I found this point interesting of releasing sanctions when the war will end and a liberal sort of puppet might be 'installed' within Russia. Of course it's highly speculative, but I think it's also highly probable and I felt like it was a great point, which could come down to this: how much will truth and responsibility be worth in a future world? Because you better believe some are going to want to bring trade back immediately, and pretend nothing ever happened. I believe we mustn't allow that, not before responsibility by the political class and elites within Russia, such as the oligarchs and all-powerful notorious Siloviki will have taken full and sustainable responsibility for what is happpening now, and there will be measurable sustainable changes within Russian politics instead of some 'puppet' while only common people would pay for the sins and crimes of the elite. I strongly believe in the future, and maybe already now we, by which I mean western and global watchdogs, should really pay attention to what's happening with regards to these dynamics.
I just love konstantin's live streams of his channel of youtube " Inside Russia" and his views about the war and the political issues in Russia. Very interesting. Congrats for this excelent guest !
Unfortunately, his content is extremely biased and doesn't show both sides of the coin. He's just a part of the typical narrative "Russia = Mordor = North Korea"
Thank you Konstantin. I have become an admirer of your news from Russia. It's something I know very little about, and to me it's astonishing to listen to your news. Its so different from my way of living and thinking about life. Not as I feel, I am better in any way, but just so different from my way of understanding the world. I just admire your way of telling about Russia. Your humor and your sarcasm makes it easier for me to understand and to see the strength in the Russians that have taken and active attitude and left the regime in Russia.
I have been communicating with Konstantin even before the invasion began when he was hosting a travel blog in Rostov on Don. I believe he is a good honest man swept up in horrible events. I admire his courage, integrity and humanity. He is a good man.
@INSIDERUSSIA You are the real national informational hero, along lif i may assume, the great other ones like Maikl Naki and some Dozhdj employees. Pity some in the West" don't get it from your perspective (like those preppers who had you on podcast). You're doing most needed work here especially for the rest of the world.
As bad as it might be for Russia it is far worse for Ukraine, even with all the support and involvement from USA and it's vassal states. Just considering the sanction war on Russia, any other large country would be destroyed by it. Not to mention all the money, weapons and spy satellite/drone intelligence given to Ukraine to defeat Russia. Just think of all the countries that participate in sanction war, and give support to Ukraine are at war with Russia. I think they are doing far better than many in USA/UK/NATO expected. August 2023 Saudi Arabia hosted Ukraine peace talks, the plan was that Russia by that time would be defeated and would come to Saudi Arabia begging to stop the war. Russia didn't go to Saudi Arabia.
Russia will have to pay compensation for all the distress and damage they've wrecked upon Ukraine. So when the war finally ends it's echoes are not over.
And how did it happen? As the excellent YT defense economics channel "Perun" explains, 'vranya' is the RuZZian system of lying/exaggerating/BS'ing as a way of life. Remember the mindset of, "We pretend to work and they pretend to pay us"? Well, Vranya means, "We lie to them about our work, and they know we're lying but don't object because they're lying to their own superiors." Putler is at the top of this pyramid. He thinks RuZZia will win, based on what's reported to him. Reminds me of Hilter 1.0, the original, in his Reichsbunker, as portrayed in the movie "Downfall".
Thanks for this. And he did not even ponder what sort of reckoning there will be, after the war, for the many who died in what might end up as a fiasco. (And wait until people realize how unequal the sacrifices have been among ethnic groups.) And who shoulders the cost of care for the wounded?
To all the Pro-Russian supporters in this chat, I have one question. If President Putin is so great and Russia the best, why is it that every country that was ever in the past and under its yoke now, either moving away as fast as they can to join the EU and NATO, or done so already? If Putin and Russia is so great wouldn't all those countries be clambering to JOIN Russia? Think about that for a while! 😉
Finland has closed its borders with Russia because of asylum seekers from central Asia and middle east. Questions are: 1) Why doesn't Russia grant these people asylum? It would help with their labor shortage. 2) Why do the asylum seekers want to go to a NATO country instead of staying in Russia?
Because their leaders are corrupt and after some time in politics persuaded to become member of kabal, a agroup of corrupt world elites to run the world based on law of mutual profit and in league with each other, countries, nationsot societies and people of their own country have remain no issue to them in this high global kabal political game. PUTIN SEEMS TO BE DIFFERENT AND INSTEAD FACING THEM WITH HIS RUSSIAN MIGHT BUT QABAL WANT RUSSIA TO BE DIVIDED INTO 9-10 WEAK STATES TO EASILY LOOTS ITS RESOURCES BY WESTERNISING (SLAVING) Russian BUT IT'S NOT POSSIBLE TILL THE LIFE OF PUTIN.
You missed the part were russians ENJOY hurting others as it makes them feel better about their rather weak sad little culture. It is the state of empire they want back at any cost.
@@armandomercado2248Because they are trafficked from Africa and Syria by Wagner ops in those areas, funnelled through Russia and weaponised to pressure bordering NATO countries. Same is happening on Estonia-Russia Narva border. Estonian security turning them all back to Russia. Greetings from Estonia.
@@armandomercado2248 1/ Russia doesn't want Africans or Asians to live in Russia, that would make Russians less pure, they just want to steal their wealth for their benefit and use them as leverage to twist the Wests humanitarian arm! , why do you think Russia cut of grain supply from Ukraine to the global south, Putin was weaponising food? 2/ mass migration of poor people into an affluent country can cause instability and economic issues as well as encourage far right (Putin friendly) anti immigration feelings that divide and weaken the country. Putin is attempting to weaponise economic migration and asylum seekers?
Thanks,Jonathan and Constantin! There is so much excellent information here. I have come to the conclusion that Constantin states..the war will end when Russia collapses internally. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 ♥️ 🇺🇦
@@jossiesh7649 A key part of the interview is the supposition is that Putin will be replaced by a new dragon . That a democracy is impossible. The serfs were emancipated in 1861 but the serf mentality has never left the society for at least six centuries. Nothing changes. This belief of Russian imperialism is engendered in every Russian. Russia needs to lose this war and the Regime needs to fall. The Russian people need to be held accountable because they are. Germany was held accountable and so must Russia.
@@jossiesh7649 Stop making it our business, botski. Russia already has a foolproof defence against invasion; being so horrible that nobody would want to go there.
Russia is 14billion dollars in defecit compared to 106 billion dollars in credit in 2021. The economy is a war economy and expenditure is 35% up because of military needs. Oil production is down and China and India pay using yuan and rupees. The interest rate has increased. At least Russia should be ok for curry powder and noodles 😊
> Oh, very droll. But the bottom line is that it will be hard to force Russia to do what Putin is not willing to do when Russia produces more food and energy than it can eat and consume. So far, that strategy has not worked. Perhaps that will change..... or perhaps not..
Most countries would be delighted to have such a trivial deficit. These are military expenditures Russia can easily afford. Unfortunately, Russia has proven to be a lot more resilient to sanctions than expected. It's hard to destroy an economy that produces a lot more food and energy than it's people can consume. Indeed, Russia resembles the economy of the United States during WWII.
@@toddr2265 Unfortunately, Russia is proving to be resilient and resourceful in the face of the sanctions war. Cuba has been living with American sanctions for sixty years.
In Canada we used to jokingly say “I just signed my life away” when we got a bank loan. I never imagined in a country like Russia it would literally be true. Such a horror can only come from the mind of a madman.
Its literaly not true. Russia has one of the highest home ownership rates in the world. It doesnt matter if its gonna be house, or an apartment in a commie block or even an old dacha, a russian always has a roof over their head.
Always great content, from both your channels! I am concerned that the UK media are totally focussed on Gaza right now. But just looking at flight tracker, our 🇬🇧 gov is still flying many many support flights to E Poland...
As ex UK and having seen most of the pantomime since the 80s, I’d say don’t waste your life on being worried about the press. It’s not changing anytime soon.
Q: I am concerned that the UK media are totally focussed on Gaza right now... A: Which is good because a huge amount of Muscovite propaganda spreading about Ukraine right now will be lost in vain.
@@betterdonotanswer I'm still questioning the fact that Hamas attack on Putin's birthday was a coincidence. It seems that it might be supported by Putin as a valuable distraction from Ukraine.
@@betterdonotanswer The UK and many other European countries are united behind Ukraine and that's unlikely to change, no matter who is in government. The bigger problem is US politics, Gaza is causing Biden serious political issues (because many left leaning Democrats are unhappy about Israel's actions) and a second Trump presidency would obviously be a nightmare scenario. But I take your point that in some ways it's a useful distraction.
Thank you Konstantin for your valuable insight into Russia and (for me anyway) unfathomable Russian mindset. I have always been skeptical of those who say the Russian economy has bounced back. This just seemed to be completely impossible given the circumstances. I also wondered why Putin has not announced his re-election so the next few weeks will be interesting. I look forward to your next update. Go well, Slava Ukraine.
But Putin did announce his plans to run in the next election.... With an 80+% approval rating it would be hard not too. When the unhappy Russians left the country and the EU sanctions reduced much of the Oligarch's wealth and they too moved to US/UK/EU, Putin's popularity soared. With the EU sanctions, Putin has discovered the majority of world countries think of him as a world statesman. With their help of increased trade, Russia is running its factories around the clock. Their grocery stores are fully stocked. They still have a cash society, with limited credit use, and little debt. I have read that Russian's have been disappointed they can no longer purchase German and Italian vehicles. According to US articles, Xi is planning on supplying reduced cost or free EV luxury cars from China to Russians. I didn't think EV was the best in cold weather but China is making huge technological progress.... We will see!
Absolutely! Here is the problem. The IMF takes figures on the Russian economy from Russian state departments as fact and without any auditing. Western media then reports those dubious figures from the IMF as fact also.
@@ALFarrell-kv6okCan you give us the correct figures?? Do you think that the IMF and the World Bank do not take the time to verify and analyze the key figures? especially since the two organizations do not have the same projections in terms of growth.
@@ALFarrell-kv6okThe fact is that the Russian economy has not collapsed at all, because there are no signs of it and in certain sectors the Russians have improved and little by little they are becoming independent. Admit it!!!
Russia (Putin and Kremlin) needs to decide what is more important to Russia. Is the invasion, occupation and annexation of the tiny, tiny Ukraine oblasts of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporitzia, Kherson and Crimea worth losing ALL of Russia for? If Russia continues on the current course their geopolital status will be extinguished, their military standing completely destroyed and their economy setback 40 years to the point of bankruptcy, from the sanctions most of the world have and continue to apply. And that's before you consider the internal strife, coups and disappearance of high ranking generals and China's distancing from Moscow. Is the break up of Russia worth Putins madness in Ukraine ? 🤔 ------------- Putin has created internal conflict in Russia, isolated Russia behind a new wall (NATOs fence), halved it's economic capability, crippled it's manufacturing capability, increased fear, surpressed all freedoms, especially freedom of speach, made opponents disappear, or be imprisoned for life for no reason, increased powers of the FSB, increased corruption and kept the population brain washed and subdued. So hasn't Putin already returned Russia to it's previous Soviet state? 🤔
Ukraine has always been the key. They have lots of resources and smart people. Once it falls or some peace deal starts where they give up the richest areas. Putin will rebuild everything.
@@perkunast9680 With what? Russia is running out of money, that's evident from the Russian Mariupol rebuild, that was just a few show apartments, with rest in ruins. Russia can't give 85% of its own citizens electricity, gas and a flushing inside toilet!
@@perkunast9680- exactly! It’s of no coincidence that 80% of Ukraines massive, untapped natural resources, resides in the areas Putin is trying to steal! This would be a massive coup for Russia
@perkunasti - Ukraine is not theirs to take. Ukraine belongs to Ukrainians. Russia has an overabundance of natural resources - but they must be properly managed. The Russian government has mismanaged extraction, processing, refinement, and re-selling, so regular Russians are not benefitting from their own natural recources! You gotta fix your own house first, otherwise, you bring nothing to the table. Why would Ukrainians want to be ruled by such irresponsible government management? Ukraine is beloved by Europe, the United States, and the enitre free world. We see their potential and want to invest in their future - especially Ukraine's vibrant IT sector. You cannot rule those who demand to rule themselves! (And that goes for Russians, too, should they accept responsibility for self-rule. It's hard. It's messy. But democracy is always worthwhile.)
Always enjoy your conversations with Konstantin Jonathan. Very relevant and insightful listening to you both. Thanks for sharing this with us. 💕👏🏼🙏🇨🇦👍🏼
A third of the next budget goes to the military industry. Okey, but how much of that money will actually end up in equipment? My guess is that at least a third of that will end up in the wrong pockets. The military in particular knows what's happening in Ukraine, and the upper echelons will be desperate to snatch as much as they can to secure their own survival in the years to come. So what ever number goes into the military industry, there will a lot less built, maybe not in numbers of equipment but in quality. Like thinner armour than on paper etc. It's just a thought 😊
The Oligarchs are already pulling out less cash. However they fear the regime of Putin. The buildup will be sold as necessary and a move for volume over profit that maintains the status quo. It's the lack of industrial investment and loss of human capital that might change minds. I suspect China will supply both. You're not wrong, but everything in Russia moves slowly.
It is very true that the oil field production capabilities are failing in Russia. I worked in the American transportation industry for decades. You cannot believe the amount of drill casing pipe, sucker rods, jack pumps, pipe pigs, Chickson joints, Christmas tree pipe joints and wire line inspection units were shipped to Russia. Complete shiploads of bags of bentonite and spearzine minerals for drilling mud. All of which I took to the SeaTac shipping ports in Washington state of the USA. All going to the Russian oil well drilling locations. Places like Kamchatka Russia. Participating companies such as Exxon-Moble and Sinclair, Neighbor's, Calfrac, Hess, Occidental, Continental Fraking Chesapeake Energy and ConocoPhillips that had the expertise that built the oil well industry in Russia. Now forcefully nationalized by Russia. Don't ever think anyone will forget how Putin stole all that investment. Good luck trying to get help in the future, Russia. You wasted your chances.
Russia and Putin will have a bad go at it when there is an unfortunate oil well fire. Only the Americans are good at extinguishing oil well fires. Two companies in particular. The Red Adair Company and Boots and Coots Company. Red Adair invented and developed extinguishing oil well fires way back in the 1920's. Mr Boots and Mr Coots were the engineers that worked on what was nessessary. Boots and Coots separated and made their own company. It will take no less than $4-million in US currency or solid gold bars per oil well to entice these companies to go to Russia at this point. No credit, just 100% payment prior to the job. As you wait there will be $7-million in oil burned up every 24 hours. Putin really made a mistake in invading Ukraine. One of the job performed by Red Adair and Boots & Coots was extinguishing the oil well fires in Kuwait in the early 1990's. After Saddam Hussein set off those oil well fires. Putin you better hope that no oil well fire starts. It will cost you dearly. And $4-million is just to start. Depending on circumstances. The final cost per oil well may exceed $20-million per oil well. That's each oil well.
Excellent listen. I also think Russia will eventually throw putin’s dumb ass under the bus and want to reintegrate back into the global community. Thank you both for the great listen.
Given the top down gangsterism of Putin’s regime it’s inevitable he will be expired early, and it’s not unique to what he’s created, just a more mafioso version of what Russia has been in previous incarnations.
That's th spirit, unfortunately mostly a western hope. Did italians hoped the same for Mussolini or Spaniards for Franco, or even Germans for Hitler (or Chinese for Mao) at the height of their reigns? There's a reason some (majority) part of today's Russians and even foreign rashists are labelled 'zombies'. It's a desease, whithout a cure for now, unfortunately. Not a doomer, just to disspel unfounded hopes, for now.
> Well, perhaps. Or perhaps not. The put down of the Wagner Group rebellion and the death of that leader does not promise much. Russia produces more food than it can eat and more energy than it can consume. That makes it highly resistant to the economic warfare the west has been waging. Meanwhile, Ukraine appears to be fighting to the last Ukrainian. Unfortunately, I don't see Russia capitulating to the West any time soon.
Indeed. To the Covid death add the 300k deaths (and god knows how many injured so badly they'll be a financial burden for decades) and I think we can see how serious is the situation in Russia.
True, but relatively few of those will have been of men of military age. Covid probably didn’t have much effect on Russia’s manpower generation capacities.
@@mebsreaI wonder how much Long Covid, particularly Covid Brain Fog and rapid exhaustion, has affected decision making. I have seen otherwise healthy under-50s suffer from it.
Perhaps the older generation think the younger generation have had it too easy. They have lived through hard times and don't care if the younger generation has to suffer.
Thanks for this very interesting talk between Jonathan and Konstantin. EveRy interview with Konstantin is improving my knowledge about the eonomic situation in the RF.
I am from Canada and liberalism destroyed the middle and lower classes in Canada. You should be thankful you live in the USA. Be proud of yourself, your city, your state and your country.
😢Uk solders wroking to hard even It is snow Russain solders came to Uk with many many weapon and no food Russian a plant to take everythink plug foods to feef Russian soilders
I've been following both you and Konstantin from near the start of the war, listened to what both of you have said separately, and still agree: these conversations are in themselves important; you do bring something extra out in each other - or am I just restating the old saw `two heads are better than one`? If so then the old saw is still true, whaddya know.
@@JohnCSmith-lp1qrFrom the Russian Troll perspective no one ever does anything because its the moral right thing to do. Well, surprise MF, Konstantin does.
@@EEX97623I think they’re losing their mojo… I’d like to lodge a complaint about the quality of Russian Trolling of late, but I can’t find any feedback phone number. I’ve been asking Russian Trolls as well, but to my dismay none of them seem to want to respond.
Why hasn’t he been named a foreign agent and all his property seized? Why hasn’t he fallen out a window or drink a bad cup of tea? Because he’s a grifter who doesn’t say anything not approved by the FSB….that’s the only explanation. When he started he might have been below the radar. But now? Now he’s a grifter who “almost” criticizes with published info but sneaks some politically advantageous propaganda to his western audience.
Aware of that… he was and had to get the hell out for his own safety. He has direct links to Russia with good info coming from inside. No BS or propaganda!
This was so impactful - thank you both. Money - or in this case the economy - talks. Konstantine, as an Eastern European whose country is currently under Putin’s sway I understand how you feel. Which is why I’m so glad you chose to shine your light even brighter in these dark times. All the best to you.
I am horrified at Germany ‘s proposal for Ukraine to give up. Let’s pray that does not happen!😢 Germany 😢. They are too comfortable and need to suffer so they can experience oppression!! 💙💛🙏🏻
Hey I’m here now. Johnathan, I commented on Jake’s channel. But I want to repurpose it here. I’m a premier activist for Ukraine on yahoo news I spend every night and half of my morning fighting disinformation. I’m pretty sure I’m #1 with responses and time spent there. I think we need to tighten the support circle and formulate a plan to reach as many people as possible. I can’t post links there, but I do respond to as many trolls as possible. Every article. Thoughts?
Appreciate the interview and helping us stay informed. I especially appreciate when a man will admit they missed something or made an error, thank you.
"The victory will not come from the front lines but from within Russia..." Which is why people here in the west need to develop the kind of strategic patience that it is going to take and not take their eyes off the ball and let right-wing isolationist politicians screw this up. They have the best chance of bringing down an evil empire without having to effectively fight World War II all over again!
I'm from Russia. you can cry or laugh. Everything is fine in Russia. we can do without you.... can you do without our resources?? platinum, uranium, oil, gas and others... ?
My two most favorite people together in one show! I don't even have to bother clicking to change to another channel - just sit here and be edified! However, regarding oil & gas, one of my other favorite persons is Joe Blogs and he shows, using Russia's own data, that the oil & gas industry in Russia has really been devastated despite the machinations to evade the sanctions - revenues from that sector are down by at least 50%. Slava Ukraini 💙💛
I don’t think Konstantin is right about why western companies are not leaving. You have to black mail alot of executives and board members to make the companies stay if they really wanted to leave. They might be able to do that, but not without someone leaking the circumstances or the fact that they are black mailed. The real reason is the investments made in Russia, the real reason is greed.
The only question is, can Putin stall and hold longer than the Western nations’ (especially the US) continued willingness to keep supplying Ukraine’s war needs? Also, does Ukraine have enough fighting men left to outlast the Ruskies, despite the large Rusky losses.
In a war stalemate, the country with the larger population has an added advantage. Ukraine is now seeking overseas Ukrainian men to serve in defense of the country. Hope Western resolve to aid Ukraine does not falter. And oli and gas embargoes are being circumvented as mystery brokers are lining up tankers (some not very seaworthy) to buy Russian oil and resell them to willing buying countries. Russia still makes millions of $ from this operation. Iran and N. Korea allies also a big factor in this war.
We should have make a determined effort to expand non-OPEC oil production 2 years ago. We should make a determined effort today to increase Non-OPEC oil production.
U.S. domestic production just set a new high. Sanctions were eased on Venezuela. A large field off Brazil turned out to be a disappointment - but if it hadn't. All shale oil from Canada is making its way to market, Keystone XL or not. It's not like non-OPEC nations have been sitting on their hands. Check out the inflation-adjusted price of gasoline. Gas costs less now than at many times in the past, and if you smooth out the curve, the price of gas has been flat for over 40 years.
Konstantin is the reason I subscribed to your channel. I think our views about Russia are virtually identical although not our emotions. Personally I've hated Russia all of my life. Not Russians, Russia. It has been a direct threat to my life nearly every day of my life since I was born. In 1962 we couldn't work in school because we didn't know if we'd still be alive at the end of the day. We hoped that the end of the USSR in 1991 was the end of the threat but a leopard never changes his spots. Therefore I never had any illusions about it, nor its people. I'm not generalizing but there is a mainstream culture that is in synchrony with the way Putin thinks, sees the world and everything in it. Those who support Russia have the same warped view. My question to Konstantin is how much money does Russia still have left available to it in its national wealth fund, how much of it is in worthless yuan and rupees, and what is its burn rate financing its deficit? Alternatively what is its balance of accounts. Konstantin never acknowledges me on his site even though I've watched every episode since the SMO. Perhaps he doesn't like me because I've made some very disparaging remarks about Europe which I don't think much of either especially having lived there for a couple of years. I know he likes Europe very much but we see it through very different eyes.
Johnathon and Konstantin, love your content - watch both all the time. Fascinating insights and with purpose; supporting democracy in Europe and the world. Strange how globalization led many in the West to lower our guard and perceive intentions and cultural equivalencies which were never there.
Recent news article that Russian railroad directorate is now recruiting in prisons for additional workforce to maintain track and rail stock. PS - Recall that at wars start, Russia was restarting production of rail truck bearing due to main supplier, located in EU, was prohibited from shipping replacement parts or new units. Sort of economic death by a thousand cuts.
@@dukenukem8381Yeah. I’ll venture a guess that you’re paying through the nose for those. In fact, I suspect that your nostrils are pretty stretched after paying through the nose to North Korea and China. I can easily see that your nostrils aren’t the only Russian orifice thats stretched as your so called friends are “helping” you.
Unfortunately, what you are describing is Russia being flexible and resourceful in dealing with difficulties and shortages. Get back to me when the reports are that the prisons are empty. You are describing an economy that is under stress, not one that has collapsed. I don't see Putin's power being effectively challenged absent widespread actual collapse. The Wagner rebellion of a year ago shows what happens if you are too eager to throw Putin out. I would be delighted to see Putin replaced. But it's tough to destroy an economy that produces more food and energy than people can eat and consume. That's the problem we face, it seems to me. Still, may happen. But the short term prospects of that seem weak. And in the meantime, can suffering Ukraine survive?
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Thanks for showcasing Konstantin ...I enjoy his insights.
No matter what happens to Russia, we should stand by Ukraine! Putin👎
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I found this point interesting of releasing sanctions when the war will end and a liberal sort of puppet might be 'installed' within Russia. Of course it's highly speculative, but I think it's also highly probable and I felt like it was a great point, which could come down to this: how much will truth and responsibility be worth in a future world? Because you better believe some are going to want to bring trade back immediately, and pretend nothing ever happened. I believe we mustn't allow that, not before responsibility by the political class and elites within Russia, such as the oligarchs and all-powerful notorious Siloviki will have taken full and sustainable responsibility for what is happpening now, and there will be measurable sustainable changes within Russian politics instead of some 'puppet' while only common people would pay for the sins and crimes of the elite.
I strongly believe in the future, and maybe already now we, by which I mean western and global watchdogs, should really pay attention to what's happening with regards to these dynamics.
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Ukraine is done.
Ukraine is not done kicking Putins ass.
Ukraine kaput.. 3 centuries repaying the US so called military aid..
I just love konstantin's live streams of his channel of youtube " Inside Russia" and his views about the war and the political issues in Russia. Very interesting.
Congrats for this excelent guest !
Unfortunately, his content is extremely biased and doesn't show both sides of the coin. He's just a part of the typical narrative "Russia = Mordor = North Korea"
Thank you Konstantin. I have become an admirer of your news from Russia. It's something I know very little about, and to me it's astonishing to listen to your news. Its so different from my way of living and thinking about life. Not as I feel, I am better in any way, but just so different from my way of understanding the world.
I just admire your way of telling about Russia.
Your humor and your sarcasm makes it easier for me to understand and to see the strength in the Russians that have taken and active attitude and left the regime in Russia.
I have been communicating with Konstantin even before the invasion began when he was hosting a travel blog in Rostov on Don. I believe he is a good honest man swept up in horrible events. I admire his courage, integrity and humanity. He is a good man.
Hello James! Thank you 🤝
@@INSIDERUSSIA I hope all is well with Michael. Sending love and prayers.
@INSIDERUSSIA You are the real national informational hero, along lif i may assume, the great other ones like Maikl Naki and some Dozhdj employees. Pity some in the West" don't get it from your perspective (like those preppers who had you on podcast). You're doing most needed work here especially for the rest of the world.
I also subbed before he left Russia.
Konstantine is a good man.
yeah u are right! but i noticed when he moved out of russia he is more outspoken now :)
Wonderful to see such goodness and honesty in a man
Big fan of you, Jonathan, and of Konstantin and his channel. Keep up the good work!
Love Konstantin!
I agree with all that’s been said. This war is a total disaster for Russia.
it is a disaster the scale of which they dont understand yet, and when they do it will be devastating to the country.
As bad as it might be for Russia it is far worse for Ukraine, even with all the support and involvement from USA and it's vassal states.
Just considering the sanction war on Russia, any other large country would be destroyed by it.
Not to mention all the money, weapons and spy satellite/drone intelligence given to Ukraine to defeat Russia.
Just think of all the countries that participate in sanction war, and give support to Ukraine are at war with Russia.
I think they are doing far better than many in USA/UK/NATO expected.
August 2023 Saudi Arabia hosted Ukraine peace talks, the plan was that Russia by that time would be defeated and would come to Saudi Arabia begging to stop the war. Russia didn't go to Saudi Arabia.
Russia will have to pay compensation for all the distress and damage they've wrecked upon Ukraine. So when the war finally ends it's echoes are not over.
And how did it happen? As the excellent YT defense economics channel "Perun" explains, 'vranya' is the RuZZian system of lying/exaggerating/BS'ing as a way of life. Remember the mindset of, "We pretend to work and they pretend to pay us"? Well, Vranya means, "We lie to them about our work, and they know we're lying but don't object because they're lying to their own superiors." Putler is at the top of this pyramid. He thinks RuZZia will win, based on what's reported to him. Reminds me of Hilter 1.0, the original, in his Reichsbunker, as portrayed in the movie "Downfall".
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Thanks for this. And he did not even ponder what sort of reckoning there will be, after the war, for the many who died in what might end up as a fiasco. (And wait until people realize how unequal the sacrifices have been among ethnic groups.) And who shoulders the cost of care for the wounded?
To all the Pro-Russian supporters in this chat, I have one question.
If President Putin is so great and Russia the best, why is it that every country that was ever in the past and under its yoke now, either moving away as fast as they can to join the EU and NATO, or done so already?
If Putin and Russia is so great wouldn't all those countries be clambering to JOIN Russia?
Think about that for a while! 😉
Finland has closed its borders with Russia because of asylum seekers from central Asia and middle east. Questions are:
1) Why doesn't Russia grant these people asylum? It would help with their labor shortage.
2) Why do the asylum seekers want to go to a NATO country instead of staying in Russia?
Because their leaders are corrupt and after some time in politics persuaded to become member of kabal, a agroup of corrupt world elites to run the world based on law of mutual profit and in league with each other, countries, nationsot societies and people of their own country have remain no issue to them in this high global kabal political game. PUTIN SEEMS TO BE DIFFERENT AND INSTEAD FACING THEM WITH HIS RUSSIAN MIGHT BUT QABAL WANT RUSSIA TO BE DIVIDED INTO 9-10 WEAK STATES TO EASILY LOOTS ITS RESOURCES BY WESTERNISING (SLAVING) Russian BUT IT'S NOT POSSIBLE TILL THE LIFE OF PUTIN.
You missed the part were russians ENJOY hurting others as it makes them feel better about their rather weak sad little culture. It is the state of empire they want back at any cost.
@@armandomercado2248Because they are trafficked from Africa and Syria by Wagner ops in those areas, funnelled through Russia and weaponised to pressure bordering NATO countries. Same is happening on Estonia-Russia Narva border. Estonian security turning them all back to Russia.
Greetings from Estonia.
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1/ Russia doesn't want Africans or Asians to live in Russia, that would make Russians less pure, they just want to steal their wealth for their benefit and use them as leverage to twist the Wests humanitarian arm! ,
why do you think Russia cut of grain supply from Ukraine to the global south, Putin was weaponising food?
2/ mass migration of poor people into an affluent country can cause instability and economic issues as well as encourage far right (Putin friendly) anti immigration feelings that divide and weaken the country. Putin is attempting to weaponise economic migration and asylum seekers?
Looking forward to the next conversation. Lots of respect from the Netherlands.
Thanks,Jonathan and Constantin! There is so much excellent information here. I have come to the conclusion that Constantin states..the war will end when Russia collapses internally. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 ♥️ 🇺🇦
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Slava Ukrania
Не дождётесь чтоб Россия развалилась
Not gonna happen
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Why not? 🤔👀
Care to elaborate?
Russia has never been anywhere near normal………
Alas, this is so.
mind your own business
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A key part of the interview is the supposition is that Putin will be replaced by a new dragon . That a democracy is impossible.
The serfs were emancipated in 1861 but the serf mentality has never left the society for at least six centuries. Nothing changes.
This belief of Russian imperialism is engendered in every Russian.
Russia needs to lose this war and the Regime needs to fall. The Russian people need to be held accountable because they are.
Germany was held accountable and so must Russia.
@@jossiesh7649 Stop making it our business, botski. Russia already has a foolproof defence against invasion; being so horrible that nobody would want to go there.
If only Russia would take your advice @@jossiesh7649
Man, you have some of the best interviews!
I particularlly enjoy the ones with Konstantin, hes such a great, kind and brave man.
And yet he keeps believing in all that soviet russian history propaganda.
This was incredible. I'm very impressed by Konstantins insights.
Always a good discussion, and to look forward to. Thanks chaps
I agree Konstantin's channel is the best for Russian News. Thank you both.
Fantastic both ❤❤
Another fantastic discussion! Thank you for the insights!
Glad you enjoyed it!
His channel is called 'Inside Russia' while he is outside of Russia :))))
💛💙💜💙💛 I'm early! Thank you, Jonathan and Konstantin!!
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Constantine. Thank you very much for what you do if it wasn’t for you and people like you we would never get the truth thank you
Great stream Jonathan love the debates you have with KONSTANTIN very informative
Russia is 14billion dollars in defecit compared to 106 billion dollars in credit in 2021. The economy is a war economy and expenditure is 35% up because of military needs. Oil production is down and China and India pay using yuan and rupees. The interest rate has increased. At least Russia should be ok for curry powder and noodles 😊
Russia's future is like the line the Architect said in the Matrix, "There are levels of survival we are prepared to accept."
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Oh, very droll.
But the bottom line is that it will be hard to force Russia to do what Putin is not willing to do when Russia produces more food and energy than it can eat and consume.
So far, that strategy has not worked. Perhaps that will change..... or perhaps not..
Most countries would be delighted to have such a trivial deficit.
These are military expenditures Russia can easily afford.
Unfortunately, Russia has proven to be a lot more resilient to sanctions than expected.
It's hard to destroy an economy that produces a lot more food and energy than it's people can consume.
Indeed, Russia resembles the economy of the United States during WWII.
@@SeattlePioneer When you look at the size of the ruzzian economy compared to other countries that's a significant deficit.
@@toddr2265 Unfortunately, Russia is proving to be resilient and resourceful in the face of the sanctions war. Cuba has been living with American sanctions for sixty years.
In Canada we used to jokingly say “I just signed my life away” when we got a bank loan. I never imagined in a country like Russia it would literally be true. Such a horror can only come from the mind of a madman.
Its literaly not true.
Russia has one of the highest home ownership rates in the world. It doesnt matter if its gonna be house, or an apartment in a commie block or even an old dacha, a russian always has a roof over their head.
If you believe that you're the one who's mad.
AS A BRIT IN Russia l can tell you you are completely 100% incorrect
Russian debt to GDP is just 17.2%. I challenge you to look up the Debt to GDP of any country in G7 or any Western country in G20.
@@terryross2388 UK is spot on 100%.
This channel is absolute gold! Thank you Jonathan and keep up the great work!♥
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Always great content, from both your channels!
I am concerned that the UK media are totally focussed on Gaza right now.
But just looking at flight tracker, our 🇬🇧 gov is still flying many many support flights to E Poland...
As ex UK and having seen most of the pantomime since the 80s, I’d say don’t waste your life on being worried about the press. It’s not changing anytime soon.
Q: I am concerned that the UK media are totally focussed on Gaza right now...
A: Which is good because a huge amount of Muscovite propaganda spreading about Ukraine right now will be lost in vain.
@laconically That's an interesting take on the media's shift. I hadn't considered that.
@@betterdonotanswer I'm still questioning the fact that Hamas attack on Putin's birthday was a coincidence. It seems that it might be supported by Putin as a valuable distraction from Ukraine.
@@betterdonotanswer The UK and many other European countries are united behind Ukraine and that's unlikely to change, no matter who is in government. The bigger problem is US politics, Gaza is causing Biden serious political issues (because many left leaning Democrats are unhappy about Israel's actions) and a second Trump presidency would obviously be a nightmare scenario. But I take your point that in some ways it's a useful distraction.
Thank you Konstantin for your valuable insight into Russia and (for me anyway) unfathomable Russian mindset. I have always been skeptical of those who say the Russian economy has bounced back. This just seemed to be completely impossible given the circumstances. I also wondered why Putin has not announced his re-election so the next few weeks will be interesting. I look forward to your next update. Go well, Slava Ukraine.
But Putin did announce his plans to run in the next election.... With an 80+% approval rating it would be hard not too. When the unhappy Russians left the country and the EU sanctions reduced much of the Oligarch's wealth and they too moved to US/UK/EU, Putin's popularity soared.
With the EU sanctions, Putin has discovered the majority of world countries think of him as a world statesman. With their help of increased trade, Russia is running its factories around the clock. Their grocery stores are fully stocked. They still have a cash society, with limited credit use, and little debt. I have read that Russian's have been disappointed they can no longer purchase German and Italian vehicles. According to US articles, Xi is planning on supplying reduced cost or free EV luxury cars from China to Russians. I didn't think EV was the best in cold weather but China is making huge technological progress.... We will see!
Absolutely! Here is the problem. The IMF takes figures on the Russian economy from Russian state departments as fact and without any auditing. Western media then reports those dubious figures from the IMF as fact also.
@@ALFarrell-kv6okCan you give us the correct figures?? Do you think that the IMF and the World Bank do not take the time to verify and analyze the key figures? especially since the two organizations do not have the same projections in terms of growth.
@@ALFarrell-kv6okThe fact is that the Russian economy has not collapsed at all, because there are no signs of it and in certain sectors the Russians have improved and little by little they are becoming independent. Admit it!!!
Russia (Putin and Kremlin) needs to decide what is more important to Russia.
Is the invasion, occupation and annexation of the tiny, tiny Ukraine oblasts of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporitzia, Kherson and Crimea worth losing ALL of Russia for?
If Russia continues on the current course their geopolital status will be extinguished, their military standing completely destroyed and their economy setback 40 years to the point of bankruptcy, from the sanctions most of the world have and continue to apply.
And that's before you consider the internal strife, coups and disappearance of high ranking generals and China's distancing from Moscow.
Is the break up of Russia worth Putins madness in Ukraine ? 🤔
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Putin has created internal conflict in Russia, isolated Russia behind a new wall (NATOs fence), halved it's economic capability, crippled it's manufacturing capability, increased fear, surpressed all freedoms, especially freedom of speach, made opponents disappear, or be imprisoned for life for no reason, increased powers of the FSB, increased corruption and kept the population brain washed and subdued.
So hasn't Putin already returned Russia to it's previous Soviet state? 🤔
Ukraine has always been the key. They have lots of resources and smart people. Once it falls or some peace deal starts where they give up the richest areas. Putin will rebuild everything.
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With what?
Russia is running out of money, that's evident from the Russian Mariupol rebuild, that was just a few show apartments, with rest in ruins. Russia can't give 85% of its own citizens electricity, gas and a flushing inside toilet!
@@perkunast9680- exactly! It’s of no coincidence that 80% of Ukraines massive, untapped natural resources, resides in the areas Putin is trying to steal!
This would be a massive coup for Russia
@perkunasti - Ukraine is not theirs to take. Ukraine belongs to Ukrainians. Russia has an overabundance of natural resources - but they must be properly managed. The Russian government has mismanaged extraction, processing, refinement, and re-selling, so regular Russians are not benefitting from their own natural recources!
You gotta fix your own house first, otherwise, you bring nothing to the table. Why would Ukrainians want to be ruled by such irresponsible government management?
Ukraine is beloved by Europe, the United States, and the enitre free world. We see their potential and want to invest in their future - especially Ukraine's vibrant IT sector.
You cannot rule those who demand to rule themselves!
(And that goes for Russians, too, should they accept responsibility for self-rule. It's hard. It's messy. But democracy is always worthwhile.)
It's a bit away from losing ALL of Russia yet I guess
Always enjoy your conversations with Konstantin Jonathan. Very relevant and insightful listening to you both. Thanks for sharing this with us. 💕👏🏼🙏🇨🇦👍🏼
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Great conversation, huge significance and critical insight!
Great interview. Konstantin is really honest and very clear in his insights.
great interview
People know that the economy is crashing, so trying to take out loans and hope that their dept will just be erased when economy is crashing.
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Now you're trying Australia, it's nice to hear Britain and Germany aren't working any more.
No, I think they believe that there'll be hyperinflation, and it could be a greater deal
@@todd1770 What a stupid statement. Compared to who? Russia? 6% odd inflation is annoying but fixable. What else is this 'trouble'?
@@todd1770 Da, Fellow Americanski. 😀
Uhh buddy the IMF predicted the economy to grow 2.2% this year and 1.1% the next. The economy is not crashing, its standing like a mountain
Konstantin is the boss!
A third of the next budget goes to the military industry. Okey, but how much of that money will actually end up in equipment?
My guess is that at least a third of that will end up in the wrong pockets.
The military in particular knows what's happening in Ukraine, and the upper echelons will be desperate to snatch as much as they can to secure their own survival in the years to come.
So what ever number goes into the military industry, there will a lot less built, maybe not in numbers of equipment but in quality. Like thinner armour than on paper etc.
It's just a thought 😊
Yes, good point. The graft and thievery has not ended!
The Oligarchs are already pulling out less cash. However they fear the regime of Putin. The buildup will be sold as necessary and a move for volume over profit that maintains the status quo. It's the lack of industrial investment and loss of human capital that might change minds. I suspect China will supply both. You're not wrong, but everything in Russia moves slowly.
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
Crimea and Sotchi were just hit by the worst storm and flooding in memory. Слава Україні. Слава бога.
SLAVA UKRAINI🇺🇦✌
FREEDOM AND SOVEREIGNTY
FOR UKRAINE❤
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@therealmccoy7221 держись дружище. Кроме как от бога помощи ждать не от кого.
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God hates vatniks
Bringing on Konstantine gets a subscription. 👍
👍👍👍👍👍 Constantine he is great a guy with a big heart
It is very true that the oil field production capabilities are failing in Russia. I worked in the American transportation industry for decades. You cannot believe the amount of drill casing pipe, sucker rods, jack pumps, pipe pigs, Chickson joints, Christmas tree pipe joints and wire line inspection units were shipped to Russia. Complete shiploads of bags of bentonite and spearzine minerals for drilling mud. All of which I took to the SeaTac shipping ports in Washington state of the USA. All going to the Russian oil well drilling locations. Places like Kamchatka Russia. Participating companies such as Exxon-Moble and Sinclair, Neighbor's, Calfrac, Hess, Occidental, Continental Fraking Chesapeake Energy and ConocoPhillips that had the expertise that built the oil well industry in Russia. Now forcefully nationalized by Russia. Don't ever think anyone will forget how Putin stole all that investment. Good luck trying to get help in the future, Russia. You wasted your chances.
Russia and Putin will have a bad go at it when there is an unfortunate oil well fire. Only the Americans are good at extinguishing oil well fires. Two companies in particular. The Red Adair Company and Boots and Coots Company. Red Adair invented and developed extinguishing oil well fires way back in the 1920's. Mr Boots and Mr Coots were the engineers that worked on what was nessessary. Boots and Coots separated and made their own company. It will take no less than $4-million in US currency or solid gold bars per oil well to entice these companies to go to Russia at this point. No credit, just 100% payment prior to the job. As you wait there will be $7-million in oil burned up every 24 hours. Putin really made a mistake in invading Ukraine. One of the job performed by Red Adair and Boots & Coots was extinguishing the oil well fires in Kuwait in the early 1990's. After Saddam Hussein set off those oil well fires. Putin you better hope that no oil well fire starts. It will cost you dearly. And $4-million is just to start. Depending on circumstances. The final cost per oil well may exceed $20-million per oil well. That's each oil well.
Another Venezuela in the making
Thank you for your from the heart reporting. Keep up the great reporting. We are looking for the truth it's the only way to make a qualified decision.
Excellent listen. I also think Russia will eventually throw putin’s dumb ass under the bus and want to reintegrate back into the global community. Thank you both for the great listen.
Doubtful. russians have ZERO expectations for themselves so nothing will change.
Given the top down gangsterism of Putin’s regime it’s inevitable he will be expired early, and it’s not unique to what he’s created, just a more mafioso version of what Russia has been in previous incarnations.
That's th spirit, unfortunately mostly a western hope. Did italians hoped the same for Mussolini or Spaniards for Franco, or even Germans for Hitler (or Chinese for Mao) at the height of their reigns? There's a reason some (majority) part of today's Russians and even foreign rashists are labelled 'zombies'. It's a desease, whithout a cure for now, unfortunately. Not a doomer, just to disspel unfounded hopes, for now.
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Well, perhaps. Or perhaps not.
The put down of the Wagner Group rebellion and the death of that leader does not promise much.
Russia produces more food than it can eat and more energy than it can consume. That makes it highly resistant to the economic warfare the west has been waging.
Meanwhile, Ukraine appears to be fighting to the last Ukrainian.
Unfortunately, I don't see Russia capitulating to the West any time soon.
Exactly!
Problem with RU weapon economy is it doesn't produce income, just tanks etc to be destroyed in Ukraine
Exactly
Before I see this. I do like the Information. I saved this for later tonight.
Excellent conversation! Thank you.
Something often forgotten in the analysis of missing manpower is the 10's of thousands of covid deaths
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Indeed. To the Covid death add the 300k deaths (and god knows how many injured so badly they'll be a financial burden for decades) and I think we can see how serious is the situation in Russia.
True, but relatively few of those will have been of men of military age. Covid probably didn’t have much effect on Russia’s manpower generation capacities.
@@mebsrea it had zero effect
@@mebsreaI wonder how much Long Covid, particularly Covid Brain Fog and rapid exhaustion, has affected decision making. I have seen otherwise healthy under-50s suffer from it.
Constantine was excellent!
One of Your best Presentations Ever.
Perhaps the older generation think the younger generation have had it too easy. They have lived through hard times and don't care if the younger generation has to suffer.
Russians dont care about each other let alone anyone else
Great point
Thanks Jonathan! Sophisticated audience will bring out the best of the speaker.
Excellent analysis
hi K,
always good to see you over here as well.
good channel, Jonathon.
Glad to see Konstantin’s message are spreading.. he tells the truth about Russia.
Two of my favorites talking together.
When you have nothing, you can't loose anything.
Oh, there’s always something else to lose, even when you think it’s a bad as it can get.
Excellent and insightful commentary.
As always... thoroughly enjoyed your monthly conversation. Thank's to you both!
First time I've listened to you....but it won't be the last.
Very honest and straightforward.
Konstantine is a gem of a guest.
Thanks for this very interesting talk between Jonathan and Konstantin. EveRy interview with Konstantin is improving my knowledge about the eonomic situation in the RF.
This man is a great commentary. We the United States are ashamed of our country too. It's totally about money and less about lives. Sad, sad.
I am from Canada and liberalism destroyed the middle and lower classes in Canada. You should be thankful you live in the USA. Be proud of yourself, your city, your state and your country.
😢Uk solders wroking to hard even It is snow Russain solders came to Uk with many many weapon and no food Russian a plant to take everythink plug foods to feef Russian soilders
I've been following both you and Konstantin from near the start of the war, listened to what both of you have said separately, and still agree: these conversations are in themselves important; you do bring something extra out in each other - or am I just restating the old saw `two heads are better than one`? If so then the old saw is still true, whaddya know.
Thank you, gents
Thank You for letting us know there is at least ONE sane Russian left.
This one is a paid traitor....taking BS for 💰
@@JohnCSmith-lp1qrFrom the Russian Troll perspective no one ever does anything because its the moral right thing to do. Well, surprise MF, Konstantin does.
Could the trolls just try and up their game a bit? It’s been an all time low the past few weeks.
@@EEX97623I think they’re losing their mojo…
I’d like to lodge a complaint about the quality of Russian Trolling of late, but I can’t find any feedback phone number. I’ve been asking Russian Trolls as well, but to my dismay none of them seem to want to respond.
@@JohnCSmith-lp1qr It does not matter what You say or do. The end result will always be misery for Russia.
If only Russia could have people like Konstantin at the top.....
Inside Russia is my go ro update and love Konstantins delivery and humour too. Great work. 👍
Why hasn’t he been named a foreign agent and all his property seized?
Why hasn’t he fallen out a window or drink a bad cup of tea?
Because he’s a grifter who doesn’t say anything not approved by the FSB….that’s the only explanation.
When he started he might have been below the radar. But now? Now he’s a grifter who “almost” criticizes with published info but sneaks some politically advantageous propaganda to his western audience.
Konstantin
IS NOT IN RUSSIA.
Aware of that… he was and had to get the hell out for his own safety. He has direct links to Russia with good info coming from inside. No BS or propaganda!
🙋Hi Konstantin 🗽🇺🇸
This was so impactful - thank you both. Money - or in this case the economy - talks. Konstantine, as an Eastern European whose country is currently under Putin’s sway I understand how you feel. Which is why I’m so glad you chose to shine your light even brighter in these dark times. All the best to you.
Hungary or Slovakia?
Impactful? Dude, which world do you live in?
@@ebb_ Not a ruzzian one.
@@wishusknight3009 Makes sense. In the deluded west, that’s right!
@@ebb_ The west deluded? lol ok.
Thans Guys for thuis conversation
I love to se You video. You speak great and isse to understand. From Danmark. Charlotte 🥰🇩🇰
Konstantin is very knowledgeable.
I am horrified at Germany ‘s proposal for Ukraine to give up. Let’s pray that does not happen!😢 Germany 😢. They are too comfortable and need to suffer so they can experience oppression!! 💙💛🙏🏻
Uh, right now, Germany is promising more new military equipment to Ukraine than any other country.
That was a poorly-sourced article in a single trash tabloid, that no other paper gave the time of day.
Hey I’m here now. Johnathan, I commented on Jake’s channel. But I want to repurpose it here. I’m a premier activist for Ukraine on yahoo news I spend every night and half of my morning fighting disinformation. I’m pretty sure I’m #1 with responses and time spent there. I think we need to tighten the support circle and formulate a plan to reach as many people as possible. I can’t post links there, but I do respond to as many trolls as possible. Every article. Thoughts?
It’s tough increasing the audience for this material. One way is to do more collaborations with other TH-camrs- which I’m trying…
Wonderful that this is every month.
Konstantinos Samoilov Thank You for your talk. I will wait for your next talk.😊😊😊
Appreciate the interview and helping us stay informed. I especially appreciate when a man will admit they missed something or made an error, thank you.
I hope putin will stop his invasion of Ukraine 🇺🇦. That would help the economy and save lives .
Like president Putin did?
Thank you for your talks
SLAVA UKRAINE! 🔱💙💛✌😊
Best insights into the effects of the war within Russia 👍
"The victory will not come from the front lines but from within Russia..." Which is why people here in the west need to develop the kind of strategic patience that it is going to take and not take their eyes off the ball and let right-wing isolationist politicians screw this up. They have the best chance of bringing down an evil empire without having to effectively fight World War II all over again!
Isolationism has its place… but this… this is not one of those times for such attitudes, on that we agree
Well said Robert. Isolationism is an option only for small or insignificant states.
I'm from Russia. you can cry or laugh.
Everything is fine in Russia. we can do without you.... can you do without our resources?? platinum, uranium, oil, gas and others... ?
@@РубероидОтважный I’m from UK. You can cry or laugh but I have my pride, my honour and my dignity. Enjoy your gas.
Strategic patience to lose more and more money and to bankrupt yourself more and more for a pipe dream you yourself isnt happening.
My two most favorite people together in one show! I don't even have to bother clicking to change to another channel - just sit here and be edified! However, regarding oil & gas, one of my other favorite persons is Joe Blogs and he shows, using Russia's own data, that the oil & gas industry in Russia has really been devastated despite the machinations to evade the sanctions - revenues from that sector are down by at least 50%. Slava Ukraini 💙💛
Thank you for giving a broader picture about the Russian economy like the private debt issue.
Wow, amazing conversation. Thank you.
I don’t think Konstantin is right about why western companies are not leaving. You have to black mail alot of executives and board members to make the companies stay if they really wanted to leave. They might be able to do that, but not without someone leaking the circumstances or the fact that they are black mailed.
The real reason is the investments made in Russia, the real reason is greed.
Fabulous interview ❤️❤️
Thanks alot guys 👍😊. Keep up the good work 😊
Superb interview, thank you gentlemen
The only question is, can Putin stall and hold longer than the Western nations’ (especially the US) continued willingness to keep supplying Ukraine’s war needs? Also, does Ukraine have enough fighting men left to outlast the Ruskies, despite the large Rusky losses.
Actually, only real issue is...Trump. It's Trump who's driving the Republican opposition to appropriatiating more money right now.
In a war stalemate, the country with the larger population has an added advantage. Ukraine is now seeking overseas Ukrainian men to serve in defense of the country. Hope Western resolve to aid Ukraine does not falter. And oli and gas embargoes are being circumvented as mystery brokers are lining up tankers (some not very seaworthy) to buy Russian oil and resell them to willing buying countries. Russia still makes millions of $ from this operation. Iran and N. Korea allies also a big factor in this war.
ALways fascinating to listen to Konstantin. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for keep doing these great interviews and sharings!
Great analysis 👍
We should have make a determined effort to expand non-OPEC oil production 2 years ago.
We should make a determined effort today to increase Non-OPEC oil production.
U.S. domestic production just set a new high. Sanctions were eased on Venezuela. A large field off Brazil turned out to be a disappointment - but if it hadn't. All shale oil from Canada is making its way to market, Keystone XL or not. It's not like non-OPEC nations have been sitting on their hands.
Check out the inflation-adjusted price of gasoline. Gas costs less now than at many times in the past, and if you smooth out the curve, the price of gas has been flat for over 40 years.
@@hootowl6354,add the unsuccessful effort by U.S. to get higher production out of Saudi.
Stunningly level headed explanation of the situation, many thanks
Total bullshit pack of lies.....unreal to thing anyone is dumb enough to believe this crap
Konstantin is the reason I subscribed to your channel. I think our views about Russia are virtually identical although not our emotions. Personally I've hated Russia all of my life. Not Russians, Russia. It has been a direct threat to my life nearly every day of my life since I was born. In 1962 we couldn't work in school because we didn't know if we'd still be alive at the end of the day. We hoped that the end of the USSR in 1991 was the end of the threat but a leopard never changes his spots. Therefore I never had any illusions about it, nor its people. I'm not generalizing but there is a mainstream culture that is in synchrony with the way Putin thinks, sees the world and everything in it. Those who support Russia have the same warped view.
My question to Konstantin is how much money does Russia still have left available to it in its national wealth fund, how much of it is in worthless yuan and rupees, and what is its burn rate financing its deficit? Alternatively what is its balance of accounts.
Konstantin never acknowledges me on his site even though I've watched every episode since the SMO. Perhaps he doesn't like me because I've made some very disparaging remarks about Europe which I don't think much of either especially having lived there for a couple of years. I know he likes Europe very much but we see it through very different eyes.
Why do you not like Europe? and please do not repeat any of Trumps bullshit.
Hi Konstantin!
Johnathon and Konstantin, love your content - watch both all the time. Fascinating insights and with purpose; supporting democracy in Europe and the world.
Strange how globalization led many in the West to lower our guard and perceive intentions and cultural equivalencies which were never there.
Really enjoyed this conversation, thanks to you both
Excellent conversation, educated. And very interesting
Superthanks! Very Very good insight of Russia
Recent news article that Russian railroad directorate is now recruiting in prisons for additional workforce to maintain track and rail stock.
PS - Recall that at wars start, Russia was restarting production of rail truck bearing due to main supplier, located in EU, was prohibited from shipping replacement parts or new units. Sort of economic death by a thousand cuts.
India now provides russia with bearings
Makes trade sense in that India has to pay for Russian petroleum plus India has a large railroad sector.
@@dukenukem8381Yeah. I’ll venture a guess that you’re paying through the nose for those.
In fact, I suspect that your nostrils are pretty stretched after paying through the nose to North Korea and China.
I can easily see that your nostrils aren’t the only Russian orifice thats stretched as your so called friends are “helping” you.
Not like Russia to use prisoners for forced labour due to over ambition and mismanagement
Unfortunately, what you are describing is Russia being flexible and resourceful in dealing with difficulties and shortages.
Get back to me when the reports are that the prisons are empty.
You are describing an economy that is under stress, not one that has collapsed. I don't see Putin's power being effectively challenged absent widespread actual collapse.
The Wagner rebellion of a year ago shows what happens if you are too eager to throw Putin out.
I would be delighted to see Putin replaced. But it's tough to destroy an economy that produces more food and energy than people can eat and consume. That's the problem we face, it seems to me.
Still, may happen. But the short term prospects of that seem weak.
And in the meantime, can suffering Ukraine survive?