I am Ukrainian(🇺🇦). Three rockets flew a few hundred meters from my house😬. These were three cruise missiles that hit the airport in Ivano-Frankivsk. Ukraine is in a difficult situation, but we will never give up!!🇺🇦🇺🇦
Damm so Europeans newer ever heard of anything of Afghanistan,Iraq and Syria.So good luck then you would have to see Ukraine and your hometown in Rubbles like Syria.Be neutral,Be destroyed,Be a part of Russia
@@ChandranPrema123 Ukraine will never forgo her right to decide whatever she wants to be. Ukraine is a free country and will always fight for that freedom.
I'd like to share a story that I read in the Norwegian news yesterday (I'm Norwegian). A young Norwegian man, 18 years old, was on his first day of work as a crane truck driver. This was in the town of Tromsø, far north in Norway and not that far from our shared border with Russia. He was finishing his work when a man from a Russian fishing boat came up to him and handed him an envelope. The lad, a bit confused, glanced at what was written on it. It said in handwritten letters: "Human help for the Ukrain" He asked the man if he wanted him to deliver it. Yes, that was what the Russian would like. The young Norwegian told the press that he stood with the envelope in his hands for a moment, shocked and very moved. "This shows that they want to help", he said. After conferring with others in the trucking company, who also were so moved that they actually took "time out" from work that day to let what had happened sink in, it was decided that the envelope will go to Norway's Red Cross in Ukraine. The lad was no less moved when he learned the content of the envelope: 5000 kroner, or 558.44 US dollars. Moved by the fact that a man, whose country is in war with the people he wants to help, chose to trust a total stranger with such an amount of money. Much love, and much strength, to the people of Ukraine. And also to people in Russia who may not be able to do much, but who are showing their utter disgust with their "leader" and their compassion for his victims by holding risky protests in the streets, finding ways to donate, and any other activity we may not have heard about.
This is what cnn needs more of, true military experts, with years of experience. Not some person with an opinion. Excellent interview Admiral McRaven, thank you for your insights
I think peace could be achieved fast. the faster the peace, the better. I know what to do. The Russians should imitate what the Americans did during WWII when they nuclear bombed medium-sized cities to bring the Japanese to their senses. But instead of using nuclear bombs, Russia should use thermobaric bombs. Russia has FOAB, the most powerful in the world. These should bring the Ukrainians fast to their senses, so in the end, less blood is shed. I suggest, pulverize with thermobaric bombs: 1. Lvov 2. Dnipro The Americans will jump with glee. The Europeans would panic so much they will buy more arms
30% of Ukraine are Russian speaking. Once Zelenskyy is imprisoned in the Lubyanka it's likely that most of the population will get back to rebuilding their lives with generous handouts from the new, pro-Russian regime. They've lived with a mad Kremlin dictator for the past 500 years.
I think the main question is, can Russia afford the eventual occupation? It's an expensive business to control a country of over 40 million against their will, and their earning capacity has been severely diminished.
Which is why draft dodger Cap’n Bonespurs denigrated him🤣🤣🤣 He can’t help but squirm in the presence of a real military hero, something he only fantasises about being.🐓 🤷🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🇬🇧
I'm going to give props to CNN for this - solid interview, no meaningless opinions from the host just straight (and legit) questions that the guest could answer based on his considerable experience. I wish all news just did *this*.
This is like a very rare move from CNN, you'd be shocked at the shit I've seen them outright fake or make up in the past 17 years. South park used to make fun of them for how ridiculous they've been
When he says, "Thank you for allowing me to cover so much ground," he's really saying, "Thanks for straight up answering the dang questions." I thank him, too. It's rare and very refreshing.
After WWII many Ukrainians were not happy that they are part of Soviet Union. But mere brutality of Stalin's regime didnt allow them even to speak since they wont just arrest you but your whole family is in jeopardy. They will come not just after person who resists but whole family relatives even friends Many perished like that in Siberia
Well, in America mostly. I'm always amazed when I watch foreign interviews and the interviewer actually let's the guest answer their question without interrupting a hundred times and trying to spin what little bit of their answer they received into some bullshit to fit the narrative.
I've certainly heard of and seen him numerous times before in relation to the infamous bin Laden raid. But what is different this time is that previously I'd only seen his almost cherubic face. Now I found it strangely cognitively dissonant to hear for the first time, coming out of that face, a booming, authoritative voice.
Q: What's the difference between a western fairy tale and a russian fairy tale? A: A western fairy tale begins, "Once upon a time, there was...." A russian fairy tale begins, "Some day, there will be...."
Been wanting McRaven for President for a while. We’ve been bogged down in cultural crap for years. We need someone who actually understands LEADership and the world.
It seems every generation has to fight back against tyranny. . We can't get tired of these fights, we have to do it till the end of time. So if this is our moment, then so be it.
yeah, these are cold war grudges, that are tied to WWII and other older grudges, plus Russia's 300 year long imperialistic hell for the people, producing such monsters. Even further back there is the exploitation and invasions of Scythia, Sarmatia, before the founding of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus. This will just keep coming back to haunt us unless we can have a few good centuries of peace to break the cycle. We can see this kind of influence that China has had on Koreans for thousands of years. After we get through this, hopefully without much further bloodshed, we will have passed an evolutionary filter, then we'll calm down again for at least a few decades, hopefully.
@@ThunderAppeal The Ukrainians were fighting with Russians against Germans in the latter years of WW2. Are you sure the Ukrainians about whom you speak were collaborating with Nazis by choice?
Too smart for the job. You’ll never see another principled intellectual in office. More likely another buffoon such as Boebert/MTG or an opportunistic cynic like Cruz or DeSantis🤷🏾♂️🇬🇧
USA is the main reason for all this, who want Ukraine to join NATO. As Unkraine was part of Russia because.. with NATO they want to make Russia weaker. If Russia help Luhanskis (now seprated country announced by Russia) doing Special milary operation agaist Ukariane according to the UNO section 7. If that's wrong then when America have done the same with Afghanistan In Iraq, Syria, Lebia, Korea, Vietnam According to same UNO section 7 then that was right ? Why this partiality with Russia? Media is showing only what US government forced them to show. At the end if we talk about any war even world war etc USA was indirectly or directly responsible for that
This man ain't say nothing when they went in Iraq you sit back and watch so what did y'all saying about him they lie nuclear the bighorn and all the little horns of prophecy
But the Bible says that in the end of days, even the thieving RothChilds needed The Christ Angel to save their pathetic bank account. Their trillions was pennies on the dollar to a Christ... They can tamper with the Bible on earth, but not in purgatory or in the HEAVENS...tick tock
Admiral William McRaven is one of the USA's very best -- the embodiment of intelligence, honor, decency, integrity and leadership. Thank goodness he is one of ours; wish he were still among active officers in the US Armed Forces.
USA is the main reason for all this, who want Ukraine to join NATO. As Unkraine was part of Russia because.. with NATO they want to make Russia weaker. If Russia help Luhanskis (now seprated country announced by Russia) doing Special milary operation agaist Ukariane according to the UNO section 7. If that's wrong then when America have done the same with Afghanistan In Iraq, Syria, Lebia, Korea, Vietnam According to same UNO section 7 then that was right ? Why this partiality with Russia? Media is showing only what US government forced them to show. At the end if we talk about any war even world war etc USA was indirectly or directly responsible for that
@@twgavlog Many things you are saying seem reasonable but upon inspection not really. The NATO deal was never officially stated nor written, we are taking about an idea of joining. There was no official document, that means that the whole joining NATO thing was really at the early stages. Plus, the whole NATO thing has been going on for like decades and many times Ukraine said no. Second, if the point was to "liberate" the proposed independent regions then why going for Kiev, surround the whole country and bombard cities with civilians? Just take the army in those regions and stop it there like it happened for Crimea. Finally, the USA interventionism has always been fought with several protest around the world, it's not like people were happy with it, and comparing Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria ecc ecc with Ukraine is, at best, misleading. Those countries are dictatorial regimes where massive injustices where committed on a daily basis. Ukraine is a democratic country with parliaments and tribunals so it's not the same thing as much I have always hated the USA for bringing conflicts around the world. Putin fucked up big time. He believed in his own delusion that Ukrainians would welcome his army with open hands, instead he revealed to the entire world what he is, a dictator and a war criminal. Problem is that now the whole world will have to pay for his delusions.
@@twgavlog If Ukraine wants to join the EU or NATO, then they absolutely should be allowed. Russia doesn't own Ukraine and if they don't like it then tough. Same with Georgia and Moldova and even Russia if they wanted to. Innocent Ukrainian families don't deserve to be shot dead or blown up because of it. Can't exactly blame USA for that.
Putin has lost..??? like the famous speech from the foreign policy expert John Mearsheimer said 6yrs ago, once Putin decides to invade Ukraine it will be to "destroy it" not conquer it but to show the Western allies that they can't do whatever they want on Russian's doorsteps.......
Well done to Russian President Vladimir Putin he is a great man, inspiring, decent and honest, considerate and responsible, smart and just, who does the thing that his country invades Ukraine to purge it of neo-Nazis. May Russia in general and Putin in particular have a lot of success in their work. Without a vow the Russians will shell Ukraine and kill Putin's opponents. Good luck to Russia. The Ukrainians are one of the most antisemitic peoples in the world who carried out pogroms on Jews and massacred them long before Hitler was appointed German chancellor and even long before Hitler was born. The Ukrainians in the Holocaust fully cooperated with the Nazis to exterminate European Jewry. They were much worse than the Germans. In Kiev there are monuments to the Nazis.
@@haimoron7965 zelwnsky is Jewish. Ukraine along with many other countries in the 40's were under Nazi rule until the end of the war. You cannot hold this generation resonsabme for something 80 years ago. Putin miscalculated and this was a bad war. He is nuts and needs to go
@@haimoron7965 have you forgotten that the Soviet union killed far more than the Nazis ever did. And even now they are bombing innocent civilians. And here you are supporting him?
They are going to prevail it’s in the prophecy the small country will defeat the Empire! God bless the Ukrainian people in the name of the father the son and the Holy Spirit Amen 🙏
Admiral McRaven always gave an impression of a top notch highly capable military officer. But I guess you have to be an incredible soldier to command the USSOCOM, especially in time when Special Forces were expanded in their size and scope of operations they executed. I salute you Adm McRaven..
I'm not from the US and I didn't know him, but my thoughts about him are clearly described in your first sentence. For me it's the first time I've seen a really high IQ military officer.
Really good to hear a former American military person talk in a way that was totally understandable and made sense unlike the clowns fox news seems to drag out. *Slava Ukraini!*
Fox "News", has a problem for every solution! The longer this "Putin's misadventure" goes on, the higher the chances, he will have to retreat empty handed! Slava Ukraini! ✊
Now Sean Hannity is saying that Putin should be put to death, and trust fund Tucker is back pedaling which is pretty normal for him , being the ultimate whining know nothing sort. I always wonder if their viewers get whiplash from all of the high speed reversing. I pray that they wake up.
@Matthew Allen what are trying to say - that because it’s ratings are high then it must be good ? I’d say that’s a testament to just how shitty it really is. Because those are Fox’s ratings in the United States, a place that the entire world now sees as a repository for idiots, thanks to MAGA. FOX ratings are shit in other countries. In fact, in other countries they have to have Fox Entertainment News on their logo because they tell so many opinions as facts that they are considered entertainment, not news. LOL , U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
@Matthew Allen Maybe you could point out an actual news segment in their broadcast comedy show? You'll need to review thousands of hours of video footage and even then you'll likely find *nothing!*
Ukrainians Why don't you dance to the American tune with shouts of "Kill the Russian"! how did you do it in 2014 in Kyiv. Dance to the whistle of Russian bombs, I'll remind you your lovely song >>> "Muscovite put on the knife" or have you forgotten?
I think it shows his military training and his expertise. His mind focuses on the relevant points. He thinks analytically. And he communicates efficiently. mental discipline. He spent decades as a military leader, making decisions fast and giving clear instructions.
Putin will level that place before he loses. I'm all for Ukraine winning but that's the reality. Unfortunately, it's gonna take leveling the place before the our politicians realize they are throwing money at a losing cause. Just throw that on the deficit tab, with all the other waste.
The President of Ukraine is RIGHT! We are Heartless and Weak to let Women and Children be killed by Russian for no Plausible Reason. I am a Veteran and a Employee of NATO. I am EMBARASSED BY HUMANITY TO LET PEOPLE DIE. DO THE GODLY THING AND FIGHT FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUSTICE! COWARDS! NATO US EU all COWARDS!
This man Admiral McRaven is a truely inspirational and heroic individual. Everything he says is spot on and to the point and very calming in a moment of crisis. God bless America a beacon of light to the world and God bless Ukraine. Blessings from Ireland.
Yes. He made it clear that Ukraine military has been defeated already. US government hopes Ukrainians would continue to bleed to death and US would supply the tools for that. By the way, why is there no fight on the island of Ireland to expel the invaders from England?
Anytime i see Admiral McRaven in the media, it's an instant watch for me. great clip here. The man is a shining example of leadership and true patriotism.
He's a family friend. My dad is a SEAL Admiral too. McRraven spoke my dad's retirement. He's an amazing dude in private. Very candid and humble. His son is a PhD in Physics. Smart family.
"This world doesn't need a hero, it needs a professional." -backcover of The Witcher3 This is some good insight from a veteran. We should take that man's words into heed.
Don't get me wrong. Professionals are great. And they're the better choice for most situations. But when you're talking about national and global scale events, you need a LOT of people all on the same side. And heroes are better at making that happen than professionals. We're in the realm where a comedian can be more valuable in defending a nation than the world's best general.
@@janine4060 it's not European, being a European country requires many things like freedom and human rights,in "Ukraine" is already Russia there is no freedom, for example gays cant have their gay prides or get married, what kind of a European country is it? " Ukraine" is a little tiny bit better than the middle eastern countries when it comes to freedom and human rights.
So long as they can block the russians from achieving their long-term tactical objectives or slow it down to such a point that the cost is unacceptably high or it becomes a nightmare to hold on to their gains, Ukraine will emerge victorious.
@@qarmatianwarhorse6028 I really hope you’re right. This war is like many not the answer. What is I’m no expert but somehow find a solution and peace. The world is showing support as well as extremely worried.
Zelensky is the epitome of Courage and Bravery as he leads as President for his people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 . His actions will be written in the history books to come. We love and respect you Sir from all peoples around the world 🌎. Stay strong and NEVER give in. 🇺🇸
Yo weekend warrior this is all his fault he said he was going to get nukes Russia went right in no more talking he said the magic word and practically begged Russia to come kill his people
wow such a hero! with his fake frontline photos in a completely clean Hollywood wardrobe who drafted his entire male population and locked them into that deathpit so brave!
@@jmuel3424 he’s not jealous. He’s advertising to zelenzky. He wants him bad even though he’s not a trans and has wife and kids. Just Probably Russian propaganda’s commenting with their trans lust.
@@moshodi100 he's using propaganda. The Azov battalion is fighting with Ukraine. He is claiming theyve captured Pro russian ukraine citizens who (if true) were probably fighting as well
Adm MacRaven is one of the most distinguished officers to serve in the U.S. millitary.. I and everyone else should pay attention to EVERYTHING he has to say! I have great respect for this officer.. Thanks you for your your service to our country! A disabled US Army Vetran.
Hello Gary thankyou for your bravery and all soilders who fought tyrrany and who are fighting tyrrany I agree Adm Macraven is a most distinguished man what he says makes sense we must listen to this man he knows what he is talking about
Sorry i didnt want to hurt you but don't forget to remind me to tell you about Donbass , about the war in iraq, libya, syria... and the number of civilians killed. Don't u Say Prayers for them too?
My God! The propaganda everywhere! Russia = most dominant Superpower. West = powerless. West media: Russia will pay but we unambiguously will NOT attack Russian forces. Russian army is weak in Ukraine. Rest of the world media: please stop egging the Ukrainians as the Russians are exercising immense restraint, please don't make them obliterate Ukraine (which they could do with GREAT EASE).
@@chezabaker7518 Well I in all honesty..I went good spell without praying for anyone muchless myself...so very possible. I'd have to go back and get the time line exactly. Currently don't have time for what has been done or left in the past. What I have (what we all have) is now. This moment this minute. The future is no guarantee the past is memory's faded unless written in a book and even then hope that book is never burnt or destroyed. So that's that.
Some small group within Putin's inner circle must be seriously considering employing the "Julius Caesar option" in order to end this brutal barbaric invasion.
yawn...He did not mention Russian Spetsnaz...the good ole admiral just another paid shill to create the warm and fuzzy feelings for the soft serve American sheeps. Even Soldier of Fortune magazine says so...
A war where 1 person loses their life is not a war to be won. Both countries have already lost the war. Is a shame that at age of the world we still see ourselves as “We vs Them”. We are one people and we should see each other as brothers and sisters regardless of artificial borders created by our forefathers. Let’s pray for the families of the lost ones in Ukraine-Russia. I’m tears right now.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@richardbrousseau3412 just getting sick and tired of the war here and there due to divisions that were created by us, leading to the quest to be superior than others and suspicion of the might of others. Before anything, we are all humans and spoke the same language at birth until we were raced to love and hate other humans. Is getting to the level where we have to pause and take a deep breath and reset ourselves back to factory settings i.e be human beings again. 😌
I hate to burst your bubble but in the "free" world, Russian news are censored, freedom convoy protestors are arrested, conservatives are censored online. Your free world isn't free, so I prefer to side with china and russia, their world seems better to me
Чем больше НАТО отправит оружия в Украину, тем больше Россия будет чувствовать себя под угрозой разница между «выглядеть опасным» и «быть опасным». Россия описывает военную доктрину как оборонительную военную доктрину. Относительно к ядерному оружию конкретно, Россия оставляет за собой право применить ядерное оружие: в ответ на применение ядерных и других видов оружия массового уничтожения против него или его союзников, в случае агрессия против России с применением обычных вооружений, когда само существование государства находится под угрозой. упс the more nato send weapons to ukraine the more russia feel threatened the difference between "looking dangerous" and "being dangerous".Russia describes military doctrine as defensive military doctrine. With regard to nuclear weapons specifically, Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons: in response to the use of nuclear and other types of weapons of mass destruction against it or its allies,in case of aggression against Russia with the use of conventional weapons when the very existence of the state is threatened. oooooops
Yes put that on the grave of Ukranian people. Unfortunately Putin will stop at nothing to conquer Ukraine even if he has to resorts to using nukes on Kiev and other cities.
@@knowledge3563 There is a way of destroying an alliance - depraving it of a threatening common enemy. I don't know wether Putin was impatient or what, but he has held up a rather threatening appearance for the entire time he has been in office (Checenya, Georgia 2008, Syria, Ukraine 2014, Ukraine 2022), don't forget, threats to Finland and the nuclear button, thus, giving a reason for NATO to exist. Putin is pretty much threatening their neigbours and wondering why are they buying guns and making bulky friends at the bar.
Americans don't even know their own gender and are lost..let alone helping others in war you expect too much from adults with the mindset of a 10 years old. They are busy causing division with anything. Heck yall made a virus fkn political that caused many sides how dumb is america. Let them find their genders first then we're gonna talk about adult topics
Did you go to school? Military presidents are historically bad. People who voted Grant and Jackson thought exactly your thought. We haven't evolved, good thing there is school but it has to be bettered.
@@gonzalo4658 Generals typically we’re quite-educated (European) and made it to the top for a reason; if you mean the USA, then I’m out of this conversation. Ukraine is a democratic sovereign state.
The trouble is, the Russians don't have to fight hand-to-hand, in the streets, in an urban guerrilla war. They can simply level the cities from a safe distance until there is no resistance.
Very true plus now Ukraine Air Force is out of commission and Russia has control of both Nuclear Power plants. Ukraine is fighting hard but its GAME OVER!!
Well-equipped humans can survive without power. Russians were forced out of Afghanistan by mujahedeen goat herders wielding U.S. weapons. Putin can't install his own government and suck Ukraine dry by leveling cities.
@@globalminerals3004 With what money? Russia is having trouble feeding and supplying its troops on the ground, the sanctions are bleeding them dry. A long prolonged insurgency by the Ukrainians is something Russia can not sustain and the people in Russia will rebel in larger numbers. All the West has to do is put in those final sanctions on Russia's energy side and they are fucked, it might be a little pain for the world in higher gas prices, but it would be a near death sentence on Russia as a country. Totally closed off from the entire world, unlike North Korea the Russian people have lived the comfort of the modern age, to have to go back to the dark ages is not something they will want to do willingly. Nope, Putin might win the battle over Ukraine but he has lost the war and in the end Ukraine will get its country back. Besides Putin is in his 70s, he will be dead sooner or later no matter what. Hopefully sooner.
@@stinknugget6446 in Vietnam, the communists won, and we never hear about any regional conflicts, or humanitarian or economic crises. The major difference, though, is that Ho Chi Minh cared about his country and valued the lives of Vietnamese people, whereas Putin puts himself before Russia and has no regard for human life.
Everyone knows that Ukraine can’t fight against Russia ,, that is undeniable fact …. Foremost that Russia has entered into the territory of Ukraine has won the war already ,,, Ukraine is extremely diminutive in front of Russia ,,, ….. does want to hurt Ukraine bcs of innocent people …. Even Europe ,,, Asia ,, America put together can’t fight Russia periodddddd
May God gives Zelensky faith like Daniel in the lion's den, hope like Moses in the wilderness, a heart like David, so he can face the giants with confidence, amen. God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦
Don't say God bless Ukraine ,say God bless Russia ,. Ukraine was a brotherhood country.USA and NATO devided them . Now they all tasting a result. NATO cowards
William McRaven 2024. This country and the world needs a professional leader with the insight, intelligence, empathy and the courage to face tough issues that the Admiral continues to demonstrate, day in and day out.
@Sal Spencer first of all the Afghans had much more training and resolve and second of all there were mountains in Afghanistan which heavily favoured guerrilla warfare. Ukraine is a flat country and their civilians don't have any training which Afghans had so Ukraine is doomed
He exactly know what he is talking about and I think his conclusions about this war are credible! USA is in good hands with this kind of Military Leaders!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@@keyfield8967 every country has their own special forces units. There’s nothing particularly special about the Spetsnaz and I doubt any soldier is paying them any mind.
@@MrGhostsaratoga The great magazine 'Soldier of Fortune' used to always have exposes on the Spetsnaz. So-called American special units are lightweights IMO compared to Soviet Union and you can bet that Putin, being a career (life member) of the KGB know their full extent. America has Rocky Balboa dressed up in military garb shooting fat, lazy, corrupt cops...
I am Ukrainian(🇺🇦). Three rockets flew a few hundred meters from my house😬. These were three cruise missiles that hit the airport in Ivano-Frankivsk. Ukraine is in a difficult situation, but we will never give up!!🇺🇦🇺🇦
Russia is lost
Damm so Europeans newer ever heard of anything of Afghanistan,Iraq and Syria.So good luck then you would have to see Ukraine and your hometown in Rubbles like Syria.Be neutral,Be destroyed,Be a part of Russia
Stand strong. You will win this.💪🇺🇦🕊
@@ChandranPrema123 Ukraine will never forgo her right to decide whatever she wants to be.
Ukraine is a free country and will always fight for that freedom.
@@boycott-Msnbc dump
I'd like to share a story that I read in the Norwegian news yesterday (I'm Norwegian).
A young Norwegian man, 18 years old, was on his first day of work as a crane truck driver. This was in the town of Tromsø, far north in Norway and not that far from our shared border with Russia. He was finishing his work when a man from a Russian fishing boat came up to him and handed him an envelope. The lad, a bit confused, glanced at what was written on it. It said in handwritten letters: "Human help for the Ukrain"
He asked the man if he wanted him to deliver it. Yes, that was what the Russian would like. The young Norwegian told the press that he stood with the envelope in his hands for a moment, shocked and very moved. "This shows that they want to help", he said. After conferring with others in the trucking company, who also were so moved that they actually took "time out" from work that day to let what had happened sink in, it was decided that the envelope will go to Norway's Red Cross in Ukraine. The lad was no less moved when he learned the content of the envelope: 5000 kroner, or 558.44 US dollars. Moved by the fact that a man, whose country is in war with the people he wants to help, chose to trust a total stranger with such an amount of money.
Much love, and much strength, to the people of Ukraine. And also to people in Russia who may not be able to do much, but who are showing their utter disgust with their "leader" and their compassion for his victims by holding risky protests in the streets, finding ways to donate, and any other activity we may not have heard about.
@@alexsilent5603 Troll...
Slava Ukrani 🇺🇦 Love From India 🇮🇳
This is beautiful. ❤️
@@stanwilson7040 True that!
While the government of the UK do nothing at all to help. My mistake, they have provided a telephone helpline.
A real soldier !! A thorough bred. This man deserves to become president. Very knowledgeable and highly analytical . God bless you
The worst part about this interview, was that it ended. Straightforward insight from Admiral McRaven. PS I made my bed.
Can never forget that speech
I recognized him by his voice)) ) i saw the video about "making a bed)
I was looking for this comment as soon as I recognized him.
This man is an embodiment of a high ranking officer.
Lol you are so right lol
Are you his wife?
How many invasion that he participate in mid east?
In a Globalist Woke military.
Yup. If anyone knows about the slaughter of innocents it's him
The general was spitting all the answers in a simplistic way so that we casuals can get it. Much appreciated, sir!
He's an admiral.
@@demarcusfaulkner7411 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@roselandebazelais8236 and why does that make you laugh? His comment was to the point and accurate.
@@keith2092 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
I guess after 72 years of not winning conflicts American admirals are on point. 🤔.
This is what cnn needs more of, true military experts, with years of experience. Not some person with an opinion. Excellent interview Admiral McRaven, thank you for your insights
Michael Smerconish is a very good interviewer. He's not afraid to inquire what people on both sides of an issue are thinking.
I think peace could be achieved fast. the faster the peace, the better. I know what to do.
The Russians should imitate what the Americans did during WWII when they nuclear bombed medium-sized cities to bring the Japanese to their senses. But instead of using nuclear bombs, Russia should use thermobaric bombs. Russia has FOAB, the most powerful in the world. These should bring the Ukrainians fast to their senses, so in the end, less blood is shed.
I suggest, pulverize with thermobaric bombs:
1. Lvov
2. Dnipro
The Americans will jump with glee. The Europeans would panic so much they will buy more arms
@@milomilo417 Lost in Space
@@milomilo417 This might be just enough to convince every Ukrainian to kill any Russian they meet with their bare hands.
Something else Cnn needs more of....Truth😜
Gotta love Admiral McRaven
Mr Smerconish you are a skilled interviewer. That was refreshingly to the point and you even gave the guest time to clearly answer. Appreciated!
30% of Ukraine are Russian speaking. Once Zelenskyy is imprisoned in the Lubyanka it's likely that most of the population will get back to rebuilding their lives with generous handouts from the new, pro-Russian regime. They've lived with a mad Kremlin dictator for the past 500 years.
The standard of journalism you rate as skilled is very revealing how the establishment got away with the last 2 years.
Wowww ua-cam.com/video/FSSFgWlDbJU/v-deo.html…….
all European countries need to stand up and demand that the UN close the sky over Ukraine.
Agreed. Love from Ukraine 🇺🇦
I think the main question is, can Russia afford the eventual occupation? It's an expensive business to control a country of over 40 million against their will, and their earning capacity has been severely diminished.
True. Russia has roughly the same GDP as Spain, and can not afford a long time war.
@@alexsilent5603 hey look a putin bot
@@stanwilson7040 Stop screaming , and make your point .
@@alexsilent5603 you are from planet mars
The thing is, not every Ukrainian is against Russia.
Excellent interview. The Admiral is a clear professional all the way and had some great insights.
Which is why draft dodger Cap’n Bonespurs denigrated him🤣🤣🤣
He can’t help but squirm in the presence of a real military hero, something he only fantasises about being.🐓
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I totally thought this was going to be a Yes, propoganda CNN special. Much respect Admiral Mcraven! Telling it straight.
if you say so😂😂
@@olanrewajuihenacho178 Ridiculous comment.
Admiral McCraven was in charge of US Special Forces during some of the biggest blunders in the war. Hes an incompetent horses ass.
I'm going to give props to CNN for this - solid interview, no meaningless opinions from the host just straight (and legit) questions that the guest could answer based on his considerable experience. I wish all news just did *this*.
This is like a very rare move from CNN, you'd be shocked at the shit I've seen them outright fake or make up in the past 17 years. South park used to make fun of them for how ridiculous they've been
When he says, "Thank you for allowing me to cover so much ground," he's really saying, "Thanks for straight up answering the dang questions." I thank him, too. It's rare and very refreshing.
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After WWII many Ukrainians were not happy that they are part of Soviet Union. But mere brutality of Stalin's regime didnt allow them even to speak since they wont just arrest you but your whole family is in jeopardy. They will come not just after person who resists but whole family relatives even friends
Many perished like that in Siberia
@Razor Mouth You clearly haven't seen many military talking heads. This is about him personally and his integrity. Give him the credit he is due.
Well, in America mostly. I'm always amazed when I watch foreign interviews and the interviewer actually let's the guest answer their question without interrupting a hundred times and trying to spin what little bit of their answer they received into some bullshit to fit the narrative.
Nice to see CNN not fixated on Trump and actually reporting the news. Perhaps is 70% drop in ratings year over year that precipitated this. Who knows?
I have never heard of Admiral McRaven before but what a refreshing tonic he is. Politicians talk in circles but this guy gives straight answers.
He didn't give any useful insights other than the usual US propaganda.
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Someone is 😍
@@iamnormal8648 i know i know, putin is your god and you dont want to hear that hell lose his ego battle
I've certainly heard of and seen him numerous times before in relation to the infamous bin Laden raid. But what is different this time is that previously I'd only seen his almost cherubic face. Now I found it strangely cognitively dissonant to hear for the first time, coming out of that face, a booming, authoritative voice.
I love his message. He is a true American hero and patriot. We are fortunate to have him.
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Mcraven is a true badass, intelligent general. His book is amazing, a true leader and hero.
Q: What's the difference between a western fairy tale and a russian fairy tale?
A: A western fairy tale begins, "Once upon a time, there was...." A russian fairy tale begins, "Some day, there will be...."
Been wanting McRaven for President for a while. We’ve been bogged down in cultural crap for years. We need someone who actually understands LEADership and the world.
Puttin srong leader viva russia
Best to all of you from Iowa in US. We are large ag/food providers/farmers so much like you. You are in our prayers.
Wow. An interview where the journalist asks well developed questions then listens to fully developed answers! How rare.
Indeed, yet when the General changes an opinion he held 1 year ago, he doesn’t call him out!
Exceptional interview.
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Sometimes “we don’t know yet” or “I don’t know yet” are the most honest answers. Admiral McRaven is an honorable man.
Yes, a true leader of men!
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Yep, he isn’t full of hot air
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The admiral is indeed honorable and intelligent
Is that what Admiral Poindexter squinty eyes said?
It seems every generation has to fight back against tyranny. . We can't get tired of these fights, we have to do it till the end of time. So if this is our moment, then so be it.
yeah, these are cold war grudges, that are tied to WWII and other older grudges, plus Russia's 300 year long imperialistic hell for the people, producing such monsters. Even further back there is the exploitation and invasions of Scythia, Sarmatia, before the founding of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus. This will just keep coming back to haunt us unless we can have a few good centuries of peace to break the cycle. We can see this kind of influence that China has had on Koreans for thousands of years. After we get through this, hopefully without much further bloodshed, we will have passed an evolutionary filter, then we'll calm down again for at least a few decades, hopefully.
Love it
So be it
No dictatorship nop
Dissolve nato. Have it pay finally for its crimes, stop brushing under the rug the Wikileaks that incriminate a false hero
Biggest Tyrants = USA and NATO
@@ThunderAppeal The Ukrainians were fighting with Russians against Germans in the latter years of WW2. Are you sure the Ukrainians about whom you speak were collaborating with Nazis by choice?
Very well put, smart man!!
As a Brit listening to Mr McRaven wouldn’t he make a great president of the USA
Yes definitely
He's probably too smart to get into that battle.
Too smart for the job. You’ll never see another principled intellectual in office. More likely another buffoon such as Boebert/MTG or an opportunistic cynic like Cruz or DeSantis🤷🏾♂️🇬🇧
We could only hope!
USA is the main reason for all this, who want Ukraine to join NATO.
As Unkraine was part of Russia because.. with NATO they want to make Russia weaker.
If Russia help Luhanskis (now seprated country announced by Russia) doing Special milary operation agaist Ukariane according to the UNO section 7.
If that's wrong then when America have done the same with Afghanistan In Iraq, Syria, Lebia, Korea, Vietnam
According to same UNO section 7 then that was right ?
Why this partiality with Russia?
Media is showing only what US government forced them to show.
At the end if we talk about any war even world war etc USA was indirectly or directly responsible for that
Gosh, this is a marvelous interview. Finally someone whose wisdom we can trust speaks out.
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So you keep watching this crap[ station hoping for the truth? Weird how the FACTS prove different that this station is fake news
Romney indicated that Russian was the greatest threat and Obama and CNN mocked him for it.
This man ain't say nothing when they went in Iraq you sit back and watch so what did y'all saying about him they lie nuclear the bighorn and all the little horns of prophecy
But the Bible says that in the end of days, even the thieving RothChilds needed The Christ Angel to save their pathetic bank account. Their trillions was pennies on the dollar to a Christ...
They can tamper with the Bible on earth, but not in purgatory or in the HEAVENS...tick tock
I like the way this guy talks. I wish he was still serving, we need people like him right now.
He's just wishful thinking. Far from reality
Very very well said Admiral
I was happy to listen to Admiral McRaven’s thoughts today. Always informative and reliable. I always make my bed, Sir!
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Ah... someone else has also watched that famous, viral commencement speech! Such a great speech!
Classic comment
Mate, so do I. First task of the day. Grüße aus Australien.
Me too and now my daughters do their bed every day as mandated by Admiral McRaven
ADM McRaven is such a great leader, always good to hear his take on military issues
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ATTENTION!! UKRAINIAN CIVILIANS HAVE BEEN HELD HOSTAGE IN BESIEGED NARIUOUL CITY BY AZOV BATTALION.
@@r3dpowel796 similar to the Ukraine power plant workers being held hostage by russian military?
@@ptrekboxbreaks5198 Held Hostage they can GO to live in ALaska NO one in Russia would care about holding them hostage.
@@r3dpowel796 I heard Canada has offered to take Ukraine immigrants.
Admiral William McRaven is one of the USA's very best -- the embodiment of intelligence, honor, decency, integrity and leadership. Thank goodness he is one of ours; wish he were still among active officers in the US Armed Forces.
USA is the main reason for all this, who want Ukraine to join NATO.
As Unkraine was part of Russia because.. with NATO they want to make Russia weaker.
If Russia help Luhanskis (now seprated country announced by Russia) doing Special milary operation agaist Ukariane according to the UNO section 7.
If that's wrong then when America have done the same with Afghanistan In Iraq, Syria, Lebia, Korea, Vietnam
According to same UNO section 7 then that was right ?
Why this partiality with Russia?
Media is showing only what US government forced them to show.
At the end if we talk about any war even world war etc USA was indirectly or directly responsible for that
@@twgavlog Many things you are saying seem reasonable but upon inspection not really. The NATO deal was never officially stated nor written, we are taking about an idea of joining. There was no official document, that means that the whole joining NATO thing was really at the early stages. Plus, the whole NATO thing has been going on for like decades and many times Ukraine said no. Second, if the point was to "liberate" the proposed independent regions then why going for Kiev, surround the whole country and bombard cities with civilians? Just take the army in those regions and stop it there like it happened for Crimea.
Finally, the USA interventionism has always been fought with several protest around the world, it's not like people were happy with it, and comparing Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria ecc ecc with Ukraine is, at best, misleading. Those countries are dictatorial regimes where massive injustices where committed on a daily basis. Ukraine is a democratic country with parliaments and tribunals so it's not the same thing as much I have always hated the USA for bringing conflicts around the world.
Putin fucked up big time. He believed in his own delusion that Ukrainians would welcome his army with open hands, instead he revealed to the entire world what he is, a dictator and a war criminal. Problem is that now the whole world will have to pay for his delusions.
@@twgavlog Yes NATO put a gun to Ukraines head and told them to join. Oh wait, THATS WHAT RUSSIA IS DOING. Democracy>Violence, see the difference?
I am no hawk, but I take McRaven's words as gospel.
@@twgavlog If Ukraine wants to join the EU or NATO, then they absolutely should be allowed. Russia doesn't own Ukraine and if they don't like it then tough. Same with Georgia and Moldova and even Russia if they wanted to. Innocent Ukrainian families don't deserve to be shot dead or blown up because of it. Can't exactly blame USA for that.
well explained, thank's Admiral
William is always humble, thoughtful and deliberate in his answers and actions, that is why he is and was a great leader.
Common man. Don’t be a suck up. Navy Seals are not humble men. They are violent and elitist. That is real. Not shallow.
@@OOBEJuanKenobi What an immature effort. Next time a thought gels into insanity in your head, remember to engage the safety on your piehole.
Hes a pos who wants to drag everyone into his problem....a good leader doesnt do that ffs
“No matter how this war ends, Putin has lost!” Most reassuring insight from a former famous commander in chief.
This will finish putin! the Russians will turn on him
He really didn't think this one through
Putin has lost..??? like the famous speech from the foreign policy expert John Mearsheimer said 6yrs ago, once Putin decides to invade Ukraine it will be to "destroy it" not conquer it but to show the Western allies that they can't do whatever they want on Russian's doorsteps.......
@@BigBoss-lm6cf lmao, failing economy, russian people hates its own president, economy sanction, dude putin's country is fucked
Putin cannot lose, able to use tactical nukes, he is almost mad this year. More and more led by generals, etc.
I have so much respect for the people who are staying to fight in Ukraine or any other country under siege.
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Question: Can Ukraine win fight against Russia?
Answer: NO.
Because Ukraine is the collateral meat for the U.S.
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Dreams about *TDS.
*Tonguing Donny's Sack
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Miscalculate? That is the understatement of the century so far.
This man is an expert and gives straight and vivid answers at the correct time.. Kudos to CNN
Well done to Russian President Vladimir Putin he is a great man, inspiring, decent and honest, considerate and responsible, smart and just, who does the thing that his country invades Ukraine to purge it of neo-Nazis. May Russia in general and Putin in particular have a lot of success in their work. Without a vow the Russians will shell Ukraine and kill Putin's opponents. Good luck to Russia. The Ukrainians are one of the most antisemitic peoples in the world who carried out pogroms on Jews and massacred them long before Hitler was appointed German chancellor and even long before Hitler was born. The Ukrainians in the Holocaust fully cooperated with the Nazis to exterminate European Jewry. They were much worse than the Germans. In Kiev there are monuments to the Nazis.
@@haimoron7965 zelwnsky is Jewish. Ukraine along with many other countries in the 40's were under Nazi rule until the end of the war. You cannot hold this generation resonsabme for something 80 years ago. Putin miscalculated and this was a bad war. He is nuts and needs to go
@@haimoron7965 have you forgotten that the Soviet union killed far more than the Nazis ever did. And even now they are bombing innocent civilians. And here you are supporting him?
@@haimoron7965 How many roubles per comment do you make?
Was once the commander of the US Navy Seals, special ops expert in conflicts around the world
This US admiral's way of explaining things was remarkable.
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That's dumb
Putin is our hero he telling Europe how feelings of Afghanistan and Iraq people. Actually what happened in Phelisten
Omg 37 years admiral is killing people all around the world and he is giving lectures to Putin ha,ha,ha
Yeah he’s the man. His books incredible
This SEAL is incredibly good at understanding of the situation.
@Skynet Oh god, Russian censorship is going too far
He is LEGENDARY. Watch ‘make your bed speech’ ua-cam.com/video/ACzEHOe-Dcg/v-deo.html
Puddin needs a nap! 🎯💥💨
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Remove usa's kgb seals
This interview has given me a much better understanding of the war in the Ukraine. Thanks.
I trust this general. He deftly opines balancing facts and projections.
Admiral..... and also the highest ranking Navy SEAL. We agree that he knows what he's talking about.
How much does a guy get for coming on and spouting State Dept. bs?
@@JonROlsen I don’t think he gets paid anything. I mean you spout BS for free..
@@minhmai931 I think these "experts" get 150 - 250.00 per show.
McRaven summed it all up. He's an excellent person let alone military man
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I hope things get better, feel so sad for the lives of the civilians out there 🥺
Russian warship in Ukraine
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Putin Threatens Nuclear War
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@@blueberry7415 it is faik!Russia❤❤❤🇷🇺✌
They are going to prevail it’s in the prophecy the small country will defeat the Empire! God bless the Ukrainian people in the name of the father the son and the Holy Spirit Amen 🙏
Motivational speech guy!
Admiral McRaven always gave an impression of a top notch highly capable military officer. But I guess you have to be an incredible soldier to command the USSOCOM, especially in time when Special Forces were expanded in their size and scope of operations they executed. I salute you Adm McRaven..
I'm not from the US and I didn't know him, but my thoughts about him are clearly described in your first sentence. For me it's the first time I've seen a really high IQ military officer.
He has that soprano voice that the Bushies and Bamsterites truly love.
Agreed, his book "make your bed" makes a good read as well
@@norstamper9258 It’s a lot of high IQ officers bro. They’re just not on tv, but they are out there. He is top notch tho’.
@@chairmanoftheboard11 I know they exist! Just the first time I've seen one.
This little interview is the best thing I’ve seen on CNN in years
Really good to hear a former American military person talk in a way that was totally understandable and made sense unlike the clowns fox news seems to drag out. *Slava Ukraini!*
Fox "News", has a problem for every solution!
The longer this "Putin's misadventure" goes on, the higher the chances, he will have to retreat empty handed!
Slava Ukraini! ✊
Now Sean Hannity is saying that Putin should be put to death, and trust fund Tucker is back pedaling which is pretty normal for him , being the ultimate whining know nothing sort. I always wonder if their viewers get whiplash from all of the high speed reversing. I pray that they wake up.
hearing competent people talking, instead of minorities with no knowledge, who have the job only for their aspect is so satisfying
@Matthew Allen what are trying to say - that because it’s ratings are high then it must be good ? I’d say that’s a testament to just how shitty it really is. Because those are Fox’s ratings in the United States, a place that the entire world now sees as a repository for idiots, thanks to MAGA. FOX ratings are shit in other countries. In fact, in other countries they have to have Fox Entertainment News on their logo because they tell so many opinions as facts that they are considered entertainment, not news. LOL , U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
@Matthew Allen Maybe you could point out an actual news segment in their broadcast comedy show? You'll need to review thousands of hours of video footage and even then you'll likely find *nothing!*
big fan of Retired Admiral William McRaven. ⚓
Great interview as always, Michael. My thoughts are with Ukraine and all its people
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ATTENTION!! UKRAINIAN CIVILIANS HAVE BEEN HELD HOSTAGE IN BESIEGED NARIUOUL CITY BY AZOV BATTALION.
Ukrainians Why don't you dance to the American tune with shouts of "Kill the Russian"! how did you do it in 2014 in Kyiv. Dance to the whistle of Russian bombs, I'll remind you your lovely song >>> "Muscovite put on the knife" or have you forgotten?
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Straight up answers. I like it, why aren’t more people straight up like this
The admiral gives no fucks about sides. He is what I would call politically neutral. He has nothing to gain or to lose from this interview.
I think it shows his military training and his expertise. His mind focuses on the relevant points. He thinks analytically. And he communicates efficiently. mental discipline. He spent decades as a military leader, making decisions fast and giving clear instructions.
Absolutely! A good comander is as a- political as possible.
Putin will level that place before he loses. I'm all for Ukraine winning but that's the reality. Unfortunately, it's gonna take leveling the place before the our politicians realize they are throwing money at a losing cause. Just throw that on the deficit tab, with all the other waste.
@@bigtime9589 Russia will still lose in the long term, but as the admiral implied, it depends on what you define as "lose"
WE NEED PEACE
@Goodnight Munchie So your saying Ukrainians are Nazis??
@@smokeymcpot69 They are.
Reasonable General without propaganda on lips.
That Admiral is right on point....As a Marine Vet i would have loved to serve under his comand👍🪖
Semper Fi, Jarhead!
Fair winds and following seas to all.
@@GySgt_USMC_Ret. Oorah Gunny...
Brad I dont know you . But I respect everyone who goes to war to give me freedom in the best nation !
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Retired Admiral William McRaven, a very insightful and intelligent person. Has got it right now and at every point.
Yes....wish he lead special covert ops in Ukraine right now....would have big impact 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
No doubt!
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President Biden should have made him his Sec of Defense or his National Security Advisor.
At least he should be a Special Advisor to POTUS.
@@ahbenjamin2889 Better yet, Biden should have acquiesced to VP and made the Admiral our President!
The President of Ukraine is RIGHT! We are Heartless and Weak to let Women and Children be killed by Russian for no Plausible Reason. I am a Veteran and a Employee of NATO. I am EMBARASSED BY HUMANITY TO LET PEOPLE DIE. DO THE GODLY THING AND FIGHT FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUSTICE! COWARDS! NATO US EU all COWARDS!
I love this guy's voice, very clear and isn't obnoxious to listen to. I'm talking about the US admiral btw
ATTENTION!! UKRAINIAN CIVILIANS HAVE BEEN HELD HOSTAGE IN BESIEGED NARIUOUL CITY BY AZOV BATTALION.
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R3d Powel is a Russian troll spreading fake news.
@@buddy1155 why not report him then?
@@r3dpowel796 how’s that ruble???
Great interview.
This man Admiral McRaven is a truely inspirational and heroic individual. Everything he says is spot on and to the point and very calming in a moment of crisis. God bless America a beacon of light to the world and God bless Ukraine. Blessings from Ireland.
Agreed, he seems very intelligent and I trust his analysis
Yes. He made it clear that Ukraine military has been defeated already. US government hopes Ukrainians would continue to bleed to death and US would supply the tools for that.
By the way, why is there no fight on the island of Ireland to expel the invaders from England?
Anytime i see Admiral McRaven in the media, it's an instant watch for me. great clip here.
The man is a shining example of leadership and true patriotism.
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He's a family friend. My dad is a SEAL Admiral too. McRraven spoke my dad's retirement. He's an amazing dude in private. Very candid and humble. His son is a PhD in Physics. Smart family.
That’s actually quite cool, and a nice little trivia fact.
Funny enough Sean, I clicked on this video thinking he was your dad Joseph Kernan who you have mentioned multiple times in your Quora answers
I don't think it is wise to share that kind of information like that now.
I would delete the post if I were you.
It's crazy, if you walk past him in the street he looks like an average office worker. In reality the total opposite of that!
@@jamalwatson5000 stalker
What a great interview. Adm. Mc Raven is always insightful.
To The Point Sir.....Great Interview Admiral.
I'm rooting for the winner
You are strong and brave, Ukraine!... Our hearts are with you! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
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Probably one of the best explanations of situations related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Good work.
Salute to Admiral McRaven. One of the most admired American motivational speakers.
"This world doesn't need a hero, it needs a professional."
-backcover of The Witcher3
This is some good insight from a veteran. We should take that man's words into heed.
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Don't get me wrong. Professionals are great. And they're the better choice for most situations.
But when you're talking about national and global scale events, you need a LOT of people all on the same side. And heroes are better at making that happen than professionals.
We're in the realm where a comedian can be more valuable in defending a nation than the world's best general.
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Maybe it needs both a hero is a good person in extraordinary circumstances professionals can be heroes too
Geralt is both so....
Kyiv is one among the oldest cities in Europe and was founded in 482, while Moscow was founded in 1147
Thank you. That's very helpful... 🙄
Kyiv or in general Ukraine is not a European country
@@VenusEvan_1885 how the fuck? On wich continent lays?
@@VenusEvan_1885 yes it is. It’s not an EU country. But is in Europe so it is a European country.
@@janine4060 it's not European, being a European country requires many things like freedom and human rights,in "Ukraine" is already Russia there is no freedom, for example gays cant have their gay prides or get married, what kind of a European country is it? " Ukraine" is a little tiny bit better than the middle eastern countries when it comes to freedom and human rights.
This Admiral is a beacon of respect no matter where he goes!!
Love this Admiral. Brilliant man.
Thank you Michael, excellent interview. The Admiral has wonderful insight. Prayers for Ukraine and Russian protestors
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I love this man! I understood everything he said. Smart and clear, to the point.👍
I can hear this former commander talk all day. We need to hear more of him
Hes given a graduation speech a few years ago its a badass speech it's on UA-cam
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@@blisspop6193 good stuff on the link
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Good interviewer who showed no bias and great responses from the Admiral. Most straightforward video I’ve seen in about this topic
I love the admiral opinion and analysis. This is true experience speaking. Very intelligent. Sad sad sad what is going on with Ukraine
Read website politico and be prepared to be afraid. This admiral is white-washing an incredibly scary situation.
Of course they can't win militarily. But that is not the only way to "win" in geopolitics
oh wow
So long as they can block the russians from achieving their long-term tactical objectives or slow it down to such a point that the cost is unacceptably high or it becomes a nightmare to hold on to their gains, Ukraine will emerge victorious.
@@qarmatianwarhorse6028 I really hope you’re right. This war is like many not the answer. What is I’m no expert but somehow find a solution and peace. The world is showing support as well as extremely worried.
@Porter93 Putin troll
The only way to win is to “trigger” the other side. And everybody loses
Zelensky is the epitome of Courage and Bravery as he leads as President for his people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 . His actions will be written in the history books to come.
We love and respect you Sir from all peoples around the world 🌎. Stay strong and NEVER give in. 🇺🇸
He is a transvestite
Yo weekend warrior this is all his fault he said he was going to get nukes Russia went right in no more talking he said the magic word and practically begged Russia to come kill his people
@@paulwittekind5071 jealous?
wow such a hero! with his fake frontline photos in a completely clean Hollywood wardrobe who drafted his entire male population and locked them into that deathpit
so brave!
@@jmuel3424 he’s not jealous. He’s advertising to zelenzky. He wants him bad even though he’s not a trans and has wife and kids. Just Probably Russian propaganda’s commenting with their trans lust.
Absolutely spot on analysis by this Admiral!!!
When he speaks everyone listens. Mad respect sir!
ATTENTION!! UKRAINIAN CIVILIANS HAVE BEEN HELD HOSTAGE IN BESIEGED NARIUOUL CITY BY AZOV BATTALION.
No doubt!
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@@r3dpowel796 I pray that The Lord God intervenes and ends this situation. Pray 🙏🏻 amen 🙏🏻
@@r3dpowel796 similar to the ukraine power plant workers being held hostage by russians?
@@moshodi100 he's using propaganda. The Azov battalion is fighting with Ukraine. He is claiming theyve captured Pro russian ukraine citizens who (if true) were probably fighting as well
Adm MacRaven is one of the most distinguished officers to serve in the U.S. millitary.. I and everyone else should pay attention to EVERYTHING he has to say! I have great respect for this officer.. Thanks you for your your service to our country! A disabled US Army Vetran.
Thank you for your service sir. I am a young man about to enter the job market and start a life because of people like you.
Thank you for your service 🤍
Thank you for everything you do for the country
Hello Gary thankyou for your bravery and all soilders who fought tyrrany and who are fighting tyrrany I agree Adm Macraven is a most distinguished man what he says makes sense we must listen to this man he knows what he is talking about
One of the best minds in the US at the moment. McRaven needs to run for office and represent our people!
As someone who leans left. I want to see him as the president of the country.
Great interview -- thank you!
Finally some sound level headed combat analysis with experience. Prayers for all of Ukraine. Victory for Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
😂😂😂 they need your help instead of sitting on your sofa telling shit like NATO
@@chezabaker7518 Cheza Baker when I want your opinion...I'll give it to you. Kindly be gone...disappear. Thank you.
Sorry i didnt want to hurt you but don't forget to remind me to tell you about Donbass , about the war in iraq, libya, syria... and the number of civilians killed. Don't u Say Prayers for them too?
My God! The propaganda everywhere! Russia = most dominant Superpower. West = powerless.
West media: Russia will pay but we unambiguously will NOT attack Russian forces. Russian army is weak in Ukraine.
Rest of the world media: please stop egging the Ukrainians as the Russians are exercising immense restraint, please don't make them obliterate Ukraine (which they could do with GREAT EASE).
@@chezabaker7518 Well I in all honesty..I went good spell without praying for anyone muchless myself...so very possible. I'd have to go back and get the time line exactly. Currently don't have time for what has been done or left in the past. What I have (what we all have) is now. This moment this minute. The future is no guarantee the past is memory's faded unless written in a book and even then hope that book is never burnt or destroyed. So that's that.
The man, the myth, and the legend himself. Ret.Adm. William H. McRaven!!
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Some small group within Putin's inner circle must be seriously considering employing the "Julius Caesar option" in order to end this brutal barbaric invasion.
Mark green, I agree somebody from his own group gonna do the deeds
yawn...He did not mention Russian Spetsnaz...the good ole admiral just another paid shill to create the warm and fuzzy feelings for the soft serve American sheeps. Even Soldier of Fortune magazine says so...
Loved this man since his motivational speech.
Nice point of view from the General
A war where 1 person loses their life is not a war to be won. Both countries have already lost the war. Is a shame that at age of the world we still see ourselves as “We vs Them”. We are one people and we should see each other as brothers and sisters regardless of artificial borders created by our forefathers. Let’s pray for the families of the lost ones in Ukraine-Russia. I’m tears right now.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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Be strong. I feel ur pain
Om Mani Padme Hum. May we lessen the suffering of others for our own happiness.
Sounds like something Neville Chamberlain would have said with his "Peace for our Times" proclamation.
@@richardbrousseau3412 just getting sick and tired of the war here and there due to divisions that were created by us, leading to the quest to be superior than others and suspicion of the might of others. Before anything, we are all humans and spoke the same language at birth until we were raced to love and hate other humans. Is getting to the level where we have to pause and take a deep breath and reset ourselves back to factory settings i.e be human beings again. 😌
Thank you Admiral for your insight and stance for freedon! Thank you for your service to your country and the free world.
I hate to burst your bubble but in the "free" world, Russian news are censored, freedom convoy protestors are arrested, conservatives are censored online. Your free world isn't free, so I prefer to side with china and russia, their world seems better to me
@@comfypepe-t2z Fascists like you already shilling for their new Axis, sickening.
@@comfypepe-t2z I guess your avatar and typefont says it all, neuvo Nazi.
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@@comfypepe-t2z ya comrade Stupinsky, ya.
Putin can destroy the cities in and around Kyiv but he will never destroy the courage of the people of Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!
Чем больше НАТО отправит оружия в Украину, тем больше Россия будет чувствовать себя под угрозой
разница между «выглядеть опасным» и «быть опасным». Россия
описывает военную доктрину как оборонительную военную доктрину. Относительно
к ядерному оружию конкретно, Россия оставляет за собой право применить
ядерное оружие: в ответ на применение ядерных и других видов
оружия массового уничтожения против него или его союзников, в случае
агрессия против России с применением обычных вооружений, когда
само существование государства находится под угрозой. упс
the more nato send weapons to ukraine the more russia feel threatened
the difference between "looking dangerous" and "being dangerous".Russia
describes military doctrine as defensive military doctrine. With regard
to nuclear weapons specifically, Russia reserves the right to use
nuclear weapons: in response to the use of nuclear and other types of
weapons of mass destruction against it or its allies,in case of
aggression against Russia with the use of conventional weapons when the
very existence of the state is threatened. oooooops
Yes put that on the grave of Ukranian people. Unfortunately Putin will stop at nothing to conquer Ukraine even if he has to resorts to using nukes on Kiev and other cities.
Your not 🚫 very Bright !!! 🤔
Ukrainians fi hide the food from the Russians soldiers dem
@@knowledge3563
There is a way of destroying an alliance - depraving it of a threatening common enemy.
I don't know wether Putin was impatient or what, but he has held up a rather threatening appearance for the entire time he has been in office (Checenya, Georgia 2008, Syria, Ukraine 2014, Ukraine 2022), don't forget, threats to Finland and the nuclear button, thus, giving a reason for NATO to exist.
Putin is pretty much threatening their neigbours and wondering why are they buying guns and making bulky friends at the bar.
great interview and to the point !
If only Americans were as passionate as the Ukrainians about protecting their democracy from fascists.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Not all but a big majority are cowards scared of the government
Americans don't even know their own gender and are lost..let alone helping others in war you expect too much from adults with the mindset of a 10 years old. They are busy causing division with anything. Heck yall made a virus fkn political that caused many sides how dumb is america. Let them find their genders first then we're gonna talk about adult topics
Jump off the Trump train comrade 😂
Americans are more concerned with making gender disappear
If you ask me, we need more men like him as president. Someone who’s actually gave his life to the country and survived it all💪🏽
Did you go to school? Military presidents are historically bad. People who voted Grant and Jackson thought exactly your thought.
We haven't evolved, good thing there is school but it has to be bettered.
He’s a baller
@@gonzalo4658 Generals typically we’re quite-educated (European) and made it to the top for a reason; if you mean the USA, then I’m out of this conversation.
Ukraine is a democratic sovereign state.
@@chainsherlock6268 I'm sure Kevin is from USA so respectfully you're out of this conversation.
And... I know what ukraine is.
If he gave his life he isn't alive anymore.
The trouble is, the Russians don't have to fight hand-to-hand, in the streets, in an urban guerrilla war. They can simply level the cities from a safe distance until there is no resistance.
Very true plus now Ukraine Air Force is out of commission and Russia has control of both Nuclear Power plants. Ukraine is fighting hard but its GAME OVER!!
Well-equipped humans can survive without power. Russians were forced out of Afghanistan by mujahedeen goat herders wielding U.S. weapons. Putin can't install his own government and suck Ukraine dry by leveling cities.
@@globalminerals3004 With what money? Russia is having trouble feeding and supplying its troops on the ground, the sanctions are bleeding them dry. A long prolonged insurgency by the Ukrainians is something Russia can not sustain and the people in Russia will rebel in larger numbers. All the West has to do is put in those final sanctions on Russia's energy side and they are fucked, it might be a little pain for the world in higher gas prices, but it would be a near death sentence on Russia as a country. Totally closed off from the entire world, unlike North Korea the Russian people have lived the comfort of the modern age, to have to go back to the dark ages is not something they will want to do willingly. Nope, Putin might win the battle over Ukraine but he has lost the war and in the end Ukraine will get its country back.
Besides Putin is in his 70s, he will be dead sooner or later no matter what. Hopefully sooner.
Hardly, look at Vietnam, both Afghanistan conflicts and Iraq, plus Ukraine is the biggest country in Europe with a hostile nation of 44 million
@@stinknugget6446 in Vietnam, the communists won, and we never hear about any regional conflicts, or humanitarian or economic crises. The major difference, though, is that Ho Chi Minh cared about his country and valued the lives of Vietnamese people, whereas Putin puts himself before Russia and has no regard for human life.
This admiral is a top guy,he's right absolutely.🤗😸
110% Respect for retired Admiral William McRaven. He knows what he is speaking about.
Definitely a matter of supply and logistics
Everyone knows that Ukraine can’t fight against Russia ,, that is undeniable fact …. Foremost that Russia has entered into the territory of Ukraine has won the war already ,,, Ukraine is extremely diminutive in front of Russia ,,, ….. does want to hurt Ukraine bcs of innocent people …. Even Europe ,,, Asia ,, America put together can’t fight Russia periodddddd
@@salifsongne7937 Will just have to wait and see!
@@amplify1802 see what ??? We have already seen it periodddddd !!!!
@@salifsongne7937 Like I said wait and see. Hopefully we can continue this conversation a few months from now my friend
May God gives Zelensky faith like Daniel in the lion's den, hope like Moses in the wilderness, a heart like David, so he can face the giants with confidence, amen.
God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦
Don't say God bless Ukraine ,say God bless Russia ,. Ukraine was a brotherhood country.USA and NATO devided them . Now they all tasting a result. NATO cowards
Zelensky will sooner or later realize he was being used by the the West and Nato all along. He's a rookie
@@chammibandara3515 God bless Russia 🇷🇺 ❤
@Putlerbish there is no God. In the beginning man created God to control, manipulate and conquer.
@@mwods1 so who created man?
This guy knows his stuff. I appreciate hearing his opinion
He knows his stuff definitely, these high ranking officers, you should always trust their analysis
He does; and this is one of the guys tRump was especially critical of, claiming he should have 'found Bin Laden a lot sooner...'
William McRaven 2024. This country and the world needs a professional leader with the insight, intelligence, empathy and the courage to face tough issues that the Admiral continues to demonstrate, day in and day out.
Admiral McRaven speaks the truth. The Ukrainian army can use the same strategy the Red Army used against the Nazis at Stalingrad.
Yeah, cannibalism and bombing it to the ground.
Take out the air defense’s and tanks then they can win for now and Putin might stop they can take out the several thousand troops there now
Ironic, isn't it? Russians hav become the NAZI's
Yes!But it means many many people die!!!
@Sal Spencer first of all the Afghans had much more training and resolve and second of all there were mountains in Afghanistan which heavily favoured guerrilla warfare.
Ukraine is a flat country and their civilians don't have any training which Afghans had so Ukraine is doomed
We definitely need to hear more inputs from the admiral. I was hoping to hear about what his take is on China and Russia.
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They should definitely get him on more often. He's definitely a reliable source of knowledge and analysis.
@@youtyiyyutuu3424 oh ffs, stop posting bullshit.
He exactly know what he is talking about and I think his conclusions about this war are credible! USA is in good hands with this kind of Military Leaders!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
This guy did not mention the Russian Spetsnaz- who even instills fear in his own American forces...
Yeah, he's very smart, listen to this man's analysis
@carnage wow exactly
@@keyfield8967 every country has their own special forces units. There’s nothing particularly special about the Spetsnaz and I doubt any soldier is paying them any mind.
@@MrGhostsaratoga The great magazine 'Soldier of Fortune' used to always have exposes on the Spetsnaz. So-called American special units are lightweights IMO compared to Soviet Union and you can bet that Putin, being a career (life member) of the KGB know their full extent. America has Rocky Balboa dressed up in military garb shooting fat, lazy, corrupt cops...
Concise questions and answers: good show.
As Americans, our family has spend 500 dollars to fight against Russian terrorism. Ukrainian strong 🇺🇦
I'm rooting for the winner
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Bitc* you should buy vodka for yourself
Every dollar counts!
If I was an American I'd vote for this man to be president, whether he was Democrat or Republican.
He can't be a US president, you need to be at least 100 year old, Democrat or Republican.
ATTENTION!! UKRAINIAN CIVILIANS HAVE BEEN HELD HOSTAGE IN BESIEGED NARIUOUL CITY BY AZOV BATTALION.
@@r3dpowel796 Drop dead Russian troll with your fake news.
Finally! Excellent interview, right and direct to the point, by a CNN reporter. Thank you!
The choice of colors for Michael's outfit is brilliant 👏 Long live Ukraine!