'The invasion of Ukraine is suicide for Putin,' says Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky

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  • Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
  • Exiled Russian Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky said in an interview with FRANCE 24 from London that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is political "suicide" for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who "cannot win in Ukraine, even if he manages to take Kyiv or Kharkiv". This war is the result of an "emotional decision" by Putin, the former oligarch said.
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  • @bibertkirk
    @bibertkirk 2 роки тому +52

    If this is the nightly news in France?….. it is far and above what we have in the USA.

  • @user-gz6wl3zg4q
    @user-gz6wl3zg4q 2 роки тому +116

    The mothers of the soldiers killed in this unnecessary war will ultimately topple him.

    • @whos8069
      @whos8069 2 роки тому +2

      hope it will be soon

    • @lisadownie8055
      @lisadownie8055 2 роки тому +2

      I sure hope it will too. VERY SOON❗️

    • @Shelora
      @Shelora 2 роки тому

      It’s another two years before there is an election.

  • @cynthiarichardson4633
    @cynthiarichardson4633 2 роки тому +39

    What a waste of people's lives, no age barrier, young and old, and loads of devastation, and a country destroyed.

    • @theequaliser8026
      @theequaliser8026 2 роки тому

      Sadly we haven’t seen anything yet this scumbag wants to take over the world

  • @nataliyakobozeva8918
    @nataliyakobozeva8918 2 роки тому +101

    “ The government had to choose between war and shame. They choose shame. They will get war too” - Winston Churchill. History repeats!

    • @veramae4098
      @veramae4098 2 роки тому +2

      Stalin all over again.
      Stalin ended up poisoned and his successor, Khrushchev, may have been involved.

    • @shameemvalimohamed9107
      @shameemvalimohamed9107 2 роки тому

      tunnel visioned

  • @CyberBeep_kenshi
    @CyberBeep_kenshi 2 роки тому +1432

    All it takes is ONE brave Russian. And that person will be saving countless lives.

    • @SUMAIRSALEEM7
      @SUMAIRSALEEM7 2 роки тому +50

      If he is smart he would know west doesn't care about Ukraine or him
      They're using him as pawn ♟️

    • @Sikyu-ye4ns
      @Sikyu-ye4ns 2 роки тому +29

      one brave ukranian you mean

    • @leonieromanes7265
      @leonieromanes7265 2 роки тому +104

      They can slip something into his tea.🍵

    • @kasetoast8354
      @kasetoast8354 2 роки тому +160

      @Bob Shingles Are you still crying about your failed attempt to overcome an democratic election?

    • @mygreatbigfoot1679
      @mygreatbigfoot1679 2 роки тому +3

      They did that before ww1 and ww2.
      🤔Never mind lets have another go …💥🤬😂

  • @benzminibusdoc
    @benzminibusdoc 2 роки тому +262

    Glad to see Khodorkovsky is alive and well

  • @childoftheuniverse2644
    @childoftheuniverse2644 2 роки тому +138

    My heart goes out to Ukrainian people.
    ❤❤❤

    • @bob1948
      @bob1948 2 роки тому +2

      @x x why?

    • @newsreact4465
      @newsreact4465 2 роки тому

      Mine too for having such a comic as president. He will destroy all

    • @angelasaxton9244
      @angelasaxton9244 2 роки тому

      Do u know what's going on

  • @maxmoovin
    @maxmoovin 2 роки тому +27

    A Russian civilian was recently interviewed, he compared the war to 'Texas started a war with Louisiana.' It would not make sense. We love Ukraine like our brothers and sisters.

  • @noitalfed
    @noitalfed 2 роки тому +180

    Did Putin really expect to be welcomed as a liberator? If so a high level of delusion is suggested.

    • @nathalienurse3336
      @nathalienurse3336 2 роки тому +45

      True sign of a narcissist! Just like his best buddy the orange face moron!

    • @domcomfermi609
      @domcomfermi609 2 роки тому +17

      It is apparent that he thought he would be welcomed with flowers. Problem with all despots. Nobody to tell them about their " Emperors new clothes".

    • @Kate-ec1uy
      @Kate-ec1uy 2 роки тому +5

      I think he was watching too much Fox News!

    • @nathalienurse3336
      @nathalienurse3336 2 роки тому +2

      @@Kate-ec1uy 🤣😅😂 LOL hey but it’s nice to have a dream or nightmare!

    • @MrBernt1968
      @MrBernt1968 2 роки тому +1

      I actually belive he did

  • @nathanmanthey3952
    @nathanmanthey3952 2 роки тому +303

    All dictators eventually make a fatal error.

    • @SgtMacska
      @SgtMacska 2 роки тому +27

      Except Lenin, Stalin, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il, Franco, Kadar, and some others. Unfortunately, getting rid of dictators takes work

    • @petakarini7567
      @petakarini7567 2 роки тому +8

      how many US Dictators have made a fatal error , anyone remember,... Iraq,Syria,Libya.,to name a tiny amount of US " Invasions" along with their Lapdogs the UN and Nato,..

    • @scratchy996
      @scratchy996 2 роки тому +24

      @@petakarini7567 There were obviously not fatal errors. Next.

    • @hugoboss917
      @hugoboss917 2 роки тому +44

      @@petakarini7567 dictators can't be voted out of office

    • @heavensgate4925
      @heavensgate4925 2 роки тому +8

      @@scratchy996 Perhaps they were fatal. Those wars did help with the decline of this country. And soon to be collapse.

  • @Austin8thGenTexan
    @Austin8thGenTexan 2 роки тому +74

    It's unusual (and a privilege) to have a man like Mikhail being interviewed. He has had 10 years of prison time to carefully think about what he's saying. He's not some retired general: rambling on about what he guesses to be true.

  • @adriennedunne1748
    @adriennedunne1748 2 роки тому +220

    I see a lot of courage in this war first by the Ukrainians both soldiers and civilians but also the ordinary Russian people who demonstrated against this war. It will not be easy for them. To be imprisoned for demonstrating is awful. I'm praying for them all. Thank you for this great interview. PS I think Putin is unscrupulous enough to kill us all with nuclear weapons. There's no point in worrying. None of us know if we have tomorrow. We have to live our lives one day at a time.

    • @johnarthur7924
      @johnarthur7924 2 роки тому +9

      do some research and uncover the truth about what is going on. Start with the NWO and World Economic forums evil plans as they tell you and you still don't believe.

    • @dayseyenavajo3925
      @dayseyenavajo3925 2 роки тому +18

      John you are so out there it’s sad

    • @susi1153
      @susi1153 2 роки тому +11

      @@johnarthur7924 Dear Little John Arthur, are you the Captain of The Flat Earth Organisation 🤪🤪🤪 or maybe you are a Jehovah's witness? Seek help!

    • @user-yl1me5lv5q
      @user-yl1me5lv5q 2 роки тому

      Нет там мужества, это ссыеугы

    • @claudiahbabic5102
      @claudiahbabic5102 2 роки тому +10

      I agree... he would go to the last consequences to get what he wants, even if that means destroying half the planet. One day at a time...

  • @selmahare
    @selmahare 2 роки тому +222

    This guy has spoken exactly my mind. His predictions are spot on. Best comment by far so far.

  • @MshAhmxiO1
    @MshAhmxiO1 2 роки тому +174

    Sociopathy & narcissism is a bad combination.

    • @rogerwilco2
      @rogerwilco2 2 роки тому +11

      Just like Trump.

    • @ctixbwi
      @ctixbwi 2 роки тому +5

      Trump?

    • @alysononoahu8702
      @alysononoahu8702 2 роки тому +19

      Plus weapons 😳

    • @effervescentevanescenttran6331
      @effervescentevanescenttran6331 2 роки тому +9

      Narcissism, sociopathy and psychopathy are all forms of antisocial personality disorder. Narcissism is actually pretty common.

    • @canellamariastefanis7122
      @canellamariastefanis7122 2 роки тому +1

      Yea a lot of NATO GOVERNMENTS HAVE THAT I KNOW WHAT you mean
      Like
      American 🇺🇸
      Germany 🇩🇪
      France 🇫🇷
      England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @jasonb4988
    @jasonb4988 2 роки тому +15

    MK’s commentary is quite amazing .. The man child’s decision to invade Ukraine will absolutely be his ultimate failure ! Long live Ukraine 🇺🇦 God bless them ..

  • @allons-yalice9567
    @allons-yalice9567 2 роки тому +34

    My beloved Mikhail Khodorkovski is wrong, saying that Russia is with Putin and supports this war. I beg you to understand, that we are all hostages here in our own country. Each of us who goes out for a protest on the 6th of March will go to prison for 20 years. We are all devastated with this war, which the government doesn't even allow us to call as such. Officially it is called "special military operation". All of my friends are in shock, we can't sleep or eat. Our voices have been taken away from us. Even if we all go outside, Putin will say that we are all brainwashed by American spyes and our opinion means nothing.

    • @sandimoo
      @sandimoo 2 роки тому +6

      I’m so sorry for your situation. 💔

    • @mytruthbekind5793
      @mytruthbekind5793 2 роки тому +1

      We are with you. Thinking of you. And doing all we can to help end this situation.

  • @shangosankofa9560
    @shangosankofa9560 2 роки тому +550

    Imagine a world without evil dictators.

    • @mb63gts66
      @mb63gts66 2 роки тому +36

      Imagine a world without Biden or mentally challenged socialist leftists..........a much happier place

    • @templar1541
      @templar1541 2 роки тому +16

      @Andy Gadd it would be pretty chaotic

    • @bmshaven
      @bmshaven 2 роки тому +22

      @Andy Gadd Imagine a smart comment

    • @millmoormichael6630
      @millmoormichael6630 2 роки тому +10

      @Andy Gadd What?? I love America. You’ll get it

    • @nswanberg
      @nswanberg 2 роки тому +14

      putinhead's tactics: Send your troops in with no water, food or fuel for a return trip and tell them to conquer the country or die.

  • @Enlightenment246
    @Enlightenment246 2 роки тому +790

    This guy is lucky to have gotten away with his life… proud of him to come out and speak.

    • @SmugCanadian
      @SmugCanadian 2 роки тому +28

      The Russians might try to take him out, remember they already assassinated or attempted to assassinate Russians in the UK.

    • @FTATF
      @FTATF 2 роки тому +13

      Minus a decade in jail and the litigation period

    • @fuckfannyfiddlefart
      @fuckfannyfiddlefart 2 роки тому +14

      Why do you care about OLIGARCHS!

    • @AAB463
      @AAB463 2 роки тому +8

      @@fuckfannyfiddlefart he’s not anymore.

    • @markaureliuss1288
      @markaureliuss1288 2 роки тому +9

      This man Khodorkovsky has no proud...
      His country hate him, he criminal

  • @joemontana3807
    @joemontana3807 2 роки тому +194

    My respects both soldiers and civilians in Ukraine, also the ordinary Russian people who demonstrated incredible bravery against this war. Godspeed the entire world is on your side

    • @nofiltersenzafiltro9596
      @nofiltersenzafiltro9596 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah you know you are western cliche' when you think the worlds ends in europe. rest of the world...... India China just joined the chat

    • @michealtaylor7745
      @michealtaylor7745 2 роки тому

      @Nofilter Senzafiltro Touche.

    • @sabni8668
      @sabni8668 2 роки тому

      @@nofiltersenzafiltro9596 India and China owe the west their hats for how they brought them out of the Stone Age..

    • @razormalikk1684
      @razormalikk1684 2 роки тому

      @@sabni8668 and for ruining countries?
      Remember what the britishers used to do in India
      We would rather stay in stone age than in the presence of some greedy animals

  • @kathrynjordan8782
    @kathrynjordan8782 2 роки тому +328

    My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine. Stay strong! The world is behind you! Putin has committed crimes against humanity and needs to be held accountable in the ICC.

    • @Christin5554
      @Christin5554 2 роки тому +14

      I am so sick of hearing that the whole world is behind the Ukrainians. That does not help them at all but I also know we don't have a choice but to watch this dragedy because of the threads that he has made if anybody interfears and this guy is crazy enough to push the atomic button.

    • @Peekaboo-Kitty
      @Peekaboo-Kitty 2 роки тому +13

      Actually not "all" the World is behind you.

    • @jimcronin2043
      @jimcronin2043 2 роки тому +3

      Perhaps the people are behind them but our government seem a bit behind the forefront. Without actual military action, there are a number of things that could be done but Biden refuses to do so.

    • @kathrynjordan8782
      @kathrynjordan8782 2 роки тому +10

      @@Peekaboo-Kitty those who like what Putin has done is behind Putin. The rest of the world is behind the people of Ukraine. The people of Ukraine want their independence. This has nothing to do with NATO.

    • @kathrynjordan8782
      @kathrynjordan8782 2 роки тому +7

      @@jimcronin2043 The only thing that can be done is to give the people of Ukraine military weapons. If there is a "no fly" zone, it would be tantamount to declaring war on Russia. That would lead to WWIII. I don't want to see that happen. We have sent some of our own military to certain places in our NATO allies. Military action can lead to WWIII. Let's concentrate on other things that can help reduce tensions in that region.

  • @gorgontown
    @gorgontown 2 роки тому +254

    This man’s putting his life on the line again. Stay safe. We salute you.

    • @raytavares2256
      @raytavares2256 2 роки тому +1

      They have killed him. Didn't you see the news? He is assassinated already. Check the news he died I think after this interview.

    • @nofiltersenzafiltro9596
      @nofiltersenzafiltro9596 2 роки тому

      He was sentenced the first time because of supposed tax evasion then the second time for stealing all of the oil in his company, which, if happened, would negate the original tax evasion conviction.
      trustworthy

    • @alanstephenson1812
      @alanstephenson1812 2 роки тому

      @@novaguy9767 He's still vulnerable

  • @al.v.5119
    @al.v.5119 2 роки тому +765

    Guys! I am Russian.Please believe me- Russian people didn’t want this horrible war!!
    They are absolutely against this war!! We are heartbroken.. We love Ukrainian people!
    And unfortunately Russian people will suffer the most from this war, the consequences may be catastrophic for Russia and Russian people..

    • @jameshender5539
      @jameshender5539 2 роки тому +62

      Russians will starve in a few years if you can’t reverse this situation

    • @HenkeEdge
      @HenkeEdge 2 роки тому +128

      Revolution starts on Empty Stomachs.

    • @CrystalGoth666
      @CrystalGoth666 2 роки тому +16

      We will all die 🥺

    • @gsm9236
      @gsm9236 2 роки тому +5

      @@jameshender5539 You don’t know Russians … please do check out Gonzalo Lira’s last podcast on UA-cam

    • @slumberinc
      @slumberinc 2 роки тому +64

      It's just a little pop in the back of his head. Make it a heart attack. He's 70. Just do it.

  • @donazulay5814
    @donazulay5814 2 роки тому +17

    As history shows, horrific events happen during wars,but the wars never end well for the tyrants who caused them

    • @hoharry2917
      @hoharry2917 2 роки тому

      Look at all those poor, sick and elderly suffering under dictator abusing authority to send cops conspiring with criminals to scam vulnerable elderly for decades since 1970,

  • @engletinaknickerbocker5380
    @engletinaknickerbocker5380 2 роки тому +11

    Actually, I'm glad that we are hearing a lot of different views. While we cannot 'simply' believe that this is what it really is, there is this voice that expresses something that a person can hold onto for hope along one pathway. And, if there's hope, there's a way.

  • @andrewdavis4090
    @andrewdavis4090 2 роки тому +87

    As an American I appreciate hearing a different insight on this.

    • @csharpe5787
      @csharpe5787 2 роки тому +7

      Yes it's very sad, it seems American news channels always have a political agenda, an alliance to one group or another. And it's very difficult to get a balanced view. All societies need that.

    • @beniteztheconman
      @beniteztheconman 2 роки тому +3

      The US has been a dictatorship for decades. You will never be fed any truth.

    • @julianmarsh1378
      @julianmarsh1378 2 роки тому +3

      @@beniteztheconman It is not a dictatorship; it's an oligarchy.

    • @jackboot3946
      @jackboot3946 2 роки тому

      Unfortunately, due to the politics in the recent past, America is no longer trusted as a reliable player.

  • @billashby7858
    @billashby7858 2 роки тому +500

    He is right, the problem with dictators is they do not like to be told they are wrong and therefore will continue to make big mistakes in strategy and tactics!

    • @petter5721
      @petter5721 2 роки тому +17

      Dictator Puking 🤮 is a short little girl with a twisted communist mind 👊🏻

    • @audigit
      @audigit 2 роки тому +4

      we can only hope he backs away from this threat. '

    • @OctPSfever
      @OctPSfever 2 роки тому +14

      He underestimated UKR. He thought its easy meat market.

    • @barbaraschain9260
      @barbaraschain9260 2 роки тому +17

      Not many ordinary people like to 'be wrong' let alone a meglamanic dictator! So we can safely say he's not backing down😫

    • @JJ-iq8mi
      @JJ-iq8mi 2 роки тому +6

      Sounds like my manager.

  • @angusmacfrankenstein7227
    @angusmacfrankenstein7227 2 роки тому +25

    Some unrelated thoughts:
    1. An excellent, informative interview!
    2. May Ukraine survive this trial! Many have fallen, and the fallen must be remembered, but I believe the stand is worth the effort…
    3. I’ve been wondering from my vantage point here in the States, how close we may have been to our own I’ll-advised military adventure, say, two or three years ago, and I’m am very disconcerted…

  • @rubenpena7917
    @rubenpena7917 2 роки тому +8

    He has brought this to him self, the thought of being assassinated this is what he has chosen for his legacy, " A man will reap what he sows"....

  • @andrefasset3266
    @andrefasset3266 2 роки тому +254

    Mr. Khodorkovsky, I sincerely hope you are right, for the world's sake. Thank you for these words.

    • @jackspring7709
      @jackspring7709 2 роки тому +7

      Please do some research into Khodorkovsky.

    • @alexandratchepournova2867
      @alexandratchepournova2867 2 роки тому +6

      Khodorkovsky est criminelle

    • @antenku
      @antenku 2 роки тому +1

      Thankfully, it is just wishful thinking...😋

    • @sergeypgh4794
      @sergeypgh4794 2 роки тому +3

      He is criminal. No one trust him.

    • @qex564
      @qex564 2 роки тому +5

      No, he is not. The Khodorkovsky-related criminal cases were fabricated by the Kremlin so that the authorities could later buy his thriving business at a very low price to eliminate competition among oil companies and create a monopoly of state-owned companies.

  • @JamesLee-yw8hk
    @JamesLee-yw8hk 2 роки тому +83

    Having been to Moscow, there are many many good Russians and never thought it would come to this.

    • @1Thedairy
      @1Thedairy 2 роки тому +4

      I do believe you but I think it will be up to the younger generation keep their elders more informed, as it will be a disaster for them otherwise.

    • @rridderbusch518
      @rridderbusch518 2 роки тому +1

      American here. I went to Moscow & St. Petersburg in 1981. It was like stepping back in time 200 years.

  • @kelvinpatrickleathem2467
    @kelvinpatrickleathem2467 2 роки тому +22

    People of the Ukraine, the people of the UK stand side-by-side with their brothers and sisters. Stay strong, and have faith. God bless you all. 🙏🙏

  • @360highlands3
    @360highlands3 2 роки тому +20

    A very enlightening interview and I am sure this man is putting his life on the line to provide us with his thoughts. Ukrainians are showing amazing bravery and fortitude. I just hope the Russian people see through this and do all in their power to demonstrate to Putin that he has no power or control.

    • @Shelora
      @Shelora 2 роки тому

      Unfortunately, that is completely inaccurate.

  • @Zarzar22
    @Zarzar22 2 роки тому +996

    Great job by those two interpreters by the way. To translate such complex political and economic language in real time is an incredible feat. Thank you for making this accessible to us

    • @Gio-ym4uj
      @Gio-ym4uj 2 роки тому +49

      As an interpreter myself, I'm impressed by their skill

    • @nathanpolk2523
      @nathanpolk2523 2 роки тому +14

      The Interviewer is interpreting himself, Marc Perelman

    • @miranda4903
      @miranda4903 2 роки тому +26

      This is one of the best interviews that I’ve seen so far.
      I’m in the UK and yes the interpreters were excellent.

    • @Wargsy
      @Wargsy 2 роки тому +21

      @@Gio-ym4uj I myself would not be able to do this at all. I'm fluent in English and my main language is Swedish, however I'd still struggle to translate Swedish to English despite knowing English better, it's very hard. Especially when pressure is on you.

    • @VincitOmniaVeritas7
      @VincitOmniaVeritas7 2 роки тому +10

      I believe that the interviewer translation was added afterwards for uploading to their English channels like this one in YT.

  • @mr.nobody9697
    @mr.nobody9697 2 роки тому +202

    This was a foolish and unnessasary move by Putin. Mr. Khodorkovsky is right that Putin couldve had wealth, power and stability. This move could be the beginning of the end for him. No one is invincible. The only question is how many people are going to die needlessly to get there.

    • @AlfaGiuliaQV
      @AlfaGiuliaQV 2 роки тому +13

      I would argue that this IS the beginning of the end for him.

    • @markterner3675
      @markterner3675 2 роки тому +9

      @@AlfaGiuliaQV just think about it, as soon as his own people will be unemployed and rejected from everything the western world has to offer … what is left for them to do??
      It all will turn into bloody protests and eventually into driving the holy dictator to Zimbabwea or something in that taste.

    • @jaimematus7308
      @jaimematus7308 2 роки тому +2

      A New World Order is beeing formed without him, maby this is why he is acting like this? Or maby he is part of the plan? Who knows! But something big is plan ed behind the scenens!

    • @RichardStrong86
      @RichardStrong86 2 роки тому +5

      @@jaimematus7308 The belief that there's a plan, or a group that controls everything, is a fantasy that helps us deal with the opposite reality (that no one really has control of anything).

  • @TidusCloudRulez
    @TidusCloudRulez 2 роки тому

    Very Informative [& the English version is appreciated]

  • @madman2u
    @madman2u 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the translation.

  • @rim_on7362
    @rim_on7362 2 роки тому +343

    As a Indian I'm feel ashamed cause a lot of people from my country used think about Putin very highly because of our friendship for a long time but I hope finally people from my country wil seel how egotistical and immoral he is

    • @mariorrodriguez535
      @mariorrodriguez535 2 роки тому +19

      He create image for this years, deceiving the world

    • @slumberinc
      @slumberinc 2 роки тому +5

      They are uneducated perhaps? I've seen Indian tribe people that don't even know what a cell phone is.

    • @ankitgupta1298
      @ankitgupta1298 2 роки тому +2

      bhai as an Indian ashamed h to ja kar mar kyu nhi jaata! larpers saale!

    • @dennisschwartzentruber3204
      @dennisschwartzentruber3204 2 роки тому +8

      The West needs India's strong moral support !

    • @manojriverwine
      @manojriverwine 2 роки тому +2

      @@ankitgupta1298 who you are to dictate anyone what to do?

  • @Postermaestro
    @Postermaestro 2 роки тому +142

    An interview with someone that didn't become an expert since last week AND he's intelligent and not completely one-dimensional. Refreshing

  • @cwbrooks5329
    @cwbrooks5329 2 роки тому +5

    Really appreciate the great coverage from FRANCE24ENGLISH during this crisis. As an English/French speaker, have to say translators here do an amazing job. Thanks so much.

  • @louiseannatfreeyourspirit
    @louiseannatfreeyourspirit 2 роки тому

    Always in awe of the translators , thank you 🙏🏻

  • @Relkond
    @Relkond 2 роки тому +205

    "The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions."
    -Robert Wilson Lynd

    • @davidwoods7408
      @davidwoods7408 2 роки тому +20

      Like "The troops will be home by Christmas" mentality? How many wars has that been said in the US? It's a way of manipulating the population.

  • @independent5564
    @independent5564 2 роки тому +81

    Россия должна избавиться от Путина и присоединиться к остальному миру в свободе сейчас!

  • @Jaybeoutsoon
    @Jaybeoutsoon 2 роки тому +1

    This was the most insightful interview I’ve watch thus far.

  • @williamgibb5557
    @williamgibb5557 2 роки тому +33

    This situation must be stopped by Russians themselves. Either by military, political or judicial means. Either way
    it will be nearly impossible but necessary.

  • @inhocsignovinces8061
    @inhocsignovinces8061 2 роки тому +62

    I fully expect Russia to close borders so that people can't escape, confiscate all private property, and go back to the old soviet ways in the next few years. After all, Putin has repeatedly said that Soviet Union collapse was a mistake.

    • @ecampbell5837
      @ecampbell5837 2 роки тому +1

      Yup

    • @ZemplinTemplar
      @ZemplinTemplar 2 роки тому +18

      It won't be really "soviet", more of a nationalist dictatorship, but increasingly impoverished.

    • @wetcrow_com
      @wetcrow_com 2 роки тому +5

      There will be no place for Russians to go, even if they can leave.

    • @ObakuZenCenter
      @ObakuZenCenter 2 роки тому

      Not a chance.

    • @garymcgunnigle4480
      @garymcgunnigle4480 2 роки тому +6

      @@wetcrow_com They'll have the choice of going on holiday to either China or North Korea

  • @geothegeo100
    @geothegeo100 2 роки тому +118

    Russians from Russia, please stand up and show the world you don't want this war. Please gather on the streets and show who you are.

    • @Microbex
      @Microbex 2 роки тому +7

      They will get beaten and put into jail if they choose to do so.

    • @pamelah6431
      @pamelah6431 2 роки тому +3

      They have been, and many have been jailed.

    • @Spawned-in60
      @Spawned-in60 2 роки тому +1

      @@MB-ij8vr please, get real.

    • @malikamasimova7631
      @malikamasimova7631 2 роки тому +2

      There is a 5 year prison term for this by the way.

  • @xiomiminer
    @xiomiminer 2 роки тому +1

    This is beyond sad,and inhumane.

  • @victoriascholl4607
    @victoriascholl4607 2 роки тому +2

    I wish one of his people would stop him!!

  • @stratocasterblue
    @stratocasterblue 2 роки тому +150

    Best explanation I have heard about this mess, Great interview, I wish I knew people as intelligent as this gentleman Mikhail.

    • @scncc
      @scncc 2 роки тому +12

      Oh good heavens, this guy was the #1 oligarch who got rich off the looting of public property by the new ruling class in Russia. No better than Putin. Just on the outs.

    • @peaceforeverybody5433
      @peaceforeverybody5433 2 роки тому

      Who else did you ask to explain??

  • @nimrodrebirth7703
    @nimrodrebirth7703 2 роки тому +486

    This gentleman is very informative, Imagine a Europe without Putin

    • @rchobbies4life
      @rchobbies4life 2 роки тому +51

      Imagine a world without Biden.

    • @ericcasey3761
      @ericcasey3761 2 роки тому +15

      Not everyone wants to live in Sodom and Gomorrah

    • @ignacio6217
      @ignacio6217 2 роки тому +98

      @@rchobbies4life imagine a world without trolls

    • @rchobbies4life
      @rchobbies4life 2 роки тому +26

      @@ignacio6217 you were brainwashed. UA-cam and the government are filtering news to there benefit. Social media accounts are not credible sources.

    • @yournanna866
      @yournanna866 2 роки тому +17

      @@rchobbies4life their not there

  • @mjkoorse3325
    @mjkoorse3325 2 роки тому

    Another excellently done program. Thank you.

  • @cfrates2703
    @cfrates2703 2 роки тому

    Why isn't this in closed caption? You are a public broadcast service!!

  • @stephenvanwoert2447
    @stephenvanwoert2447 2 роки тому +61

    Thus it was with Hitler. He surrounded himself with military advisors who became yes men, because it was dangerous for them to tell him anything he didn't want to hear and to contradict him. Consequently, they told him lies, assurances that Germany could do the impossible, when they knew they were lies, but this is how they stayed alive. And we know the results.

    • @eddiekulp1241
      @eddiekulp1241 2 роки тому +3

      Sounds like Biden

    • @Shelora
      @Shelora 2 роки тому

      Germany most certainly WAS divided into two camps.
      Unfortunately, one camp was shot in the streets and in their beds, while the rest were shipped off to to concentration camps, to be incarcerated in work camps and incinerated in death camps.

  • @RatedArggg
    @RatedArggg 2 роки тому +47

    "Public opinion in Russia is supportive of Putin." Yeah, because they don't want to get arrested.

    • @chuckkottke
      @chuckkottke 2 роки тому +11

      That, and the majority of Russian citizens simply haven't a clue as to what's really happening, but they are starting to ask questions.

    • @erichoppe8228
      @erichoppe8228 2 роки тому +7

      Public Opinion at the point of a gun is not an opinion it's subserviency!!!

    • @winfordnettles3292
      @winfordnettles3292 2 роки тому +7

      Shot. They don't want to get shot.

    • @Carrriles
      @Carrriles 2 роки тому

      Like you, they have small brains.

  • @Gaithersteve
    @Gaithersteve 2 роки тому

    Great reporting. Thank you. Well done everyone.

  • @eugenewells5264
    @eugenewells5264 2 роки тому

    Look at all these people weighing in on this matter ..

  • @mirjaheikkinen6930
    @mirjaheikkinen6930 2 роки тому +8

    ”Senile paranoia” sounds about right.

  • @swedesam
    @swedesam 2 роки тому +139

    Mikhail is right, Putin could have kept status quo and enjoyed his golden years as the wealthiest man on Earth, but instead blew it all in about a week's time.

    • @johnsavaryn1440
      @johnsavaryn1440 2 роки тому +12

      what gain vs cost, no sense, he has truly lost it

    • @tassimo4806
      @tassimo4806 2 роки тому +5

      @@johnsavaryn1440
      ... because he doesn't deserve it

    • @amarosavary220
      @amarosavary220 2 роки тому +5

      As Saddan did invading Kuwait ….

    • @harmless6813
      @harmless6813 2 роки тому

      @@amarosavary220 Now that you mention it, that indeed was about as well thought out as this invasion.

    • @annewalden3795
      @annewalden3795 2 роки тому +1

      @ᚱ ᚣ ߇ ᛊ ᚢ Everyone thought the tanks and lorries worked properly too.

  • @imaxfli
    @imaxfli 2 роки тому

    I hope and pray that everyday!!!!!

  • @beverlyhughes552
    @beverlyhughes552 2 роки тому

    Please Peace🙏

  • @Williamyarbrough
    @Williamyarbrough 2 роки тому +38

    Someone from within may have to just handle the Putin situation

    • @mautimecha7957
      @mautimecha7957 2 роки тому +6

      Can't agree more and that's where we headed

  • @ammid2656
    @ammid2656 2 роки тому +148

    Be strong Ukrainian people!!! Canada is with you!!❤️

    • @michaelofmarble2094
      @michaelofmarble2094 2 роки тому +11

      Is the dictator of Canada with the people of Ukrainian, or is he still riding down women with horses and freezing bank accounts?

    • @luigitempini7789
      @luigitempini7789 2 роки тому +12

      @@michaelofmarble2094 dictator of Canada? Get a new pusher!

    • @HariHari-my7ez
      @HariHari-my7ez 2 роки тому +2

      Canadog...

    • @agems56
      @agems56 2 роки тому +4

      Hello from Calgary Canada! I really wish we could do more to help the Ukranian people

    • @agems56
      @agems56 2 роки тому

      No, he is referring to Priminister Trudeau!

  • @williehines8956
    @williehines8956 2 роки тому +2

    We love the people of Ukraine. ❤️.

  • @poshko41
    @poshko41 2 роки тому +13

    Honestly, I think this is the clashing of two forms of rule coming to a head: authoritarianism vs. democracy. Every other explanation for this conflict is a smokescreen. The west wants to secure and proliferate liberal democracy, Russia and China want the same for authoritarianism. Ukraine allying more and more with the west was seen by Putin as a direct threat to the security of his form of rule.

  • @theequaliser8026
    @theequaliser8026 2 роки тому +89

    All it takes is a Russian hero to end this and save humanity and the world for our children and grand children 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🙏

    • @jamesbiggerstaff8816
      @jamesbiggerstaff8816 2 роки тому

      Peyton stop stressing out and go take a vacation somewhere and just let the armies Go On by

    • @Shelora
      @Shelora 2 роки тому

      And die in the process.

  • @templar1541
    @templar1541 2 роки тому +28

    Just takes a a group of patriotic Russians to end this all

  • @philipmcpadden2851
    @philipmcpadden2851 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou to the Two interpreters for translating this complex political debate. My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine, who are in the frontline of this war between Russia and Ukraine. This is not thee answer. The world has suffered enough already with the coronavirus lasting two years. Life is so precious. We don"t want or need this war. Innocent people being killed, and what for ? Greed, Power. The world should live in peace. Vladimir Putin is coming upto 70 years of age this year. Does he really want all life to end, for if a nuclear war started, i just don"t believe this world could survive. Once the missiles of mass destruction are fired, then theirs no turning back. You are deciding the fate and future for all of our children." Only thee Almighty God can make that decision. We must all stand up and be counted and call for a Peace for all mankind. God be with you all at these very very sad times. Peace be with you all. Phil U.K.

  • @stevewelton6543
    @stevewelton6543 2 роки тому

    Great reporting

  • @sonjar1853
    @sonjar1853 2 роки тому +80

    It boggles the mind, it is hard to comprehend how, through the ages, one person, one mentally imbalanced person, can rule millions. I understand how it happens, just can’t wrap my head around the concept, and that it does happen at all. The Wizard of Oz comes to mind, when Dorothy killed the Wicked Witch of the East, how her “army” reacted. Dorothy was afraid they would kill her..no, they bowed and said, (something like) “ hail to Dorothy!”Maybe, just maybe.. Some Russians love Putin. They loved having money. Will they still love him when they are impoverished?

  • @jaxsun72
    @jaxsun72 2 роки тому +37

    Hopefully someone from inside his own circle will take care of him and do the rest of humanity a favor. The absolute only thing Lindsey Graham has ever said that I agree with.

    • @cb4883
      @cb4883 2 роки тому

      Why doesn't Europe call his bluff

  • @devorah935
    @devorah935 2 роки тому

    Externally and internally

  • @adel7675
    @adel7675 2 роки тому +1

    One on the best interviews on Russia I’ve seen, great information delivered in a calm manner, respect.

  • @lovelifesmile
    @lovelifesmile 2 роки тому +370

    Love to Ukraine and to all the people around the world who are against war.

    • @yatarookayama8329
      @yatarookayama8329 2 роки тому +5

      And this why Ukraine must surrender , enough people already die for a lost war

    • @lazyles875
      @lazyles875 2 роки тому +6

      I think most people are if you ain't there's something very wrong.

    • @mikhailc1081
      @mikhailc1081 2 роки тому +8

      *Ukrainian army has been killing Ukrainians for 8 years*
      *where have you been for the last 8 years with your slogans?*

    • @invizible7477
      @invizible7477 2 роки тому +3

      @@mikhailc1081 right!

    • @ERobbins1234
      @ERobbins1234 2 роки тому +13

      @@mikhailc1081 You mean the Donbas separatists who shot down a Malaysian passenger plane?

  • @jamesthomas3645
    @jamesthomas3645 2 роки тому +35

    God bless EVERY single Russian who turns up on the 6th March, truly, well done to every last one of you risking so much to speak on behalf of Ukrainians. YOU are true Russians. YOU are the beating heart of Russia! Never give in.

  • @senianns9522
    @senianns9522 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone who has struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor!

  • @Ford8210gen1
    @Ford8210gen1 2 роки тому +2

    The Ukraine and the world has a Putin problem, not a Russia problem. Although I have pacifistic tendencies, Putin has become a legal target in my opinion. My thoughts are with the people of the Ukraine who suffer in a way we can't imagine here in the west..............

  • @johnwoodhouse3210
    @johnwoodhouse3210 2 роки тому +22

    Wow this guy knows what’s really going on , bless you sir God speed!

  • @relaxgood512
    @relaxgood512 2 роки тому +201

    The world will never forget what Putin has done.

    • @gerardgoeijenbier937
      @gerardgoeijenbier937 2 роки тому +2

      He certainly wil make it to all history books, that is, on the black pages...

    • @stevemitchell1454
      @stevemitchell1454 2 роки тому +14

      Did you say that about Bush and NATO when they were slaughtering thousands of Afghans or Iraqis or Libyans. Did you wear the flags of those countries or attend rallies in support of those innocent folk. Are you in solidarity with the Ukrainians because they are white like us. Were those in the Middle East the wrong sort of people or the wrong colour. ??

    • @waylon6241
      @waylon6241 2 роки тому

      thats exactly the reason he has done it.

    • @plakshyasunako5866
      @plakshyasunako5866 2 роки тому +4

      @@stevemitchell1454 they were all terrorist nothing to feel pity about terrorist

    • @marynuk9757
      @marynuk9757 2 роки тому +2

      @@stevemitchell1454 So true!

  • @patriciamcadams3519
    @patriciamcadams3519 2 роки тому

    It was very interesting and informative...have passed it on as we all should!✌️

  • @bigwallywilkes8945
    @bigwallywilkes8945 2 роки тому +2

    I stand with UKRAINE 🇺🇦

  • @eze8608
    @eze8608 2 роки тому +281

    A very insightful interview. Thank You

    • @billgrisenthwaite3874
      @billgrisenthwaite3874 2 роки тому

      @@randyborstol2491 only in russia on trumped up charges

    • @javiersepulvedahidalgo3255
      @javiersepulvedahidalgo3255 2 роки тому +3

      I hope colideres take the power over putting, putting is in bankruptcy, money and power was everything for him, now he has nothing to lose

    • @user-tc2wv4ue7y
      @user-tc2wv4ue7y 2 роки тому

      It was awesome. The people hurt most always very insightful.

  • @laveenia1998
    @laveenia1998 2 роки тому +540

    My heart goes out to all children in the world who suffer or have suffered under men like him. Stay strong the world is finally pulling together, I’m just sad that it’s taken so long

    • @spacewalktraveller1
      @spacewalktraveller1 2 роки тому +10

      I send you lots of love and peace

    • @tenchu65
      @tenchu65 2 роки тому +19

      You mean like USA in , Korea , Vietnam , Grenada , Iraq, Afghanistan , Yemen , Ukraina and so fort....? Read up fast !

    • @newyorkcityrandoms2292
      @newyorkcityrandoms2292 2 роки тому +1

      So sad to hear

    • @destroyerarmor2846
      @destroyerarmor2846 2 роки тому +8

      Tell that to the children caught in drone strikes that goes unreported

    • @stevenfetzer4911
      @stevenfetzer4911 2 роки тому +11

      Most of Humanity suffers the consequences of their government. Government is a leech on the Human race.

  • @tedgoodfellow9103
    @tedgoodfellow9103 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Mr Mikhail Khodorkovsky for your 'au courant' insights of the situation. Very interesting. regards from Blighty :).

  • @johnkeller6063
    @johnkeller6063 2 роки тому

    Thankyou France 24 English

  • @saenmacdonald7015
    @saenmacdonald7015 2 роки тому +82

    Thank you Mikhail for speaking the truth, Stand for Ukraine

    • @sergeypgh4794
      @sergeypgh4794 2 роки тому +2

      No one trust him. He is a criminal. His place is a prison.

  • @damjanm3585
    @damjanm3585 2 роки тому +241

    Very good interview. Thank you, Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Marc Perelman.

    • @Greg_Chase
      @Greg_Chase 2 роки тому +6

      This is why having a presidential election every 4 years works. If the president is bad, he gets fired and someone new comes in. Why don't these folks just TRY that. Just try it. You can always go back to having astonishingly destructive dictators if you don't like the "fired in 4 years if you're bad" thing

    • @ericcasey3761
      @ericcasey3761 2 роки тому +3

      @@Greg_Chase Tell it to the Germans

    • @pashakdescilly7517
      @pashakdescilly7517 2 роки тому +2

      @@ericcasey3761 The last German dictator got fired in 1990. There was another who got fired in 1945. Is that the one you mean?

    • @mariasechi8537
      @mariasechi8537 2 роки тому

      at the first bills you will understand that you have forgotten something ...

  • @jonathanwetherell3609
    @jonathanwetherell3609 2 роки тому

    A powerful insight. Thank you to all concerned.

  • @michaelprozonic
    @michaelprozonic 2 роки тому +1

    thank you France 24 for broadcasting in english. In the USA, we need to hear from our European partners and friends.

  • @sharonrose2751
    @sharonrose2751 2 роки тому +189

    Very clear eyed and realistic of him to think his cronies may be having murderous thoughts right now! Not paranoia at all.

    • @Lou-Meatskavitch
      @Lou-Meatskavitch 2 роки тому +31

      There's obviously strong opposition within his closest members of government. I'm sure some people in his inner circle have been giving the U.S intelligence on his actions, no other way we were certain he was going to invade.

    • @nunyabusiness863
      @nunyabusiness863 2 роки тому +3

      @@Lou-Meatskavitch an interesting observation. Ukraine military said the fsb have them info on the alleged chechen hit on zelenskyy this morning.

    • @geezerhull
      @geezerhull 2 роки тому +5

      Those two guys at the other end of that long table don't look like weak kneed yes men.

    • @PuppetXeno
      @PuppetXeno 2 роки тому +7

      @@geezerhull they look like they are having critical thoughts and are not enjoying the events as they play out. But will they stand up and shut it down? Our continue to be weak...

    • @eddietat95
      @eddietat95 2 роки тому +2

      @@geezerhull Weak kneed yes men come in all shapes and sizes.

  • @fuksmkoud6716
    @fuksmkoud6716 2 роки тому +154

    The fact that Putin distances himself at meets saids alot.

    • @ankathreenhoffman8192
      @ankathreenhoffman8192 2 роки тому +17

      He’s afraid too get close for fear of being poisoned!

    • @gunfisher4661
      @gunfisher4661 2 роки тому +6

      Maybe he is very very scared of dying due to covid 19 and he plans on retiring and spending his vast wealth.

    • @E1LTSaves
      @E1LTSaves 2 роки тому +5

      I don't think he's scared, he sees them as potential adversaries and want them at a distance. This is because he planned to attack their country.

    • @MrHjacky
      @MrHjacky 2 роки тому +5

      Well of course a king must distance himself

    • @ronthered138
      @ronthered138 2 роки тому +14

      People who deal in assassination will always fear it rebounding on them. What goes around, comes around.

  • @tuothsh2657
    @tuothsh2657 2 роки тому

    It would be wonderful if that is the end game as the title says.

  • @herbypumpkin1256
    @herbypumpkin1256 2 роки тому +1

    The first casualties in any War, are the young, the old, and the infirm. We are called to be Peacemakers. That starts years before the first shot is fired. I learnt that in my home City of Derry years ago.

  • @kavehdadgostar
    @kavehdadgostar 2 роки тому +344

    Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Ukrainian heroes! Glory to its allies!🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @adelaesteves6383
      @adelaesteves6383 2 роки тому +3

      Amen Anem Amen 🙏🙏🙏

    • @musicistheanswer3020
      @musicistheanswer3020 2 роки тому

      🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

    • @antenku
      @antenku 2 роки тому +1

      "Glory to all those who will get rid of the degenerates from Azov and the Right Sector battalions, descendants of SS Galizien and bandits of Bandera and the UPA murderers..."

    • @CTimmerman
      @CTimmerman 2 роки тому

      @@antenku Also PMC Wagner Group and others promoting genocide of innocent people.

    • @phillee2814
      @phillee2814 2 роки тому

      @@antenku what, all dozen of them?

  • @mixelplixsuperfriendsstyle7609
    @mixelplixsuperfriendsstyle7609 2 роки тому +9

    somebody needs to take putin out.
    SIMPLE!!

  • @hilocbp
    @hilocbp 2 роки тому

    Yup I know this so 😔

  • @paulcjcampbell3070
    @paulcjcampbell3070 2 роки тому

    Great information

  • @dougcummings2198
    @dougcummings2198 2 роки тому +85

    I fear the best hope lies with the Russian people and especially with their military rebuking the will of Putin. I cannot imagine Putin being overturned but I can hope. May God bless and keep Ukraine free and in tact! And may He also have mercy on the Russian peoples who are also victims in all of this mess.

    • @devorah935
      @devorah935 2 роки тому

      It won't be the public it will be the ones near him

  • @thjbird
    @thjbird 2 роки тому +39

    I think so.
    Hopefully, he doesn’t try to take the rest of the world with him.

  • @xl000
    @xl000 2 роки тому +5

    I like what he' s saying, but it' s just his opinion
    There are too many variables, and we don' t know what putin wants

  • @simony2801
    @simony2801 2 роки тому +2

    Talking out against Putin can be a life ending event, it has happened already twice to people in the uk. This guy needs to watch out.