Putin and the Presidents: Antony Blinken (interview) | FRONTLINE
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- Antony Blinken is currently the U.S. secretary of state. He held multiple roles in the Obama administration, including deputy secretary of state from 2015 to 2017, deputy national security advisor to the president, and national security advisor to then-Vice President Joe Biden. From 1994 to 2001, Blinken was a member of President Bill Clinton's National Security Council staff.
The following interview was conducted by the Kirk Documentary Group’s Michael Wiser for FRONTLINE on Oct. 14, 2022. It has been edited for clarity and length.
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“…had a clearly adversarial relationship with the truth.” Lol. I’ll have to remember that one. I really like him.
Thank you Anthony Blinken for your good interview you are so sympathetic and understanding God Bless You and US ❤frGermany 🇩🇪🌺👍
You mean Immigrant living in Germany 😂
The Germans got screwed by the US. Now they have to buy their natural gas from America, proving America controls them.
@@remiilluminati1574 vatnik
Antony Blinken right man for the job wise talk
My father is in Ukrainian armed forces. Late fall they all were deployed. So while publicly Zelenskyy was trying to deny possible invasion, they were preparing
Baltasarmk
I’m sorry you Ukrainian’s are still having to defend yourselves against that stupid Russian aggression. We as a human species should be well beyond what we are seeing in Ukraine. I can’t believe the Russian people won’t rise up and demand Putin to resign. It’s a sad state of affairs that in 2024 we still haven’t evolved into peaceably solving international problems. I support the Ukrainian people.
Perfect man, direct, polite, completely confident , calm and very very human being, hats off for Mr blinken person and personality 👏👋
This is most likely Antony blinkens private account.
@@Hoosier_Daddy69 no, I'm not even an American ☺️
Nothing about him is as it seems
Mr. Blinken is an amazing politician. He’s very straightforward, smart, class act. And I AM an American.
The man is none of the above. He has the cold souless eyes of a corpse. People like him, Nuland, Pompeo etc are going to end the world just to try and maintain US hegemony. Sociopaths!
For a guy called Blinken hardly blinks an eye. Very thoughtful, measures every word twice. Accesses a lot of information while talking. Appears to be truthful or disguises it very well. Factor in a little more emotion to get voted president. But I think he makes all the difference in the current position.
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Maybe folks are just fed up with emotional BS? I sure as hell like good old pragmatic Blinken just as he is.
I was about to make this exact comment! 🙂 My theory is he's a robot ...
Are you looking for another actor to be President?
Blinken is one of the most intelligent and effective Secretary of State cabinet members since Obama left office. He’s soberly focused, non-partisan, and truthful citizens in our government.
😂 The same tool that did nothing the first time Russia invaded Ukraine. And once Putin seen him back under Biden, he made his move.
@@Wargasm644
You don’t understand how govt works.
Only the President and leaders of allies can pre-empt or alter invasions and their outcomes.
Agreed ❤
You have big problem, he is a thug, note down
I am in awe of the apparent dignity, seriousness, and competence, with which Antony Blinken operates in his field of work. Much respect, and thank you, sir. Your efforts are much appreciated.
hes adumbass
😂 you are a representationof the qoute “a sucker is born every minute “. Lol
Competence and Blinken should not be used in same sentence. Neither with current administration. Seriousness yes. They seriously fkup up whole world.
Condoleeza Rice was no laughing matter. She was well versed and knew Putin very well, she engaged him in Russian.
Well said! Yes! Thank you to him and all serving! 🇺🇦🇷🇺🌎🌍🌏 ❤️🙏🏻🕊✌🏻🙏🏻
Impressive work by secretary Blinken. Big thank you from Sweden and the high north of Europe.
What's so impressive? For indirectly not giving Sweden a "pass" to Nato? 🤭
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@@annaylitalo6564 🇫🇮👍 🇸🇪👎
The most decent man in the whole american establishment. At least,
among the public persons.
An empath in the political world dominated by narcissists.
Only for US citizens who do not give a sh**t what this man is doing in destabilizing the Horn of Africa.
Really? Starting a war by refusing to give Russia security is not decent. Russia even wanted to join NATO but was refused. They are ganging up for war. You've done a lot of bad things haven't you? Must have to be so blind.
Narcissistic and fragile egos
Между прочим предки вашего умного и порядочного Блинкина родом из Российской Империи! И братья Уорнер тоже родом из Российской Империи! Вот такая в России земля! ...
@@user-hu2ff8yd1uну да, все нормальные из вашей земли уехали, только фашисты и остались 😂
The way he talks is unique. Calm and yet every word is determined and confident
It reminds me a lot of Obama, minus the Obama smirk.
Profesional bullshitter.
@@TaccuinoAntifascista Pure smooth script flit BS served up for dumb sheep as if these genocidal neocon men can fool the entire world
The journalist is feeding to prompt a US propoganda pseudo documentary
US world policeman= good
Russia=bad
Blinken:
« We didn’t want this war »
😂😂😂
« We will support Ukraine in very material ways »
🤑🤑🤑
Infantile, insulting neocon lies and role reversal
As if the U.S. genocides from Vietnam decade after decade to Bosnia, Syria, Iraq, Libya had passed unnoticed.
What the hell is the US even doing in Europe ?
Destroying it.
I agree 100%. As an English man, I can spot quality when I see it..... I like him a lot..... He's a no nonsense straight speaking guy..
A future president I wreckon 🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲
You are underpaid probably.
I keep seeing the presidental posts. We got Kamala.
You better watch if there is enough eggs on the shelves.
Agreed!!!
reckon or "wreck on"? perhaps a quality spell-check or dictionary ?😋
Awesome statesman. Just makes you realise how disastrous trump was.
Trump is a threat to the United States and the rest of the world.
Trump is not very different from Putin, but it took a long time to explain.
One thing I know, without the United States the world would burn.
Just came across these interviews, concept and execution both great. Very impressed. They should have brought steven kotkin along, but then maybe there is enough stuff with him out there already.
there are many, look to the right on the youtube page and there are quit a few that have similar discussions like Clapper, Bolton, Julia Ioffe, Jake Sullivan, etc
Blinken for POTUS! Smarts, a great grip on world politics, masses of diplomatic experience. That's what's needed!
Love listening to Anthony Blinken. Great speaker and sensible.
The man never met a war he didnt love.
Right now, he is currently arming, training & funding NAHATZES & JIHADISTS all over the world.
Operation timber- sycamore.
Lovely comment, how are you doing today Margaret?
This man is lying like everyone before him. Remember Irak had weapons of mass destruction..
He is a great liar he is saying they are looking for peace in the world and they do the opposite
Yes a professional liar
The russian border to the west in ukraine just expanded with 300km with the new american missle delivery
I had a negative opinion as this man however this interview has reversed that. A good man in the right place at the right time.
Meanwhile he answers to dementia Joe and Kamala the clown.
An empath in the political world dominated by narcissists.
Well, I Look forward to ALL! Of this Administrations Members Being FOUND GUILTY! Of TREASON! 👍😁😎
@@dano727 better than answering to Epsteins buddy trump 💯
Thank you Blinken, and Frontline PBS for this interview. Honestly I love the Putin and the Presidents series. Incredibly informative.
A. Blinken
Ayyyyyy Blinkin!
Abe Lincoln
Im sorry, I just cant focus on this interview at all with a name like that.
PBS has been creating some quality content recently.
The Timothy Snyder one was my favorite, but the Bolton one was very good too
This and the Julia Ioffe interview are really good. Thank you, Frontline 🙂
Agree ! Bring us more!
Julia Ioffe needs to be more front and center in the media; she is not a puppet so big media is out. Thank GOD for PBS
Yes! Excellent! Thank you to Secretary Blinken and her for sharing! 🇺🇦🇷🇺❤️🙏🏻✌🏻🕊🌎🌍🌏❤️🙏🏻✌🏻🕊🙏🏻
@@filibustergaming3848 h ggfr 0f
@@Marcus_Aurelius_Maximus PBS was not created, is run by, directed, or funded by youknowwho. Give credit where it is due.
Im not a supporter of the Dems and never have been but i have always admired Blinken and believe hes a very smart person maybe one day should go for the top job!
Same here
The man has no real authority, your kidding yourself.
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are you real? all comments sounds like bots here
@@vgames6792 I am
Please, please use apostrophes.
Great, informative interview. A true, rare statesman in the States these days, seems like.
ЮМОРИСТ ЧТО ЛИ ? ПРИДУРОК
I have really had my eyes open to what is ACTUALLY going on right now! Thankyou for this incredible interview.
Because someone can speak well, does not mean that they are being honest. Hitler was able to fool his country with speaking and look where it got them.
Uh, you are over-reaching. Anthony Blinken and Adolf Hitler are not in the same category.
@@thinkerly1 Maybe not, but Biden and Trump certainly are..
Blinken is an excellent Secretary of State, I am very grateful that USA has him in such delicate position
😂👍🤣
I think Blinken is my favorite full length interview on this topic after Julia Ioffe (obviously). They are both such ballers.
EDIT: corrected spelling error
Travis all them are doing NUCLEAR WAR PROPAGANDA to ours evil governments and to the war weapons corporations
@@juniorroselynroselyn3277 you literally post broken English Russian propaganda by replying to lots of people on UA-cam. These active measures can be spotted by a 5 yr old these days The only real question is if you work directly for Russian Intelligence. Btw, the literal ONLY person and country threatening nuclear war using nuclear weapons is Putin and his authoritarian fascist regime. Maybe he shouldn’t have illegally invaded a democratic sovereign nation. Ukraine is an independent state that wants to be part of the civilized democratic system such as the European Union. They don’t want anything to do with fascist dictatorships like Russia and its demagogue leader. Russia has made a massive miscalculation by illegally invading Ukraine and has strengthened and unified both NATO, Europe and the entire democratic world. The irony of course is that Russia easily could have strengthened their own relationship with Ukraine just by moving more towards a liberal and progressive society on their own. Ukraine has a close and old relationship with Russia and they could’ve continued and grown and strengthened that relationship if they just weren’t so belligerent towards Ukraine.
Blinken always tells the truth? No. If you love his lies you are as guilty as he is. Read and Obey the Gospel!
@@chrisrishermn Jesus Christ 🤦🏻♂️
@@chrisrishermn L
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Blinken is quite a bright statesman. Very poised and inteligent, he chooses his wird VERY carefully
*He has became a professional liar. When he was lying Blinken used to blink a lot. Now Blinken hardly blinks.*
@@veronicagallo2624 any examples?
What a clear headed and smart diplomatic / foreign policy gulu! Very measured in his words and straight to the point with a high sense of clarity. Great Sec!
he hasn't said nothing but bs.. promoting the proxy war till the last Ukrainian.
Famous american slogan :
We lied, We cheated and We Stole , We destroyed , We destabilized , We killed , We removed , We made people flee
the word chemistry used between Obama and Putin got me damn choked. And Blinken with a smile goes like: I wouldn’t use the word Chemistry 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀
The information they saw came from me: Putin was busy for several years building up the war chest, by trying to influence the oil price on various occasions.
Venezuela, OPEC+, Mali etc. Etc.
I had direct conversations with Russian spy girls.
They even made me believe the war was because of me and my mistake.
Have a look at PBS Frontline’s call Putin and the President’s , it gives you a good look at how past US presidents , starting with Regan , interpreted, Putin and Russia .
This is what happens when a President surrounds himself with competent, skilled, good people. Imagine Pompeo in this seat. Blinken is a an amazing public servant.
That was a tense moment between Obama and putin and that was on video too for the world to see , imagine behind the scenes 🤣🤣 tensions have been sky high since.
I raised my eyebrows when the interviewer used the term "chemistry" to refer to Obama-Putin and couldn't help but chuckle at Blinken's response 😁
This guy is so intelligent and well spoken. I lean right but I'm glad this guy is in bidens administration
Me too. I'm center-right, but glad Biden has brought in people like Blinken.
President material 👏
PBS better do this interview AFTER Blinken retire. compare with interview with Bolton.
Thank you America from Finland. Despite all the shit people are giving you around the world, you are doing an amazing job in Ukraine. I wish Europe tool its own security more seriously.
God bless 🇫🇮 from 🇺🇸. You will be amazing NATO allies.
Ukraine and everyone else would be better off if we just ended this war right now.
I remember those Germans laughing in Trump UN speech, Europeans make me sick (Canadian here)
@@randomguy4116 There are more than 30 countries in Europe. Germany is just one of them.
Hmmm... It is all nonsense. Wherever the US steps in a certain country the US destroyed the livelihoods of the particular nation.
If US dare enough then why doesn't send fighter jets? You guys are NATO @ No Action Talk Only.
For those who know history it will open how dictator is US indirectly.
US and UK need to stop false propaganda.
When a bully is determined to go through with aggression , there are two choices : resistance or submission . Submission produces an intolerable condition for the oppressed . Resistance is the only viable choice .
Genesis chapter 10 nations development is later dealt with by Yahweh's power which will show He alone rules in the kingdom's of men leading to setting up the Kingdom of God on earth when Jesus Christ returns from heaven as Psalm 110:1-3 shows
a case of a bully meating another bully,US ain't saints either
@@billweir8824
US rules.
Is there any way Russian
can defend itself from
US aggression?
Like what the Taliban did to the US and its allies? The US can pack and leave but Russia can't go anywhere, that's the problem For Ukraine to win they need to invade Russia itself.
Keep them in line Anthony
I am so grateful that Putins invasion did not happen with Trump in the white house. Anthony Blinken is both humble, competent and to the point. As a European I think we as a continent took security for granted and slacked off in NATO contributions and that should be over now. Still very grateful for the US protecting European democracy and leading the way. Thank you
Really, you might want to check your history, every time the USA has had a "Weak" president in office, Russia has invaded someone, Did you notice that Putin didn't invade anything or anyone or even make a threat of that nature while Trump was in office 🤔 No, because even Putin's own staff told him that Trump was not a man they can play games with, they KNEW Trump would cause a nuclear way even IF THEY didn't, Hence them not being aggressive with Trump in office!
Thanks PBS frontline for real conversations.
I think Blinken should be considered for presidential bid at some stage. Greetings from 🇮🇪 ☘️🤟
Tiocfiadh ar Lá
Please don't encourage him as there is enough demented mannequin helming that country and the new nomenclature is the Disunited States. It is an apt description as all they are good at is warmongering. However, you do not live in Afghanistan, Syria or Somalia so it does not affect you.
USA produced the last 70 years a lot of great speakers and good communicators of their global strategies. But all the proxy wars USA fought were lost and left oceans of tears and destruction , not only of entire countries but induced the long-term destabilization of entire regions. It would be a surprise if Blinken would show to have the stature to direct the proxy war in the Ukraine in another direction.
Hats off to Mr. Blinken.
For What !!!
@@majidbenyounes9008 dude look at the rest of the comments, its all fake, bots. Presidential campaign 🙈
@@majidbenyounes9008 For not being a 21st century Neville Chamberlain like Olaf Scholz
i would actually like to see him as next VP
@@majidbenyounes9008 I agree. All these people who have done evil are under Blinken's hypnotic spell. They actually think he's a good guy. This is dark magic, sorcery.
Thank god we have Anthony blindken honeetly
fast forward miserable marge Greene tries to get rid of him.
It is staggering to listen to Blinken speaking about the "inviolability of borders". He was there when they split Kosovo from Serbia with military force. He was there when US started invading Syria and is currently occupying large part of Syria. He supported the attack on Libya and advocated the Iraq war. And to top it all he supported Saudi invasion of Yemen.
His resume is one long list of breaking the "inviolability of borders". And here he is: Emotionally defending the very concept he has been instrumental in violating over the last 25 years.
How can anyone take words from such a man seriously is beyond my limited understanding.
Id vote for this guy if he ever ran for president. Its too bad voters arent concerned with ppl who are great with foreign policy.
Blinken started a war by refusing Putin's security guarantees. How many young men died? 100000? Probably more. Blinken is a mass murderer with those deadly lies.
He would be a great president
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. The world is blessed and honoured to have such a statesman in our midst.
😂
😂😂😂
Lmaoooo 😂😂😂😂😂
Are you serious bruh?!?!
AAAAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA 😂
No it's not
I like how focused this guy is on this situation man
Woow, I would like to be able to speak from 1/2 so diplomatically like A. Blinken. Very clear, kind of positive thinking, and yet with respect to russia and putin, a mass murdering autocrat. This is impressive, yet you have to take it with pinch of salt, who knows what are US motives. It all plays in cards of arms deals.
Straight talking man. Magnificent communicator. Just what the world needs today !
Hitler also could talk and communicate well enough, that he fooled his country.
Many tried to activate Blinkton to no response.
Carpetbagger or he can articulate why he hid as puppet joe and hunter and kam devastation occurred.
He allowed the plane to crash.
What is this Communist about?
@@1966grappler
Thank you. Blinkton could have but did not.
Maybe your western world, but mine don't.
@@1966grappler Hitler lied all the time I couldn't spot a single lie in this interview.
Poland already sends fighter jets to Ukraine as donation but names them as "spare parts"
Hats off to Poland! The Poles are fantastic!
Scrap metal to be sold cheap to China for recycling.
@@thinkerly1 they know whats possibly coming to them
@@peterscheuhing1757 Absolutely nothing. Russia is not invading a NATO country. Russia would fall within 72 hours.
@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 If anyone invaded Russia it's ww3. They could invade all Europe if they wanted to.
I am incredibly impressed by the Biden admin handling of this Ukraine crisis. He has managed a covid pandemic, a supply line crisis, and a possible deep recession, combined with inflation pressures, in his first two years. All of these things were made worse by the trump presidency, and I would not have expected such an excellent response to everything with low key calm competence. I was not a biden fan before the election; but I would have voted for anybody over trump. Thanks to an excellent competent staff including Mr. Blinken, I have more hope for humanity than any time in the last 6 years.
Hey Alan - Really, Biden blew up Nordstream II has caused mass inflation, destabilization and now he is a war monger President sending more arms. That is something no one is impressed with. I wont go into his sons disgrace.
Wow. Dude. Where you been the past 2 years? It's so good to see someone actually speak what is the truth. Your'e right: How President Biden has made it this far is remarkable. Other Presidents have had their problems, but not a former President yapping at their heels for months, millions misled and being lied to with subsequent abusive comments made at the Administration, a Speaker's husband beaten to with an inch of his life, as you say, Covid, a recession, inflation, then on top of it all being blamed for it all. Heck, people were quite prepared to blame President Biden for asteroids flying close to Earth! Something that is particularly depressing to me is the fact that BBB never really took off, despite the desperate need for an entire overhaul of North American infrastucture. Now, as the cherries on top, this Administration has to deal with Kim Ill Jung, Putin and Xi Jinping, in addition to the lies of Fox, especially from Tucker Carlson and his ilk. Yikes. Who wants to actually be President anymore if this is the kind of nonsense and drama facing one? We need to be one nation, not divided al la former President Trump.
@@dashcan8479 I think Russia blew up the Noordstream, to put additional pressure on Germany. Russia would have complained much louder if they knew somebody else did it. Biden got inflation under control. Unemployment is the lowest in over 50 years , Biden Jr. is not in government, and his appointment to the board of Burisma by creditors suing the former CEO for tax evasion was not paid for by the US. On the other hand, Jared Kushner blackmailed Qatar using government strings to get a $4Billion investment in his failing real estate properties. There was really bad nepotism in the trump admin. Biden Jr. is being harassed over dick pics. Trump faced many more lurid charges that you don't seem to care about.
@@EamonnS I've been moving in similar circles, but I probably missed all your posts as well. It bothers me that the right can lie with impunity, and they get away with it again and again. If Biden continues to avoid major missteps, I hope people will eventually see through the unfounded criticism. They have to venture outside their personal news silos first.
@@hitchensghost Ok Go away with your patent pathological lies Democrat troll.
“… an adversarial relationship with the truth.” An understatement 👍😂👏
you think the West is the innocent superhero of the world? think deeper.
This is the person who said any nation could join NATO in disregard of Russia explicitly stating that they could never allowed Ukraine to join NATO just like the US would never tolerate Russian or Chinese troops and bases in Mexico or Canada. The US ( General Austin) has also openly stated that the goal is to weaken Russia so the US has openly expressed hostility towards Russia. How can that ever facilitate a diplomatic solution?
I saw Blinken here and then heard him on BBC hard talk yesterday. The difference in the real journalism is astounding.
which is better? the bbc?
It’s all Sesame Street stuff over here. This man is very concerned about countries invading other countries unless it’s USA or NATO.
Stephen Sackur is good, every guest gets it tight on Hardtalk
The information they saw came from me: Putin was busy for several years building up the war chest, by trying to influence the oil price on various occasions.
Venezuela, OPEC+, Mali etc. Etc.
I had direct conversations with Russian spy girls.
They even made me believe the war was because of me and my mistake.
@Michael Smythe they wanted to protect someone with anonymity because I was of more value anonymous.
The things happening next, boy o boy, when I will have grandchildren they could hear dangerous stories.
I don’t care about fucking danger. I don’t need to tell stories to my grandchildren.
I want to be the next Kissinger.
Advisor to the USA president.
Anthony Thankyou for your service rn . So underrated at times but so comprehensive in your speeches and well calculated in all. Thankyou man
АГА , ТАК ВРАТЬ И ОБМАНЫВАТЬ НАРОД , ЭТО РЕДКИЙ ТАЛАНТ БЛИНКИНА
0:20 Concerning? USA Antony Blinken stating that there were no warnings is not just upsetting, its insulting: Russia has been raising concerns (that were then ignored) in regards to Ukraine not keeping up with the Minsk Agreements ( which were later on revealed to be fake, Merkel and Zelenskyy admitted it!). USA knew what they were doing, and got the proxy war they so desperately needed to boost their weapons manufacturers..
28:00 “I think what we saw play out was the Achilles’ heel of autocracies, and that is that there is no one in an autocratic system who is either able or willing to speak truth to power.” - Antony Blinken
Blinken ever tell the truth. Lol
@@Hahaha41241 talks like a man on a commercial break selling shit
@@Hahaha41241 Russian bot spotted
Those words are without meaning. USA is the autocrat of the world and now they are slowly paying the price for it. US hegemony and oppression will finally end. I never thought that i will see this day coming but here it is, Russia is not Afghanistan or Iraq.
@@dissco.partysan3333 Utter and complete rubbish, no ond with any eyes to see or ears to hear would say that.
I like Mr. Blinken very professional look you straight in d eyes and answers all questions in a professional manner.
How are you Florence?
You watch not what he says and why, but he talks;You'd better watch Oprah
Incredible interview
Excellent interview.
Remember: Pointing with your finger at someone means also that there are three other fingers pointing at you.
And you have to figure out which 👉 pointing finger points
correctly , if any . Also , the indignantly righteous need to examine themselves . Would you mind if I pointed my finger at you , because I don't want to point it at myself ?
I was told that very phrase by my youth pastor 1974? When I see 45 points his finger I Look at his o t her fingers....I am not seeing argument
NN NN your phrase is a very general phrase and should not apply in real life, because I rather see things in a way, that each thing has to be judged by the merit.
wtf is this bs even mean
The one pointing at someone is russia in this case.
Blinken has been one if the most impressive Sec. Of States in my lifetime, for his thoughtful and deep understanding of geopolitics, for his measured analysis, and his sincerity of his negotiations. I trust him to push for America's interests while ensuring a free and democratic world for friends and foes alike.
What.. with every time he opens his mouth, it's all lies?
BS!
@@TommyTCGT hater spotted
This is truly crazy. Neither Blinken and Biden or anyone in this administration seem to have any self-awareness of how foolish this policy is towards Russia or the potential catastrophic consequences if led to its natural conclusion. I have no confidence Biden will be able to negotiate an end to the war due to his prejudices, lack of understanding of the situation or his enormous self of sense or place in history. My only hope is we have a new administration. NATO is an ally but they are not a partner of the US.
@@jaelee3048 They Biden administration was the first to warn the world that Russia was going to invade. Even Zelensky pushed back saying Biden was exaggerating. "Foolish policy".... So you think Ukraine should lay down arms and just accept an invader? Also.. "NATO is an ally" shows how little you understand the current events. NATO is a US lead alliance. It's not a "partner". The US is the main member and controls the alliance.
I like that man from U.S. Antony
coming from a family of diplomats, with some foreign service experience and studies myself, I really like this guy! Just like. from Hungary. Slava Ukraini! Thanks for this/these excellent interviews with excellent people! Great job!
The most fake intellectual. Zero clarity, zero kindness, zero power. Just a bs chatting robot. He doesn’t even Blink. Evil at its best
Tony Blinken likes to try to score some points when talking about his ancestors escaping Nazi captivity during WW2, & yet he somehow always manages to forget the part about how they were liberated by Russians 😂 maybe fat Vicky told him not to mention that part ?
Blinken is the consummate professional. We are lucky to have him here at this difficult moment.
The previous administration was a consummate disaster and more lives are being lost because of those traitors,.
Few things:
1. its a good thing a president isnt emotional. Do you want an emotional person, that has access to nuclear weapons? You want a person that can act like he is the country and the people and works in its/their interest.
2. when he said we understand each other about the soul thing, doesnt that mean Biden doesnt have a soul either? (Childish emotional talk, see 1.)
3. Blinken said we cant have countries that just invade countries and change borders, or we open Pandoras Box. The US invaded Iraq, bombed Serbia, changed the borders of Serbia, bombed and invaded both Lybia and Syria and is still stealing resources from Syria, extracting the oil and shipping it to the US.
You have love the straight in the camera look "Im lying straight to your face and I dont give a F, because your too dumb to realise it anyway".
@@she825 Your mental illness is real. Seek help.
@@nemiw4429 Your point is taken but your facts and equivalence are weak at best.
@@rahrahrobbbieee give me arguments. Im open for a conversation. Im not stubborn. If someone changes my view, thanks, you just expanded my knowledge.
I'm sure that's your real opinion and that you are a really original thinker!
I never really liked Blinken but this made me change my opinion a bit. He comes off as pretty intelligent and aware in this interview.
This aged well...
step away from the M$M, you’re not doing yourself any favours.
Chairman.... Wonderful conversation.Blinken for President
You can see the stress in this man's face. Like he's got the fate of the world to deal with.
💯 👍. ✌️🇺🇦🤝🇺🇸🫡
He feels guilty and is worried about his place in history.
The stress of spinning the neocon line knowing that every statement is a role reversal script flipping lie.
Thé US provoked the proxy war against Russia, deliberately
200,000 dead Ukrainians so far, 400,000 wounded for life, millions traumatized and exiled
The Russian losses are 10%
The neocons attacked Russia’s sovereignty and borders, knowingly
They care not one iota about Ukranian lives.
WHY DID BLINKEN AND BIDEN ORDER ZELENSKY TO PULL OUT OF NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT IN EARLY WEEKS OF CONFLICT?
WHY DID NEOCONS DESTROY THE KEY INFRASTRUCTURE OF ITS SO-CALLED ALLY GERMANY, SO AS TO WEAKEN THE EU
Blinken knows the neocon objective is to demonize Russia, destroy Germany’s economy, push Poland to fight Russia,,divide and rule Europe,
then move on to stoke up second proxy war aimed at China.
Blinken knows he is spinning lies for media consumption, and he also knows that Russia will dismantle Ukraine soon, push out the corrupt hard right Ukrainian neo nationalist mafia from Kiev, triggering the collapse of NATO,
A new sovereignist right wing Europe will arm itself and wake up.
What is the US doing in Europe ?
They don’t know or understand it’s history properly.
Nothing but generalized clichés and misrepresentations.
They need to be told to leave it and sort out their major domestic crises.
Blinken loves his job and takes it seriously , He would make a good president of USA .
Or, Janitor for Raytheon headquarters.
USA produced the last 70 years a lot of great speakers and good communicators of their global strategies. But all the proxy wars USA fought were lost and left oceans of tears and destruction , not only of entire countries but induced the long-term destabilization of entire regions. It would be a surprise if Blinken would show to have the stature to direct the proxy war in the Ukraine in another direction.
The Chinese Red Cross provided humanitarian assistance worth ($791,540) to Ukraine, consisting of daily necessities.
Additional ($1.57 million) of humanitarian assistance
while Iran provides the Russian aggressors with Heavy mortars, Light mortars
Small arms, assault rifles
Ammunition, artillery rounds and deadly drones to kill Ukrainians
And that why Karma hitting Iran. Love that Israel is attacking their military assets.
frontline pbs continues to prove its the best at its documenteries, no BS no partisanship just pure facts. much love
Part 2 of 5
Frontline BPS should know be “impartial and just, without favoritism or discrimination” and apply this to Putin. But Frontline PBS is not fair and poked around the honey pot to construct every negative aspect about Putin. Therefore, Frontline PBS should now apply the same formula of negative bad propaganda what it has applied to Putin must now apply to the 5 US Presidents. Then the viewer can watch in Frontline PBS the non-attractive sides of the 5 US Presidents and the crimes they have committed all over the world and the ever-growing criminal narcissistic ferocious expansion of US military power to other countries with the aim in mind to accept US policies or die.
sarcasm? i dont get it
hilarious
very calm and professional, impressive
Blinken for prison
@@marty9660 why
Tony is such a professional, can't help but admire his intelligence! Respect!
President Biden did the right thing by hiring the professionals. Very different breed from Trump's clowns.
Lol
sarcasm?
troll
he doesnt sound like he has the exact Obama cadence? Obama gas a hand up his back
We are very fortunate to have a level-headed SecState like Blinken. The guy is a smooth operator, very diplomatic, very good at the job of being diplomatic.
President Blinken?
Nice comment hack!
SO TRUE! And exactly what I was thinking! I was thrilled to see an extension of the phenomenal Putin and The Presidents
@@tombryant52jumpscoach Thanks, bot!
@@RandomDudeOne yeah I was thinking the same. Anthony Blinkin is a truly GREAT ASSET TO THIS COUNTRY! I also personally think Biden has so far been EXTREMELY UNDERESTIMATED BY MANY PEOPLE...including myself! He's been the strongest president of my lifetime! Seeing as NO OTHER US PRESIDENT HAS HAD THE GUTS TO STAND UP TO PUTIN AKA NAPOLEON (THE WORST CASE OF A LITTLE MAN COMPLEX I'VE EVER WITNESSED!) That's why everything around him has to be so MASSIVE! BECAUSE HE'S JUST A SCARED LITTLE GIRL HIDING BEHIND A 161 FOOT ROUND TABLE...AND OCASSIONALLY ADDS THE RIDICULOUS RECTANGULAR ONE AS WELL!
Great work ❤
Antony Blinken: One of the best
"Secretaries of State" the US is
Fortunate to have.
Man, online it’s really hard to tell if people are being sarcastic. Hope so.
One of the worst
@@ismailhameed1465 not only politicians but one of the worst human being!
He took over and immediatelly wrecked the ship... War with Russia, possibly China, deep crysis, inflation, economy slowdown, recession, prices skyrocketing ... Yeah definitely a competent guy. Just like the other guy who took over and 10 years later XX million dead
you cant be serious. he is a crook and a liar just like joe is lies lies and more lies is all we hear from these people you like this????
He is a very clear to the point and direct speaker!
blah blah blah blah.
Nonsense absolute hogwash intended for the gullible
@@tombryant52jumpscoach there ya go show us that good ole boy education.😊
@@tombryant52jumpscoach oh boy. You are sooo to the point and sooo convincing. Smh
haha if he is clear to the point and direct then why isn't saying he is in a proxy war in Ukraine against Russia and were preparing this since 2014? He is a devil yes
blinken is such a kind thoughtful guy.
Really? Are you serious? Before the war started Ukraine was rated the most corrupt government in Europe by European media, and Putin drew the red line long ago to warn NATO not to let Ukraine join them. Yet even though the US has never intended for Ukraine to join NATO, they still do not give a clear rejection. And in this video Blinken says “we don’t want the war to happen”? After the war started U.S. Military Industry sold all their inventory and made tons of money, meanwhile Russia’s developing speed was slowed down by the war, then US blew up Nord Stream, so that EU can only buy energy from them, then sold the energy for 4 times price to EU. And you say “Blinken is such a kind thoughtful guy”? WTF?
Lol.
Ha. Nice
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Pure evil
Anthony Blinken is my all time hero, who has bloody amazing hair.
hair that you just wanna run your dick through, right?
right?
just me?
😂😂 too funny
Great interviewe.
Keep us update us
Thanks.
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We should be, and we are, grateful for everything that this man and the entire respected Administration have done for our country. Indeed, when I look at the kind of people who lead some countries, I should be grateful for this political refreshment. Well done to Mr. Secretary and the Administration ❤️
jajaja
Look around you fool what these soft spoken crooks have done to the world; Vietnam, Iraq, Serbia, Cyprus and now Ukraine; what don't you understand you fool?
$100 billion in U.S. taxpayer dollars to the most corrupt country in Europe. Blinken is dumb and corrupt.
USA produced the last 70 years a lot of great speakers and good communicators of their global strategies. But all the proxy wars USA fought were lost and left oceans of tears and destruction , not only of entire countries but induced the long-term destabilization of entire regions.
It would be a surprise if Blinken would show to have the stature to direct the proxy war in the Ukraine in another direction.
Thank you America! Now I understand why you are called the Arsenal of Democracy!
US has no intention of making friendship with either Russia and China. Blinken may be a good foreign secretary but he doesn't make the final decision. There are alot of vested interest among the status quo including allies.
Isso é besteira, é impossivel fazer amizades com quem não é confiavel, com gente que pensa que ainda esta nos tempos de Alexandre e Genghis Khan, invadir pela força e ocupar, como faz a Russia e pretendem os abestalhados da China só que não tem coragem.
Blinken Always seems incredible well spoken and well prepared.
Give him the big post instead of the old man!
Love from Denmark :D
USA 🇺🇸 says No to Elite Oligarch a puppet of Obama.
If he was competent and responsible he would have stepped forward to stop the Elites devastation of Biden clan kam and well the Pelosi hypocrisy horror.
USA must respect. This elite in hiding is not. Puppeteer at best.
He was encouraged to step forward yet no action in front or behind.
So Sad !
@@mariannefaulkner3445 lol wat....i know this is a new thing to you ....but what exactly is the problem :D ?
Pointing finger without a solution just mean you are a part of the same cycle.
And if you say drain the swamp i truely know what a brainless spam bot you are!
You are just the next group of supporting your own group of elites >,
@@danis8455
Blinkton had nor has a solution.
He was encouraged to step forward as 4th in line knowing the incompetence of puppets joe kam and Oligarch Pelosi.
Blinkton did not. He allowed the devastation of USA and offended allies. All at the cost of the peasants the USA taxpayers.
Well spoken yes self serving yes seeking Elite lifestyle yes...Carpetbagger yes describes Blinkton.
My record will show no response from Blinkton from contact nor no to limited regard for USA.
Guess your golden elite carpetbagger needs to step up with a fresh plate.
As a side I respect Trump however at this time in support of other for President.
It will require All Hands On Deck to Address the current devastation of USA which includes the Blinkton power grab.
Best you understand it one thing to take an Airplane ✈️ off it a whole other to Land it.
Blinkton allowed the Crash.
USA is moving forward with experience and talent and it does not involve vocabulary of why it failed.
Good Day.
@@mariannefaulkner3445 Feel like you are repeating yourself here....and its did not become more substantial.
You just said the same rant again :) count to 10 think of actual examples of what they are doing wrong. Instead of this aimless "the elite" since its just pathetic.
But if you truely what to know how to "make america great again"
this is actually it.....weapons sales are up, LNG sale are up! All for an export market that USA was missing out on. not one american set of military boots will ever touch Ukraine.
Really dont know what you are upset about.
USA is the winner of all these conflicts thats under buildup.
And the cant even be give blame this time around :P
@@mariannefaulkner3445 USA does however not manage internal politics sensible.
Not trump, not trump, not obama not biden, not bush.....sortof doubting you had a decent president since Eisenhower.
your tax politics just dont make any fucking sense. Hence the federal government is always running red numbers. And that's just an insane way to run the most wealthy country in the world.
A remarkable man. Such a difference from the previous administration. I'm just glad that there are people like him in the right positions and that they can and are allowed to do their jobs to the best of their abilities. I don't even want to imagine how the world would look like if "we" would've gotten another Trump term.
Please and by God Americans do everything you can do prevent that in 2024.
Greetings from the EU/Germany
True. The previous administration didn't start a single war but, it did finish couple of them. It was the most peaceful period in American history since WWII.
Intelligent pragmatism is an art of diplomacy that requires a quiet voice and also a big stick. Trump's "Bull in a china-shop" approach is prone to his blunders and to his temperamental thunders. Stable, the man is not.
Once his tendon is cut, then his bones will undoubtedly fall. The hounds are nipping at his Achilles' right now. There are 11,780 of them in Georgia alone.
Greetings and Salutations for your courage and support !
lol this dude is a biggest failure in American history, Afghanistan now Ukraine.. all under his watch in 2 years. total fuken disaster
We need more wars and only the Democrats are good at it. Let's hope that Zelenskyy can finally reach the prize: WWIII.
I am not a fan of Trump but he stated that Germany going all in on Russian fossil fuels was a huge mistake. He even said it to the UN assembly and the German delegation laughed at him!
Considering the amount of the stress this man has to deal with on a daily basis, with the continuous monstrosity of problems at home and across the world, I admire how well he's navigated it all. He entered the job in a global pandemic and in a heavy political climate. I think he'd make a good president someday
You can see in his eyes the pain! ❤
I'm 100% Republican but I am pround how these whole administration has handled the Russian agression. for 1 helping Ukraine so much!
Asking Blinken the same sort of questions asked of Julia.
Who TF is Julia, one of those ladies (neither of the green light nor of the daytime) who has Moby Trump as a client?
Anthony Blinken is amazing. Mr. Blinken if you read this, please run for President, highly admiring, so humble. Please run for President!
Barack Obama says he has three buttons: yellow, green, red. He pressed the green one - there is no Europe, the yellow one - there is no China, the red one - there is no Russia. And Merkel says: “My grandmother had three toilets: gold, silver and faience. But when the Russians entered Berlin, she crap one's pants in the corridor
Nonsense.
he saying Russia violate United Nations Charter but he doesn't say US did the same by invade Iraq.
He wasn't involved in iraq invasion. We have a democracy and term limits administrations dont stay in power for generations. He has no responsibility to answer for anything he had nothing to do with
1. If you are referring to the second war in Iraq, instigated by President George W., Bush Jr. & UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, yes, it was illegal aggression that was justified with inaccurate claims & outright lies. However, the first war between Iraq and the USA, UK, other 'western' nations, and an 'Arab coalition' was quite justified, as it was in response to the unprovoked, illegal invasion & occupation of Kuwait by Iraq.
2. The second war between the USA/UK/a few other nations revealed some truths about the USA & the UK:
(a) The world's democracies are not perfect, including the USA & those in the UK. There are highly-influential & powerful people & subsets of society in the USA & UK nations who are not elected politicians & leaders, yet who have a disproportionate amount of influence/control over what the elected governments does. These people/groups have their own agenda from which they profit in a number of ways, and often their agenda is not pointed in the same direction(s) as the domestic & foreign goals/policies of the government and/or the desires/will of the nations' citizens.
(b) Not all politicians/political parties are created equal when it comes to respecting & following the democratic system within their own nation. Not all politicians & political parties are equally devoted to respecting & following the foundational values & goals of the UN, international laws/agreements/treaties, nor do they equally honour the fundamental sanctity of 'sovereignty' & self-determination as it applies to all nations, everywhere in the world. Not all politicians/political parties are equally affected by the influence of powerful individuals/subsets within their greater society.
3. Despite the fact that...
(a) 'western' nations are very imperfect 'democracies', which has resulted in domestic & foreign policies that can be misaligned with the will of their citizens & also run counter to what is best for people at home & abroad,
(b) the agendas of 'western' democracies can be influenced/controlled disproportionally by a relatively small number of influential & powerful individuals/groups within each nation , and
(c) the Capitalist economic systems virtually all 'western' nations support can create sources of inequity & power, and also create actions that are counter to many moral/ethical/legal values & principles stated & demonstrated in many UN charters & agreements,
Regardless, absolutely none of the serious imperfections, inconsistencies, and even hypocrisies seen from 'western' nations over the centuries can be used to justify/excuse the unprovoked immoral, unethical & illegal actions of Putin & Russia against Russia's own citizens & people in other nations., The failings of 'western' democracies do not justify/excuse the invasion & occupation of Ukraine, which began with overt aggression using military power in 2014 & has continued into 2023.
@@secretname4190 You know that’s what the powerful elites want you to think right? They don’t spend all that effort and money trying to suppress the vote for no reason.
Only Iraq? I would start with die 50-s. Die list is long...
US INTERVENED INTO IRAQ TO TOPPLE SADAM HUSSAIN AND WITHDRAWN FROM IRAQ BUT RUSSIA INVADED UKRAINE TO ANNEX UKRAINE TERRITORY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
I truly LOVE these PBS/FRONTLINE documentaries! Phenomenal content, absolute, complete trustworthy FACTS! I can't get enough of these. I JUST watched the complete Putin and the Presidents and was so disappointed when it was over. You are forever leaving us wanting more. Keep them coming...as you have since I was just a little kid.
What is the US interest
in this war?
@@jakebredthauer5100 to stop innocent men women and children from being slaughtered for ABSOLUTELY NO REASON, because Ukraine is a FREE SOVEREIGN NATION that has been INVADED BY A SCARED LITTLE MAN WITH A TERRIBLE LITTLE MAN AKA NAPOLEON COMPLEX, they had ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT TO INVADE A FREE NATION. And it's FAR FROM JUST THE US INTEREST BUT ALL THE WORLD (UNLESS RULED BY ANOTHER DICTATOR! ALSO THE FACT THAT UKRAINE ASKED FOR HELP AND THE LOVE HE HAS FOR HIS COUNTRY, THE PEOPLE, THE CONSTITUTION 4.
@@jakebredthauer5100 Stoping a war criminal, VP from murdering hundreds of thousands of innocent people for a starter.
Sending a message to tyrants like VP, that raw, vicious violence will not be tolerated.
Murder and genocide is not an acceptable option. Looks like Vlad thinks otherwise!
VP is the new AH!
@@kimmygumdrop
The US does not care about trashing Ukraine. All the US cares about is conquering Russia.
@@carlettesouthern-robert2992
The plan is not working is it?
Ukraine is being trashed.
The world may be next.
If the US had just let Putin have Ukraine no one would have gotten hurt. Putin was forced into the attack to defend his country from US aggression. Frontline has gotten you so deluded. That was its purpose.
That was a great interview. Thanks
A superbly practical man. Salute.
God bless the usa🇺🇸 as an englishman I cannot understate the thanks I have for your great country and what you do to help Europe.
Do you mean like blowing up pipelines and regenerating coal for energy?
Awesome interview!
When I see men like Blinken makes me feel good that my tax dollars aren't being wasted
I could listen to his thinking for hours. 👍👍
I’m impressed how the U.S. can play 100% innocent and that everybody believes it 😅
💯
Not everybody! Just Only the propagandized and Indoctrinated mostly American Morons.
Well, they are a bunch of accomplished hypocrites, what do you expect. Same in Westminster, only the British people are less gullible, I hope!
Yeah..we don't invade to plant our flag and take over...that u support a bunch of murders says alot about u...
Why is a Brit talking smack about the US? We literally came from one of your colonies... we're like the run away child who made something of themselves.
He isn’t Anthony Blinken. He is Abe Lincoln from Men in Tights. Get it? “A Blinken”?
I don't know when the US last brought piece and security?
Great interviews from Frontline for posterity.
Hello Karen
Do U thing there will be any posterity?
I've never seen so many bots on the message board, ever. Goes to show how popular this administration is. Without the bot comments, it'll be absolute humiliation for the man
Yeah, Jesus...this is so SO creepy
Mama Mia!!! There goes the Pizzeria !!
What an incredible speaker. You can feel his sincerity and passion. The best answer to tell someone that is an aggressor, is to put it back on them and make them choose their path. It means you stand strong on your views.
You can't be serious, dude.
All I see is the same deer in the headlights look he had after abandoning 100,000 allies in Afghanistan
Reverse psychology used here. Nasty piece of work. They US, want world domination without Russia and China balancing the world with equal terms. But US is very scared that the petrodollar no longer will be the de facto currency that exists out of paper money with no backup of anything fungible or tangible such as FIAT currency and QE 1 till whenever. Fake money. There is nothing more aggressive than the US at the moment. What they are talking about is all in their head, manipulation, twisting, propaganda, lies, want been involved in everything unasked, and tormenting everyone as a massive narcissist would do. Only narcissists think about their own interest first and nothing that another would want or needs.
@@makaroninini Feeling is an emotion, sense is derived from sensories in your body like smell. Being a full blown idiot is up to you.