Russia has no right to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO. Ukraine is a soverign country. Ukraine should Join NATO immediately and nothing much Russian can do to prevent it.
If Russian troops are ending their own lives it tells me they don’t believe in Russia any more. They don’t believe in its leadership any more. They’ve lost hope. They believe fighting for Russia is worthless. They believe that if Russia was defeated their bloodlines and families would be better off. They believe Russia is corrupt.
We're so lucky to have you two! Is "doing what we do" another phrase for 'saving democracy globally and standing strong with Ukraine'?? Thank you Chuck. After listening to your word choices, I'm not surprised that 'most senior military officer's have a Masters or higher!' You guys Rock. Thank you Dr. Smart!
@@jasonjaysmart Just strange that despite all their masters degrees and armaments the US still cant win a war> Go in....create havoc and murder then leave
Excellently constructed sentences ; logical pauses ; easily understandable voice ------a pleasure to listen to. Especially , when I am 71 and from the former USSR. Greetings from free Lithuania .
Shoigu and Gerasimov are Putin's MOST treasured partners in Russia's war on 'non existent Ukraine against their 'non existent Army and Navy'. The West should be exceedingly supportive and complimentary of their war making expertise, their day to day tactics instead of these self annointed 'Professors' of Russia's war college (PFC Betray-US, this gentleman and others spilling secrets of military success in VIOLATION of the UCMJ and the old admonition "Loose Lips Sink Ships"!!
It's also brought genocide and famine too. This war is going nowhere good for Russia, Ukraine and even the West. We will have a flood of refugees on our hands.
@@moussiagilda Actually it's just about ½ percent. In all 2024 till mid-December (a full year short of just two weeks) they'd occupied about 2,800 km2 new territory. Ukraine's total landmass is 603,628 km2.
Political change is happening in Nato, EU, USA, plus the allied Western collective..business as usual for Russia who are supported by the majority of the world today, as more nations sign up to BRICS and tge new workd order. Resources count as number 1...fake toilet paper money is not even edible... Perhaps it should be made from rice paper?
Also the poetry. And the shipbuilding expertise. Good borscht, rockets, music etc. I kinda see why Putin is behaving like a pathetic abusive ex husband. In a geopolitical sense, losing Ukraine is like losing an arm, half a leg, and surviving a gunshot to the prefrontal cortex. Overwrought analogy, I know, but thus is Russia. They now have frozen shit stalgmites in apartment buildings
Tim Snyder has at least 2 lectures about Russia reappropriating Ukrainian culture. Its just obvious jealousy cause Kiev was a real place long before anyone bother to do untoward things to women and goats in Muscovy
Finland's foreign minister contributed an article to the Economist where she explains that time is not on Russia's side. Their rising war costs can no longer be covered by their declining oil revenues and dwindling liquid reserves in their National Wealth Fund. Since they can't borrow internationally they are issuing bonds that are "absorbed by domestic banks, which place the government bonds at the central bank for cash. Essentially, the central bank is printing money". This practice will lead make inflation much worse, making it impossible to sustain the war effort.
When I visited Russia in 1998, they had just removed zeros from bills. Russians are used to inflation and garbage economy. The lower ranks in the military will decide, just like 1917.
@@specag31, countries print money as part of their monetary policy. In the U.S., that responsibility falls on the Federal Reserve, an independent body focused on minimizing unemployment while maintaining price stability. In Russia, however, the government is reportedly printing money despite record low unemployment and high inflation. This risks overheating the economy further, exacerbating inflationary pressures.
@ No, the Fed is designed to keep the " To big to fail" banks and brokers rich. The. Rooskies a re printing money to pay for their war. It doesnt matter why a government prints money, which is actually debt, right, the effects are the sane
We forget it took 4-5 years for the Germans to break, a large army will not break overnight. It has to be attritioned until battalions and equipment can't keep up with the place of loss
The German's had a proper army, Russia however does not. They are barely trained, armed and armored poorly, and suffer casualty rates so atrocious there is simply no modern war in recent history that matches that afaik.
@@The-Singularity-X01 Expand your sources of information outside of pro-Ukrainian propaganda. The Russian soldiers are getting more training time than the ukrainians by far. The human wave tactics is a myth. The only example of it was in bhakmut and those weren't Russian soldiers they were criminals that were released from prison to join the mercenary group Wagner led by people who had no military experience whatsoever.
@@McClane4Ever. Keep the bullshit to yourself tankie. All of the video footage showing T72s fighting other T72s, T80 and even T90 was probably taking place in Algeria or Chad ... It's known that it often snows there. Also, It just so happen that your tankie friends, in those videos, were in big groups rushing in open fields like a bunch of overexcited apes with sticks and moments later we see their worthless cadavers on the ground 😷
The Russian army's significant losses and declining morale during World War I played a major role in triggering the Russian Revolution, as the widespread discontent among soldiers due to poor leadership, lack of supplies, and heavy casualties significantly weakened the Tsarist regime and contributed to the public's desire for change, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the monarchy in 1917
@@j.dunlop8295 as an example in WWI the Germans decisively defeated the Car's army at Tannenburg, destroying two and a half corps. Russian casualties estimated between 122,000-170,000 & ,90,000 prisoners.....Germans had only 13,000 casualties. My grand dad was one of the POWs, a conscript in the Latvian Riflemen Division, which later played a significant role in Lenin's power grab. So yeah the 92,000 returning POWs from this one battle were only a fraction of the 2.5 to 3.5 Russian POWs total. Ripe for 1918 revolution which opening act was the 1905 attempted revolution.
The Tzar was micromanaging the military, and he had no idea what he was doing. Plus, yeah, they have that stigma against valuing their common soldiers.
@@Apophis1010those who know agree... and everything's Chuck said about this war so far has been spot on... the Rusty Federation's going to collapse, it's only a matter of time.
Do NOT get in the way of an opponent that is defeating itself. This self appointed Russian Army War College Professor, like PFC Betray-Us and others, apparently would rather display their war fighting 'expertise' than follow the old adage 'Loose Lips sink ships", in violation of the UCMJ. Rather, we should be ENCOURAGING failing tactics by the opponent. Jujitsu, people!! Jujitsu!!!
Maybe it's because I love what I'm hearing from Mr. Pfarrer but I am learning from and really enjoying this interview. Amazing content. Excellent report. Slava Ukraini!!!💙💛❤️ Героям слава!!!
Lex Fridman says Putin loves his people and send them to die in order to protect against nazis… And Lex Fridman is an adult living in America who thinks of himself as someone enlightening an audience. Insane
Jonbaxter Russia has never given a hoot about it's own people, on the street. Look at Stalingrad in 1941, when the Nazi's tried their luck, the Russians, respect where it was due, threw everything in to defending themselves, very heroic as it was but have only ever seen it's citizens as anything other than fodder! Nothing has changed and yet, the irony is that Putin is accelerating Russias depopulation, thus weakening any strength that he bizarrely thinks exists!
@@taras3702 lol tyrants? Alright sure thing... Meddlers maybe, but there has to be resentment festering and brought to our attention for us to even think about finding you on a map little guy. shit for all our faults... which there are many. We've pretty damn lais·sez-faire. it takes a lot to actually get us to do anything. Call us degenerate money lovers. That's actually a lot more accurate.
You not only need generals like Patton and Rommel, you need staff officers, G1, G2, G3, etc. And their staff officers who can devise a plan to submit to the general. You need subordinate colonels, majors, captains, lieutenants and sergeants who can competantly carry out "the plan". Patton was an aggressive commander, but he did not win the war on his own.
There is next to no maneuver warfare on the modern battlefield. Everything is seen all the time. All modern wars are going to be trench hellscapes with drones overhead.
These 2 clowns are dislusional, how is russia losing if it s taking land daily, or how it s ukrain winning if it s losing land every day, it make no sense
Are you crazy? Democracy in Ukraine? Zelensky's presidential term expired long ago and he cancelled elections. All opposition in the country has been destroyed. There is only one TV channel broadcasting Zelensky's propaganda. Men are hunted in the streets and sent to the frontline by force. Even Orthodox Church has been destroyed in Ukraine and the temples turned into movie theaters and gyms. Bandera, a notorious Nazi is honored as a national hero in Ukraine. What democracy are you talking about?
No wonder the US supports Nazi dictatorship in Ukraine. Zelensky's presidential term expired long ago and he cancelled elections. All opposition in the country has been destroyed. There is only one TV channel in Ukraine broadcasting Zelensky's propaganda. Men are hunted in the streets like dogs and sent to the frontline by force. People are fleeing the country risking their lives. Even Orthodox Church has been destroyed in Ukraine and the temples turned into movie theaters and gyms. Even A. Hitler didn't touch the Church. Bandera, a notorious Nazi war criminal is honored as a national hero in Ukraine. What democracy does the US defend in Ukraine?
Trump wanting to make a deal with Putin to close the war is unbelievable. For a guy who thinks he is a the king of deals he is acting like a child. How can u make a deal with Russia who has already broken other deal like the one Ukraine made to give up their nukes. Maybe Trump should do some American war history, how many deals were made with the enemy just for the deal to be broken.
Relax. No ceasfire regardless. Russia is openly against any kind of ceasefire after the Minsk 2015 and Istanbul 2022 fraud. Time to negotiate before all is lost.
At least some of us are listening. Have not lost our belief in Ukraine. Would like our government to do more. I wrote to my MP and contribute some money each month. We can all help
Glad this popped up on my Utube feed. Its organized so much various information Ive read or listened to. This making much better sense out of what's been going on and puts things into proper perspective. Its always nice to find more experts, that know far more than I, show me that I am not alone in the things I thought about Russia and this war all along.
I think I recall reading that in world war 1 there were mass desertions from the eastern front which was a prelude to the Russian revolution. Could it happen again?
Imagine fighting on the Front Lines for your Country only to survive and when you get home the the new Communist Gov't gave away all your Property to "the people". I recommend watching the movie Dr Zhivago (1965) for an amazing depiction of just that happening. When Doctor Zhivago gets home from the front lines not only did they convert his Mansion into a Hotel for the People when Dr Zhivago was gathering planks of wood from the street to burn to keep his child from dying they arrest them and send him to the Gulags.
Fascinating discussion from two highly intelligent minds. They accurately describe the state of the war and it demonstrates the contrast of reality vs a manipulated perception. The danger here is the fact that perception shapes politics and policy MORE than reality does. This is why the battle for the “narrative” is so important and why discussions such as this are so valuable. Thank you gentlemen!
Ukraine has been developing new weapons and advanced technology that is the envy of the West. With the largest and most battle hardened army on the continent, Ukraine would be a huge asset to the alliance.
@timrider1224 It's taken longer than I would've liked, but Ukrainian R&D is starting to appear. Their Neptune missiles were almost ready when the war started. The unmanned navy is coming along nicely, including adaptation to launch aerial drones and lay mines. I expect torpedoes will be next. I know a little over a year ago, Russia started turning off cell towers near targets (right after the first strike on the oil terminal in Saint Petersburg). I think Russia figured out that SIM cards that work with cellular data were easy to obtain, and no satellite data was necessary. They have started revealing new cruise missiles/long range drones, and have long-range ballistic missiles soon. Russia did use an ICBM to strike the factory that used to build most of the first stage for Antares, but I think that isn't a major issue. Since Ukraine was a big source of not only tanks but aircraft engines, rocket engines, and ICBMs in the USSR, it's only a question of time.
rockbutcher She lives in Samara. For eight months since May she has been temporarily living in Tblisi. When I live abroad I also name my normal home town in my home country, unless talking specifically about my temporary residence.
And dumb Americans don't believe putin supported trump repeatedly, and, putin admits it! "Russia Russia Russia " is true. Trump is a traitor. Period. 😢
@@johnm7267 Kyiv Post and Times Radio have these high-brow interviews which are so full to brim with the most insanely false information it's hard not to laugh at every stage.
CHUCK: I think you MISSPOKE when you said that Russia lost 48,000 men in 2024 (6:40). Based on different accounts, Russia lost between 43,000 and 48,000 men IN DECEMBER 2024 ONLY!
@@GodGuy8the numbers are never accurate because Russia hides the real numbers. ( so they sound better than they are ) And Ukraine exaggerates their loses to sound like they need more help(which they absolutely do)
These 2 clowns are dislusional, how is russia losing if it s taking land daily, or how it s ukrain winning if it s losing land every day, it make no sense
The Russians can’t possibly keep this up for much longer. Their economy is crashing and they don’t have men to do labor. Their oil production infrastructure is being destroyed daily and they will be running out of fuel for war and civil purposes. Also I love this analysis some of the best I’ve heard. Haven’t finished the interview yet but I have subscribed
If only Prigozhin hadn't made that fatal mistake to retreat from his march to Moscow, the war would have been over. Instead Prigozhin got "the Putin treatment" and this mess still continues.
We've been hearing that for nearly three years now. It was bollocks then and it is bollocks now. Putin's pacing it: Russia's not even breathing heavy. Ukraine, by contrast, is a battered economic and demographic husk. We're in the last year of this war; by midsummer, absen unconditional Ukrainian surrender, Russian forces will hold the whole country east of the Dniepr.
Me Too. I must confess that i like what i hear and hope this is not an echo chamber. Let's assume Putin will....errm...dissapear.😅 What will happen next?
These 2 clowns are dislusional, how is russia losing if it s taking land daily, or how it s ukrain winning if it s losing land every day, it make no sense
I went to Kyiv. Kyiv has a problem with military aged men who won't fight sitting around Kyiv. The guys at the front have been there a long time and get short rotations.
What a refreshing news piece! Proud to call Chuck a fellow citizen of the USA. Wish we had more people like him here in the states. Such a shining example of an intelligent, confident and well spoken human being. The situation in Ukraine should be on every front page across the US daily. Period. Russia was paying Afghans $200k per US soldier they could kill up until 2019 or close to it. If that alone doesn’t get you hot under the collar you are as smart as a rock. Shameful it has taken us so long to dribble the military aid into Ukraine. 🙁
These 2 clowns are dislusional, how is russia losing if it s taking land daily, or how it s ukrain winning if it s losing land every day, it make no sense
Do NOT get in the way of an opponent that is defeating itself. This self appointed Russian Army War College Professor, like PFC Betray-Us and others, apparently would rather display their war fighting 'expertise' than follow the old adage 'Loose Lips sink ships", in violation of the UCMJ. Rather, we should be ENCOURAGING failing tactics by the opponent. Jujitsu, people!! Jujitsu!!!
It's not terribly shocking. We taught and equipped them maneuver warfare. They're just putting it to use in an area that isn't covered by the world's largest minefields.
26:33 Swede here. I think Sweden is still kind of stuck in the "neutral thinking," and it'll take some time for the new Nato doctrine to sink into the military minds. Hopefully, these cable cuts will be a kick in the butt. Finland is fortunately leading the way. 🇫🇮 Tuhat kiitosta, naapuri🙏🇫🇮
There has been permanent forced mobilization in Ukraine for years, but in Russia there was only one long time ago. This indirectly indicates rate of mutual losses. People from the frontline, not western of course report terrible stanch from Ukraine’s corpses scattered all around because Ukraine doesn’t want to remove them.
There has been permanent forced mobilization in Ukraine for years, but in Russia there was only one long time ago. This indirectly indicates rate of mutual losses. People from the frontline, not western of course report terrible stanch from Ukraine’s corpses scattered all around because Ukraine doesn’t want to remove them.
There has been permanent forced mobilization in Ukraine for years, but in Russia there was only one long time ago. This indirectly indicates rate of mutual losses. People from the frontline, not western of course report terrible stanch from Ukraine’s corpses scattered all around because Ukraine doesn’t want to remove them.
Ukraine cannot win nor it can be defeated because it isn't an independent country, but a US’ colony de facto. If India were captured by other country when it was a British colony, it wouldn't be defeat of India, but British empire. The same is with Ukraine. Therefore inevitable defeat of Ukraine will be defeat of American empire.
Ukraine cannot win nor it can be defeated because it isn't an independent country, but a US’ colony de facto. If India were captured by other country when it was a British colony, it wouldn't be defeat of India, but British empire. The same is with Ukraine. Therefore inevitable defeat of Ukraine will be defeat of American empire.
Churchill's statement about Russia being "a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma" holds true today. These commentators forget that normal rules don't apply in Russia.
The Red Army generals commanding in April 1945 were retired, they certainly were not promoted to the Politburo. It's been a long time since Russia needed a competent combined arms army and they don't have a competent war college to create one.
In the latter stages of WW2, some proposed Allied plans that had been drawn up to [prevent any further birthdays for the moustachioed Austrian] were shelved because they reasoned it was actually better for him to remain the man in charge. I wonder if that has become true of the little criminal in Moskva.
I have heard that before and if that's true it was an unfortunate miscalculation. Sure AH made terrible military blunders but if he goes down so does the fight from the German People. If he wasn't around no way they fight until the last man in Berlin.
@@Wallyworld30You missed the point, leave an inept idiot that thinks he is clever in charge you keep getting the wrong decisions and you lose the war faster. If a competent General or other Leader took over earlier the fighting would be harder. Leave Putin in charge until Russia fails and Russia loses this war, then the Russian People will purge their government and get decent Political Leadership.
As far as I'm aware the Russian land gains for the war are at a deficit when compared to their peak gains in the opening days of the war. Russia has lost more territory in Ukraine then they have gained.
The fact that hundreds of them are committing suicide rather than die failing to cross the river is tremendous news! This saves Ukrainian Defenders drones and ammunition from having to wipe them out, and it utterly destroys their morale and appetite for combat.
Putin's legacy - the little man who expanded NATO and disarmed Russia. Well done. What a clown
Pootin the Brat
Russia has no right to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO. Ukraine is a soverign country. Ukraine should Join NATO immediately and nothing much Russian can do to prevent it.
If Russian troops are ending their own lives it tells me they don’t believe in Russia any more. They don’t believe in its leadership any more. They’ve lost hope. They believe fighting for Russia is worthless. They believe that if Russia was defeated their bloodlines and families would be better off. They believe Russia is corrupt.
It's Poo-tin not Putin...
Not a clown - he is the master strategist (aka Darth Putin). :)
We're so lucky to have you two! Is "doing what we do" another phrase for 'saving democracy globally and standing strong with Ukraine'?? Thank you Chuck. After listening to your word choices, I'm not surprised that 'most senior military officer's have a Masters or higher!' You guys Rock. Thank you Dr. Smart!
Accept they are making it up out of thin air. It's Ukraine they are actually talking about.
Thank you for watching!
@@jasonjaysmart Just strange that despite all their masters degrees and armaments the US still cant win a war> Go in....create havoc and murder then leave
Excellently constructed sentences ; logical pauses ; easily understandable voice ------a pleasure to listen to. Especially , when I am 71 and from the former USSR. Greetings from free Lithuania .
Linkėjimai iš Kijevo. 🇱🇹🇺🇦
Shoigu and Gerasimov are Putin's MOST treasured partners in Russia's war on 'non existent Ukraine against their 'non existent Army and Navy'. The West should be exceedingly supportive and complimentary of their war making expertise, their day to day tactics instead of these self annointed 'Professors' of Russia's war college (PFC Betray-US, this gentleman and others spilling secrets of military success in VIOLATION of the UCMJ and the old admonition "Loose Lips Sink Ships"!!
Thank you for posting this. My sentiments exactly. I'm a poor white boy from Pittsburgh, Pa USA.
100% . And I'm so disappointed with the bbc.
🙋♀️ Agree! 🙏
Glad to see Chuck on the show again. A well respected and knowledgeable man. Keep up the great work!
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💪
Chuck Pfarrer’s analysis is outstanding.
"Defeat in russia is the handmaiden of political change." Well said.
It's also brought genocide and famine too. This war is going nowhere good for Russia, Ukraine and even the West. We will have a flood of refugees on our hands.
My goodness. Tell this to everyone who says Ukraine is losing. Last year Russia gained one percent of the landmass in Ukraine.
@@moussiagilda Actually it's just about ½ percent. In all 2024 till mid-December (a full year short of just two weeks) they'd occupied about 2,800 km2 new territory. Ukraine's total landmass is 603,628 km2.
Russia won the war period
Political change is happening in Nato, EU, USA, plus the allied Western collective..business as usual for Russia who are supported by the majority of the world today, as more nations sign up to BRICS and tge new workd order. Resources count as number 1...fake toilet paper money is not even edible... Perhaps it should be made from rice paper?
I always look forward to Chuck's informed insight 😊 Let's pray this madness ends and the good people of Ukraine can live in peace🙏
Ukraine was the brain-wealth of the Soviet Union. Any significant technological importance in the USSR always came from Ukraine.
Was also the Brain Wealth of the Imperial Moskovian Empire.
Also the poetry. And the shipbuilding expertise. Good borscht, rockets, music etc. I kinda see why Putin is behaving like a pathetic abusive ex husband. In a geopolitical sense, losing Ukraine is like losing an arm, half a leg, and surviving a gunshot to the prefrontal cortex. Overwrought analogy, I know, but thus is Russia. They now have frozen shit stalgmites in apartment buildings
Not all, but very much of it. After the recent ROC, it was the largest aircraft that has ever flown was built in Ukraine.
Tim Snyder has at least 2 lectures about Russia reappropriating Ukrainian culture. Its just obvious jealousy cause Kiev was a real place long before anyone bother to do untoward things to women and goats in Muscovy
Very good point. The "guts" or the courage too.
Finland's foreign minister contributed an article to the Economist where she explains that time is not on Russia's side. Their rising war costs can no longer be covered by their declining oil revenues and dwindling liquid reserves in their National Wealth Fund. Since they can't borrow internationally they are issuing bonds that are "absorbed by domestic banks, which place the government bonds at the central bank for cash. Essentially, the central bank is printing money". This practice will lead make inflation much worse, making it impossible to sustain the war effort.
When I visited Russia in 1998, they had just removed zeros from bills. Russians are used to inflation and garbage economy. The lower ranks in the military will decide, just like 1917.
Oh, no, they're printing money. Than Goodness the U.S.A. doesn't do that.
@@specag31, countries print money as part of their monetary policy. In the U.S., that responsibility falls on the Federal Reserve, an independent body focused on minimizing unemployment while maintaining price stability. In Russia, however, the government is reportedly printing money despite record low unemployment and high inflation. This risks overheating the economy further, exacerbating inflationary pressures.
@ No, the Fed is designed to keep the " To big to fail" banks and brokers rich. The. Rooskies a re printing money to pay for their war. It doesnt matter why a government prints money, which is actually debt, right, the effects are the sane
INB4 seven barrels of rubbles are used to buy one slice of bread.
Chuck's interpretations are greatly appreciated! Thank you for the podcast
We forget it took 4-5 years for the Germans to break, a large army will not break overnight. It has to be attritioned until battalions and equipment can't keep up with the place of loss
The German's had a proper army, Russia however does not. They are barely trained, armed and armored poorly, and suffer casualty rates so atrocious there is simply no modern war in recent history that matches that afaik.
@@The-Singularity-X01
Expand your sources of information outside of pro-Ukrainian propaganda. The Russian soldiers are getting more training time than the ukrainians by far. The human wave tactics is a myth. The only example of it was in bhakmut and those weren't Russian soldiers they were criminals that were released from prison to join the mercenary group Wagner led by people who had no military experience whatsoever.
@ Wow... you really are stupid.
@@McClane4Ever. Keep the bullshit to yourself tankie. All of the video footage showing T72s fighting other T72s, T80 and even T90 was probably taking place in Algeria or Chad ... It's known that it often snows there. Also, It just so happen that your tankie friends, in those videos, were in big groups rushing in open fields like a bunch of overexcited apes with sticks and moments later we see their worthless cadavers on the ground 😷
The Russian army's significant losses and declining morale during World War I played a major role in triggering the Russian Revolution, as the widespread discontent among soldiers due to poor leadership, lack of supplies, and heavy casualties significantly weakened the Tsarist regime and contributed to the public's desire for change, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the monarchy in 1917
Let us hope history repeats this year.
1905, 1917, 2025?
@@j.dunlop8295 as an example in WWI the Germans decisively defeated the Car's army at Tannenburg, destroying two and a half corps. Russian casualties estimated between 122,000-170,000 & ,90,000 prisoners.....Germans had only 13,000 casualties. My grand dad was one of the POWs, a conscript in the Latvian Riflemen Division, which later played a significant role in Lenin's power grab.
So yeah the 92,000 returning POWs from this one battle were only a fraction of the 2.5 to 3.5 Russian POWs total. Ripe for 1918 revolution which opening act was the 1905 attempted revolution.
The Tzar was micromanaging the military, and he had no idea what he was doing. Plus, yeah, they have that stigma against valuing their common soldiers.
@@phil20_20That was part of it, but a bigger issue was that he could, once he took over, be seen to be the one responsible for every loss.
Nice interview. You’re not talking over each other. Calmly talking about the situation. Thank you.
helps when everyone agrees
@@Apophis1010those who know agree... and everything's Chuck said about this war so far has been spot on... the Rusty Federation's going to collapse, it's only a matter of time.
That's because they're both attempting to sell a nonsensical narrative.
@@whatilearnttoday5295cope harder Vatnik
@@Apophis1010let’s ask the 4k dead NKoreans?
ben hodges and chuck! the best 2 for your information! thnx for sharing this great interview!
Absolutely! They have been right and so insightful since it all kicked off in 2022
Great conversation 🇺🇦❤🇺🇦
Thank you for such an excellent assessment of the state of the Russian military and civilian conditions. Chuck and Jason, you make a great team.
Do NOT get in the way of an opponent that is defeating itself. This self appointed Russian Army War College Professor, like PFC Betray-Us and others, apparently would rather display their war fighting 'expertise' than follow the old adage 'Loose Lips sink ships", in violation of the UCMJ. Rather, we should be ENCOURAGING failing tactics by the opponent. Jujitsu, people!! Jujitsu!!!
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Maybe it's because I love what I'm hearing from Mr. Pfarrer but I am learning from and really enjoying this interview. Amazing content. Excellent report. Slava Ukraini!!!💙💛❤️ Героям слава!!!
Glory to Ukraine, Glory to the heroes! Слава Україні Героям слава!
Heroyam ZSU Slava!❤🇺🇦👍🫡
Jason, great to see another conversation with Chuck Top notch.
Thank you! We appreciate you watching!
Many thanks!
Fascinating how little Rusia cares about its soldiers.
Historically, Russian leaders do not care about their residents.
They never have, to my reading on russian history from before 1000 BC.
It's like Putin thinks of soldiers as suckers and losers
Lex Fridman says Putin loves his people and send them to die in order to protect against nazis… And Lex Fridman is an adult living in America who thinks of himself as someone enlightening an audience. Insane
Jonbaxter Russia has never given a hoot about it's own people, on the street. Look at Stalingrad in 1941, when the Nazi's tried their luck, the Russians, respect where it was due, threw everything in to defending themselves, very heroic as it was but have only ever seen it's citizens as anything other than fodder! Nothing has changed and yet, the irony is that Putin is accelerating Russias depopulation, thus weakening any strength that he bizarrely thinks exists!
how about the 900,000 Ukraine troops gone. only 84,000 are dead
Courage has two colors, Yellow and Blue.
Tyranny has three, blue, white and red.
@@taras3702 Guess the US is one then
@@taras3702 It always has to be red..
Slava Ukraini!
@@taras3702 lol tyrants? Alright sure thing... Meddlers maybe, but there has to be resentment festering and brought to our attention for us to even think about finding you on a map little guy. shit for all our faults... which there are many. We've pretty damn lais·sez-faire. it takes a lot to actually get us to do anything.
Call us degenerate money lovers. That's actually a lot more accurate.
Great episode Great questions and Great responses very on point on all areas thanks guys Slava Ukraine.
You not only need generals like Patton and Rommel, you need staff officers, G1, G2, G3, etc. And their staff officers who can devise a plan to submit to the general. You need subordinate colonels, majors, captains, lieutenants and sergeants who can competantly carry out "the plan". Patton was an aggressive commander, but he did not win the war on his own.
There is next to no maneuver warfare on the modern battlefield. Everything is seen all the time. All modern wars are going to be trench hellscapes with drones overhead.
Thank you Jason and Chuck. Very interesting information. 🙏🇺🇦💙💛💕❤️🇨🇦
We appreciate you watching!
Ukraine is strong despite the war of fighting for freedom, God bless all of you!!🎉
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇸
Let's hope so. Let us pray 🙏. "Our Father who art in heaven," so on and so forth. Let it be so, amen.
The Ukraine people and there military want freedom & the Russians out of there country God bless them
FYI: there is no Ukraine. The USA annexed the former UKraine in 2014
@@errolhenry8889 Your lack of grammar dismisses your comment
Thank you both....exposing everything from the battlefield to economics. Excellent.
The best breakdown of the war i have heard in the whole conflict!
Like and look thanks Kyiv Post 🙂🇺🇦✊
These 2 clowns are dislusional, how is russia losing if it s taking land daily, or how it s ukrain winning if it s losing land every day, it make no sense
Great analysis. Slava Ukraine, Slava democracy!
Are you crazy? Democracy in Ukraine? Zelensky's presidential term expired long ago and he cancelled elections. All opposition in the country has been destroyed. There is only one TV channel broadcasting Zelensky's propaganda. Men are hunted in the streets and sent to the frontline by force. Even Orthodox Church has been destroyed in Ukraine and the temples turned into movie theaters and gyms. Bandera, a notorious Nazi is honored as a national hero in Ukraine. What democracy are you talking about?
Ukraine is not a democracy it's government is there as the result of a coup and Zelenskis term as president has run out months ago
There's no victory
Democracy? Where?
No wonder the US supports Nazi dictatorship in Ukraine. Zelensky's presidential term expired long ago and he cancelled elections. All opposition in the country has been destroyed. There is only one TV channel in Ukraine broadcasting Zelensky's propaganda. Men are hunted in the streets like dogs and sent to the frontline by force. People are fleeing the country risking their lives. Even Orthodox Church has been destroyed in Ukraine and the temples turned into movie theaters and gyms. Even A. Hitler didn't touch the Church. Bandera, a notorious Nazi war criminal is honored as a national hero in Ukraine. What democracy does the US defend in Ukraine?
It's sickening to be aware that russia may get ceasefire thus be able to reallocate their eggs... Ukraine should not agree any ceasefire! 💪🇺🇦🙋♂️🇫🇮
Trump wanting to make a deal with Putin to close the war is unbelievable. For a guy who thinks he is a the king of deals he is acting like a child. How can u make a deal with Russia who has already broken other deal like the one Ukraine made to give up their nukes. Maybe Trump should do some American war history, how many deals were made with the enemy just for the deal to be broken.
The Angry Birds will always win.
Relax. No ceasfire regardless. Russia is openly against any kind of ceasefire after the Minsk 2015 and Istanbul 2022 fraud. Time to negotiate before all is lost.
Perhaps you should volunteer
@@cheebacheeo Russia will hardly agree to any cease-fire. They already learned their lesson back in March April 2022. It was a complete waste of time.
Thank you to you both.
Thank you!
Thank you👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Excellent report!
Thank you from South Africa!❤
LOVE CHUCK, LOVE JAY, BOTH VERY SMART, THEIR COMMENTARY IS SO DIFFERENT THAN OTHERS, WHO CLAIM THAT RUSSIA IS WINNING- THEY SEE UKRAINE WINNING
Thanks a lot!
Really appreciate the point of view you bring to the discussion. Excellent points.
Thank you both for your continued support of Ukraine
I am new to this channel, The SEAL Cmdr. has a special skill... communication. Chuck is clear, concise, no wasted words!
Of course I like the message but aside that, great to listen to.
I love that he isn't full of shit like Jocko Willink.
Excellent information. Thank you
I could listen to Chuck talk all day
Right?
At least some of us are listening. Have not lost our belief in Ukraine. Would like our government to do more. I wrote to my MP and contribute some money each month. We can all help
Agreed, I am also still a believer.
I’m still flying a Ukrainian flag next to the Stars & Stripes.
Stop hallucinating please
French President has warned that Ukraine must be realistic about what is feasible, he is sending the message to the world.
Uh, oh , you know what is being naughty. @afganjabrailov2472
Thank you Chuck and Jay, it's always a pleasure hearing your assessments. For me one of the most credible sources about this issue..
Good interview!
Glad this popped up on my Utube feed. Its organized so much various information Ive read or listened to. This making much better sense out of what's been going on and puts things into proper perspective. Its always nice to find more experts, that know far more than I, show me that I am not alone in the things I thought about Russia and this war all along.
I think I recall reading that in world war 1 there were mass desertions from the eastern front which was a prelude to the Russian revolution. Could it happen again?
To succeed, Revolutions have to be organised
100,000 Ukrainian desertions seems to be the latest figure. In many western news outlets. 10,000 Russian is the highest figure I have seen.
Imagine fighting on the Front Lines for your Country only to survive and when you get home the the new Communist Gov't gave away all your Property to "the people". I recommend watching the movie Dr Zhivago (1965) for an amazing depiction of just that happening.
When Doctor Zhivago gets home from the front lines not only did they convert his Mansion into a Hotel for the People when Dr Zhivago was gathering planks of wood from the street to burn to keep his child from dying they arrest them and send him to the Gulags.
Fascinating discussion from two highly intelligent minds.
They accurately describe the state of the war and it demonstrates the contrast of reality vs a manipulated perception.
The danger here is the fact that perception shapes politics and policy MORE than reality does.
This is why the battle for the “narrative” is so important and why discussions such as this are so valuable.
Thank you gentlemen!
NATO needs Ukraine…they bring to the table everything that NATO needs…morality, technology, skills and vision
I think you forget the reason NATO even exists.
Ukraine is a country you want on your side.
Ukraine has been developing new weapons and advanced technology that is the envy of the West. With the largest and most battle hardened army on the continent, Ukraine would be a huge asset to the alliance.
@timrider1224 It's taken longer than I would've liked, but Ukrainian R&D is starting to appear. Their Neptune missiles were almost ready when the war started. The unmanned navy is coming along nicely, including adaptation to launch aerial drones and lay mines. I expect torpedoes will be next. I know a little over a year ago, Russia started turning off cell towers near targets (right after the first strike on the oil terminal in Saint Petersburg). I think Russia figured out that SIM cards that work with cellular data were easy to obtain, and no satellite data was necessary. They have started revealing new cruise missiles/long range drones, and have long-range ballistic missiles soon. Russia did use an ICBM to strike the factory that used to build most of the first stage for Antares, but I think that isn't a major issue. Since Ukraine was a big source of not only tanks but aircraft engines, rocket engines, and ICBMs in the USSR, it's only a question of time.
Along with a heck of a lot of experience fighting a 21st century war.
Jason as always another great presentation! Thank you for your continued support of Ukraine and it's wonderful people!❤❤
Thank you for watching!
Thank you!
I am Russian, live Samara. Many in Russia know this war to be losed
On Times Radio you told us all that you had moved to Tbilisi.
@@rockbutcher And lives in California
rockbutcher She lives in Samara. For eight months since May she has been temporarily living in Tblisi. When I live abroad I also name my normal home town in my home country, unless talking specifically about my temporary residence.
Hi, been a while since I saw you post. If you were away, welcome back!
Thank you so much for challenging Russian disinformation
With Ukrainian disinformation?
And dumb Americans don't believe putin supported trump repeatedly, and, putin admits it! "Russia Russia Russia " is true. Trump is a traitor. Period. 😢
And you think this is not disinformation. It is a Ukrainian channel for goodness sake
@@johnm7267 Kyiv Post and Times Radio have these high-brow interviews which are so full to brim with the most insanely false information it's hard not to laugh at every stage.
@@whatilearnttoday5295 So if they didn't need to export oil and gas to Europe to sustain their economy. Why did they start in the first place? 🤔
Thank you for another insightful analysis of the current situation.
Glory to Ukraine! 💙💛
I'm surprised you brave Ukrainian soldiers serving on the front line have the energy and connectivity to comment here.
Heroyam slava 🥇
CHUCK: I think you MISSPOKE when you said that Russia lost 48,000 men in 2024 (6:40). Based on different accounts, Russia lost between 43,000 and 48,000 men IN DECEMBER 2024 ONLY!
He got all a bunch of numbers mixed up it was confusing
@@GodGuy8the numbers are never accurate because Russia hides the real numbers. ( so they sound better than they are ) And Ukraine exaggerates their loses to sound like they need more help(which they absolutely do)
Maybe he meant 480k in 2024
That is not the largest issue, a few seconds later 7:08 “… of that 48,000 they have lost 780,000 … “
Not an issue at all. He mentioned 48 000 russian soldiers lost their lives
The 700 000+ figures is the total loses - crippled soldiers included
Always insightful videos.
Looking forward to future vids.
We appreciate you coming back!
Very informative, thank you
These 2 clowns are dislusional, how is russia losing if it s taking land daily, or how it s ukrain winning if it s losing land every day, it make no sense
The Russians can’t possibly keep this up for much longer. Their economy is crashing and they don’t have men to do labor. Their oil production infrastructure is being destroyed daily and they will be running out of fuel for war and civil purposes. Also I love this analysis some of the best I’ve heard. Haven’t finished the interview yet but I have subscribed
If only Prigozhin hadn't made that fatal mistake to retreat from his march to Moscow, the war would have been over. Instead Prigozhin got "the Putin treatment" and this mess still continues.
We've been hearing that for nearly three years now. It was bollocks then and it is bollocks now. Putin's pacing it: Russia's not even breathing heavy. Ukraine, by contrast, is a battered economic and demographic husk. We're in the last year of this war; by midsummer, absen unconditional Ukrainian surrender, Russian forces will hold the whole country east of the Dniepr.
Me Too. I must confess that i like what i hear and hope this is not an echo chamber.
Let's assume Putin will....errm...dissapear.😅
What will happen next?
Very good information. Very good perspective.
These 2 clowns are dislusional, how is russia losing if it s taking land daily, or how it s ukrain winning if it s losing land every day, it make no sense
Excellent interview
I went to Kyiv. Kyiv has a problem with military aged men who won't fight sitting around Kyiv. The guys at the front have been there a long time and get short rotations.
What a refreshing news piece! Proud to call Chuck a fellow citizen of the USA. Wish we had more people like him here in the states. Such a shining example of an intelligent, confident and well spoken human being. The situation in Ukraine should be on every front page across the US daily. Period. Russia was paying Afghans $200k per US soldier they could kill up until 2019 or close to it. If that alone doesn’t get you hot under the collar you are as smart as a rock. Shameful it has taken us so long to dribble the military aid into Ukraine. 🙁
Excellent presentation as always
These 2 clowns are dislusional, how is russia losing if it s taking land daily, or how it s ukrain winning if it s losing land every day, it make no sense
Delusional as always. Approaching Baghdad Bob levels
@@max_skim-pontoon-coughwhat does Putin *ick taste like?
Do NOT get in the way of an opponent that is defeating itself. This self appointed Russian Army War College Professor, like PFC Betray-Us and others, apparently would rather display their war fighting 'expertise' than follow the old adage 'Loose Lips sink ships", in violation of the UCMJ. Rather, we should be ENCOURAGING failing tactics by the opponent. Jujitsu, people!! Jujitsu!!!
@@max_skim-pontoon-coughit’s beyond that at this point. Embarrassing.
I cannot imagine the carnage you speak of here. It is outside my ability to process it.
You don't have to, these guys have imagined it for you.
@@tomconnor7786
Unless of course you just look on the world wide inter web komrade
instead of offing themselves, they should get rid of their command
Thanks guys. Always good to hear your analyses. Slava Ukraini!
Thank you!
Those suicides look like mutiny. These guys are giving up. They are in a no win situation. 😮
Maybe it's an easier choise than an end in the freezing water?
Ben and Chuck...great combination of information and insight.
slava Ukraine
Thank you for such a clear explanation of what is really going on.
Excellent.
It's not terribly shocking. We taught and equipped them maneuver warfare. They're just putting it to use in an area that isn't covered by the world's largest minefields.
I'm guessing those shock troops were pretty shocked at what happened to them
Great episode! Thank you.
Excellent interview and update of the true state of the Ukrainian war.
26:33 Swede here. I think Sweden is still kind of stuck in the "neutral thinking," and it'll take some time for the new Nato doctrine to sink into the military minds.
Hopefully, these cable cuts will be a kick in the butt. Finland is fortunately leading the way.
🇫🇮 Tuhat kiitosta, naapuri🙏🇫🇮
Welcome to NATO/NAFO!❤👍😊👋
The Russian soldiers morale has to be bad. When their casualties are so high they know they're doing suicidal missions.
They are ordered to not surrender and end themselves.
There has been permanent forced mobilization in Ukraine for years, but in Russia there was only one long time ago. This indirectly indicates rate of mutual losses. People from the frontline, not western of course report terrible stanch from Ukraine’s corpses scattered all around because Ukraine doesn’t want to remove them.
I believe Russia lost 430,790 in 2024, the 45,000 losses quoted was for December 2024.
There has been permanent forced mobilization in Ukraine for years, but in Russia there was only one long time ago. This indirectly indicates rate of mutual losses. People from the frontline, not western of course report terrible stanch from Ukraine’s corpses scattered all around because Ukraine doesn’t want to remove them.
@robinmcbride4057 Thanks for clearing that up. US certainly lost more than 45k in 4 years of fighting during WWII.
What about Ukrainian losses?
There has been permanent forced mobilization in Ukraine for years, but in Russia there was only one long time ago. This indirectly indicates rate of mutual losses. People from the frontline, not western of course report terrible stanch from Ukraine’s corpses scattered all around because Ukraine doesn’t want to remove them.
@@dwaynef17046 He was off by a factor of 10. He just misspoke
💙💛 Slava Ukraini 💙💛
Ukraine cannot win nor it can be defeated because it isn't an independent country, but a US’ colony de facto. If India were captured by other country when it was a British colony, it wouldn't be defeat of India, but British empire. The same is with Ukraine. Therefore inevitable defeat of Ukraine will be defeat of American empire.
@@alexhumble7653
Sure komarade, sure
💙💛 Heroyam Slava 💙💛
Ukraine cannot win nor it can be defeated because it isn't an independent country, but a US’ colony de facto. If India were captured by other country when it was a British colony, it wouldn't be defeat of India, but British empire. The same is with Ukraine. Therefore inevitable defeat of Ukraine will be defeat of American empire.
Sure, comrade alex. Whatever...
Thanks Jason and Chuck For Speaking The Truth About This Matter Which is Not Told About in The MSM.Truth Matters.
Churchill's statement about Russia being "a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma" holds true today. These commentators forget that normal rules don't apply in Russia.
Just say everything's fine or they'll delete your comment.
@@Fiasco3 Yeah, the Ukrainian bots don't like reality. This war will close soon. Both sides are exhausted.
Well the laws of war apply, a casualty is still a casualty.
I.e. their just plain weird.
@@lyleburlingame2276 That goes for Ukraine too their buddy. Didn't 2000 troops desert from the so-called French-trained BDE?
Although an english speaker, I appreciate the clarity of your diction and your unpretentious language. The BBC could learn from you.
The BBC is done , They R a bit like Russia ,They think they R so much better than they really R ,
Finally some honest, accurate reporting. Thank you. I can spot Russian propaganda prettily well & it is everywhere. P
Apparently you can't spot Ukrainian propaganda...
The Red Army generals commanding in April 1945 were retired, they certainly were not promoted to the Politburo. It's been a long time since Russia needed a competent combined arms army and they don't have a competent war college to create one.
Thank you Gentlemen, you always have current information and thought-provoking analysis!
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🔱👊🌻
In the latter stages of WW2, some proposed Allied plans that had been drawn up to [prevent any further birthdays for the moustachioed Austrian] were shelved because they reasoned it was actually better for him to remain the man in charge. I wonder if that has become true of the little criminal in Moskva.
Well said, but probably not well understood, as it is counter intuitive.
How about the tall criminal which still intrenched in White House who started this criminal war?
@@CarlMartin-hw3ev he understands it perfectly. You can try and sow doubt but I think the listeners are better educated than you .
I have heard that before and if that's true it was an unfortunate miscalculation. Sure AH made terrible military blunders but if he goes down so does the fight from the German People. If he wasn't around no way they fight until the last man in Berlin.
@@Wallyworld30You missed the point, leave an inept idiot that thinks he is clever in charge you keep getting the wrong decisions and you lose the war faster. If a competent General or other Leader took over earlier the fighting would be harder. Leave Putin in charge until Russia fails and Russia loses this war, then the Russian People will purge their government and get decent Political Leadership.
❤ thanks Chuck ❤
Always interested to hear Chuck speak.
Love the bit about American officers having PHDs....hilarius
Why are you interested in listing to contract killers? He's the same as some Cartel hitman just better trained
I neve listen to such speakers. THeir goal is always the same to fool fools.
I love the discussion. Economic and war analysis in one.
Great, thoughtful analysis. Thank you Jason and Chuck.
As far as I'm aware the Russian land gains for the war are at a deficit when compared to their peak gains in the opening days of the war. Russia has lost more territory in Ukraine then they have gained.
Provided you choose the correct dates.
@brettonsmith8534 between peak gains to no they are at a net loss
Excellent and incisive discussion. Putin is skating on extremely thin ice…🤫🧊🙄
I wonder how many Russian soldiers might be fighting against their will.
The fact that hundreds of them are committing suicide rather than die failing to cross the river is tremendous news!
This saves Ukrainian Defenders drones and ammunition from having to wipe them out, and it utterly destroys their morale and appetite for combat.
The majority of them
@ianmuir3640 That's sad. They sacrifice their lives for a narcisstic powerthirsty dictator.
All the educated ones at least 😢
thanks
Found this a very interestin talk thank you!
Excellent in every way ! Thank you both 🌻🌻
Russia. The Bear is a paper tiger...
If animals represent nations, moscovites are lemmings, always were.
gummy bear
Well you go and catch a glide bomb ?
@@samsungtap4183 cry more, Ivan
Paper glide bomb?
I hope so much that you are right.
Great interview - informative and easy to follow.
Thanks!
This was a really informative and great update on what is going on.
listeners in Ecuador as well. Both of your podcasts are discussed here
Ecuador: One of the greatest places in Latin America!
Ecuador is a wonderful country. I spent several months there in 1992-93, most of the time in Cuenca.
@@jasonjaysmart I retired here, on the coast, and have zero regrets.
this was an absolutely informative and informed convo!
Slava and God bless Ukraine.
Always enjoy when Chuck comes on to speak about the war.