697]

Yep Zelenskyy.

[@carlberg7503]

Listening to Aslund is enlightening. Thanks!

[@Serbinator_Dominator]

He is a total fool. Every prediction he made on Twitter for last 3 years has been wrong and absolute nonsense

[@larssoderstrom1666]

Serbinator_Dominator Hello Ivan! How is life in Moscow? Pretty god I guess since Ruzzia is leaving the dying to its minorities..

[@Degarth]

​@Serbinator_Dominator cry harder baby

[@jonschlottig9584]

​@@Serbinator_Dominatoryup. These people are delusional.

[@jonschlottig9584]

​@@larssoderstrom1666are you really this deluded?

[@apekool3]

A very candid talk. And no nonsense.

[@nicholaspenrake]

Very sharp questions throughout this interview. Not many interviewers can reach this level of acuity.

[@AnthonyGTrees]

😂😂😂

[@michaelhealy9191]

One of the best interviews on the war

[@robertkarake9791]

But doesn't match reality.

[@wamingo]

@@robertkarake9791 Show us yours then.

[@Eyeameun]

​@@robertkarake9791rubot coping

[@truthbsaid1600]

Russia's budget for 2025 is based on a price of oil at 70 US dollars per barrel of oil. Since oil exports represent 40% of the budget revenue, just a small dip in the estimated price per barrel will throw the budget into chaos.

[@highdefinitionstanleytm9614]

By the same metric small a price increase will mean a hugely inflated budget?

[@tonymills5086]

@@highdefinitionstanleytm9614 you spend 4 million 5 million on a tank doesn't help your GDP a war economy can get people working but it's not profitable consider this even if they were to get a bit more per barrel in Putin is doing this off of the backs of Russians as oil and gas prices are continually Rising the long and short of it is where will the money come from for Russia's infrastructure the roads the bridges the dams the electrical grid the government control state buildings all these entities must have maintenance my guess is most of these will come up short just not enough money

[@rocerist]

​@@highdefinitionstanleytm9614 Yes, but the Russians will struggle to capitalize on this, seeing as a majority of their exports are already negotiated for at lower than market prices.

[@conag9864]

Russia is not depended only in selling oil.

[@torehaaland6921]

​@@conag9864oil is the decisive product.

[@earllemongrab7960]

Great guest, great interview! Thanks Kate!

[@leetbawden4480]

🎉Top reporter on you tube. Real news & clarity to this war. Thank you times radio. 🇬🇧 ✌️

[@jonschlottig9584]

This interview is so ludicrous. Russia is taking territory and Ukraine is running out of men. China will back Russia. They are getting off the dollar. Wake up.

[@Article39A]

It's fraud and totally Biased

[@juliechristianson8009]

This man speaks with great authority. Loved this interview. Thank you Kate snd Times Radio.

[@laszloesterhazy1784]

@@juliechristianson8009 look at my previous comment above

[@edwardtobin169]

My fav economist,, we all play our small roles in the wheel of life . Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

He is your favourite economist because he tells you what you want to hear . The reality is that the Russian economy is not going to collapse anytime soon

[@olgashaw8600]

Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦

[@garyddlewis3067]

I urge everyone to read it. It destroys the Russian nonsense about how well the Russian economy is doing.

[@s0ycapitan]

The World bank just said Russia is doing great 3.6% growth in 2023. Sweden not so much -0.2%. I wonder if Sweden have been listening too much to people like Anders.

[@garyddlewis3067]

@@s0ycapitan That shows no understanding of what is happening. All of the growth is the Russian government purchasing weapons for the 3 day SMO in Ukraine. Two problems: (1) You cannot eat a tank or drink a rifle; (2) Only lasts until you run out of money. The liquid part of the National Wealth Fund runs out of money end of 2025. End of 2025 Russia is in deep trouble.

[@Talinthis]

@@s0ycapitan The russian government is heavily involved, banning basically all trading that isn't in rubles. They are dictating what the ruble is worth in a closed economy, doesn't mean it is going good. Their largest industry giants have been operating significantly in the red for the first time this century.

[@totallyinsane6431]

​​@@s0ycapitan Lavrov "India wants to eat a piece of the cake and have it" russia would not accept the rupee. Now the rupee is 1.5x more than the ruble.

[@totallyinsane6431]

Also announced in russia for next year. Gas prices to rise over another 10% and Electrical goods etc to rise over another 11%.

[@STHFGDBY]

Putin must never be allowed to walk away from his war crimes. No sanctions should ever be lifted till he's either dead or handed over for war crimes, and on top of that, democracy must be restored in Russia and a agreement reached that war reparations be paid to Ukraine. Also an agreement made that independent overseers be present to ensure future Elections be fair and legit...

[@Paolo1964]

The west should never lift sanctions on Russia. Why fund their war machine ?

[@tibor1234]

yeah, but as long everybody else get hold accountable too. Believing only Russia committed war crimes is total nonsense.

[@STHFGDBY]

@@tibor1234 Who said they weren't the only ones ? Israel is committing more war crimes than the Russians now, supported by the Americans, which proves their hypocrisy. But that doesn't take away from Putins war crimes either...

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

What’s it like living in Disneyland 😁 So European countries and America are shining examples of democracy lol . Last time I checked Russia was already a democracy

[@David-Rymer]

despite me being an avid democrat, i dont think russia will be able to become a true democracy like a lot of european countries have for example. the country is very large and her people dont have a democratic ideology. Its going to take decades to even build that up. I do want a good attempt to be made and we should guide them in that transformation, but it mostly up to them.

[@spamcan9208]

He's the second person I've heard say Crimea is the decisive terrain of this war and to isolate it. The first was General Hodges.

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

Hodgy was/is on the ball.

[@williamcartledge8641]

Spot on.

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

Hodges says a lot things 🤭🤭🤭

[@johnmcmahon5225]

This all started when the 90% of people in Crimea who are Russian voted to join Russia in 2014.

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

@@johnmcmahon5225 wrong it was 145%

[@gykg3202]

Russia needs to pay for rebuilding Ukraine

[@IusedtohaveausernameIliked]

Yes, and because Putin destroyed the economy, they're going to be paying for decades.

[@ahartify]

A very enlightening interview. Thank you!

[@coachking5208]

😂

[@shubashuba9209]

Europe can't just rely on sanctions. They need to help Ukraine target and reach critical infrastructure like cargo shipping and factories. Make it so that Russia has nothing to export.

[@Andreas-gh6is]

For one thing, Europe just doesn't have enough of such weaponry, most of what the Ukrainians could have used and we really don't need has already been sent. For another, you underestimate the scale of even the abysmally dysfunct Russian economy. They probably have thousands of cargo ships and factories. No way no how you can destroy even a significant portion of this stuff with cruise missiles. Only way would be big and cheap bombs dropped from planes and that ain't happening for all sorts of reasons.

[@Cheesycake11155]

Russia exports gas 😀😀😀 nobody will ever stop them from doing so 🤡

[@neolithictransitrevolution427]

Yes, but the one thing Russia does have is a capable submarine fleet, and Russia might target critical infrastructure in the European country. However, they haven't done anything to the UK. I do think it's military is near collapse, but I also wonder what a state like Russia might do with all those subs

[@montecarlo1651]

@@Cheesycake11155 yeah, like through the Norstream pipe - oh yeah, that got blown up. Like to Europe - oh yeah, they stopped importing due to sanctions. Like to Slovakia and Hungary, via a pipeline through Ukraine - oh yeah, the Ukrainians are stopping that this November. Like to China through that Mongolian pipeline - oh yeah, the Chinese pulled out of that investment so it didn't get built......

[@kevinmolloy9134]

​@@neolithictransitrevolution427assuming they try to use submarines against a nato state it's over for Russia... They know it we know it...

[@jeffbridges8681]

A vote for Trump is a vote for Putin.

[@jonnybalz]

Hardly

[@montecarlo1651]

@@jonnybalz it is exactly

[@sunnypedaal]

@@jonnybalztrump is a fascist .

[@urbangeorge734]

President Drumpf- what a fool. And Putler is a bit worse but not by a lot👍

[@trevorwilliams736]

And look how many lives that would save.. Blackrock wouldn't like that..

[@williamlloyd3769]

Guess Putin shouldn’t have skipped that war checklist item to tell Russian Central Bank to repatriate foreign exchange from overseas banks before invasion commenced.

[@onegolol]

What a fantastic interview! He explains so many concepts succinctly.

[@benjohnson1670]

Great interview. Agree: remove the restraints; Crimea must be Ukraine.

[@NaughtyPixel-t8s]

The people in Crimea don't want to be part of Ukraine and neither do the people of Donbass. Because the lunatic Ukrainian regime keeps targeting civilians there.

[@Socialisten]

You want a world war, that is ... interesting.

[@Billy-p6t]

One of the reasons I believe Ukraine has not destroyed the Kerch Bridge, is the US is blackmailing Ukraine into not hitting it. Why? Not understanding why, but maybe because the US is claiming it's vital for trade, or for evacuation of Russian civilians, who should have left already. And does anyone think Ukraine will conduct trade with Russia in the future???

[@Socialisten]

Regardless of what the people living in Crimea wants? Remember Crimea has always been populated, by a huge majority of russians ...

[@maxihohlik2333]

if you spoke to, let’s say, a dozen crimeans, you wouldn’t be so sure, trust me 😂

[@nigel8892]

Thank you! Great interview.

[@ToriKamal]

This is a really fascinating interview and this man really seems knowledgeable!

[@brizzle3903]

Yeah because the sanctions worked so well the first time The definition of insanity read it and know that you fall into that category of being bat 💩insane Morons

[@midimusicforever]

Putin messed up Russia badly.

[@move2003ny]

to be fair, if you read Russian history, you soon realise that putin is just continuing the work of his predecessors.

[@iainhunneybell]

The final few minutes are illuminating and directly support what Bill Browder says about siphoning of state company earnings

[@milooshea869]

Bring him back more often. Very informative.

[@cuebj]

How do you know?

[@rryanreid]

"Putins finished" -Time radio for the last three years.

[@fishingstevie8830]

Putin he soon shall be finished.

[@Whitfield369]

⁠@@fishingstevie8830I am sure one of these days he will be, but then who among us will not?

[@Whitfield369]

I am not supporting Putin, but can we also have some reality check? I am just not seeing what is being portrayed by the MSM.

[@rjeckardt8863]

Andres Aslund's knowledge is so very much appreciated! Brilliant. Thank you.

[@jonnieyuma8061]

One might also include the extreme housing affordability crisis in Russia, with mortgage rates at 20%!!!

[@michaelotieno6524]

Home ownership rates in Russia are at 93%

[@pedtrog6443]

If you count 30m² flats in cumbling Soviet era apartment blocks. And outside the cities, for nearly half the rural population, their toilet is literally a hole in the ground

[@hereandthere6001]

@@pedtrog6443 wow srsly? don't worry about them, they will flourish!

[@conag9864]

​@pedtrog6443 it's better than nothing, right?

[@dpelpal]

I am Russian I live Samara city and economic in Russia much worse than many people know😢

[@dpelpal]

@boita1989 U are correct, his "Kyiv in three days" not work out well😢

[@geoffgill5334]

Denisova I am hearing the same thing from 4 other economists. Konstantin " Inside Russia, " Joe Blogs, Mark at Econ Lessons, and this gentleman

[@dpelpal]

@@geoffgill5334 Yes, it will be seen soon! It will be like 1990s times, all overs again

[@geoffgill5334]

​@dpelpal hate to say it but sooner is better..Going to happen might as well be sooner

[@dpelpal]

@@geoffgill5334 I am prepare to leave, many in Russia are to leaving but men cannot leave!

[@JWSitterley]

Good show, Kate. Nice to see you back on-line.

[@JohannesSebastian]

What a great guy

[@ananamu2248]

ZELENSKI is so amazing ....I hope all the wonderful things he has done is remembered . Great interview

[@celestineoc1123]

Like what ? Hahahahhaha

[@PeterOne24]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mickser101]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@sojourn6697]

🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@sunnypedaal]

@@celestineoc1123kremlintroll👋🏼👋🏼

[@ScottDiFrancesco]

Freedom for Ukraine !!

[@jocko4598]

The ultimate weapon......money.

[@weirdo1060]

Sun Tzu (author of The Art of War) even mentioned about how finances are necessary to start or maintain military operations.

[@evaluateanalysis7974]

I believe that one of the reasons that the Soviet Union collapsed was because they were bankrupted by trying to keep up in the arms race with the USA.

[@JL-dw4jd]

This man is excellent

[@jameshallahan4376]

Atlantic council - corrupt bribing communist - he’s a member

[@arildjohansen7847]

Super rapport 😊

[@Yasharvl]

Great questions and analyses!

[@phoenixrodman5094]

8 years of prison for "liking" the wrong thing on social media!! I'm floored by this. Wow. So sorry for the massive loss of life in Russia. Sorry for all the mothers. :(

[@StephenVajda-mn7hi]

Excellent Kate

[@andrewlastowecky5534]

Thank you for excellent interviews

[@Mac-el6rm]

Yes, @michaelhealy, that was one of the best interviews on the war I've watched. Excellent questions of a truly informed man whose job it is/has been to analyze those two countries in particular. Good job, TR!

[@abuzozo2672]

Outstanding! A rare example of deep insight and analysis based on real data, compared to most of the fluff in media reporting on Ukraine.

[@Robert-i2d4u]

Luv ya Kate ❤

[@NormanMcCall]

Thank you for interviewing such a knowledgeable person.

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

A vote for donald is a vote for putler.

[@brizzle3903]

@@Kodakcompactdisc and yet he attacked Ukraine when Biden was in office 3 days AFTER Cackles left Zelensky in Poland Care to explain why this didn’t happen under Trump? Don’t worry sweetie I will wait and watch you struggle to answer that one

[@jameshallahan4376]

He will end war that would never happened if Atlantic council wasn’t involved in our election fraud

[@mickser101]

So 80 million Americans love Putin? 😂😂😂 go lie down you fool

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

@@mickser101 🤐 🤡

[@mickser101]

@@Kodakcompactdisc 🤐🤡

[@Zenon00007]

❤Ukraine ❤

[@m.herluf1693]

Russia handed over from Jeltsin could have become popular, a better democracy, and a rich country. In stead, Putin "Made Russia Great Again". Poor people

[@nfs123nfs12]

😂 jeltsin was american puppet he did nothing for the Russian economy

[@ermor2013]

Did you know that it was Yeltsin who appointed Putin to the post of interim president of Russia?

[@JamesCee]

Simple answer for Russia... Get out of Ukraine

[@user-qh7rj9wj4p]

Nope

[@kronsild]

@@user-qh7rj9wj4p lol

[@sunnypedaal]

@@user-qh7rj9wj4pkremlintroll👋🏼👋🏼

[@nni9310]

and get rid of putin's dictatorship, return to democracy and the rule of law.

[@infinitestare]

@@user-qh7rj9wj4p yup, sorry. no other option

[@elisabethnygaard8525]

People in Russia use their credit cards heavily, even for buying food. The small banks will collapse very soon.

[@jonschlottig9584]

You are delusional

[@我听他们讲是二十七篇]

The problem is US is possibly electing Putin's best friend as the next president

[@oxydator]

I suggest to everyone who thinks Trump is the good choice, listen to his recent rally speech in Colorado. Evil mad clown show full of rambling, whining, threatening - With some notable slip ups too, for example him telling the crowd how good the Trump organization will be at running the country.

[@devonglide1830]

Not to mention Xi’s and the Chinese people’s support and funding of Russia’s war machine.

[@jeremybunn8473]

Don't fall for the Democrat machine's propaganda. Pay more attention, don't be so lazy, stop listening to MSM & find out the truth yourself.

[@georgethompson4283]

As usual for this channel, straight out propaganda

[@sunnypedaal]

doubt the usa will vote for more hate, lies and a fascist criminal candidate. doubt it, i believe the usa is more decent ,clever and stronger than that ❤🌞

[@krisradjpaul278]

Russia bartering in chickpeas potatoes and oranges.

[@Ged-m8v]

Most informative video I’ve ever seen concerning the situation in Ukraine and Russia

[@marisabenson1222]

Ukraine will win in the end as ruzzia collapses. It played its hand or putin did and it lost. I said it from the start even if it wins ruzzia will lose. Shame what putin did to his people and his country.

[@jimfast5921]

You mean mean, major power, and independent wealth country

[@longandshort6639]

Even if Russia seized all of Ukraine militarily (which is not achievable) they will never hold it.

[@montecarlo1651]

@@jimfast5921 Russia a major power? Russia has demiliatised itself in Ukraine. It isn't a major power, never was. Lost to Britain and France in 1856, lost to Japan in 1905, lost to Germany/AH in 1917, lost to the Poles in 1920, only survived WW2 with massive Western economic aid (including food and trains), lost to the Taliban in 1989. Freed the serfs after Crimean War, introduced the Duma after Russo-Japanese War, had a Bolshevik coup and civil war after losing WW1, Soviet Union collapsed after losing to the Taliban. Great track record for a 'major power' (good thing you didn't say super power).

[@PauloCarnaxide]

Agree, but most of the russian people are to blame as well for this situation, they think they are invincible.

[@infinitestare]

@@montecarlo1651 I recently heard a thought that the major reason for USSR collapse was Chernobyl in 86. I kind of agree with that.

[@jefs6052]

Thank you for providing such an informative and insightful discussion.

[@geofo60]

He's backing up everything I have been able to glean from sources on the subject of Russia's economy. The Ruble has been dropping in value month on month since the beginning of 2024 and is now at 97.6 against the Dollar. It's literally not worth the paper it's printed on .

[@haraldr77]

what is us dollar based on.?gold

[@geoffhemmings6546]

An exceptional interview/discussion in this era.... just well done both of you.... please give yourselves large pats on your backs. 😊

[@MiqqeyMaose00]

Thanks!

[@olgashaw8600]

Don't fear stopping Putin. Fear what will happen if you do not.

[@fam.r.devries]

Financial is hurts, mote and more. But in Russia there is lack off workforce, so roads aren't repaired, water heating stop working etc etc That will really hurt.

[@vladimiramatejova1796]

Except russians are proud to withstand anything. You can see videos of ppl from distant villages boasting about how they can live with no tap water or electricity and the corrupted lazy west would not be able to. They are proud to be miserable😢 i cannot imagine what needs to happen to persuade them they can live better and it is not the west that makes them live in poverty

[@tomarthur2617]

Excellent guest and interview. He's a legend and was essential reading when I was a student in the '90's. It's the first time I've seen or heard him and it was like his writing with such clear clarity. Kate could take some tips for decor from this man. That threadbare map stuck on the wall with bluetack isn't a match for Anders' oak panelling and artworks.

[@simonshkilevich3032]

Smart man

[@GeopoliticalMilitary_News]

Slava Ukraine

[@TheEvertw]

Great to hear someone speak on something he is truly knowledgeable about.

[@TheDogsboddy]

Very clever fellow.Thank you !

[@adrianlang6550]

An excellent interview. Clearly a man with deep knowledge.

[@danielhansson1003]

Good interview Kate, Slavo Ukraine!

[@Corpussful]

Brilliant interview! Thank you so much fo sharing. Following the mas media I had no Idea how close Russia is loosing the war. That`s really eye opening.

[@bertoldriesenteil1430]

I don't think that those 200,000 dead russians that he mentions were that "young". Many were middle aged former convicts and former soldiers.

[@kethughes8266]

Oh well that's all right then.

[@BillLloydBanjo]

Most interesting and informative, thanks. Wll done to a well informed interviewer who gives him time to speak.

[@judithcampbell1705]

Thank you 💛 for this excellent and enlightening talk with the amazing gentleman!

[@hauer54]

Wish it were true. I've heard this repeated for such a long time!

[@tord008]

Слава Україні 🇺🇦 Героям слава! ✊🔱 Разом, роби перемоги! 🇸🇪

[@warrenpotts4751]

Wonderful interview and vert informative.

[@rcchin7897]

Hey, Russiabots! Where’s all that gold Russia’s supposed to have? Probably stored in Shoigu’s mansion or something!

[@eltongoaustriaco8268]

Already sold

[@chriswindleydigitalsalesexpert]

Really great interview thank you ..

[@WilliamCarnell-k9g]

Building stuff to get blown up grows an economy how?

[@tigertiger1699]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 always important interviews🙏🙏🙏

[@wendel6]

Super, informative interview with Mr Aslund! 🇺🇦✊🏻💪🏻🇺🇦

[@mumlee4807]

In July I was in Phuket, Thailand, and there is a large community of Russians who came to avoid conscription. Many street signs and advertisements are in Thai and Russian.

[@josephnulley6808]

A great informational interview .......

[@amandadonaghey7540]

👍🇺🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦

[@robertcoupe1585]

I don't even think an offer of 60,000 dollars to fight for Putin in Ukraine would be worth risking my life for even if I were Russian.

[@lightkeeper609]

He will be remembered as Zelensky the GREAT! Conquer of Russian.

[@kevinleecaster2698]

Biden is responsible for the sanctions

[@mirekslechta7161]

I advise the leaders of England and the USA to STOP ENVYING RUSSIA FOR ITS WEALTH AND THE SIZE OF THEIR COUNTRY and for not being 35 trillion in debt, BECAUSE IF THEY STOP ENVYING, THEY WILL FINALLY BE HAPPY PEOPLE AND BETTER HUMANS. Russia is just too strong, they have to grasp it now.

[@gadgetgus]

Team Times 👊🏼 Great interview by Kate with real insight by Anders 💪🏼 When the Kremlin decided to invade Afghanistan between 1979-1989, they suffered 50,000 casualties in 10 years. Since Febuary 2022, the Kremlin has suffered over 650,000 casualties in just over two years. Ukraine has also suffered badly, with 235,000 casualties, which is a ratio of nearly 3:1. Putin is all in. The Kremlin is spending 40% of GDP - not sustainable. If it continues, an economic collapse is likely in a few years. Similar to what led to the collapse of the Soviet Union, which Putin witnessed this first-hand in Dresden, Germany. Being a child of the USSR, he knows that Communism doesn't work yet wants to reinstate a form of old Soviet boarders. The problem is, if you choose to live in the past, you sacrifice the future. This war is highly likely to continue until 2027-8. He steered the train on this unforseen track, and if he doesn't stop the train, to get off soon, then it will run away with him... Thanks for sharing 🍻 Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[@zbruch66]

thank Kathryn and Mr Aslund 🤝. Stay with 🇺🇦, stay on the bright side.

[@Nick-ov8sm]

Putin: Sanctions not hurting Also putin: End the sanctions lol 😂😂😂

[@pauljones5831]

Excellent interview. Intelligent questions and answers

[@chaseschneier1076]

Any Western or Asian company doing business with Russia should be named, shamed, and BOYCOTTED!!

[@catalincarceanu7991]

Any sovereign country can decide who will trade with.If the Khazar Kabala who control the West don't like this,it is not their problem

[@alice_evermore]

Excellent interview!

[@mattliamjack3293]

Times has been talkin about imminent collapse for ages🙄

[@alexanderharper5907]

a professional reliable and enlightening interview!

[@joelmccoy9969]

At minute 4:10. Kate Chabot: "When the reality is so different to the actual truth..." Huh?