Why Ukraine's strategy terrifies the Russian army | Defence in Depth

One way military commanders look at a campaign is through the geographic lens of deep, close and rear operations. Deep: long range precision artillery and missile strikes, attacks by special forces or partisans and commando raids to destroy key infrastructure like airfields or radar stations.
Close: the intense and violent contact battle where most of the physical fighting happens. And, Rear: the training bases, logistic hubs and headquarters locations that must be kept safe from the enemy if you are to sustain operations for any length of time.
It has also been expanded in conceptual terms into the architecture needed for the battle in the mind, which is, after all, where wars are won and lost.
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[@tonykhoury5522]

The best and deepest format on the ukraine war

[@oleksandrtaran8739]

It is not ukraine war. It is Russia's war against Ukraine.

[@Ptolemy336VV]

@@oleksandrtaran8739 It's what he means ofcourse, but he didn't say it correct enough

[@oldieSplit]

no, it is war of 70% of world population against ukro&usa&gb nacism

[@angusmatheson8906]

Perun is.

[@annaclarke7643]

Brilliant and incisive dialogue. Being of Ukrainian heritage I found your description of Ukraine's progressive army and social structures very very moving. I am so proud of being Ukrainian.❤

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

Totally not related to Ukrainian and I still find the presentation very moving. It's very tragic for the Ukrainian people; but I also know war & tragedies, born at the height of the Vietnam War, around 1968 or so. After the Communists in SE Asia --- supported by Communist Russians and Chinese --- took over, 1975, of much of "Indochina," former French colony... which consisted of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.... we also left SE Asia. Despite the half-hearted help and promises by the CIA ---- my country being the most heavily bombed nation on earth, even more heavily bombed than Vietnam, was mostly the work of the CIA --- who lightly equipped a generation of mountain tribe militia, from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, with mostly surplus American WW2 light rifles.... asking my father and his generation, around 30,000 of irregular militia to go and harass and slow down the march of many TENS of thousands of North Vietnamese troops coming into both Laos and supplying their comrades in South Vietnam, along the eastern parts of Laos..... Again, THAT was why Laos, my birth country, was the most heavily bombed region on earth, via American B-52... virtually 24/7 for over a decade straight.... to slow that intractable march of Russian and Chinese supported North Vietnamese Communists.... a DECLARATION made by President John F. Kennedy, with the former King of Laos visiting him in the White House, early 1960s.... Anyway, I found this tribute to the Ukrainians... from the common people to front line soldiers.... moving because, as the British news columnist/reporter said... they had no other choice, beyond surrendering to the invaders, their much larger next door neighbors. Zelensky exhibited, at the very highest levels, humanity and bravery, when he calmly told the America intel folks: "I need weapons, not a ride out of town..." If Zelensky had been the leader of a relatively, militarily powerful nation, it would still have been a very brave thing to say; but his military, Feb 24, 2022 had a budge of only $6B... and he's standing his ground against the "second most powerful military in the world"... from the largest nation on earth, a nation with more nukes than all other nations nukes combined! And the former comedian has proven his real political leadership quality over the last 1.8 years.... And around him, the Ukrainians and much of the world rally...

[@tubthump]

Being a member of a communist or socialist political party became a criminal offence in Ukraine in 2017

[@tubthump]

@@kiabtoomlauj6249 the Vietnam war was more of a success for USA than this proxy war with Russia will turn out to be

[@robertsimon4658]

Shameless lies

[@Brian-pz3wh]

@@robertsimon4658 yes, the stupid is strong with these ones. "brilliant and incisive dialogue" yet nothing but utter lies and complete bullshit. This person would not recognize truth if it knocked out their front teeth. (which by the way is coming and NOT just metaphorically)

[@Keenan_G]

The Telegraph’s Ukraine coverage has been consistently excellent. Amazing work

[@senethys]

The best and most consistent source by far.

[@musikmedravnen]

Consistently bad and biased 🤣 This isn't journalism. This is propaganda. Journalism is neutral.

[@senethys]

@@musikmedravnen go back to RT

[@dermodsmyth7645]

Totally agree...

[@arianhrodkeltoi8104]

CNN caught the train too, finally! Even Al Jazeera seems to have understood what is really going on. None came out full open yet, though. Think their common strategy is warming people up, so we can handle the truth. The real truth.

[@bertwines7223]

Dom, your continued commentary on Ukraine is very much appreciated 👏🏻

[@user-gi4qy7lq6h]

I say old boy 🧐

[@NoSaysJo]

lmao bruh this is just propaganda

[@nozhki-busha]

@@NoSaysJo says the Kremlin bot...

[@manhtruong2874]

Vietnamese people have a saying that "war can last 5 years 10 years or even 20 years, but independence and freedom are priceless", each citizen is determined to sacrifice everything for the future country. God bless Ukraine!!!

[@kylecduncan]

That is powerful. I am thankful that our two nations--the US and Viet Nam--have finally begun the hard road back to healing.

[@Nils.Minimalist]

As a German I would NOT fight for my country (because I don't like most of my countrymen anyway), BUT I would fight for my (and my family's) freedom! I don't want to be cannon fodder of a rich dictator, I would rather fight against him!

[@VsevolodSidorenko]

@@Nils.Minimalist very true, if Ukrainians give up now and become russian citizens pootin will draft them and use in future wars as cannon fodder

[@JaGeronimmo25]

yep glory for nazist

[@jrkr7357]

Very terrifying for Russians but still cannot take back the Bakhmut.

[@geoffgill5334]

Orc trolls out in force..y'all spend your 5 rubbles wisely

[@ianbray5946]

Brilliant Dominic, I’m an Aussie vet and I appreciate your insight and common sense. I’ve been following this shambolic war from the start and the paper tiger that is the Russian military. Thanks again mate. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 👍

[@TerryWindell]

"Shambolic"! I like that word. It pretty much sums up the ruZZian tactics. And as an American, I'm very proud and honored that our two countries are on the same team! Always fast friends even though we're on opposite sides of the planet!

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

Shambolic Shenanigans 🙄

[@mortenvikene228]

this is a fake account :) nice try ukrainian bot :D

[@tibik.8407]

@@mortenvikene228 And this is false information. Do something better with your life, vatnik.

[@Chris-jt4pl]

there’s no way any human watched this and thought wow brilliant!

[@StreetGang2017]

Well presented Dom. I look forward to these enlightening segments as well as the latest. Slava Ukraine from the U.S

[@oldieSplit]

ukraine has no military... majority is kia or wounded.. sweet dreams

[@lokilaufeyson7035]

@@oldieSplit 👍🤡

[@jackofswords7]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6CnlH-tiseVpdU

[@Djamonja]

@@oldieSplit What a stupid comment.

[@ff-dy1gz]

@@oldieSplit Russia's losses exceeded 200k killed. Sweet dreams

[@jeancourteau3464]

So British, so clearheaded, so incisive. Keep up the work!! From a North American.

[@davefool6815]

Thanks friend... From a northern Brit lol

[@SunRiseEvery-day]

​@@davefool6815Well spoken lads, from a north Lithuanian

[@davefool6815]

@@SunRiseEvery-day I wonder how many other northerners from different countries are reading this. I do hope the war ends with crimea reclaimed

[@tubthump]

@@davefool6815 Sevastopol is Russias most important naval base which it would lose if Ukraine joined NATO. It's a major factor in why this war is happening. Ukraine has as much chance of taking Crimea as Cuba does taking Guantanamo Bay from USA. It isn't going to happen - not until after WWIII at least

[@davefool6815]

@@tubthump I hope they do manage it though

[@gotrefer6183]

Im from Ukraine, and I want to say Thank everybody, who support my country!

[@Nebris]

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[@johanthuresson1755]

We win this war together!🇸🇪💛💙🇺🇦 Love from Sweden!

[@paulgallagher6544]

I want to appologie for Syria, African dictators and importing too much Russian gas. Not reacting better after 2014. Ukranians protect us from nutter old man Putin, so thanks to Ukranians. We need to over weaponise Ukraine to win.

[@knightoftheonedotcom]

go Russia

[@J..P..]

​@@johanthuresson1755lmao, go fight then. Posting on social media is hardly the same as being forced to storm an entrenched enemy with artillery supremacy.

[@daviddunne4737]

To borrow a phrase which was used about two countries in Western Europe , names changed . Russia never remembers , Ukraine will never forget . SLAVA UKRAINI . Great presentation .

[@micumatrix]

f me. What a symphony of words! Love it!

[@MrJuplover]

I really REALLY like these videos

[@stefosters]

Brilliant coverage and analysis as always from the Telegraph 👍🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

What strategy?? Getting picked off in the open field 😂😂😂 What strategy has worked in this counter offensive?? It's been a month and all we have seen is western tanks on fire and ukrainians soldiers trapped in mine fields and stepping on mines😂😂😂

[@oldieSplit]

these are brainwashed clowns

[@user-zb5lu8eg7c77xc]

І що далі? Можливо ви стратег 80 рівня? Ні? Україна переможе а ціну за це заплатить росія-рашисстан. Слава Україні ❤️🇺🇦 Героям Слава ❤️🇺🇦.

[@puranapuu4252]

Western Propaganda for the brainwashed 😛

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

@@RUTHLESSambition5 Consider the very fact that we are discussing the success of the Ukrainian military against entrenched defensive positions of the "world's second military"

[@MultiSciGeek]

This guy is so well spoken. Great analysis as usual. Also, props to the video editors!

[@stream2watch]

A warrior poet perhaps :)

[@seantonner2919]

agree 100%

[@Pooneil1984]

And he still comes off as a tank commander. Plain spoken and serious about getting things right all while being eloquent.

[@tad27612]

What analysis?

[@jay64j]

Just piffle. Could have been Boris Johnson saying the same. "Land of hope and glory!". And they go to the frontline and get slaughtered.

[@denillefleming2942]

Excellent as usual!

[@BinkyTheGoddessDivine]

This is one the best podcasts about the war. Every single one of them is outstanding. Well done!

[@DarkBloa]

Yes astonishing that the Torygraph is able of quality sometimes.

[@davidtaylor747]

Agree other than Francis mispronouncing every 3rd word in his painfully affected toff-voice.

[@CTROCK]

Outstanding like The Ghost Of Kyvi?😂

[@susbrody5983]

​@@CTROCKand the shovels 😂😂😂

[@rbettsx]

Nicely written, compact presentation of a well-argued, coherent thesis. Exceptional journalism, IMHO

[@clawsewitz4316]

Pure nonsense. I only have sympathy for those Ukrainians, they're are getting hammered and lost this war a long time ago

[@rbettsx]

@@JewlenskyBot Of course. It takes a side. But a moment's thought would persuade most critical thinkers that it was more evidentiary and cogently argued than... I don't know... Just looking for an example..... Ah! Got one!Your comment?

[@bertranusher5587]

Multiple international sources have confirmed Ukraine is losing much worse than anticipated.

[@Erelio]

@@bertranusher5587 recheck your sources

[@Yankeepride03]

@@bertranusher5587🤡 Wagner invading Russia 😂sure sounds like victory

[@MechanixPL]

Dom Nicholls should be making documentaries. He’s the best.

[@luiscosta4945]

That's why Ukraine will never give up! Ukraine is ONE people ONE belife ONE victory!

[@toto-yf8tc]

Why were there a civil war in Ukraine then? Why was the population decreasing rapidly then? Why have millions and millions fled aboard so fast then?

[@acyd1337]

​@@toto-yf8tc Why did Russia almost submit to a military coup? Why is the population decreasing so rapidly? Why did a million Russian citizens flee the country? Stop thinking inside your little box and look at it from another perspective.

[@ff-dy1gz]

@@toto-yf8tc There was no civil war in Ukraine. Don't talk nonsense, russian bot

[@alex.velasco]

@@toto-yf8tcNice try, Russian troll.

[@9w9id]

@@ff-dy1gz Ukraine bombed its own people since 2014 in Donbass

[@krisfrederick5001]

Everyone in the World wants to know, "What's Ukraine's strategy?" Ukraine's strategy is to keep everyone in the WORLD asking "What's Ukraine's strategy???" And it's working brilliantly 💙💛

[@atklm1]

Tactics are unknown, for those are military secrets. Strategy, simply put, is to get rooskies out of their territory. And when rooskies have made their nest somewhere, they don't just get out willingly or when it gets dangerous or uncomfortable, they have to be exploded out of those muddy open sewers they call trenches. And then more comes and they need to be exploded too. Basically, they are like roaches or bed bugs. "Kill them before they lay eggs. Kill them with fire". They've always been this way. We Finns found that out in hard way in Winter War.

[@user-zb5lu8eg7c77xc]

Дякуємо за підтримку, розуміння та допомогу❤🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦❤️

[@mitchyoung93]

So, they have no strategy?

[@AbcDino843]

@@mitchyoung93 basically.

[@TheOchocincoboi]

@@AbcDino843 survival

[@494949david]

WELL DONE LADS!!!

[@a5cent]

This is absolutely FANTASTIC. Very much helps me understand the situation better.

[@1903tx]

It's fantastic in the sense that's based in fantasy as opposed to reality.

[@Tattlebot]

Given the history of proven pro Ukraine bot messaging, I'm unsure if many of the praiseful comments here are real.

[@christophstrasen1567]

Excellent piece. I believe there are lessons to learn from the conflict and from your presentation both for many nations / societies

[@charliebrenton4421]

I live for these defense in depth segments. Such good writing and editing. Riveting stuff; keep it coming, Telegraph!

[@user-yy1rs3df3q]

Well written and edited propaganda is still propaganda.

[@Ab-cj6gl]

Anyone with a Brain can see that this is propaganda lol

[@MargaretSwift]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@btkb1427]

@@Ab-cj6gl who here has a Brian?

[@steveswitzer4353]

Life of Brian ?

[@JOHNTHORN-kg6wo]

Great video Dom, thankyou. War, war never changes. I remember last February when this all kicked off, I said to my wife Russia is poking a Lion, the Ukrainians' will not be subdued easily. I served with the Royal Artillery and as such I swelled with pride when my nation stood up to the line to aid these brave, brave warriors with N-Laws, Challenger 11 MBT's, Storm Shadow cruise missiles, training, etc. etc and hopefully more to come. Ukraine WILL kick those terrorist bullies back to where they came from including the Crimean peninsula; they will become a member of the European Union; they will prevail at becoming a NATO member. Because we need them. Slava Ukraini.

[@user-zb5lu8eg7c77xc]

Дякую за допомогу! В цей важкий час ми дякуємо від всього серця і знаємо хто справжній друг, побратим. Переможемо зло❤🇺🇦. 🇬🇧❤🇺🇦

[@meatrealwishes]

The war will probably not end until no russian is left in russia except Putin. The way he governs is crazy. Not sure how russians can boast about him being apolitical and that he only orders. There is nothing more. Never heard of even kings being that way about wars.

[@tubthump]

Crimea came under Ukrainian control for a very brief period of time and only because Ukraine was in the USSR. Its history as part of Russia goes back hundreds of years. Sevastopol has been home to Russias Black Sea fleet since the 18th century. It is critical military infrastructure because it is Russias only deep, warm water port. Russia would lose it if Ukraine joined NATO and considers this to be an existential threat. How should Russia - or indeed, how would any country deal with the prospect of a hostile military alliance threatening it in this way?

[@user-zb5lu8eg7c77xc]

​@@tubthumpВи підтримуєте та виправдовуєте росію. Я нагадаю що рашисстан це терористи, вбивці і гвалтівники. І те що вони бояться це правда, вони щурі. Агресія проти України не виправдовує напад з 2014 року і масовану атаку з 24 лютого 2022 року, ніби ми кудись вступали. Війна є геноцидом проти України та народу. Ви знаєте скільки захопила росія людей та дітей як терорист? Ні? А згвалтували скільки? Ні? Байдуже про що думає росія, вона просто буде знищена. І не хай ми положемо за це життя, і на це підуть сотні років. Слава Україні ❤️🇺🇦 Героям Слава ❤️🇺🇦.

[@musikmedravnen]

@@tubthump Speaking the truth, brother :)

[@vincep1c156]

From the US, the Telegraph is breath of fresh air on how news is communicated. Let the haters hate but US news has alienated many by so being decisive in everything they cover. I don’t need to be told what to be mad at, that’s my wife’s job😢

[@oldieSplit]

listen Tucker Carlson, Jason Hinkle and other free journalists in USA.. these guys are worst than cnn

[@stanbillington814]

Fantastically well made and delivered, well done Dom 🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@andrealorinser3504]

Uggly ukranian flag

[@barrylawrence6727]

A very good analysis👍

[@ravndrup]

Slava Ukraini

[@JamesC785]

Heroiam Slava !

[@GeneralWinter9]

Banderist fascist

[@user-vk8xn3ym2k]

Geranyam Slava!

[@nozhki-busha]

Heroyam slava!

[@Germanicus2415]

Fascist salute.

[@waheex]

every one of these episodes are definitely worth waiting for. Excellent

[@the-chow-hall]

Brilliant, Dom. Now please do a 30 second stare down of the camera for us followed by an almost imperceptible smirk.

[@stream2watch]

Damn, this is a top video. Almost shed a tear. Forgetting the deeper picture sometimes.

[@billybungle1757]

Best episode yet, brilliant. Ukraine's understanding of media and how to play it is second to none.

[@aaabbdd3r5325s]

yes zelensky and his folks are always dominant in media

[@martavdz4972]

Yes, but without genuine hope and unity, their media savvy would have gone with the wind by now. People believe what Ukrainians say in the media, because they actually do what they say, they're united and they have hope.

[@georget.6357]

Great work Dominic. I look forward to each episode. I do wish it was bi-weekly or even daily. I think your point of pulling back to look at the bigger, macro scene of events in total is just as important as the actions of a few locals or troops doing the daily work.

[@damilolaoladele7268]

I can listen to this analysis for hours. The video editor did a great job. Well done!

[@warwickhewitt8844]

Awesome summary. I have really admired how Zelensky and Ukraine has conducted their war effort and their information war. They show strength, and unity but also have a wicked sense of humor!

[@Jazzisa311]

People sometimes scoff, calling Zelensky a clown or an actor, because of his previous career. However, I think his career as a comedic actor has actually been very beneficial for his roll as president. Zelensky is media-trained, he knows how to get a crowd on his side. I'm NOT saying that he's just acting it all; the guy clearly has balls of steel. He's not pretending anything here, 'I need ammo, not a ride' and visiting the front are incredible acts of bravery. My point is merely that there are also brave people who are not able to convey what's in their hearts out to the world, and that's where being media-trained comes in.

[@papapsych2746]

Information war just means propaganda, bots, and shills. Has Ukraine been a source of reliable information once in this conflict?

[@nozhki-busha]

Zelensky was a comedian who turned into a leader. Putin was a leader who turned into a comedian.

[@fradiavolo9293]

​@@Jazzisa311has a.clown because he's puppet of the USA. He can't and wont do anything without their approval. Even if it means screwing with the EU. They wont even give jim weapons to attack Russian territory and have told him not to use the western weapons he already has to attack Russian territory. He's been told to fight to the last Ukrainian standing, in a war they cannot possibly win and tou think he's no puppet? Sweet mother...!

[@terryhoath1983]

@@Jazzisa311 Yes, but look at who is presenting this video. Pierce Brosnan is also media savy. Changed his accent but nice to see him taking an interest in this sort of thing.

[@nissene1]

Thanks, Dom. Very convincing piece performed with passion!

[@johntait491]

The Ukrainian resistance is a model of courage. It’s a reminder of why bravery, duty and a willingness to defend your nation are utterly indispensable. Too many of us in the West have grown cynical about these virtues. We in the West have given up on courage. Our safety-first approach to life equates bravery with recklessness. The Ukrainian resistance reminds us why courage matters - and why we all need to rediscover this virtue. 😉

[@duh6080]

Yet ur fighting against the state that wants to protect the traditional values

[@jeffreytan2948]

Hear! hear!

[@tezzy5584]

Hail Bandera amiright?So virtuous.

[@Getoffmyhair]

Nerd

[@KenM_1987]

Russian idiot trolls always present.

[@amorosogombe9650]

Did he just quote Chinua Achebe? Wow. So well read. Bravo. Great stuff as always.

[@jahson460]

Aaaah Monsieur est de retour. Merci beaucoup. J'avoue que tes reportages et analyses commencaient à me manquer.

[@stasiekpiekarski]

Dominic Nicholls is a natural born speaker. I'm really impressed. In conjuntion with a neatly written script it makes 'Defense in Depth' series one of the best of its kind.

[@DarkBloa]

"natural born" is actually an insult, I am sure this guy worked hard to reach this level and it is his hard work which should be respected and admired :)

[@tubthump]

@@DarkBloa his hatred of Russians helped him get this gig too

[@katharinebirkett1016]

Worked at it too, I expect.

[@rleriche5044]

Brilliant. This one hit hard.

[@Fip999]

Great piece of work

[@sagecouncil]

The moral component... Very important.

[@ChillKat786]

The best yet Dom. Thanks for the clarity.

[@disc64]

I still have my "United We Stand" bumper sticker from when we invaded Iraq.

[@023achilles]

A silent smirk is terrifying? To what sort of man?

[@seanbrown701]

Wonderfully written, thoughtfully presented and emotional. I look forward to your book.

[@howertingsyaboya3789]

Kudos, superbly crafted and delivered

[@paulanthony9766]

This guy knows his stuff and presents it extremely well. This is something very rare, media for grown-ups.

[@tad27612]

😂😂😂😂

[@oliveryt7168]

As credible as the clowns in Sky News.

[@denniswhite4446]

This is in fact just the rankest propaganda I can't imagine anybody over the age of 10 falling for.

[@Kasta993]

Молчащий Буданов наводит ужас ,в следующем фильме про Монстров надо обязательно пригласить Буданова ,где он будет эпически молчать😳

[@TheCkap35]

Thanks for the excellent analysis. Keep it up!

[@jackkerfoot8693]

Well done. As an American veteran from the Vietnam War, I found this podcast on the mark.

[@genetixx01]

Very interesting Dom, thanks for this short but in dept analysis. I keep listening Ukrain The Latest every day. Slava Ukraini from Québec! 🇺🇦

[@user-zb5lu8eg7c77xc]

Дякуємо❤🇺🇦. Слава Україні ❤️🇺🇦

[@chillymonkeys7772]

Excellently written and put together 🎩

[@davepalmer151]

Cracking analysis and insights as ever - thanks.

[@gautamdhillon6507]

Clear, compelling, accurate and concise. Superb!

[@averilgordon3493]

Appreciate that all the coverage from The Telegraph is excellent and extremely thoughtful and informative .

[@sabbyd1832]

Yes, I agree. Ukraine been amazing on all fronts

[@cheekybastard99]

Get a life.

[@lechuck312]

Ah, these videos of Defence in Depth aged so well

[@NexNecisUK]

Brilliant Dom, keep up the great work.

[@albertchristensen8064]

What a excellent analysis of the difference between a coherent and united nation like Ukraine and then the autocratic, fear driven Russia.

[@jaimepatena7372]

Democracies are inherently superior to tyrannies. One man is never wiser than the collective minds and spirit of the People.

[@circusOFprecision]

Brainwashed

[@Doin1er]

Lmao... Ukraine hasnt had a single election cycle without a revolution since independence. The nation is propped up on Western money

[@markb8468]

That was an excellent surmise of morale. Well done Dom and team!

[@watersewer6348]

😢llhosl0 😊o

[@markb8468]

@@watersewer6348 ?

[@lkanab]

A really great prospective, rarely discussed. Thanks

[@BrianJohns]

The best video of this series. Well done.

[@nomansland4811]

Zelenskyy will go down in history as one of the worlds greatest leaders.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Indeed. The comedian that brought down Russia. There will be books written about his leadership style, and it will be admired and studied for centuries.

[@tonykhoury5522]

And Putin will go down history as one of the worth russian leader. The undertaker of great russia. So sad!

[@croissants1280]

100,000+ Ukrainians will be dead if/when this ends. Zelenskyy will not be. He will have his overseas stash (as revealed by the Pandora Papera) and he will be a hero. His wife models in Vogue while Ukraine bleeds. It is the working class who are dying for Ukraine. The elite Ukrainians are already abroad, including men. The West uses Ukrainans to fight a war it doesn't want to fight itself and Zelenskyy is a faciltator, not a hero.

[@Joe-og6br]

Not sure about that. He was extremely naive thinking he could get a peace deal with Putin pre 22.

[@marisabenson1222]

​@@Joe-og6brwho cares. History is littered with human errors and those we admire need not be saints and it is beyond absurd to believe otherwise. It is only an authoritarian who rules a serf class that requires the status of Saint. The serfs have to believe that the leader is appointed by a God otherwise they would question their station and rebel. Similar to Russia at the moment.

[@bottlebrushmedia]

Brilliant Dom!!! really good! Probably your best yet. Sort of a subcutaneous view of Ukraine and Russia. Really dug under the skin with this analysis. Watching daily from where I do in Sydney it feels like it's only a matter of time before Putin's house of cards falls because it feels like it's very fragile right now. And bravo to the editors. They nailed it too.

[@SOV_Gambit]

" feels " lol Westerners.

[@JimmyGee]

Excellent. Instant subscribe!

[@raimobrunning3657]

Thanks for posting 👍 brilliant

[@s1nn1ck]

Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face

[@FishandHunt]

Mike Tyson

[@crimeajewel]

Ukraine is Europe. Slava 🇺🇦 ❤

[@MrKaryerist]

Excellent, great analysis!

[@rafidraiyanfidak]

Nice to have u back Dom Ah....those lines....things fall apart,the centre can not hold

[@NamNguyen-uy3nc]

Master-class. This clip is all that's needed to understand Why Ukraine will prevail in the end.

[@user-lz6zh7oy8v]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@diconmontford2765]

😂

[@kg4lod]

The greatest words spoken in my lifetime: "The fight is here. I need ammunition, not a ride." -- V.Z.

[@martavdz4972]

Belonging cues. That's what makes good people and a good team. "We cooperate. We are equal. We have each other's back. We give each other benefit of the doubt. We make each other laugh." Hugs, greetings, fist bumps, jokes, constructive criticism, fun feedback. I translated a brilliant book on this. It's called "The Culture Code" by Daniel Coyle. I started translating it when the war started and it was incredible to watch Ukrainians do EXACTLY what the book said. It was as if they were following it, step by step! When I wrote Daniel Coyle about this, he seemed surprised. So happy to basically have my observation confirmed a year later!

[@adam8822]

thanks mate good work as usual liked and subscribed

[@kernowpolski]

A great analysis 🙂

[@arianhrodkeltoi8104]

Not only galvanised a nation, but many around the world, and so NAFO was born 😎💪 One for all, and all for one! 🌐🇺🇦💛💙 NAFO being the 2nd best army in the world, after Ukraine 🦝😉

[@syedhussain9490]

NAFO are creeps lol

[@vicweast]

Outstanding content and delivery!

[@oldmancarvings]

Great presentation

[@colindoyle6149]

excellent explanation of Ukraine's perspective on this war! SLAVA UKRAINE💪 from 💚🤍🧡

[@mustnotsleepmustwarnothers6463]

We can win online bro, doesn't matter if Russia is winning on the battlefield.

[@carpediem7654]

Yeah. I'm sure the Russian army is shaking in their boots 🤣

[@theglz505]

Great content.👍🏼👏🏻✨

[@Deecups510]

Thanks from the US for thoughtful analysis and a bit of sanity. SLAVA UKRAINI

[@marisabenson1222]

Ugh the images of desperate Afghans clinging to that plane in a feeble attempt to save themselves, is hard to see. What a disaster Afghanistan was and the pull out even worse. But Ukraine is not Afghanistan and Zelenskyy is not Ashraf Ghani. However the suffering of the Afghan men and women who now live under Taliban rule, who trusted in their future and risked their lives to help western troops, must not be forgotten or abandoned. This shame must not be repeated in Ukraine. We must follow through and see it to the end in an intelligent and ethically based manner.

[@Crashed131963]

Ukrainians are doing all the fighting they just want weapons. The 300,000 Afghan Army had weapons and they threw them on the ground and fled when the 70,000 Taliban entered after the West left . If the people of Afghanistan do not care why should the rest of the world ?

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

In Afghanistan, the US **was** Russia-- literally. Russia had already fought and lost a war there before, and it helped end the USSR. Big nations make idiotic mistakes like Russia is making right now-- but in the U.S., we are living with the consequences of two idiotic wars. A lot of the division and danger in our country today comes from traumatized ex-military who have access to weapons, and who are PISSED about the pointlessness of the wars they fought in. It happened after Vietnam and it's happening now. So let's not pretend we're as virtuous as Ukraine, a nation fighting for its own survival. In truth, we're doing the least we can do-- which is probably enough.

[@BarrySlisk]

@@SuperRobertoClemente Ehmm... NO! USA was not Russia.

[@BarrySlisk]

Well, The afghans did not help. We can't save them without their help.

[@ferrariguy8278]

@@BarrySlisk Exactly that. The pullout indeed was a disaster and in part caused this adventurism by Russia and more militance by China, but that said, the Afghanis sadly just reverted back to the norm w/o a presence to prop it up. Twenty years is enough time to give to that cause, even though there were mistakes in not involving our countries populaces in Afghanistan's success. There would have been a better chance that way, but still, nothing guaranteed given the population that the US/NATO had to work with. Most non-Wester critics really aren't mad we went in. They could care less. They're mad we didn't keep it and left.

[@wanderingstar2717]

Not a Telegraph fan - but this guy is amazing. Subscribed.

[@martavdz4972]

Yep, Dominic Nicholls also does reports for the Ukraine: The Latest podcast quite often, and his reporting is always great there as well.

[@tedtoto6544]

Welldone guys. 👍💥

[@baukebaljeu8636]

Thanks mr. Nicholls, this was even more fascinating than your already compelling DiD updates.

[@aducaale328]

A united nation will never be beaten no matter how strong is their opponent.

[@michaelsly901]

Very intelligent reporting

[@ihor247]

Spot on- Unity is a powerful force! In unity our strength. Glory to Ukraine and it's heroes! Salute to the civilised world for supporting Ukrainians in this battle for sovereignty.

[@jerryvaillancourt8528]

Great commentary!

[@loboplateadostacker]

The toughest thing for a prorussian is knowing deep down that they picked the wrong fight.

[@neilpountney9414]

The sad thing is your average person certainly in Europe supports and wants to see it through to the end standing side by side with Ukraine. Yet we all wonder if our governments see this is the same light. Ukraine should never fear loss of support but many Governments in the West are less than equivocal in this direction. Further proof that Governments are not for the people but for a select few that truly benefit. Stand by Ukraine. Lets see this through until Russia is defeated.

[@martavdz4972]

I'm from Czechia and we certainly don't have a problem with our government not supporting Ukraine enough. Unfortunately, this differs a lot country by country. But given how many different countries there are in Europe, I'm still happy that we're doing this well. Could have been much worse.

[@yianpap6093]

"Great Britain" has become the greatest euphimism on earth, it's actually comedic, I sometimes come to such chanells for some much needed laughs. The pompocity with with rubbish is uttered is just gold!

[@American-In-Mykolaiv]

Love your analysis! Thanks from Mykolaiv!

[@martavdz4972]

Greetings to Mykolaiv from Tišnov, Czechia 🙂

[@kelleybill203]

I enjoy and look forward to this commentary. Well done and well spoken.