Always enjoy Starsky's take, he and Anna did a roundtable (just the two of them) and it was fantastic. They listened to each other and provided genuine and heart felt responses that also informed. Thanks Jonathan!!!
Operator Srarsky has an extraordinary quality:he makes me smile even when going gets tough! Thank you Jonathan for the wonderful guest !Slava Ucraini!💙💛💙💛👏👏
Caution evrybody , in Russia the propaganda is mking it sound like they have just about defeated Ukraine after dealing a dwevastating blow to them capturing the key city of Mari / RUBBLE ! Slava Ukraini
From my vantage point here on Merseyside ( the Wirral, if I,m being picky...) , the hosting of Eurovision here ,was an absolutely stunning success...given the the Kleptocracy of Kleptograd are strangers to any truth, the informational war is being won by Ukraine ( ably assisted by Operator Starsky, Anna and your good self ,Jonathan) , excellent post, a happier Hogmany to Ukraine and all friends of Ukraine....peace and love...E...❤❤😊😊😊
Operator Starsky is an amazing fellow. I'm sure we are going to see a lot from him even after Ukraine wins. He is going to leave a mark on the world, and a very good one. Keep your eye on this guy. He is brilliant and will excel at anything he puts his mind to.
Thank you both for an excellent video. Be assured more and more people are actively fighting disinformation. Starsky, Ukraine has revitalized democracy in more ways than you know. Too slow for me but changes for the better are happening.
Starsky is in the military and has spent time in war zones and also had the experience of his hometown of Chernihiv attacked by Russian missiles. I don't think Joe Rogan can boast any of that.
Alan, why you are not helping them? Zlausnhy said "We need more manpower", You know there´s already ukrainian women and teenagers fighting, if you really care about them go and help them, other wise you are just another warpig... and coward.
I wish the US congress would wake up and smell the coffee and support these brave men and women of Ukraine. Slava Ukraine thank you Operator Starsky God Bless you
If you are an American call your representatives and especially call House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has thus far, blocked bringing a bill which includes additional funding for Ukraine as well as funding for more border guards, immigration officers and judges.
I wish the US Congress would wake up and smell the coffee and start worrying about OUR southern border and the tens of millions of illegals who are swarming across it. We can talk about foreign s***holes after that.
@@ruks345 Democrats wanted each bill to be voted on separately. Speaker Mike Johnson insisted they be brought together as a single vote on the floor. Just as Mitch McConnell did forever, this is continued procedural obstructionism of anything getting done in Congress. Call Mike Johnson's offices and tell them you want "stand alone bills". Do their freaking job and pass legislation.
To help people visualize this size, an acre is similar to a football field in size. One square mile has 640 acres. Also this comment helps the algorithm! Happy New Year 🎉
@@mvjh2277I hope that it can be soon rebuilt and prosperous, especially with damages extracted from Russia. May all Ukraine have peace to work out their own future.
Thank you for caring, but it doesn’t make any sense to rebuild those town without first figuring out what Ukrainian economy is going to be based on. Eastern Ukraine was a home to outdated Soviet time heavy industry which is mostly destroyed by now. People need to reside where they can have jobs and comfortable living conditions. It also depends on what amount of population we’ll end up with post war. Besides, some American academics maintain that Ukrainian demographics are so bad that we’re about to go extinct in just a few generations. I hope they’re wrong…
Johnathan's interviews are such a pleasure to watch! Presenting one's views in a pleasant, entertaining manner helps get your message through. Ukraine is fortunate to have such a voice on their side.
Compelling conversation guys and it’s always good to see Starsky taking time to talk at length about the issues that he has to face daily! God speed their victory Slava Ukraini! 💕🙏🇨🇦🙏🇺🇦💕
I'm a 75 year old American living in Kherson through out the war and I am following American politics very closely relative to robust support for Ukraine. And there's some good news that is not covered. There's a number of Republicans in Congress who have a perfect record of support for Ukraine like my Congressman, Chris Smith from the 4th congressional district in New Jersey. I'm confident that America will come through but we are just SO slow. If I didn't believe that I would not still be in Kherson. Great interview. Keep up the good work, both of you.
Excellent interview! Always great to listen to his prospective and your good questions. Sometimes the truth is hard for some people to hear, but it is what it is. I am ashamed of my government and the GOP tying aid for Ukraine to US border policy, which has been flawed for my entire life. Yes, our border issues need immediate attention, but attaching aid for Ukraine to that issue is disgusting and so very shameful. Ukrainian people, civilian and military alike are paying with their lives every day. Sickens me. Thank you for promoting the awareness of what is happening on a daily basis to force conversations about this issue to the forefront!
But nope, your border issue isn’t needing “immediate attention” 🙄🤡 It’s been a problem for 40+ years, nothing is going to change overnight, besides, repugnants are refusing to pass any bill to address it just to stick it to Biden, get real 🤦🏼♂️ Stop believing the BS!
Thank you both, Jonathan and Andrew! Great discussion about our perilous time. Happy and Best New Year's to you both! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 Heroiam Slava 🇺🇦
Amazing and refreshing to find someone who thinks like me, Jonathan! Not "as long as it takes" how about "as fast as possible"!!! Well said Jonanthan! Slava Ukraini!
Thank you Jonathan for reassuring our friends and for letting everyone else know that Britain is behind Ukraine. I hope it helps that Ukrainians can know that they have good friends here. We need other governments to get their acts together. The box tickers need to get their boxes ticked. Slava Ukraini. 💛💙
It's reassuring that he seems to dismiss the amount of territories Russia occupies currently as insignificant and pointless. This may mean that Ukrainian propaganda already prepares for a ceasefire agreement in which they will frame the status quo as a win. So maybe peace is not that far off
Operator Starsky No Bull no propaganda just the firm belief in the justness of the Ukrainian cause Represented with dignity and a smattering of dark humour He deserves a medal for his media services to the nation
Thank you, Johnathan, for your work connecting Ukrain supporters from around the world! I have one more person that I think should be in this team and that is our prime swedish information war fighter lt colonel Joakim Paasikivi from the swedish war academy. He is a frequent guest in swedish media for example in Aftonbladets Krigsrapporten (the war report).
Thanks to both of you . I have believed for a decade that Eastern Europe is the last hope of western civilization. Ukraine is , not for the first time , the front line in a civilizational war .
That just isn't true. The point of the Bible is the world is falling into Caos concering the end times. Not that it's getting better but Moarly we are declining and that is true everywere
Thanks for your very good interviews. I am from South Africa and was in Amsterdam when the war started. I am leaving in February 2024 and I am praying that Russia is defeated before I leave. Bravo Ukraine
I'm back, right on time 🤗💖 Starsky was very very busy today! I didn't have tiime to comment on everything he posted. Some so tragic, I am at a total loss 🥺 but I am here, no matter how bad it gets. 🇺🇦 🌏 🇺🇸
Thank you Jonathon for this great discussion with Operator Starsky! They are always so insightful. Its great to see and hear Opeator Starsky share his thoughts and wisdom with all of us around the world. Happy New Year to all of you, and I pray that 2024 will be the year for Ukraine's victory. 💙💛🙏
Brilliant interview. Thank you so much Jonnsthan. What a smart, humble and honorable Ukrainian soldier and analyst. Pleasure!!!! Slava Ukraini. Ukraini wii prevail❤️❤️🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
It is actually a bit bonkers that Europe/NATO lacks the ability to provide something as basic as artillery shells !! Slava Ukraine & Operator Starsky et al ..,..
And millions of young Europeans sit around on unemployment benefits cos there are no jobs. We have work for the dole in Australia, EU should consider it. Build the factory and your unemployed can work in them.
Another superb discussion Jonathan! Thank you! And thank you to Operator Starsky too! FWIW, one of the points that really stood out for me was Operator Starsky suggesting that one of the most effective ways to counter Russian hybrid warfare & its campaigns of misinformation conducted through influencers in the west would be to educate the pubic re Russian tactics, strategies & key enablers. FWIW, I really believe that two things need to happen. First, non-Ukrainian 'experts' need to call out these influencers for what they are & challenge them in the open regarding what is truth & what is not. Second, I am absolutely sure that there a number of agencies (government or otherwise) which continually follow the flow of money around the world, and determine where the 'dark money' originates & where it is headed. It would surprise me if this was something the Ukrainians have observed & analyzed in depth for many years, especially in light of the anti-corruption work that has gone on in Ukraine over the last decade. Regardless of where the info comes from, IMHO, it is imperative that well-researched & thoroughly-understood pathways between Russian oligarch/Putin money and key influencers/politicians/media outlets in 'the West' have their cloaks pulled off in the light of day. Certainly there have been rumours & accusations regarding dark Russian money & certain politicians in the U.S.A....why not organize a campaign to put the specifics of these sorts of connections out into the open on a regular basis? Now, of course I totally understand how doing so would trigger one sh*tstorm after another, which in-turn would probably lead to threats of/actual lawsuits & other weapons of the rich/powerful/infuential being brought to bear on those who reveal 'uncomfortable truths', therefore I am certainly not suggesting that independent media personalities, or YT podcasters/vloggers lead the charge. Instead, this would best come from the Ukrainian media, government, academics (..whoever has sufficient protection from the 'weapons of the rich/powerful/influential'...), and then 'smaller fish' in the traditional/mainstream media, on social media platforms, etc could report on these stories, with the hope that individual citizens will spread the word from there. Overall...practical details aside...I view Operator Starsky's recommendations re shining the light on Putin's enablers in 'the West' (..via "follow the money" conversations..) to be an absolute must, if pro-democracy, pro-Ukraine folks are to see Russian propaganda, misinformation campaigns & political destabilization initiatives rendered ineffective!
An outstanding video as always. On your discussion regarding Russian disinformation it occurred to me you might consider interviewing Ryan McBeth. He is a specialist in information warfare, among other things, and I believe could contribute some useful insights. On Russia moving south, one should remember that Russia isn't the only country interested in exerting influence in the region. Turkey, for example, is cultivating relations with the other Turkic peoples of central Eurasia, such as the Kazakhs. Additionally Iran, India and China all have interests in the region. Kipling's "Great Game" comes to mind, and while not all of these countries are friends, there are situations where the interests of not-friends might align. Slava Ukraini! 💙💛
4:10 The Muscovites relentlessly assaulted Marinka several times a day since 2014, which curious fact makes this battle the longest one in modern history, along with the same long battles of Ovdějevka and Peski, effectively declassing the infamous Battle of Verdun about nine times.
Their utter stupidity is remarkable. If only they put that level into actually doing something instead of being parasites. The world might be a different place.
Southern Ukraine was infested by the Muscovite migrants shipped to there in order to replace the Ukrainians murdered in three genocides of 1921, 1932 and 1946, so up to a third of population could theoretically be thankful or dancing in hell for that. If their heavily intoxicated and indoctrinated Muscovite minds could feel anything at all.
@@kicsiqki The Russians "liberated" the large city of Mariupol in a few months. The Russians "liberated" the small city of Bakhmut in 8 months. The Russians "liberated" the tiny town of Mariinka in 22 months. The scale of Russian "victories" are declining...
Thank you for the discussion, you guys are very much appreciated voices of reason, intelligent, knowledgeable and informed. Keep up the great work and may some sense of actual sanity prevail!
Great interview !! Operator Starsky is just brilliant. I would love to see a joint interview with him and Maria Druska, as I find both very equal in wit and sense of humor. (Not at this very moment, but in the near future hopefully. Positive spirit is needed as much as ammo, IMO)
Putin still doesn't realize he can never break the will of the Ukrainian people. Last night's record bombings are acts of desperation... all he has. Stay safe, Starsky!🙏 Slava Ukraini! 🫡💙🇺🇦
Who said he thinks he can? What he does know that when the West Pulls the funds the war will be over as you see it today. And Peace will be the only allternative. Nothing else matters as for that end game stratgey at this point.
Thank you Johnathan for bringing Capt.Starsky back. A reacuring appearance would be very nice. I like what you are doing with your show. I like the 2nd channel idea.
Captain Starsky is like the voice of the Ukrainian soldiers. They would much rather be going home to their families. But as long as pootler keeps his orcs in Ukraine, they will just continue to madder and "improve" the orcs at every chance. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
They would like invaders to go home so they could be peaceful again. But it will be very difficult for them. After the Axis had been defeated all the service men and women couldn't wait to get back. And the country they had left was not the country they went back to.
Operator Starsky is in charge of spaghetti, coffee, and Futch, although Futch may disagree. (Sarcasm). Good to see his beard, it makes him look younger. I listen carefully to him, the information is often hidden in the back, but it's there. Like a lot of Ukranian people, Starsky has been imaginative, innovative, and very stubborn. Slava Starsky. 🇺🇦💖
It seems to me that Ukraine is never ever gonna stop denying Russia any "significant" gain of territory and the USA, UN, EU (NATO) is never ever gonna dry out their aid. Ukraine seems to have found a "sustainable" way to respond and stop Russian aggression. Congratulations for the minds behind it all. Slava Ukraine
im deeply disappointed about german support. Too few too late. There should be taurus, more tanks, more ammo esp. smart 155. Where is Eurofighter? Dont we have still have some Tornados around? Perhaps i judge this conflict different than my government.
That is BS, what world do you live in? The U.S. right this minute is gearing back military AID and if it stops the EU will stop. it's really simply as for policitcs go's not hard to see or predict.
@@FrankWichert-c4vseems like the Leopard 2 tanks are not suited to muddy frontline combat in Ukraine and are being used as artillery pieces. I assume it's like other NATO tanks designed to have a long logistics chain with spare parts, not meant to be repairable in the field. Maybe the Abrams with its turbine engine would do better in the mud, but they need more protection or the FPV drones will find the weak spots.
Fìrst time viewer was watching Starsky during the interviews such an interesting person with so much knowledge i ĺike listening to him he explains things very well.such a nice guy.God Bless him take care ❤❤Slava Ukraine.🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮
Starsky Rocks!
Thanks for inviting him on your awesome channel, Sir.
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Always good! ty@@SiliconCurtain
I just love this young man💖
Thank you Starsky and Jonathan 💙💛
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Operator Starsky IS “always deeply fascinating and compelling”! Well said! I thank you both.
Slava Ukraini!💙💛
Slava, Ukraine! Slava, to the heroes of Ukraine! Thank you operators Starsky thank you for having this honorable man on your show.
Keep well Starsky...We love you....From the UK. Slava Ukraini.
Always enjoy Starsky's take, he and Anna did a roundtable (just the two of them) and it was fantastic. They listened to each other and provided genuine and heart felt responses that also informed. Thanks Jonathan!!!
Operator Srarsky has an extraordinary quality:he makes me smile even when going gets tough! Thank you Jonathan for the wonderful guest !Slava Ucraini!💙💛💙💛👏👏
This is true...always look on the bright side of life..( Monty python..Life of Brian...)
Caution evrybody , in Russia the propaganda is mking it sound like they have just about defeated Ukraine after dealing a dwevastating blow to them capturing the key city of Mari / RUBBLE ! Slava Ukraini
You can actually fight evil with humor. South Park... It's a nice piece of the puzzle
I' in Canada and some of the best come from here ; Chevy Chase , Eugene Levi , Rick Moranis , Ryan Reynolds etc.@@grandroyal66
Absolutely. It is an entertainment channel after all.
Starsky is a true hero. Thank you for hosting him.
Starskys account of what happened at Hostomel was gripping, it's in his earlier videos.
Just immature propagandist
We love you both. 👍
Cant go wrong with Starsky!
Another fantastic conversation with Operator Starsky!
I will never stop supporting Ukraine. Norway is with you❤
Same for the UK 💙💛
Hejsan, Denmark is at the front 👍
Slava Ukraine💙💛
ukraine is lost
Thank you for your coverage and insights.
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Thank You Silicon Curtain. This was informative, Slava Ukraine.Victory2024.
Thanks for your commitment for the Ukrainian cause!
Your guys need to help Zelensky, go to Ukraine coward.
BTW: im so sorry for the defeat of your neonazzi AZOV battalion, stop crying,
From my vantage point here on Merseyside ( the Wirral, if I,m being picky...) , the hosting of Eurovision here ,was an absolutely stunning success...given the the Kleptocracy of Kleptograd are strangers to any truth, the informational war is being won by Ukraine ( ably assisted by Operator Starsky, Anna and your good self ,Jonathan) , excellent post, a happier Hogmany to Ukraine and all friends of Ukraine....peace and love...E...❤❤😊😊😊
Or even just 'Wirral' if being really picky ( or really correct )
Operator Starsky is an amazing fellow. I'm sure we are going to see a lot from him even after Ukraine wins. He is going to leave a mark on the world, and a very good one. Keep your eye on this guy. He is brilliant and will excel at anything he puts his mind to.
Thank you both for an excellent video. Be assured more and more people are actively fighting disinformation. Starsky, Ukraine has revitalized democracy in more ways than you know. Too slow for me but changes for the better are happening.
Great conversation. Thank you, thank you. Slava Ukraini!
Starkey is a true supporter and defender of Ukraine. Thank you for allowing him to speak.
Ukrainian Joe Rogan ❤️
Pfff, rogan is wack. He believes in russian conspiracy theories and propaganda. He's nothing like Starsky, Starsky is actually cool.
Starsky is in the military and has spent time in war zones and also had the experience of his hometown of Chernihiv attacked by Russian missiles. I don't think Joe Rogan can boast any of that.
Alan, why you are not helping them? Zlausnhy said "We need more manpower", You know there´s already ukrainian women and teenagers fighting, if you really care about them go and help them, other wise you are just another warpig... and coward.
@@robertwysocki2073 His account of what happened at Hostomel Airport was gripping, on his earlier videos.
Good work and thank you as always .
Always a pleasure to listen to Operator Starsky's first hand insights about what's happening in Ukraine. Great interview, great host! 💙💛
Starsky you may never make General but you have become a major character for people all over the world already. Slava Ukraini
Thanks for Your work in 2023! Hope to hear and see much more of You in 2024.
Another visit in Ukraine and talks with people there would be paramount.
Yes - planning starting in earnest for new events in January to run through 2024!
I wish the US congress would wake up and smell the coffee and support these brave men and women of Ukraine. Slava Ukraine thank you Operator Starsky God Bless you
If you are an American call your representatives and especially call House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has thus far, blocked bringing a bill which includes additional funding for Ukraine as well as funding for more border guards, immigration officers and judges.
I wish the US Congress would wake up and smell the coffee and start worrying about OUR southern border and the tens of millions of illegals who are swarming across it. We can talk about foreign s***holes after that.
They need to repeal their 1st amendment, too.
@@Dude0000here's our First Amendment F you! Ain't America great!!
@@ruks345 Democrats wanted each bill to be voted on separately. Speaker Mike Johnson insisted they be brought together as a single vote on the floor.
Just as Mitch McConnell did forever, this is continued procedural obstructionism of anything getting done in Congress.
Call Mike Johnson's offices and tell them you want "stand alone bills".
Do their freaking job and pass legislation.
Thanks, Operator Starskeyy.
The beard suits you Starsky!
Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦✌🏻🙏🏻🇺🇦💙💛🇬🇧
Always good to hear from Operator Starskeyy. Marinka is 563 acres, average farm in USA is 445 acres.
To help people visualize this size, an acre is similar to a football field in size. One square mile has 640 acres. Also this comment helps the algorithm! Happy New Year 🎉
Divide that with the days passed since the start of the full-scale invasion, and the Russian rate of "liberation" comes to less than one acre per day.
Not to forget a small town in Occupied Ukraine once had value. My hometown is small college town, some vital factories IBM.
@@mvjh2277I hope that it can be soon rebuilt and prosperous, especially with damages extracted from Russia.
May all Ukraine have peace to work out their own future.
Thank you for caring, but it doesn’t make any sense to rebuild those town without first figuring out what Ukrainian economy is going to be based on. Eastern Ukraine was a home to outdated Soviet time heavy industry which is mostly destroyed by now. People need to reside where they can have jobs and comfortable living conditions. It also depends on what amount of population we’ll end up with post war. Besides, some American academics maintain that Ukrainian demographics are so bad that we’re about to go extinct in just a few generations. I hope they’re wrong…
Johnathan's interviews are such a pleasure to watch!
Presenting one's views in a pleasant, entertaining manner helps get your message through.
Ukraine is fortunate to have such a voice on their side.
I feel like I'm learning how to 8nterview people, watching all his episodes
Operator Starsky … legend 😊
Starsky always brightens my day, hopefully he can appear every month.
I really needed this video to counteract all the negatives being bandied around in discussion, thank you! ‘Operation positive thinking’… slam dunk! 💙💛
Just remember to peace is a victory. The border will change but neutral Ukraine will exist.
I’ve been watching the Operator since the very beginning of the war, and I’m totally on the same page. Slava, Ukraine, from New Hampshire.
He is a national treasure.
Great podcast
Slava to the Warriors and Ukraine 🇺🇲🇺🇦
Compelling conversation guys and it’s always good to see Starsky taking time to talk at length about the issues that he has to face daily! God speed their victory Slava Ukraini! 💕🙏🇨🇦🙏🇺🇦💕
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Slava Ukraini!💙💛 Thanks guys 😊. Stay strong up there Slava Ukraini!💙💛
Heroyam Slava!
I'm a 75 year old American living in Kherson through out the war and I am following American politics very closely relative to robust support for Ukraine. And there's some good news that is not covered. There's a number of Republicans in Congress who have a perfect record of support for Ukraine like my Congressman, Chris Smith from the 4th congressional district in New Jersey. I'm confident that America will come through but we are just SO slow. If I didn't believe that I would not still be in Kherson. Great interview. Keep up the good work, both of you.
Excellent interview! Always great to listen to his prospective and your good questions. Sometimes the truth is hard for some people to hear, but it is what it is. I am ashamed of my government and the GOP tying aid for Ukraine to US border policy, which has been flawed for my entire life. Yes, our border issues need immediate attention, but attaching aid for Ukraine to that issue is disgusting and so very shameful. Ukrainian people, civilian and military alike are paying with their lives every day. Sickens me. Thank you for promoting the awareness of what is happening on a daily basis to force conversations about this issue to the forefront!
@ericchild8845 Very well said!
But nope, your border issue isn’t needing “immediate attention” 🙄🤡 It’s been a problem for 40+ years, nothing is going to change overnight, besides, repugnants are refusing to pass any bill to address it just to stick it to Biden, get real 🤦🏼♂️ Stop believing the BS!
You are a wonderful UA-camr; I learn so much from your channel. Keep it up, and pray for Send my taxes to defend Ukraine. 🇺🇸
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SLAVA UKRAINE from Italy !❤❤
As always, thank you Operator Starsky❣️
Thank you both, Jonathan and Andrew! Great discussion about our perilous time. Happy and Best New Year's to you both! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 Heroiam Slava 🇺🇦
Love Starsky! 😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks guys 😊. Stay strong up there 💪. Poobum gets nothing
You mean Pooh Tin, Pooh Bear Jinping's gay boyfriend?
@@smaybiusbut Poobum made me laugh.
Amazing and refreshing to find someone who thinks like me, Jonathan! Not "as long as it takes" how about "as fast as possible"!!!
Well said Jonanthan! Slava Ukraini!
Thank you both for your knowledge. It’s always a pleasure to hear insightful analysis from both of you. Slava Ukraini! 💛💙💛💙💛💙🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦 🔱💪👍
Starsky is a legend! Heroyam slava!
Thank you Jonathan for reassuring our friends and for letting everyone else know that Britain is behind Ukraine. I hope it helps that Ukrainians can know that they have good friends here. We need other governments to get their acts together. The box tickers need to get their boxes ticked. Slava Ukraini. 💛💙
It's reassuring that he seems to dismiss the amount of territories Russia occupies currently as insignificant and pointless. This may mean that Ukrainian propaganda already prepares for a ceasefire agreement in which they will frame the status quo as a win. So maybe peace is not that far off
Operator Starsky No Bull no propaganda just the firm belief in the justness of the Ukrainian cause Represented with dignity and a smattering of dark humour He deserves a medal for his media services to the nation
The just cause where Starsky today is literally advocating for the murder of russian children in Belgorod.
Thank you, Johnathan, for your work connecting Ukrain supporters from around the world! I have one more person that I think should be in this team and that is our prime swedish information war fighter lt colonel Joakim Paasikivi from the swedish war academy. He is a frequent guest in swedish media for example in Aftonbladets Krigsrapporten (the war report).
Always a source of insight.
Operator Starsky is a great commentator.
Peace to Ukraine 2024🇺🇦🩵💛 .
He is smart and tells it like it is
Two thumbs up to both of you, have a good new year 2024. Of course in support of Ukraine. In hope for victory soon.
Thanks to both of you . I have believed for a decade that Eastern Europe is the last hope of western civilization. Ukraine is , not for the first time , the front line in a civilizational war .
That just isn't true. The point of the Bible is the world is falling into Caos concering the end times. Not that it's getting better but Moarly we are declining and that is true everywere
Starsky is always awesome!!!!
Thanks for your very good interviews. I am from South Africa and was in Amsterdam when the war started. I am leaving in February 2024 and I am praying that Russia is defeated before I leave. Bravo Ukraine
💛💙💜💙💛 couldn't wait, listening now 🤭 I'll relisten at my usual time, too! Thank you, Jonathan and Operator Starsky 💖🤗
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I'm back, right on time 🤗💖 Starsky was very very busy today! I didn't have tiime to comment on everything he posted. Some so tragic, I am at a total loss 🥺 but I am here, no matter how bad it gets.
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Thank you Jonathon for this great discussion with Operator Starsky! They are always so insightful. Its great to see and hear Opeator Starsky share his thoughts and wisdom with all of us around the world. Happy New Year to all of you, and I pray that 2024 will be the year for Ukraine's victory. 💙💛🙏
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Thank you Operator Starsky for your insight and knowledgeable input on what the future holds for Ukraine and all of us. May victory come soon!
Brilliant interview. Thank you so much Jonnsthan. What a smart, humble and honorable Ukrainian soldier and analyst. Pleasure!!!! Slava Ukraini. Ukraini wii prevail❤️❤️🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
It is actually a bit bonkers that Europe/NATO lacks the ability to provide something as basic as artillery shells !! Slava Ukraine & Operator Starsky et al ..,..
I know, right? Polish AAA lacks and we have no gunship type choppers. All the rest is in its place.
And millions of young Europeans sit around on unemployment benefits cos there are no jobs. We have work for the dole in Australia, EU should consider it. Build the factory and your unemployed can work in them.
I think the artillery shells are less profitable for the arms companies
Thank you for sharing this interview!
Slava Ukraini, Heroyam Slava, more than ever!
I really love this guy! Such a difference compared to Russian propagandists! Stay strong, Ukraine!,,,
Another superb discussion Jonathan! Thank you! And thank you to Operator Starsky too!
FWIW, one of the points that really stood out for me was Operator Starsky suggesting that one of the most effective ways to counter Russian hybrid warfare & its campaigns of misinformation conducted through influencers in the west would be to educate the pubic re Russian tactics, strategies & key enablers.
FWIW, I really believe that two things need to happen. First, non-Ukrainian 'experts' need to call out these influencers for what they are & challenge them in the open regarding what is truth & what is not. Second, I am absolutely sure that there a number of agencies (government or otherwise) which continually follow the flow of money around the world, and determine where the 'dark money' originates & where it is headed. It would surprise me if this was something the Ukrainians have observed & analyzed in depth for many years, especially in light of the anti-corruption work that has gone on in Ukraine over the last decade. Regardless of where the info comes from, IMHO, it is imperative that well-researched & thoroughly-understood pathways between Russian oligarch/Putin money and key influencers/politicians/media outlets in 'the West' have their cloaks pulled off in the light of day. Certainly there have been rumours & accusations regarding dark Russian money & certain politicians in the U.S.A....why not organize a campaign to put the specifics of these sorts of connections out into the open on a regular basis?
Now, of course I totally understand how doing so would trigger one sh*tstorm after another, which in-turn would probably lead to threats of/actual lawsuits & other weapons of the rich/powerful/infuential being brought to bear on those who reveal 'uncomfortable truths', therefore I am certainly not suggesting that independent media personalities, or YT podcasters/vloggers lead the charge. Instead, this would best come from the Ukrainian media, government, academics (..whoever has sufficient protection from the 'weapons of the rich/powerful/influential'...), and then 'smaller fish' in the traditional/mainstream media, on social media platforms, etc could report on these stories, with the hope that individual citizens will spread the word from there.
Overall...practical details aside...I view Operator Starsky's recommendations re shining the light on Putin's enablers in 'the West' (..via "follow the money" conversations..) to be an absolute must, if pro-democracy, pro-Ukraine folks are to see Russian propaganda, misinformation campaigns & political destabilization initiatives rendered ineffective!
Slava Ukraini Starsky!!!❤
This is a very interesting discussion
Anyone who has been paying attention knows who Starsky is .😊😊
Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦💜
Great discussion and ideas. ❤ Starsky ❤ Jonathan.
Fantastic podcast! Thank you very much for opening our eyes to the true and barbaric nature of “ ruSSian culture”!
An outstanding video as always. On your discussion regarding Russian disinformation it occurred to me you might consider interviewing Ryan McBeth. He is a specialist in information warfare, among other things, and I believe could contribute some useful insights. On Russia moving south, one should remember that Russia isn't the only country interested in exerting influence in the region. Turkey, for example, is cultivating relations with the other Turkic peoples of central Eurasia, such as the Kazakhs. Additionally Iran, India and China all have interests in the region. Kipling's "Great Game" comes to mind, and while not all of these countries are friends, there are situations where the interests of not-friends might align. Slava Ukraini! 💙💛
4:10 The Muscovites relentlessly assaulted Marinka several times a day since 2014, which curious fact makes this battle the longest one in modern history, along with the same long battles of Ovdějevka and Peski, effectively declassing the infamous Battle of Verdun about nine times.
So now the city is free and flourishing? The people are dancing and thanking their liberators? 😂😂😂
Their utter stupidity is remarkable. If only they put that level into actually doing something instead of being parasites. The world might be a different place.
Southern Ukraine was infested by the Muscovite migrants shipped to there in order to replace the Ukrainians murdered in three genocides of 1921, 1932 and 1946, so up to a third of population could theoretically be thankful or dancing in hell for that. If their heavily intoxicated and indoctrinated Muscovite minds could feel anything at all.
And in the end they "liberated" a pile of rubble after throwing countless amounts of meat and iron into it and call this a victory.
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The Russians "liberated" the large city of Mariupol in a few months.
The Russians "liberated" the small city of Bakhmut in 8 months.
The Russians "liberated" the tiny town of Mariinka in 22 months.
The scale of Russian "victories" are declining...
The people of the West will not abandon Ukraine! Slava Ukraini! UA!
Starsky 🎉
Thank you for the discussion, you guys are very much appreciated voices of reason, intelligent, knowledgeable and informed.
Keep up the great work and may some sense of actual sanity prevail!
Thank you!
Keep your spirit up and stay strong Starsky/Ukraine! Belive in you and your brave defenders🇺🇦🇸🇪💯👍
best podcast out there. Great work
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Great interview !! Operator Starsky is just brilliant. I would love to see a joint interview with him and Maria Druska, as I find both very equal in wit and sense of humor. (Not at this very moment, but in the near future hopefully. Positive spirit is needed as much as ammo, IMO)
Putin still doesn't realize he can never break the will of the Ukrainian people. Last night's record bombings are acts of desperation... all he has. Stay safe, Starsky!🙏 Slava Ukraini! 🫡💙🇺🇦
Who said he thinks he can? What he does know that when the West Pulls the funds the war will be over as you see it today. And Peace will be the only allternative. Nothing else matters as for that end game stratgey at this point.
0:36 Ukrainian humor is uniquely direct, hits the truth target. 🇺🇦💯
Brilliant as always, Jon. Slava Ukraini! 👍👍
Thank you Johnathan for bringing Capt.Starsky back. A reacuring appearance would be very nice.
I like what you are doing with your show. I like the 2nd channel idea.
Captain Starsky is like the voice of the Ukrainian soldiers. They would much rather be going home to their families. But as long as pootler keeps his orcs in Ukraine, they will just continue to madder and "improve" the orcs at every chance. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
They would like invaders to go home so they could be peaceful again. But it will be very difficult for them.
After the Axis had been defeated all the service men and women couldn't wait to get back. And the country they had left was not the country they went back to.
Looking forward to this interview.
Operator Starsky is in charge of spaghetti, coffee, and Futch, although Futch may disagree. (Sarcasm).
Good to see his beard, it makes him look younger.
I listen carefully to him, the information is often hidden in the back, but it's there.
Like a lot of Ukranian people, Starsky has been imaginative, innovative, and very stubborn.
Slava Starsky. 🇺🇦💖
It seems to me that Ukraine is never ever gonna stop denying Russia any "significant" gain of territory and the USA, UN, EU (NATO) is never ever gonna dry out their aid. Ukraine seems to have found a "sustainable" way to respond and stop Russian aggression. Congratulations for the minds behind it all. Slava Ukraine
Excatly Favario, Nazis always lose, please clean your little nazzi tears, you make me cry, Stop crying and go to Ukraine. WARPIG
im deeply disappointed about german support. Too few too late. There should be taurus, more tanks, more ammo esp. smart 155. Where is Eurofighter? Dont we have still have some Tornados around? Perhaps i judge this conflict different than my government.
That is BS, what world do you live in? The U.S. right this minute is gearing back military AID and if it stops the EU will stop. it's really simply as for policitcs go's not hard to see or predict.
@@FrankWichert-c4vseems like the Leopard 2 tanks are not suited to muddy frontline combat in Ukraine and are being used as artillery pieces. I assume it's like other NATO tanks designed to have a long logistics chain with spare parts, not meant to be repairable in the field.
Maybe the Abrams with its turbine engine would do better in the mud, but they need more protection or the FPV drones will find the weak spots.
SO admire operator Starsky.❤
Fìrst time viewer was watching Starsky during the interviews such an interesting person with so much knowledge i ĺike listening to him he explains things very well.such a nice guy.God Bless him take care ❤❤Slava Ukraine.🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮
Operator Starsky is awesome. Funny but serious, love watching him💕❤️🇨🇦
I am with you since 5k subs , wished you 100k then you are halfway there!
👍👍👍 getting there! Thanks for sticking with the channel and supporting me!!!
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 💙💛
Great stuff Jonathan. Yay Cardiff!
Slava Ukraini! 🇸🇪 🇺🇦 🇸🇪 🇺🇦
Starsky his father was one of the Liquidators saving Europe from the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 in Pripyat.