'Hopeless' Russian offensive capability could put Putin himself under threat | Frontline
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- "Crimea is under threat, Putin himself is in big trouble politically, as well as the Russians being in trouble militarily"
Russia's failures to target Ukraine on the ground and in the air has halted Putin's offensive capability, Prof. Michael Clarke tells #timesradio , and suggests a way NATO could end the war that could 'change the architecture of security in Europe fundamentally'
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Boldness is indeed required.
Storm Shadow vs Kerch Bridge at a key time in Russian mobilization into Krim would be devastating.
@@janniemeyer9951 HI JANNIE, maak jy nie meer videos nie? Groete
@@LRRPFco52 qa1
@@LRRPFco52 Russia: Announce mission accomplished in Bakhmut.
Kerch bridge: Explode.
Michael Clarke and Ben Hodges are the two people I listen to and believe. Love listening to them both and they have great experience & wisdom.
Your very Gullible
Wisdom of the deluded
Wisdom of the poker player, that’s reckless
Because he's telling you what you want to hear.
@@karmakazi101 don’t be a silly billy
It’s perfectly clear, Russia has miss behaved itself ,but
The NATO organisation, and the Western countries have been prodding and prodding relentless
But if we forget all of that -please try and understand people are dying on both sides and with people in this world with your attitude probably the whole world is going to be dying shortly. nuclear Armageddon.
I wonder what your keyboard will say then .
It nato that's in trouble
As a Ukranian from Kharkiv I started to listen to Prof. Clarke reviews at the beginning of the war, and his voice always gave me hope, even in the darkest days of the first months of the war. Thank you, Prof. Clarke💙💛
We in the U.K. 🇬🇧 support Ukraine 🇺🇦 💯 in your nation’s darkest days. We know you are fighting for all our freedom. We will support you all the way to victory ✌️
May whatever god you believe in help and protect you and your people❤
@@sebestyenmolnar6372 Boy, that’s bleak. Hope is also what gives you the strength to persevere, and perseverance is how victories are won.
Hope is the seed to victory. You must possess hope first.
@@BarryGee-pm6rv Hey Putin.
As a viewer from the U.S. that was time very well spent listenting to Professor Michael Clarke and his Ukraine war analysis. He is both intelligent and informative and I hope to hear more from him. Kudos to Kate Gerbeau for excellent questioning and adeptly steeing the topic.
Ukraine needs whatever it takes to defeat russia now and stop the war already, I would say even nukes, if that's what it takes.
Yes- one of the best.
He is also wrong.
Amazing interview 🤔. Thank you Prof. Clarke for your knowledge and your insight. Always good listening to your reasoning and good sense. 😊
These longer format discussions are far better than the 5-10 minute kind.
Agreed
It's the exact opposite of UA-cam shorts, which seems to be the prevailing trend.
too many ads
@@Andygb78 I absolutely refuse to watch shorts. Sound bytes aren't news.
5-10 minutes isn't enough time to articulate everything that is wrong with the Ruzzian military.
Love listening to Prof. Michael Clarke, always want to hear more from him!
Him and Ben Hodges are the best analysts, imho.
Cos u want to hear what u want 😂😂😂 its total mess for Ukraine.
@@brewcrewbill cos these two clowns say what you want to hear...right?....the truth is far from these two clowns narrative 😂
Sounds like scammer names though....
@@gordonmuhangi7057 troll
Very informative, very well executed, very accurate.
Well, this didn’t age well…😂
You'll see him tomorrow saying: EVERYTHING went just AS WE PREDICTED LOLOLOL
Right 🤦🏾♂️…
Facts
Hows Belgorod...😂
Progranda do u know it when u see it
Michael Clarke, BLOOMING GREAT.A great interview .
Professor Clarke is a most learned and well informed academic & communicator.
😂😂😂😂😂 ok
He certainly like to tell stories 🤡
@@martyn4501 i like 'em
If you review his bast claims, you will find his predictions and analysis to be highly inaccurate and biased toward special interests.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Professor Michael Clarke is a breath of fresh air common sense and Insperationinsperationthank you.....👍👍
Some people , very courageous, brave, intelligent people have to spend their whole life proving to doubters that they are competent, trustworthy and can achieve.....the doubters continue to doubt them forever though....others are just given accolades no matter how many failures they have, humans are strange......Ukraine will prevail, no matter what the doubters say. Great privilege to be able to listen to Prof. Clarke.
100% agree!!❤❤
This is the most intelligent sounding guest you have ever had on Times Radio. Very knowledgeable not just guessing and hyperbolic .
He's not being particularly realistic though.
@@martyn4501 LOL,,, the only people not being realistic are the Russians. They only tell lies. This is now the opinion of the world. Russia is pathetic
@@martyn4501 This isn't over until Crimea is liberated from Russian occupation.
Except, if you look, he has been highly inaccurate. If you had listened to him a year ago you would think the war would be over. But Russia has only grown stronger -- look at the battlefield rather than listen to someone saying obvious untruth.
@@martyn4501 actually he's being extremely realistic it's just you Ivan's don't know what to do with yourself anymore.
Michael Clarke always gives a balanced, researched, and well-informed opinion. A pleasure to listen to.
He's always been spot on.
Balanced? A marmonger on the military industrial complex payroll 😂
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)..
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
My God Prof Clarke is good, talks so much sense love from Ireland
Michael Clarke is one of the most well-spoken and insightful military analysts out there. I largely agree with his assessments. We must continue to support Ukraine -- and, indeed, increase our support -- until Russia is expelled from all Ukrainian territory. As costly as it is to support Ukraine, the costs of not doing so would be far, far greater.
Dean you are dumb. Bahkmut just fell
Michael is fantastic 👏 from Ireland 🇮🇪
Michael Clarke is brilliant, but I would suggest that the stability of Crimea under Ukrainian control - or at least a Crimea *not* under Russian control - is, at this point, critical to European and western security. The Ukrainians are 100% correct in insisting this war is not over until Crimea is returned to them. That’s in NATO’s and the EU’s best interest as well.
I agree
I fully agree - as Ben Hodges points out, the coast of Ukraine and the port cities on the Azov sea will never be safe or able to function with Crimea under the control of Russia. I think it has to be back to 1991 borders.
@@rgp1976 The people of Crimea don't agree.
@@carynunez5664 hi
i’m doing pretty good and so happy now because my life has really changed for better and i was just wondering if you have heard about the good news yet
@@Noel-ji8nm well as with the former residents of East Prussia they can relocate! Such is the price for territorial aggression in Europe!
Michael Caine has REALLY stepped up! I ❤
What an insightful analysis Clarke has made of a very complex situation.
But is it conform the realities on the battle field?
@@martyn4501 Look at patriots results, where Russia wasted every hypersonic missiles in the last two salvo targeting a sam site.
Ukraine liberating more territory than they lose every day, Ukraine having defeated Russia before they could reach Kyiv and Odessa. Kherson etc...A third of Ukraine occupied territory liberated...
Not a single of the four new annexation under Russian control. You get the picture.
@@martyn4501 So when you listen to a Russian leader (apart from Prigozhin - who does tell mostly truth).....do you honestly believe the garbage that you hear? I mean most of it doesn't even make sense. Russians are actually even bad at telling lies.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏🙏✌🍀💙💛
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few..........
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research, don't just take my word for it..
Douglas Macgregor is the voice off experience & wisdom
I agree mcgregor so more honest than this guy complete muppet and talking utter garbage
Exactly and col McGregor isn’t on the government payroll . This man is a lackey
@@davidnuttall1189 McGregor thinks they have lied themselves into a corner they can't get out of because this offensive is guaranteed to fail. He goes on to say they are trying to divert media attention to China because they can't really tell us they lied the whole way through the conflict.
Mcgregor is on Putins payroll and he is a fool. He said Russia would take Ukraine in 3 days. Then when that didn't happen he said 10 days. Then he said Putin should be allowed to do what he wants with Ukraine. He also said Russia had no intention of taking The rest of Ukraine even though we now know senior Russians had picked their apartments out in Kyiv and had a hit list of 2000 people they were gonna disappear. Mcgregor is a traitor and a Russian stooge. Time his type were dealt with.
Yep. I agree with you completely about that. Not a single word of truth comes out of the mouth of the UK officials.
Micheal Clarke , excellent and brilliant
Best strategic view commentator in the West, from style, presentation clarity and up-to-date knowledge of the military realities. Highly regarded by media and public that appreciates minimal bias on core issues of this conflict. Prof. Clarke definitely stands out from the clutter and clamor.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
had no idea that Michael Caine was so knowledgeable about all this
Yes he is very gentlemanly and not the sort of person one would expect to have such knowledge.
There is no one I listen to more keenly than Clarke.
Best commentary on the war in Ukraine I've seen in months.
Check out Brian Berletic of 'The New Atlas' , History Legends, Colonel Douglas Mcgregor, Scott Ritter and The Duran etc their analysis is excellent.
I'll certainly open a bottle of champagne when the Kertch Bridge is blown up
Ty Times Radio for bringing on Professor Michael Clarke. I'm not a bot or a troll, I just really love listening to MIke he's an amazing guy and knows his stuff very well. I find him refreshing to listen to. :)
Professor Michael Clarke for the role of Defence secretary . What an intelligent interesting man
This is a great interview covering a lot of ground, fantastic explanations from Prof Clark. Thank you.
Prof Michael Clarke has been most of the time right ✅
Equally hes been wrong most of the time
You nuts or what. Even the leaked pentagon papers say 7 Ukrainians are die for every Russian. This man is a professor at which university. This is a story teller...
@@Burnardcheasesaw Putin screamed that he'd "take Kyiv in three days" but Michael Clarke said that wouldn't happen. Now the whole world laughs at putin.
@@dpelpal send me one link with this statment..
The whole world's laughing at you matey😅
@@nanlog4303 - it's about 5 ruzz per Ukrainian actually - your material is junk troll
Just can't Comprehend this European theatre of war without Micheal CLARKE to explain in his simplification mannerism this massive strategic contact between the CONFRONTATION of East v West ... many thanks Michael Clarke cometh the hour cometh the man.
You have a little brown something on your nose...
@@Browz1 First all are go and study. What is NATO and what purpose they created. research it and Think it and say it. All india are supported Russia only.
@@lokeshwaran9895 India is showing so much support to Russia 😂 Does it actually matter if you are? You don't have advanced weaponry. India is simply using Russia to buy cheap oil.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).
As an artilleryman, the beginning explanation is very well stated. Russia is depending even now on WWII massed artillery tactics putting their artillery systems in jeopardy due to counter fire radar, and stressing their ammunition resupply chain. Whereas the Ukrainians with GPS guided munitions and good fire direction practices are able to be far more effective firing a fraction of the rounds, and preserving their ammunition stocks. This I believe is the key to Ukrainian offensive operations this summer because inaccurate massed artillery is simply not effective against fast moving modern armor systems.
Clever man,has lots of knowledge!!!!
Yet Ukraine is still in the gray zone! They haven’t reached the 1st fortified defensive line.
I’m sure “the professor” has admitted how wrong he was! Or not.
Aged like milk
All your comments are pessimistic. I watch the old videos and they always say that Russia is going to lose. And finally TODAY MID JANUARY 2024. RUSSIA WON THE WAR AGAINST THE USA AND NATO.
Michael Caine has a good point!
My name……is Michael Caine.
Prof. Michael Clarke is a man who really knows his onions! Politicians and the armed forces should take note
@timallsopp8656 Until of course he does his usual about turn!
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.........
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research, don't just take my word for it.
Always great to hear from Professor Clarke. Thank you.
He's one of the best military commentators bar none I've heard. I look forward to his analysis for its grounded and fact based perspectives.
I think he is misled. The media said this would not last a year. Wrong. Then they said wait 6 months. Wrong. The recent pictures from Ukraine showing the downed russian missile does not look like the missiles they are known to use.
@@johnathanpearson3203 I never heard anyone say it would be over in six months. I did hear people say Ukraine wouldn't last. I'm glad they were wrong. I think perhaps you're not hearing what people are actually saying?
@@juststellar4880 I saw it on the media. Russia is running low on ammo, sanctions will hurt the Russian economy, the ghost of Ukraine...
@@johnathanpearson3203 I heard all that too. No one said everything would be over in six months. That's just you leaping to conclusions.
Fascinating and very informative discussion. Thank you.
I could listen to prof Michael Clarke all day 👍
Delusional comedy relief. Thanks for it. I needed a good laugh.
He’s brilliant . So clear and logical
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
Excellent Analysis from Prof Clarke. Like any true professional he lives and breathes his work and has the situation so well read. Love his "saying the unsayable" proposal. It makes a lot of sense.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it..
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”
Thank you for the Analysis.
Slava Ukraini
Bla bla bla...Throw the Russians out! 😂
This guy is very funny!
Listening to Prof. Michael Clarke is pleasant to listen to because his analyzes clearly make sense. More from him. Thank you.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.........
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research, don't just take my word for it..
Patriot System is way ahead of any Russian weaponry. The technology is simply brilliant.
It’s a game changer in combating the Ruzzian nuclear threat, Putin must know that his nuclear weapons are almost defunct, if they ever launch an attack the Kremlin would be toast.
Putin put one out of action yesterday and America acknowledged It.
@@shadreckgumbo7141 wrong. It was damaged but still functional. And that’s one launcher out of 12 that was damaged…
@@shadreckgumbo7141 Yes, of course they did🙃
@@shadreckgumbo7141 Well done, Putler. Clapping for him using hypersonics to do it. Lol 😆
"Putin is in trouble"? For nigh a year have we been hearing that!
I never knew that waiting for the other shoe 👟 to drop could be so bloody damn wearying!
Really worth the listen. Michael Clarke is an excellent analyst.
Does he think Russia can win, with China and India and South America's help? (Also Africa, though China tells Africa what to do)
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More of this please, Michael Clarke is awesome.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)..
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it..
First-time a true expert saying as it is. Let's ride on the tiger's back and not get off. Slava Ukraini
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
The absolute best commentary, and knowledgeable assessment I have heard regarding the war. Brilliant!
My woman's relative was injured in Bakmut. Last night in Dnipro in the air raid shelters....Sevastopol was where my flat was...
So much desruction and death over one man's ego.
is not tru,,,,,is not just about one man's ego,is aboutRuZZians 90% of ruZZians are like Germans in 1941
But even more if he isn't stopped!
I know right! Did you see him visit the Pope at the Vatican? Didn’t even have the respect to wear something proper. Came in with his “little green man” outfit. Not to mention wearing a symbol on your clothes like that is blasphemous! He’s gone completely mad.
Indeed but for the survivors and heroism, retaining your freedom, land and democracy was worth the sacrifice.
Putin
Professor Clarke is brilliant. Impressive analysis, so focussed, so well-informed. No rambling, just specifics. The argument for F16s is compelling.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)..
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it..
Denial, delusion and Hubris. When they fall, panic
I'm very impressed with Michael Cain's analysis chops.
He thought that Wagner were only going to blow the doors off.
This is a fantastic interview regarding military strategy.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it..
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”
She asks some great questions, and he answers them very well and comprehensively.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)..
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it..
Brilliant commentary by Prof. Clarke. I strongly support his proposed solution of bringing Ukraine into NATO, as quickly as possible. After all, is there anyone left in this world who doubts their courage, resolve, and ability?
Why do you want those white supremacist Neo-natzi Ukrainian government people in NATO? Ukraine, 4 years ago, had a reputation of being the most corrupt gov in Europe. Maybe, you liked the Ukraine military's civil war against the Russian speaking Ukrainian citizens in the Donbas region?
You're siding with dangerous people. Maybe, you are not familiar with the history of that part of the world.
Why would you use that as a reason to bring them into NATO? Either they should be in or not regardless of whether they are more brave than average.
However it is this expansion of NATO that has partly caused this problem in the first place and it needs to stop before we all get nuked. Just let Russia keep their territory and agree peace and keep Ukraine neutral and get back to normal life.
Are there any other dictatorships in NATO ?
I think your idea is a good one professor Clarke. Well done for voicing it and for being a fantastic analyst. 36:21
I really enjoy listening to this chap. He talks a lot of sense.
You must hang around with some real idiots.
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Excellent analysis as always , Mr. Clarke👍🏻
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)..
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it..
Best description of what is going on in Ukraine. The most well informed,
and intelligent explanation of the stages and current situation. - I can choose whatever proUkrainian I want!
A brilliant conversation. Thank you for the insights and knowledge of the present Ukraine/Russian conflict. There is hope for a positive outcome.
The FSB are already arresting their scientists for the failure of their wunderwaffe. Charging them for treason. 😂😂😂
They always do stuff like that. Never changes!😆
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few..........
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research, don't just take my word for it...
"Putin in trouble" is a understatement "-)))
Hes "been in trouble" since this started. Its called pandering
Have you also write a comment 2 month ago when the title was "Putin's offensive has 'petered out'"? or the x times befor? ... On this channel russia is always "in trouble" xD
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.....
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)......
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc....
These people crawling out of the woodwork.
Fantastic, brilliant man 👌🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Just discovered your wonderful show. I really like what you are doing. A view from Canada.
Canadian here too. Excellent program. Learned so much, and subbed. Thank you.
Classy. Prof Michael Clarke sums it up better than anyone.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it..
I recall Clarke saying at the beginning of the war that it would be over in a month and Putin would be gone… even the interviewer was nonplussed. He hasn’t had much credibility with me since. Just another hawk.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.........
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research, don't just take my word for it.
Hopefully he's right and it's not all wishful thinking.
Excellent interview, and many points to take home and consider. Well done.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)..
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it..
Putin might be damned if he does, damned if he doesn't, so he should cut his losses and withdraw completely from all Ukraine.
lol he will wype out kyiv before that......
@@margaridacosta270 Putin is in grave danger. He at this very moment, is looking for an exit out of Russia. He dug his own grave.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).
I think putin is now caught in a dead end and will use tactical nukes eventually to get some kind of victory in his head.
Biased cheerleading doesn't win battles, does it?
Very good Michael Clarke content. I agree that Ukraine should be part of NATO. US listener.
He has had his head buried in the Ukraine mud.
Slava Prof. Clarke!
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it..
As for Prof. Clarke's proposal at the end of the interview (36:00), that is highly unlikely...
1) It would never be accepted by Putin and the Russians would reject it too.
2) It would not be acceptable to the US who have explicitly stated that their objective is not to return to the 2014 status but rather to put Russia in a situation where it can no longer carry out this type of invasion in the future (Secretary of Defense: Austin).
Thank You very smart
Totally agree about brining Ukraine into NATO, Russia has to be pushed back out of the areas that it has taken in the past 12 months before that happens, however this will need Putin removed from power. Looking at the alternative leaders that would be fighting to take his place this might put someone even worse into power. It really needs an uprising of new young Russians but most of them have already fled Russia.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few..........
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research, don't just take my word for it...
What a fantastic in-depth interview and so knowledgeable.
😂😂👍👍👍😂😂😂😂🤪🤪🤪
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)..
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc..
Crimea is Ukraine!
No more bs about giving it up!
Great interview , I clicked on this fast when I seen is was Clarke . Well done 👍
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few...
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).....
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc....
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc....
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it....
Professor Michael Clark is a wonderful guest
RS. Canada
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few...
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).....
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.....
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.....
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.....
Professor Clarke: "the Russians are hopeless at hitting moving targets".
Love how you filmed this news commentary video from your couch-high society!
Michael Clarke
I could listen to this guy all day
You obviously enjoy fairy tales :)
@@BarryGee-pm6rv you obviously enjoy being in cuckoo land
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)...
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
The prof is a great teacher. Solid knowledge presented clearly and concisely, top notch. Also - good questions from the host. As a bonus - incredible, big beautiful eyes. ;)
You may think that his eyes are beautiful (each to his own🤣), but he does need the get his glasses straightened!
@@ulrikschackmeyer848 ;)
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)..
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc..
If Bakmut is so important as a symbol, then its also strategic.
Great analysis! I just subbed your channel
What a brilliant in-depth analysis of Prof. Clarke. Thank you for this!
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NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few...
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it)....
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc....
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc....
Really good episode! Thanks is for saying the un-sayable and Slavs Ukraine
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research, don't just take my word for it
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc...
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few. 1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo,
1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc...
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it...
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”...
"Saying the unsayable." You go brother! I like your style :)
"British Challenger tanks being kept ‘firmly to the rear’, which is the favoured position for an Englishman with a public school education"
😂
That is in tradition of British navy.
Thank you, Professor Clarke, for saying the unsayable. I wish our politicians had the courage to express the same. But they seem to show still some consideration for Russia, despite all.
It has been embarrassing for Europe,and the US as well ,the constant acquiescence to Putins wishes. No will or spine.
No one that matters is saying that
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few.
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Zelensky had the chance to prevent this conflict through diplomacy. But he lacked the courage and the conviction.
In 2014 there was a coup. Soon after, there was a massacre in Odessa (dozens of people were burned alive). Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed. A civil war broke out due to the rise in ethnic tensions. For 8 years the Ukrainian military was indiscriminately shelling civilians living in Donbas.
If Zelensky honored the Minsk agreement and pledged neutrality, none of this would have happened. The 8 year civil war would have ended and Donbas would have remained part of Ukraine. War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy.
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no intention to honor the Minsk agreements.
Who didn't want peace? Who advised against the 2022 peace talks in April?
Russia's national security was compromised once nato began to expand eastwards. Russia clearly stated that Ukraine joining nato was a red line (November 2021) and unfortunately this concern was never taken seriously. The Russians openly stated: if nothing changes, we will be forced to act in order to defend our national security. Enhancing the national security of one country at the expense of another is unacceptable. The Russians have legitimate security concerns.
20th September, 2021. Ukraine launched military drills with US and nato.
NATO is not a defensive alliance. Nato illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter).
We should never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
Who blew up the pipeline causing an environmental disaster?
Zelensky banned all opposition and recently arrested a leading priest.
Zelensky also tried to invoke article 5 under false pretenses. Remember the incident in Poland.
With respect to Crimea. The Sevastopol naval base is the main base of the Black sea fleet. Losing this base would be catastrophic for the Russian national security.
Russia annexed Crimea without a single shot being fired because the majority of the populace in Crimea is ethnic Russian. The results of the Crimean status referendum support this fact.
I think it would have been best for Ukraine to give up Crimea. A piece of territory that Khrushchev gifted to Ukraine in 1954 is not worth the destruction we are witnessing today. The Russians don't recognize the legality of the transfer because it did not correspond to the constitution.
Compare this situation to the Cuban missile crisis. Similarities: Serious threat to national security.
What caused the Cuban missile crisis? In 1961, the US government put Jupiter nuclear missiles in Italy and Turkey. April 17, 1961 the U.S. attempted to overthrow Castro in Cuba with the Bay of Pigs invasion (resulted in failure). Subsequently the Kennedy administration planned Operation Mongoose (an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried out by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in Cuba).
In July 1962 Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev reached a secret agreement with Cuban premier Fidel Castro to place Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.
The US became alarmed once they found out about the Soviet missiles in Cuba. This event is know as the Cuban missile crisis.
How did the Cuban missile crisis get resolved? Luckily there was a diplomatic resolution and our civilization avoided a potential catastrophe.
Khrushchev issued a public statement that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. The efforts of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev brought a more peaceful end to the conflict. Soviet missiles out of Cuba and US nuclear missiles out of Italy and Turkey. Kennedy also guaranteed that the US will not invade Cuba.
Current conflict in Ukraine: What caused the conflict? Foreign backed coup in Ukraine (successful 2014). Civil war starts (2014). Attempts to end the civil war fail for 8 years.
Talks about Ukraine joining nato. Ukrainian troops being trained to nato standards. Ukrainian troops receiving nato weapons etc.
Russia watched as nato actively strengthened the Ukrainian military capabilities. This posed a serious threat to the Russian national security.
Zelensky even talked about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons.
Ethnic Russians living in Ukraine were treated as subhuman. Their language and culture was being oppressed.
Poroshenko said, “Our children will go to schools and kindergartens-theirs will hide in the basements”.
Russians will never forget the 2014 Odessa massacre. The whole world needs to know about it.
Why was Denis Kireev eliminated? He was a member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations. He wanted to help his country.
Ukraine has a hit list. They target artists, journalists and ordinary citizens. Hundreds of children are on this list.
(13 year old Faina Savenkova was placed on this list.) Pink Floyd's Roger Waters is on this list.
There is evidence that Ukrainian troops have been indiscriminately shelling civilians in Donbas. (they used petal mines and targeted areas where there was no military presence).
The azov troops trapped in the azovstal steelworks in Mariupol used human shields. They refused to allow civilians to leave despite of humanitarian corridors being present. Russia held a proposed cease fire in order for the civilians to leave, but azov would not allow the civilians to leave.
I wish to mention other instances where Ukraine has deliberately targeted civilians. Countless people have been eliminated via acts of terrorism (car bombs and other forms of assassination). Darya Dugina (journalist) and Denis Kireev (member of Ukraine's negotiating team during the peace negotiations) just to name a few.
The terrorist attack on the Kerch bridge killed the truck driver and the individuals in the adjacent car (unsuspecting civilian victims of terrorism).
I have stated a lot of facts and I have given my honest opinion. I encourage everyone to do their own research (don't just take my word for it).
@@PerceivedREALITY999
Ukraine is not a russian colony.
Give Ukraine the entire stock of storm shadow and tanks to smash these Orcs
Might as well give it all away, we certainly dont defend our own country anymore
Where are those 14 challengers at the moment?
@@downsyndromehitler5697Which country are you referring to? Are you under attack from artillery also?
@@martyn4501 Most likely in Ukraine. Why?
NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (a direct violation of the U.N. Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq etc.
The US instigated many coups in recent history? Too many to count. I will list a few
1893 Hawaii, 1933 Cuba, 1953 Iran, 1954 Guatemala, 1960-1965 Congo, 1961 The Dominican Republic, 1963 South Vietnam, 1964 Brazil, 1973 Chile, Australia 1975, 1981-90 Nicaragua, Ukraine 2014 etc.
The US has been involved in more than 100 wars and rebellions. Too many to name. Iraq and Afghanistan are the ones I wish to mention, because they are recent and everyone knows about it.
America always claims to defend human rights in order to justify its acts of aggression. Their actions are always given a pleasant name in order to encourage public support.
“Operation enduring freedom” was the virtuous name given to the unjust invasion of Afghanistan. “Operation Iraqi freedom” was the angelic title for the brutal invasion of Iraq.
“Operation unified protector” was the fancy name for the destruction of Libya. The guardians of the universe can do no wrong, since they always fight for “freedom and democracy”.
Brilliant interview - i didn't know Michael Caine knew so much.....
Brilliant mind of information. One of the most interesting person to listen to