@@carolwilliams8511 true, but keep in mind that for those of us who've had basic or advanced education or self-education in geopolitics as well as social psychology or anthro or socio or whatever, WE...HAVE...NO...CHOICE but to make dang sure Ukr wins decisively. IF this means we the US and a coalition of the willing over the next decade, need to fight Ru directly, then that is what we must do. This is not as complicated as timid ppl seem to think it is.!!!!!!
@@18_rabbitno matter where you live you need to get involved, protest, vote, and make your voice heard! Nobody can afford to allow their leaders to ignore this.
and it's not just your average poison seen in drama's it's the most potent nerve agents, it's severely damaging agonizing, it's the most sadistic way to harm , effectively torture and kill someone either quickly or slowly. All one needs to see is how that poor guy around '06 fared-- so horrific. Only sadists do this sort of thing ,and always remember that my american conservative politicians have been repeatedly and still now sympathetic with russian interests. This is not by mistake.
@@carolwilliams8511It's usually people who said they would fall after a few weeks who are saying this, as well as nutjobs like Scott Ritter or Douglas MacGregor.
Cheers Anna! Stay strong! When Americans ask you to convince them for support remind them that the USA would not exist without the support of France, Spain and even The Netherlands during our Revolutionary War.
Jonathan, that is one of the most powerful, well thought out messages I have heard. I will be passing it on to our Australian politicians. Thank you from an Australian person who worries for Ukraine. Aussie Sue 💙💛
Hi everybody, Today at 16:00EDT in Montreal, Guy/St-Catherine a march for Ukraine is taking place. CTV reported that it will start at Phillips Square near Bay Store on St-Catherine..I reckon we will march one towards another and meet in the middle. In Montreal is a sunny but chilly day, with some -20°C but the soldiers in trenches in Ukraine have not a choice do they? So we will march for them, for Ukraine. I will proudly have the NAFO patches on me and we will reaffirm the small dollar donors that will stand with Ukraine. I feel good when Ukraine inflict damage with drones that we helped fund. I feel good a soldier will have his life saved by the tourniquet and the trucks we funded , with Artur Rehi, Suchomimus, Ukraine Matters, Noel Reports different fundrais. Nafo 69 sniffing brigade will march today in Montreal. Slava Ukraini
Thank you for all the hard work & time you put into keeping everyone informed & being sure your interviewees will donate to to your efforts re: presenting the only viable option - Ukraine's victory, elevating Ukrainian voices and/or people who share your/Ukrainian goals!! 🇺🇦🌻🇺🇦 Sláva Ukraini!! 🌻🇺🇦🌻 Solidarity!! ✊️💞🫡 North Carolina, USA
The fact that certain Western leders "" tried to get Zelensky to leave Ukraine and thus Ukrainians abandon and left without a national leader, should terrify us all. Huge respect for Zelensky to stay put with his people. Some of the most bitter realisations from WWII Europe was that so-called leaders/politicians fled (after having disarmed the nation) and left the population to figure life out on their own, and then, after the war, they came back, took the same positions in society they had left and began to persecute people who had to survive under occupation. Disgusting.
I have postulated this for a few years, however I believe it requires restarting, for those I may not have seen it before. The dictator's dilemma, or why dictators fear democracy? To explain what's gong on in the Ukraine, there are proximate causes and there are ultimate causes and most of the news today is only covering proximate causes, they should elucidate what the underlying ultimate causes which are driving this conflict. The dictator's dilemma describes a conundrum for dictators. They usually have to do unconscionable and illegal things to get into power, and once they're in power they must escalate the level of repression, jailing and outright murder or genocide to retain their power and wealth. If they ever lose power they will face trial resulting in jail or even execution. They even have to worry about neighboring countries becoming democratic, because if this occurs their own people will start desiring democracy, which presents a threat to the dictator, for example, the Arab spring and the uprising of the people's desire for democracy, was met with a brutal response. So the decision of a dictator can be viewed in the context of a sociopath/psychopath, which is to obfuscate, lie and attempt everything to stop democracy taking hold, however, if this fails, then it's "if I'm going down I'm taking everybody with me". I believe the above dictator's dilemma describes what's going on with Putin in Russia and China as well as other dictatorial and authoritarian ruled countries and this represents a great danger to peace in our world. Scientia Non Domus, (Knowledge has No Home) antiguajohn
As an American I’m so gd embarrassed Anna has to endure idiocy like “Prove to us you can win”…have you not paid one minute of attention? Ukraine has about wiped out the Black Sea Fleet without a Navy! I’m losing sleep over Republican treason, but at least a Democrat quietly started the clock on the Discharge Petition before their two-week vacation. Hang in there Ukraine…overwhelming numbers of Americans are with you and we will get you the help you need to WIN.
@carolwilliams8511 I've been watching Anna since red hoodie and in the bomb shelter days. It was like day 2. "E" is a friend I made here, and we talk in the comments. It's E, I have not heard from. And concerned for right now.
@@MarieWest-tbic Hi Marie , not in good health, BP too high ,heart failure, apart from that, plodding on ,thank you for enquiring, modern meds, exercising, and healthy food fro Mrs C ,keeping me in better health...onwards and upwards....peace and love....E...❤❤😊😊...
Anna is wonderful. I’ve been subscribed to her channel from the beginning. What I really like is her ability to maintain focus on what is important in a very humane and engaging way. I think she is wrong about the effect of sanctions on Russia, however. They are hurting badly and it’s going to get much worse. The transition to a war economy gives Russia the temporary appearance of health, like someone with a high fever can look as if he has a healthy glow. It will all catch up to them, especially when their rainy day fund runs out and hyperinflation hits. The ruble is already toilet paper in international markets. My only real concern is our reprehensible Republicans.
@@carolwilliams8511Konstantin is very good, especially on how it affects the ordinary russian. Joe Blogs is also another to follow on his analysis of the russian economy.
@@carolwilliams8511 Here's pretty good documents about Finnish history, which are not made by Finns (by the way, the map of Finland was a woman, before the loss of territories): th-cam.com/video/hq97DtfX1UE/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Sa64tMnyboc/w-d-xo.html
Love Anna! So many great points. But the main one is: What in the world do Europeans think Putin will do if we show him that he doesn't have to stop?!?
Anna, your work ethic is amazing - you must have done 9 videos this week! Thank you for you expertise and perspective! If everyone is Ukraine is as passionate and diligent as you Ukraine will recover its economy quickly after beating Russia.
Bingo! Anna hit on a very important and seldom talked about point regarding Article 5, and I agree with her entirely. Given the relatively weak and pathetic response of NATO to the Ukrainian war, I'm not convinced that NATO would respond robustly to aggression against a small NATO country. I think it's very possible they would cite the same excuses, escalation, WW III, etc.. I think this suspicion is only enhanced by the possibility of a Trump led America pulling away. After all, we see it right now. The aid from America has stalled, and no country in Europe has stepped up to show decisive leadership or to fill the void. They just stand around making speeches, giving lip service, while waiting around for someone else to do something. There is nothing chivalrous or honorable about a collection of relatively wealthy nations sitting around on loads of high-tech weaponry unwilling to physically defend smaller countries inside or outside of NATO. It's disgusting!
@@SteffiZweitkonto I do stand corrected on that point, and I salute Denmark, not only for the donation but for the logic behind it. Unfortunately, the rest of Europe hasn't followed suit. Thank you.
It is a shame in a world where psychologist analyze verbal violence, harassment and bullying, where many publication are accessible to every one, where awareness campaign against those comportment are every where, there still people unable to identify a master manipulator like Putin when is right in front of them...
Throughout history the powerful who tried to rule or subjugate people fear one thing humor. There is a reason, one can listen to quotes or speeches by the powerful and someone makes a joke and it sticks forever and this makes those who are trying to rule over others look foolish. A long powerfully SoundLink speech can be put down by a very short quip or joke. These jokes spread like wildfire and if one is laughing at the dictator, it undermines their power. Even the Soviet Union was ripe with short jokes about the powerful. I believe encouraging battle by humour which can raise morale amongst people and the combatants. In lieu of the above may I start with one joke? Why can poop not pull out of the Ukraine, Because it sounds like sex education, "Putin pull out, Putin pull out, Putin pull out;-) I can only hope this you may find this suggestion useful and encourage the growth of jokes about your dictators. And I suspect this is probably been going on for some time, however to start out with a joke or the , beginning beginning, middle or end of a podcast, will end up spreading the jokes around the world showing that ukrainians in the face of an evil dictator stand up with a sense of humor and it will spread and thus embarrass those attacking. Scientia Habet Non Domus, (Knowledge Has No Home) antiguajohn
Thank you Jonathan and Anna - two strong voices for Ukraine's right to defend itself and the world. The 24th was a very sad anniversary but we need to increase support for Ukraine. Sacrificing Ukraine will increase risks of a much bigger war or multiple wars. Western media often focus on personal conflicts and radiate bland neutrality because of fear and ignorance (which in 2024 is inexcusable). The easiest (and wrong) approach to Kremlin statements is to repeat them as if they are credible.
There was a show many years ago on the BBC called "Danger UXB", and it was a drama about a dedicated team that was responsible for removing bombs that had not exploded in the U.K. after WWII. And in reality, these bombs were everywhere...
Putin feels strong.....???? Wtff??? Pretty sure the guy cries every night and prays in his bunker thinking wtf ... did i do..., even with the west support on pause....👈🏻
Thank you. You two should have a regular conversation. Like, monthly, maybe. Just talking about what's been going on. (Because, you know, y'all aren't otherwise busy or anything; lol)
Salushny & Selensky: One of RU's goals is to destroy democracy and it nearly succeeded. Having open democratic elections is hardly possible during wartime. Thus, doubt will be seeded around the world, whether the choice of Selensky and Siersky is a valid one. UA's do exactly the right thing: They openly argue about it, pros and cons, and it seems to me like the best democratic approach was held by simply hearing everybody's free voice. Thank you SOOO much Anna and Jonathan - and sorry for misspelling UA's y, yi, yji word endings.
Happy fluffy kittens. A lot of videos and streams on 24.2. and I'm still catching up. Western counterpropaganda is weak. They haven't clearly repeated over and over again what will realistically happen if we don't give more. 20 million refugees was one of the best lines but I haven't seen enough push on that. More explanation what that would look like. No work for them and even US would feel the EU crisis.
Ukraine will win, but along the way, thanks to US delay and other political ditherings, this year I'll be tough and heartbreaking, with some battles lost. But the hard climb is always followed by the downhill sprint 😊
I know that Ukraine will never be subdued but with the trumpite wing of the US refusing to send them aid right now, things are going to get really tough. The evil slime is encroaching and the ability to stem the stinking flood of it is getting weak. But I do think it will improve as the year progresses. Sadly many precious Ukrainian lives will be lost before that though. We can lay these awful statistics at the door of Mikhail Johnsky.
I know that Rodger Waters (Pink Floyd) has some unacceptable views and comments that I cannot agree. But in one of his songs he used the words “The Bravery of Being of or Range”. To me this is a fairly good description of what is going on in the west.
Felt like Anna is becoming an adult here - well done both! Some significant self-awareness sprouting and appreciation of perspective. Gone are the jokes about the Russian army (sadly for us, the strongest army in Ukraine now) being the 3rd or the 4th. Where she still misappraised the situation, it's due to the inevitably propagandized wartime environment. My question is tho, "Why not sit at the negotiation table with the Russian enemy representatives and convince them of the 'body slam' coming their way (while the US hasn't turned tail yet) to get the best outcome for Ukraine, without losing hundreds of thousands more lives?" The other option, given the current deficit in artillery, air power and manpower, is to gradually lose Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kharkiv after those cities are pulverized like Mariupol. Ukrainian lives and freedom matter above all🇺🇦 (Yes, I understand Ukraine won't get back Crimea or Donbas, at this stage, but secure Ukraine first and then build for a better day after getting the population thriving again💙💛)
I did check first your other comments. It makes me even more baffled. By your part... my question tho.. As Valeraya Novodvorskaya stated in 2014. Putin first maingoal landlocking Ukraini connecting Moldova and work from there on more into Eastern Europe and up North connecting Belarus taking Kyiv in the process. As like others she gaved clear signs what Putin was amining for. Hence even in 2007 and 2008 himself giving already clear hints. At start he wanted to take a short cut en topple the governement by taking Kyiv. Till today I m surprised people discussing what his aims are. It hasn't changed and it will not change. So yes a pause or peace deal at this point will just encourage him to come again later. He wanna leave his legacy. Not just only expand but Kyiv, first Kyiv the birthplace and wipe its history and culture and reclaim it as only being Rus, Moscovit. Battle taken ground is hard to reclaim by legal matters unless the agressor faces total defeat. Their hyped alternate WWII history is not helping in that regards. He wanna take what he can get before he dies regardless what the means are as they will once again alternate their information, history. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✌🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 😊🇧🇪🇰🇷
@@timmommens901Thank you, Tim, for engaging like this. Many people seem to love to invent Putin's aims for him, so please hit me with as many facts as possible - especially his own writing, comments, speeches. He has always moved very cautiously and carefully eg refusing Transdniester's requests to become part of Russia, which would have given him a bigger foothold in Moldova. Are you a Belgian in South Korea? (from the flags) We must always welcome facts, especially those that disprove our own narrative. (You'll notice that Jonathan, Vlad Vexler and others will never engage with inconvenient facts or even invite&outdebate those with differing opinions. It's faux-intellectualism: Vlad is able to look smart, even tho his mind is too limited for the complexities in this conflict. These folks don't understand the severe situation in the war for the Ukrainian army, while hundreds of thousands of lives hang in the balance. If we don't propagandize for any side, we have a better chance for a secure future for Ukraine🇺🇦 I'll read up on what you wrote already meanwhile. Please do critique my other comments too!🙏
@@SupportGoodHumans The Ukrainian government was the major violator of the peace-securing Minsk Agreements. ("Our side"🇺🇦🇺🇲will never acknowledge this, or that they failed to implement autonomy for Donetsk and Luhansk within a federal Ukraine, as per the agreements.) The separatists and the Russians committed violations too. Everyone needs to come clean, for lasting progress, but you'll notice that "our talkers" never discuss Minsk and how the Ukrainians and US misled Putin, as Angela Merkel referred to.
@@zetristan4525 other readers of the Minsk accords would point out that it was Putin who “misled” the negotiations with his unidentifiable “green men”. When separatists held their so-called elections under intimidation, like the upcoming March reelection of Putin, it gives lie to their aspirations of unique status. The “major” violators appear to be those who are not citizens of the country they are invading.
Thank you Jonathan for inviting Anna on this special day. The best Ambassador for Ukraine.💙💛
great interview... so much to listen, think over .. and ❤ the truth and true words
Anna is a true force of nature.
She is an inspiration and a reason to keep supporting Ukraine.
@@carolwilliams8511 true, but keep in mind that for those of us who've had basic or advanced education or self-education in geopolitics as well as social psychology or anthro or socio or whatever, WE...HAVE...NO...CHOICE but to make dang sure Ukr wins decisively. IF this means we the US and a coalition of the willing over the next decade, need to fight Ru directly, then that is what we must do. This is not as complicated as timid ppl seem to think it is.!!!!!!
@@18_rabbitno matter where you live you need to get involved, protest, vote, and make your voice heard! Nobody can afford to allow their leaders to ignore this.
He was poisoned , beaten regularly, malnourished, moved to a prison at minus 20 degrees
But he 'died'
and it's not just your average poison seen in drama's it's the most potent nerve agents, it's severely damaging agonizing, it's the most sadistic way to harm , effectively torture and kill someone either quickly or slowly. All one needs to see is how that poor guy around '06 fared-- so horrific. Only sadists do this sort of thing ,and always remember that my american conservative politicians have been repeatedly and still now sympathetic with russian interests. This is not by mistake.
@@18_rabbitAbsolutely. This cruel regime is every bit as cruel and monstrous as the SS.
Nice guest as always! Slava Ukraini!
Keep up the great work Anna! You are brilliant!
Excellent interview, with an amazing woman. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
Stay strong and never give up Anna 🇬🇧🇺🇦🏴🇺🇦🏴🇺🇦🇪🇺
Thank you!! A long format conversation with a woman with the intellect of Anna is glorious, perfect and sooo very necessary! 🇺🇦💙🌻
Agree.
Ukraine will win!! Thank you both!
Yes. So tired of people saying they are losing. Blind unfocused people say that.
@@carolwilliams8511It's usually people who said they would fall after a few weeks who are saying this, as well as nutjobs like Scott Ritter or Douglas MacGregor.
@@stefansekulic7903Totally. Something wrong with their brains.
Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦! Thank you for great interview!
Thank Jonathan for bringing Anna back on your channel. I admire this brilliant woman!
Thank you Silicon Curtain for airing Anna's refreshing responses. Always a pleasure. Slava Ukraini! 💙💛
Coffee and commentary from clear-headed and compassionate compatriots. ☕
How much respect do so many of us have for the Ukraine !!
Off the charts for me. Incredible courage and resilience. Our Western politicians need to really wake up fully.
Always great discussion between the two of you, thank you Anna and Jonathan
Cheers Anna! Stay strong!
When Americans ask you to convince them for support remind them that the USA would not exist without the support of France, Spain and even The Netherlands during our Revolutionary War.
Many countries including my own stood up for the US after 9/11.
@@terryhand
An even better, more recent example. Even after we unjustly invoked Article 5 for the first time in history.
Jonathan, that is one of the most powerful, well thought out messages I have heard.
I will be passing it on to our Australian politicians.
Thank you from an Australian person who worries for Ukraine. Aussie Sue 💙💛
Hi everybody, Today at 16:00EDT in Montreal, Guy/St-Catherine a march for Ukraine is taking place. CTV reported that it will start at Phillips Square near Bay Store on St-Catherine..I reckon we will march one towards another and meet in the middle. In Montreal is a sunny but chilly day, with some -20°C but the soldiers in trenches in Ukraine have not a choice do they? So we will march for them, for Ukraine. I will proudly have the NAFO patches on me and we will reaffirm the small dollar donors that will stand with Ukraine. I feel good when Ukraine inflict damage with drones that we helped fund. I feel good a soldier will have his life saved by the tourniquet and the trucks we funded , with Artur Rehi, Suchomimus, Ukraine Matters, Noel Reports different fundrais. Nafo 69 sniffing brigade will march today in Montreal. Slava Ukraini
Right on.
A very powerful and informative video👍. Thanks to the both of you. Humbly from Utah 👍👍👍. Hugs.
Glory to Ukraine.
What a treat to have Anna on your channel again 😊. I have had a day of singing so could not go to any rallies but I wore my top from Anna's shop.
Love your photo, jaysus you're very young to be involved in this😉
@@warruzziaukraine3997Lol. That is of course my granddaughter😊
I love her. She is a cool, smart, lady!
Thank you for all the hard work & time you put into keeping everyone informed & being sure your interviewees will donate to to your efforts re: presenting the only viable option - Ukraine's victory, elevating Ukrainian voices and/or people who share your/Ukrainian goals!!
🇺🇦🌻🇺🇦 Sláva Ukraini!! 🌻🇺🇦🌻
Solidarity!!
✊️💞🫡
North Carolina, USA
Thank you Jonathan 🇬🇧for your patience and resolve in your support of Ukraine, thanks to Anna for her impassioned message of hope...To victory🇺🇦
👍👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Hope and optimism are Anna,s superpowers...@@SiliconCurtain
The fact that certain Western leders "" tried to get Zelensky to leave Ukraine and thus Ukrainians abandon and left without a national leader, should terrify us all. Huge respect for Zelensky to stay put with his people. Some of the most bitter realisations from WWII Europe was that so-called leaders/politicians fled (after having disarmed the nation) and left the population to figure life out on their own, and then, after the war, they came back, took the same positions in society they had left and began to persecute people who had to survive under occupation. Disgusting.
Thank you.
Thank you, Jonathan and Anna. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
Anna is always spot on with her analysis 💪🇺🇦 thanks for the great work, Jonathan- looking forward to listening to this one 💙
Listening on the road.
I have postulated this for a few years, however I believe it requires restarting, for those I may not have seen it before.
The dictator's dilemma, or why dictators fear democracy?
To explain what's gong on in the Ukraine, there are proximate causes and there are ultimate causes and most of the news today is only covering proximate causes, they should elucidate what the underlying ultimate causes which are driving this conflict.
The dictator's dilemma describes a conundrum for dictators. They usually have to do unconscionable and illegal things to get into power, and once they're in power they must escalate the level of repression, jailing and outright murder or genocide to retain their power and wealth.
If they ever lose power they will face trial resulting in jail or even execution.
They even have to worry about neighboring countries becoming democratic, because if this occurs their own people will start desiring democracy, which presents a threat to the dictator, for example, the Arab spring and the uprising of the people's desire for democracy, was met with a brutal response.
So the decision of a dictator can be viewed in the context of a sociopath/psychopath, which is to obfuscate, lie and attempt everything to stop democracy taking hold, however, if this fails, then it's "if I'm going down I'm taking everybody with me".
I believe the above dictator's dilemma describes what's going on with Putin in Russia and China as well as other dictatorial and authoritarian ruled countries and this represents a great danger to peace in our world.
Scientia Non Domus,
(Knowledge has No Home)
antiguajohn
Strategic thinking and investment needed for Ukraine to survive year 3 of full-scale invasion and West defend itself long term.
As an American I’m so gd embarrassed Anna has to endure idiocy like “Prove to us you can win”…have you not paid one minute of attention? Ukraine has about wiped out the Black Sea Fleet without a Navy! I’m losing sleep over Republican treason, but at least a Democrat quietly started the clock on the Discharge Petition before their two-week vacation. Hang in there Ukraine…overwhelming numbers of Americans are with you and we will get you the help you need to WIN.
Love my Anna! ❤❤❤❤
Hello, E! Not heard from you in a while. Hope your ok and all is well. ❤
Anna vlogs every day. If you don't get the notifications, check your subscription status.
@carolwilliams8511 I've been watching Anna since red hoodie and in the bomb shelter days. It was like day 2.
"E" is a friend I made here, and we talk in the comments. It's E, I have not heard from. And concerned for right now.
@@MarieWest-tbic Hi Marie , not in good health, BP too high ,heart failure, apart from that, plodding on ,thank you for enquiring, modern meds, exercising, and healthy food fro Mrs C ,keeping me in better health...onwards and upwards....peace and love....E...❤❤😊😊...
@eamonnclabby7067
O dear, my friend! I'm sorry to hear that! I have faith in Mrs. C. And sending my love to both of you! ❤️❤️❤️
@@MarieWest-tbic...thank you, my friend...❤❤😊😊
Awesome Anna! Slava Ukraini
Anna is wonderful. I’ve been subscribed to her channel from the beginning. What I really like is her ability to maintain focus on what is important in a very humane and engaging way. I think she is wrong about the effect of sanctions on Russia, however. They are hurting badly and it’s going to get much worse. The transition to a war economy gives Russia the temporary appearance of health, like someone with a high fever can look as if he has a healthy glow. It will all catch up to them, especially when their rainy day fund runs out and hyperinflation hits. The ruble is already toilet paper in international markets. My only real concern is our reprehensible Republicans.
Inside Russia is the channel to tune into for news on the economy in ruzzia now.
@@carolwilliams8511Konstantin is very good, especially on how it affects the ordinary russian. Joe Blogs is also another to follow on his analysis of the russian economy.
@@artmcteagleYes. Thank you. I enjoy Joe Blogs too. 😊
On this particular occasion, the best duo on the case, well done, both, best wishes from the wirral peninsula....E...
Finland was in exactly the same situation, when we were left alone in the Winter War.
I do not really know that history. I need to research it. Thanks or mentioning it. Seeing Finland now gives me hope for Ukraine.
@@carolwilliams8511 Here's pretty good documents about Finnish history, which are not made by Finns (by the way, the map of Finland was a woman, before the loss of territories):
th-cam.com/video/hq97DtfX1UE/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/Sa64tMnyboc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!
Love Anna!
So many great points.
But the main one is:
What in the world do Europeans think Putin will do if we show him that he doesn't have to stop?!?
Anna, your work ethic is amazing - you must have done 9 videos this week!
Thank you for you expertise and perspective! If everyone is Ukraine is as passionate and diligent as you Ukraine will recover its economy quickly after beating Russia.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Anna has a future in NATO for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Bingo! Anna hit on a very important and seldom talked about point regarding Article 5, and I agree with her entirely. Given the relatively weak and pathetic response of NATO to the Ukrainian war, I'm not convinced that NATO would respond robustly to aggression against a small NATO country. I think it's very possible they would cite the same excuses, escalation, WW III, etc.. I think this suspicion is only enhanced by the possibility of a Trump led America pulling away. After all, we see it right now. The aid from America has stalled, and no country in Europe has stepped up to show decisive leadership or to fill the void. They just stand around making speeches, giving lip service, while waiting around for someone else to do something. There is nothing chivalrous or honorable about a collection of relatively wealthy nations sitting around on loads of high-tech weaponry unwilling to physically defend smaller countries inside or outside of NATO. It's disgusting!
I disagree. Denmark donated ALL their Artillery...
@@SteffiZweitkonto I do stand corrected on that point, and I salute Denmark, not only for the donation but for the logic behind it. Unfortunately, the rest of Europe hasn't followed suit. Thank you.
It is a shame in a world where psychologist analyze verbal violence, harassment and bullying, where many publication are accessible to every one, where awareness campaign against those comportment are every where, there still people unable to identify a master manipulator like Putin when is right in front of them...
Don't have the intelligence to discern this imo. Many of the trump cultists for instance.
Thx Jonathan! Awesome!
Go ahead man!
Thanks for the sweetest Anna from Ukraine! Slava Ukraine!
Keep up the good work! blessings to you Jonathon and Anna
You are the resistance🇺🇦
And like I always say Anna - well not always yet ever so often and you know it: You are a true stayer. Very much so🇳🇴🤝🇺🇦
Anna is right on, NATO is losing strength and respect. Germany is leading the effect. 🇺🇦💪🇺🇦💪🍎🍎
Thank you for a very useful interview.
Thanks again Anna, keep up the good fight.
Ukraine is the savior of democracy and we thank you.❤❤
Throughout history the powerful who tried to rule or subjugate people fear one thing humor.
There is a reason, one can listen to quotes or speeches by the powerful and someone makes a joke and it sticks forever and this makes those who are trying to rule over others look foolish.
A long powerfully SoundLink speech can be put down by a very short quip or joke.
These jokes spread like wildfire and if one is laughing at the dictator, it undermines their power.
Even the Soviet Union was ripe with short jokes about the powerful.
I believe encouraging battle by humour which can raise morale amongst people and the combatants.
In lieu of the above may I start with one joke?
Why can poop not pull out of the Ukraine,
Because it sounds like sex education, "Putin pull out, Putin pull out, Putin pull out;-)
I can only hope this you may find this suggestion useful and encourage the growth of jokes about your dictators.
And I suspect this is probably been going on for some time, however to start out with a joke or the , beginning beginning, middle or end of a podcast, will end up spreading the jokes around the world showing that ukrainians in the face of an evil dictator stand up with a sense of humor and it will spread and thus embarrass those attacking.
Scientia Habet Non Domus,
(Knowledge Has No Home)
antiguajohn
Thank you Jonathan and Anna - two strong voices for Ukraine's right to defend itself and the world. The 24th was a very sad anniversary but we need to increase support for Ukraine. Sacrificing Ukraine will increase risks of a much bigger war or multiple wars. Western media often focus on personal conflicts and radiate bland neutrality because of fear and ignorance (which in 2024 is inexcusable). The easiest (and wrong) approach to Kremlin statements is to repeat them as if they are credible.
FYI = She is called DOCTER ANNA 🧠_ not Anna Simp-hartthrob 💋
Nevalneys free man attitude even when he was in prison was what Putin just couldn't stomach.
Great and enlightening conversation thanks Jonathan and Anna. I wish my Ukrainian was as good as Anna’s English 😄!
перемога України slava Ukraini! 💙💛🙏
Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
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Hallelujah and amen.
Merci Dr Anna et Jonathan ❤❤❤❤
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Good information, thanks to both of you...
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TK, simply sold his soul for money.
Thanks for your courage!
Great as always, both of you 😊
(so called)"""""English philosopher""""""" scare quotes with fingers L0Lz JohnathanATP will love that 😞-good one 😄
There was a show many years ago on the BBC called "Danger UXB", and it was a drama about a dedicated team that was responsible for removing bombs that had not exploded in the U.K. after WWII. And in reality, these bombs were everywhere...
Putin feels strong.....???? Wtff??? Pretty sure the guy cries every night and prays in his bunker thinking wtf ... did i do..., even with the west support on pause....👈🏻
Thank you. You two should have a regular conversation. Like, monthly, maybe. Just talking about what's been going on. (Because, you know, y'all aren't otherwise busy or anything; lol)
Salushny & Selensky:
One of RU's goals is to destroy democracy and it nearly succeeded. Having open democratic elections is hardly possible during wartime.
Thus, doubt will be seeded around the world, whether the choice of Selensky and Siersky is a valid one.
UA's do exactly the right thing: They openly argue about it, pros and cons, and it seems to me like the best democratic approach was held by simply hearing everybody's free voice.
Thank you SOOO much Anna and Jonathan - and sorry for misspelling UA's y, yi, yji word endings.
Happy fluffy kittens. A lot of videos and streams on 24.2. and I'm still catching up. Western counterpropaganda is weak. They haven't clearly repeated over and over again what will realistically happen if we don't give more. 20 million refugees was one of the best lines but I haven't seen enough push on that. More explanation what that would look like. No work for them and even US would feel the EU crisis.
Ukraine will win, but along the way, thanks to US delay and other political ditherings, this year I'll be tough and heartbreaking, with some battles lost. But the hard climb is always followed by the downhill sprint 😊
I know that Ukraine will never be subdued but with the trumpite wing of the US refusing to send them aid right now, things are going to get really tough. The evil slime is encroaching and the ability to stem the stinking flood of it is getting weak. But I do think it will improve as the year progresses. Sadly many precious Ukrainian lives will be lost before that though. We can lay these awful statistics at the door of Mikhail Johnsky.
Very interesting! Thank you Jonathan for doing so much for Ukraine!
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Honestly only few fear NATO and they know why 😂
I know that Rodger Waters (Pink Floyd) has some unacceptable views and comments that I cannot agree. But in one of his songs he used the words “The Bravery of Being of or Range”. To me this is a fairly good description of what is going on in the west.
I don’t understand the lyric, I’m afraid. What is it saying?
He is 71 and in a hurry
My husband is 75 and looks in way better shape than pooptin.
Love this lady.
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Felt like Anna is becoming an adult here - well done both! Some significant self-awareness sprouting and appreciation of perspective. Gone are the jokes about the Russian army (sadly for us, the strongest army in Ukraine now) being the 3rd or the 4th.
Where she still misappraised the situation, it's due to the inevitably propagandized wartime environment.
My question is tho, "Why not sit at the negotiation table with the Russian enemy representatives and convince them of the 'body slam' coming their way (while the US hasn't turned tail yet) to get the best outcome for Ukraine, without losing hundreds of thousands more lives?"
The other option, given the current deficit in artillery, air power and manpower, is to gradually lose Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kharkiv after those cities are pulverized like Mariupol. Ukrainian lives and freedom matter above all🇺🇦
(Yes, I understand Ukraine won't get back Crimea or Donbas, at this stage, but secure Ukraine first and then build for a better day after getting the population thriving again💙💛)
Ukraine was “secured” by some big nations in 2014. How did that negotiation turn out?
I did check first your other comments. It makes me even more baffled. By your part... my question tho..
As Valeraya Novodvorskaya stated in 2014. Putin first maingoal landlocking Ukraini connecting Moldova and work from there on more into Eastern Europe and up North connecting Belarus taking Kyiv in the process. As like others she gaved clear signs what Putin was amining for. Hence even in 2007 and 2008 himself giving already clear hints.
At start he wanted to take a short cut en topple the governement by taking Kyiv.
Till today I m surprised people discussing what his aims are. It hasn't changed and it will not change. So yes a pause or peace deal at this point will just encourage him to come again later.
He wanna leave his legacy. Not just only expand but Kyiv, first Kyiv the birthplace and wipe its history and culture and reclaim it as only being Rus, Moscovit.
Battle taken ground is hard to reclaim by legal matters unless the agressor faces total defeat.
Their hyped alternate WWII history is not helping in that regards.
He wanna take what he can get before he dies regardless what the means are as they will once again alternate their information, history.
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@@timmommens901Thank you, Tim, for engaging like this. Many people seem to love to invent Putin's aims for him, so please hit me with as many facts as possible - especially his own writing, comments, speeches. He has always moved very cautiously and carefully eg refusing Transdniester's requests to become part of Russia, which would have given him a bigger foothold in Moldova.
Are you a Belgian in South Korea? (from the flags) We must always welcome facts, especially those that disprove our own narrative. (You'll notice that Jonathan, Vlad Vexler and others will never engage with inconvenient facts or even invite&outdebate those with differing opinions. It's faux-intellectualism: Vlad is able to look smart, even tho his mind is too limited for the complexities in this conflict. These folks don't understand the severe situation in the war for the Ukrainian army, while hundreds of thousands of lives hang in the balance.
If we don't propagandize for any side, we have a better chance for a secure future for Ukraine🇺🇦 I'll read up on what you wrote already meanwhile. Please do critique my other comments too!🙏
@@SupportGoodHumans The Ukrainian government was the major violator of the peace-securing Minsk Agreements. ("Our side"🇺🇦🇺🇲will never acknowledge this, or that they failed to implement autonomy for Donetsk and Luhansk within a federal Ukraine, as per the agreements.) The separatists and the Russians committed violations too. Everyone needs to come clean, for lasting progress, but you'll notice that "our talkers" never discuss Minsk and how the Ukrainians and US misled Putin, as Angela Merkel referred to.
@@zetristan4525 other readers of the Minsk accords would point out that it was Putin who “misled” the negotiations with his unidentifiable “green men”. When separatists held their so-called elections under intimidation, like the upcoming March reelection of Putin, it gives lie to their aspirations of unique status. The “major” violators appear to be those who are not citizens of the country they are invading.
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