How Putin failed to achieve his military aims in Ukraine by satellite | Sean Bell & Philip Ingram
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- The war in Ukraine was expected to last several days, two years later, the conflict is still ongoing. Military analyst Sean Bell and intelligence expert Philip Ingram deep dive into the key battles that have taken place since 2022, and reveal why they believe Putin has failed to achieve his military aims.
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Czech republic was the first NATO member that sent a tanks there
Thank you, Czechia. Your proud Nation has led the way in many important things, I guess you actually learned from your Country's experience of the events during run up to WW2. I wish our Politicians here in The UK would cast their minds back to the whole "Peace in our Time" appeasement fiasco and realise that they're making some of the same mistakes. God Bless you, Czechs. Heroyam Slava.
Those nations that have had the experience of being under Russia’s loving care tend to be the biggest supporters of Ukraine (not sure what’s up with Hungary).
@@robertshiell887 my understanding with both Slovakia and Hungary is that they are the two of the most rural countries per capita in Europe and their internal politics have left rural citizens feeling economically depressed, alienated and left out. So far right populism has been on the rise as a result
@@tl7988 👍
Hungary anf Slovakia are the front. Others are following, soon countries will shift their alliance especially once Ukraine capitulates, Russia, Slovakia, Serbia Bosnia, Montenegro connects to Adriatic sea. Than political opinions will startet to ahift as nobody wants to be new Ukraine.
Putin ran away from Moscow and hid himself when he though that the rebels were advancing. This is what the pathetic Black sea fleet have done, ran away to hide in Cuba. Absolutely pathetic.
How does the Black Sea fleet comes to Kuba ?
You really think it's what's happening 😮.
They don't call him bunker grandpa for nothing.
To you, everything is a joke because your nation and leaders have turned your entire society into a circus show. 50 nations jusg got defeated by Russia, and you are obsessed with Putin like an ant.
@@marthamartha3222 Warships from he Black sea fleet is in Cuba at the moment. As has been mentioned, this is similar to when the Iraqis sent it's air force to Iran , and going further back, when Germany sent the Graf Spee to Montevideo.
"Strategically Putin has lost this war." This dialogue is so easy and clear to follow for someone English is a second language. Sean and Philip are my favourite analysts.
They're also among a diminishing number of people who still believe this flat earthist nonsense
i dont follow how he has lost. the war isnt over.
@@Withnail1969 An RAF Air Marshall and a colonel of UK Military Intelligence say "STRATEGICALLY Putin has lost the war", and your argument is but the war isn't over yet??? O boy...
@@Withnail1969 Russia is winning big time. And it's Russia fighting the war, not Putin. We don't use Biden as a metonym for 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🇺🇸
@@arnovriends5873 lose it how? they are winning the war.
Please mention also the war crimes committed by the criminal Russians like the Nazis!
You should look up Ukrainian war crimes..... eye opening experience
Crazy? Have you seen CNN video what Poroshenko did to Russian language speakers in Donbas since 2014 ? You need to learn more
Nope,
Everything after 2014 is fighting against the rushists fascist invasion. None of it happened without ruZZia illegal invasion.
Try it in north korea vatnik ...
We know better.
"U NEED TO LEARN TRUTH"...
now go study Chinese...
You're gonna need it.
😂 another 🐑
@@mirekslechta7161shhhh do t wake up the 🐑
Its always nice to hear a dialogue or discussion between two proudly intelligent experts ... instead of another needlessly divisive debate.
You know, that is sooooo true.
These guys are NOT Intelligent
☝️Jealous ☝️
@@Steve-gx9otok Orc
I clearly understand listening to these dudes is that (50true /50fake) proven recipe for British "analytics".
Most speakers tend to forget about Baltic states and countries like Poland or Chech Republic, that very quickly were ready and gave tanks and jet fighters. I would argue tanks given by Poland at the start of the war were more valuable than the small number of tanks given much later by other NATO countries
100&
It's such a *%'n shame you weren't in charge.
Send in the challys now
"This will be over in 3 to 10 days". More like 3 to 10 years.
Rusha' is losing to a country 1/10 its size😂😂😂
Nah. Vova is the worst wartime leader in Russian history. His war has FLOPPED. His economy has FLOPPED. Starving Babushkas can't withdraw their pensions from the banks because the banking sector has FLOPPED. He's a dead man walking. It's just a matter of time before he ARRRRH SPLAT falls out of a window.
100 to 200 years.
It has been my assessment 20 months ago seeing the ineptitude of Ukrainian Generals since.
@@dpelpalUkraine has half the world countries sending them aid, doing training and giving miltary advice
@@Rtg5637Who said they were going to take Kyiv in three days? Ha ha ha 😂 🤣 😆 😄 😀
Philip Ingram in my opinion is correct 100% from top to bottom in his analysis. I would love to see more of these types of discussions, I think this is a good video, piece of a journalism and analysis
Nah fam he ain’t
😂😂😂😂😂
Best conversation I've seen on the war lately.
This has to be one of the best ever "podcasts" produced by Times Radio. Absolutely brilliant insights.
same, they should make this one regular every now and then!
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agreed I wish every student of politics/history in high school had to listen to this
Crimea was always Russian.
I wonder if the Krembots realize they're not getting paid because the Russian banking system has collapsed? Their troll farm handlers will be writing them IOU's on the back of potato skins. 😂😂😂
😂 at least they get to keep anything bolted down including the bolts 😂
Anyway, happy bank run day!
@@Kartoffelsuppe_m_WursteinlageWhat's the difference between a dollar and a ruble?
Approximately one dollar.
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I think the bank run, if sustained, will be erased by China if necessary, and China will effectively exercise veto power over Russian’s Ukraine actions. As a related outcome, Crimea _could_ become severed like Cyprus in a deal.
They will pay them in sunflower oil (stolen from Ukraine) and a few frozen mackeral.
Putin's statement is best interpreted by what he is thinking, not what he says. Putin's latest offer is somewhat transparent. The statement is almost like he is talking to intellectually challenged Russians and not to any politically aware people.
Best offer for Ukraine posible IMHO. West was not able to compete with Russia.
@@mirekslechta7161the US (or west as you put it) would wipe Russian forces out in days if it wasn’t for its nuclear arsenal. You have to be dense to think otherwise.
@@mirekslechta7161 No one can compete with Russia when it comes to corruption, incompetence and hemorrhaging soldiers in meat wave attacks.
@@mirekslechta7161 Oh look one of the intellectually challenged 🙃
no, he was talking directly to the intellectually challenged 'leaders' of western countries, cuz they don't seem to be understanding very much
Really interesting discussion. Another one I'd like to recommend - an interview with Kyiv Post (circa 12/13 June) with a former senior Putin aide Andrei Illarionov..rivetting...where to start? He said Putin revealed his plan for Ukraine to Russia's top brass at a meeting on 17th September 2003 in the small town of Yisk. Putin thinks he has been sent by God to restore Russia to greatness ( my precis) Thinks he is going to change the world...hope you find it.
Hi Jane - I have also seen that podcast where Putin planned the invasion in 2003. It would also be interesting to hear experts reviewing the effect the war has had on the Russian economy and the everyday lives of Russians, having lost so much western tech assistance and the major customer of Russian gas & oil.
A lot of Russian "production" of vehicles is refurbishing of stored items. They are running out of tanks to refurb, and armoured vehicles will not be long behind. Their aircraft production is also very slow.
Yap, bring on the T-34s.
They have squandered 2/3 of the massive Soviet arsenal they inherited and are scraping the he bottom now. They are sending troops into combat on dirt bikes & electric golf carts! 😂
Nato has to maintain its commitment for Ukraine.
Same here in America; seems the republicans lack lasting commitments towards a people fighting sooo hard for their freedom! Slava Ukraine!
There is no NATO commitment for Ukraine. Some NATO countries are choosing to support Ukraine but so are non-NATO countries.
The Ukrainians don't need to destroy the Kersh bridge, the road and rail bridges in Rostov feed the Kerch bridge and are more vulnerable targets..
Agreed. The access road to the bridge around Taman is a lot easier to neutralize than the bridge. But also easier to repair though.
Both roads and rail are fairly easy to repair. Though I am sure there are ways to make repair very risky.
@@thehillsidegardener3961 The Bridges over the Don in Rostov feed the Kerch Bridge and aren't nearly as robust..
Thank you ,very interesting.
glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
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Thorough conversation, thank you both. I may onderscore that Russia's war in Ukraine looks like a textbook example of imperial overstretch. RU has only managed to occupy 1/5 of Ukraine's territory at colossal costs. RU's military is being hollowed out, international economic ties are diminished and innovative potential is damaged. The industrial base can't sustain the war in its current intensity. At the same time Ukraine operates as technology intensive as possible, has strong partners and plays the interrnational game well. RU will pay a huge price for Putin's imperial obsession.
Yeah, I don't know how this war will pan out but the magnitude of the damage it has caused Russia (not talking about Ukraine now, and the reparations Russia should be made to make) is absolutely eye-watering. To its economy, to its population figures, to its oil refinement industry, never mind to its military machine. Oh yeah, and to its standing in the Western world, and a lot of the rest of it too.
@@thehillsidegardener3961The days that Americans DEMAND,anything is over.The Ukranian soil now under Russian controll represents 20% of Ukraines' total land mass but 90% of Ukraines' GDP.Russia,in other words controll Ukraines' purse.Ukraine is 100% dependent on the West for everything.Ukraine IS FORCED TO WIN LOST GROUND,for their survival.To prevent Ukraine from doing that,Russia has built an IMPREGNABLE WALL against which the Ukranians are impaling themselves.Russia is fighting an AGGRESSIVE WAR OF ATTRTION,resulting since the start of the conflict in Feb 2014 and,with Ukraine having an army of 500,000+,in May 2024 with THE TOTAL MOBILISATION that Ukraine,has for the THIRD TIME rebuilt its' army.RUSSIA has made it clear,THAT THE WEST,is no longer their priority.
Love the format. Two highly knowledgeable guests talking to one another. It really helps to bring out the areas where they agree and the areas that they aren't quite agreed upon. That's much harder to see in a regular interviewer and interviewee format.
DUM_DUM pair.
Don't be scared be prepared. You'll see.
Are you talking about Russia's coming collapse? 🤭
@@dpelpal Currently the Russian banking system is collapsing. Their stock market has been closed down. The Ruble is worth less then the paper it's printed on. People queue around the blocks desperate to withdraw their savings but there's not enough money in the cash machines. Babushka's pensions are not going to be paid. Vlad is in BIG trouble.
Revisiting Tom Lehrer is always worthwhile. I recommend "Lobachevsky" which doubles as a lesson in Russian geography.
i see Putin talking a lot
Haha, Putin wants to get out of the war. Of course, this often happens when an invader is winning a war (heavy sarcasm intended).
Now, in the last 24hours, he's made three pleas..The latest being the most bizarre.
Russia lost this war more than 2 years ago. Even if Ukraine capitulate tomorrow and promise to do anything for Russia, russia still has lost. The same as Germany lost ww2 in 43. Now it is only how bad Russia is going to loose. Will or will it not be a Russia and how many millions of russian civilians will starve and die.
When was the last time an invader won a war, that you speak of?
@@richardwarner3705 France conquered Vietnam and ruled it for 100 years.
@@AdrianFahrenheitTepes
Yes, lots of things happened in the 1800's. That's what I mean about, when was the last time. This is the 21'st century. And, invading another country went out of style in the 20th century.
Little "Peter the Great" there in the Kremlin thinks he's in a comic book.
Before support is pulled from Ukraine there's 300 billion in siezed assets needs spending
the only way this could be better was if Michael Clarke was added to the convo
yeap!
Wow...two adults having an adult conversation without resorting to shouting and insults. Clearly they are not Americans.
Clearly they are not as intelligent as Americans and are weak as the eu mliitary. You see putin AFRAID OF USA. NOT Afraid of WEAK EUROPE
Hi russia supporter troll❤❤
Was the dig at Americans necessary? Well it’s true that the unhinged get a lot of attention, there are thankfully many thoughtful and capable people getting things done. I don’t think it helps make gratuitous insults
@@PatriciaGoodsonpianist Please do lighten up a little. I watched a little bit of Fox News and shouting seems to be the norm on that channel. A little light hearted fun never hurt anyone. Does America have thoughtful and capable people? Of course they do, otherwise, they wouldn't lead economically or militarily.
@@Bremerhaven_Rocksyou just seem like a nasty person. Plain and simple
BTW. Russia's economy is in freefall. Gazprom is bankrupt. The ruble is worth 1cent. The military industries are all it has left. 48:46
That one cent ruble has been artificially propped up....
With billions n billions.
Remember that and then let this devaluation sink in.
One cent (or 1.1) is the official rate. The real value has fallen to half a cent just in the past few weeks.
Btw The World Bank has promoted the Russian economy to be the 4th largest,surpassing that of Japan.What a failure?
😂😂😂😂 more lies and propaganda from the bot farm. How do you feel about all those lies Harv?
@@mickser101your life is a pathetic mess, just like Russia 😂
The kerch bridge is coming down
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It’s been coming down for 2 years. They have the means to drop it. Maybe they want to keep it open in case they start winning and the Russians can retreat. But right now, the Russians are putting it to them.
people say that for 2 and a half years now
Oh no, another red line, never mind 😆
Three days ago
Vlad The Failure.😂
I think the whole world is laughing at his _"Kyiv in THREE DAYS!"_ 😂😂😂
🤣🤣
Vlad the looser 😅
They liked it so much They extended it to 3 years and counting 😂
Putin wanted to seal his legacy for the Russian history books, he has certainly done that hasn’t he lol?
Great discussion by Mr. Bell & Mr. Ingram. They should be featured more often!
Sean Bell is infuriating as an experienced RAF Officer, what was the alternative but to hold the Russians at Bakhmut? Move to the rear and fight in less opportune ground? In a built up area the Ukrainians had the advantage to attrition the Russians. That’s what they did.
What happened to the Wagner Group? They lost at Bakhmut
Found the arm chair general
My main issues with his take are:
1) He admits he doesn't know what the Ukrainian losses were.
2) Seems to downplay that battle caused Prigozhin to lead a mutiny which had massive impacts on Russian moral.
3) For all intents and purposes lead to the removal of Wagner from Ukraine which was by most accounts their "best" units.
Don't get me wrong Ukraine had significant losses and you can argue Russia mainly lost convicts, but I think the trade-offs in the end were well worth it.
Sean Bell is not famous for his insightful observations.
@@ericwillis777 Seam Bell is a clown
The planning didn't factor in the fact that Ukrainian had a military that will fight..
BS, that's why they have the 3 rings strategy.
The is the most informative and intelligently accurate summation of the war than on any channel on TH-cam. Thank you!
❤Ukrainian ❤
Slava Russia.
All you had to do to know he was going to invade , was track the MONEY , when the troops , moved from standing camps & food kitchens , to spread out and away from field kitchens , the troops where issued individual ration packs , thats the trigger , as its way, way cheaper to feed troops in bulk thru field kitchens etc , than issue individual rations .
When I saw them move from concentration of troops , to being spread out , I knew he was going to invade , the cost is very high when you move your troops onto ration packs , most people have no idea as to the very high cost , we are talking of 3-5x the cost or more .
I agree, it's all about money. It really does tell one a lot.
Not sending complex weapon systems does not excuse sending artillery shells for defense. Cowardly politicians as usual cost soldiers lives.
Well the argument went that sending more ammunition would have reduced the stock of ammunition below minimum levels. Although who else they expected to fight, beats me.
I cant believe rushin' men worship Mr. _Kyiv in THREE DAYS!_ 😂😂😂
Stop with the lies about 3 days its getting boring😆
It wasn't 3 days, it was a matter of hours after the invasion started 😅
The editor-in-chief of Russia's state-controlled RT, Margarita Simonyan, claims Russia could have "dealt with Ukraine in hours" if it had wanted to. It's on YT if you want to view it!
Ukrainians would regret for decades they didn't surrender in three days 😁😁😁😁
@@WeejimmySnazberry There are clips of Putin screaming it in his speech to the Rushin' Doom-a on February 22nd 2022
@@mrjerzheel Russia 1 tv told us many times that Russia only needed three days. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
The good will always prevail, we are many just observing and waiting ready to go
They wanna be free....too choose there leaders unlike Putin who kills all political opponents...only so those people will put up with a dictator...
Get Vaccinated? 😒
Sure, but it often takes 10, 100, or a thousand years. The great hero Navalny knew that, but sacrificed himself anyway. He will be revered long after Putin is forgotten.
Simply one of the best analyses of the war so far i have heard/seen. Thought provoking and very insightful 👍
Excellent discussion between these gentlemen with solid view & knowledge of the content.
Everyone overestimated Russia's capabilities, except the Ukrainians who knew them so well.
Excellent, excellent video. We don't necessarily need talking heads asking questions. Two guys who know their stuff having an intelligent conversation and even pointing out differences of interpretation about the known facts was a lot more illuminating.
Fascinating discussion!
More content like this please
Brilliant discussion. How they managed different perspectives is laudable and exemplary.
Brilliant discussion. thanks
Finally people who actually KNOWS stuff comment and analyze
Excellent military analysis!🙂
Thanks!
The Tatars language will probably be reinstated also.
I don't know whether I agree that Ukraine won't be ready to mount another counter offensive. The F16 pilot thing I believe is a red herring as over the last 12 months it was talk about when the F16s would arrive but there was always talk of , but we're training pilots for when they arrive. I reckon enough pilots have been trained and it will be a surprise to all when they start flying sorties against Russian targets , especially Putin. 🇦🇺
this was really interesting to listen to
Both gentlemen have perfectly analysed both the war situation of Ukraine's and Russian strategic activities. We should expected more from them on the Times Radio.
well done gentlemen
"a bridge too far" sums it up very, very nicely.....it was actually comical watching this scenario develop.....
Two experts talking at length without a reporter with a humanities degree interrupting them with guilt based questions = a joy to listen to. I could listen to men like this ALL day.
Putins mention of Days has turned to Weeks, Weeks to Months, Months to Years. What a Wally
Thank you Gentlemen for this very informative and thought provoking conversation. Appreciate it alot!
The Alamo is actually the better description, of Mariupol
An absolutely excellent episode. I came away with a much greater appreciation for the intricacies of military strategy and logistics.
I get that “Custer’s last stand” is a figure of speech but a couple of things…
1. Azov made a valiant effort and does seem to have been an inspiration, but they surrendered. They did not fight to the last man as is implied in the conversation.
2. I don’t know if it is because they’re Brits and unfamiliar with American military history, but not at all analogous to what occurred in Mariupol. Custer was the aggressor, and pursued and initiated the Lakota Sioux and friends, and arguably being an arrogant and tactical buffoon who confronted a larger force he lost. While a resounding defeat for the US, not even half the regiment were casualties.
3. They use this as a term of endearment. Nearly nobody in the US who graduated college since the late 1960’s would use this term with a positive perspective unless they were some brainwashed military brat. In the US Custer’s Last Stand implies foolishness, arrogance, willful ignorance, not the bravery they are attempting to conjure.
Yes how bad of Trump to try to stop this war with diplomacy rather than keep this military industrial complex booming
This months Russian military big boss: 'You do realise the costs of this three day special operation have overrun somewhat don't you?'
Vladolf Putler Russian comedianski: Smiles Sovietly.
very interesting analysis. Thank you
What a fabulous thought provoking discussion - thank you for your clear analysis
*What's the difference between a dollar and a ruble?*
_Approximately one dollar._ 🤭
Super informative discussion. Very groovy 😎.
This is a masterclass in strategic discussion about Ukraine Russian war.
I’d love to see more shows like this. There are lots of American generals that would be interesting to plug in here.
H.R. McMasters would be an interesting voice to add to this room. Especially since he was Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor.
@Rtg5637 The obvious glaring difference is that Ukraine isn't, or has ever claimed to be a 'superpower'. And, of course, they were not the aggressors.
As mentioned, the Russian, so called 'superpower' shouldn't have to be begging for help from third World countries, which of course they are. To need help from N. Korea, S.Africa and Iran is so pathetic, it's laughable.
What's pathetic is that YOU BELIVE YOUR OWN NONSENSE.Help from North ............. really,CNN talking points...
You're right Jackie... The following comment, made earlier is germane to this issue,
"According to the Kremlin, Russian ships are there for joint military exercises..hilarious.
Now the Russian so called 'superpower' needs help from another third world country, Cuba. Cuba, a country that can't feed it's people, or even keep the electricity going.
It's even funnier than needing help from S. Africa and N. Korea.
I do agree though with your conjecture that the ships are there for 'safety'. Ships sent from the frontline during a war which Russia can't manage. As I mentioned previously, this reminds me of when the Iraqis sent their planes to Iraq, thinking the planes would be safe there."
Within a 24 hour period, Putin issued one of his usual, ineffective threats, and pleaded for a ceasefire three times. Vlad the failure is getting desperate."
We need to: a) Keep our promises to Ukraine.
b) Not let Ruzzia get away with their crapulence.
c) Recognise that the Countries which were former 'States within' the USSR have the best angle on the Ruzzian mind and use this wisdom and knowledge to help Ukraine to defeat Pootler's army. They know what the Ruzzians are. We should listen to them more. That means you, Politicians and military Commanders... Long Live The King. Heroyam Slava.
l think Putin thought because invading Crimea was easy invading the whole of Ukraine would be a bit harder but still fairly easy
Gentlemen I Thank you Both For Such Honesty
Today I learned Russia taking thousands of square kilometers and defeating Ukraine means Putin lost.
I had no idea how woke the Ukrainians are. Now that I do, I have to hope and pray that Putin wins bigly.
Ukrainians are fighting for their survival and existance. That is their motivation to keep on fighting. I pray that they will win and win decisively
Regardless of the military outcome they have won the respect of the world!
And your Ukraine has lost 25% of its land and 8 million of its citizens,ens to Russia
@@thomastumasang2770And russia lost Finnland and Sweden too the Nato. 👍
I wanna see more of this. This was sooo good!!!! ❤
Good interview..
Very interesting discussion. Easily the most substantive output from this source to date.
Laurel and Hardy are back !!! Fantastic
Cringe man wants to be funny. Instead there is just silence. What *cringe*
That loner in the anorak was chased away yet again. It was a huge *cringe* alert in town.
They seem to actually believe their own nonsense. It's depressing (as it shows the entrenched delusions still prevalent in the UK) and hilarious in equal measure 😢😂
They seem to actually believe their own nonsense. It's depressing (as it shows the entrenched delusions still prevalent in the UK) and hilarious in equal measure 😢😂
Poor Richie!!!...
As always, dear sweet lady, your latest video brings our many emotions....
WISH I was actually there, to help you in person
Love and Prayers to you and little Richie... my favourite TH-cam pup ❤
Slava Ukraini
Heroyam Slava ❤
The RT are doing an excellent job in intelligent, informing & bring , at fimes a complex story evolving from the Russo-Ukrainian conflict .
With great guest & excellent journalism makes for a clear story thats evolving , well done team .😊
Amazing how many defence analysts are rewriting their own appalling predictions nowadays. Here we have two telling each other how right they both were?
Seriously, I'm sure Russia is not losing at all
What an interesting discussion.
Great discussion
bravo zulu
Excellent discussions. They should do something similar with Michael Clarke.
British Intelligence is an obvious oxymoron. Here's exhibit A.
Battle of the Seelow Heights - is a signature Russian Way. Thank you for this sensible discussion!
There were couple things that I'd disagree on but dont have completely concrete stance myself so it's up for discussion however one thing that I can't let slip is comments about Ukrainian counter offensive, they did not start it, they were forced to do it. Few months back I went through whole timeline of available data, articles etc. It's terrifying if I'm being honest if it's true what is available in public, in essence Americans pressured them to go in because they needed some results for equipment they send. So i went and checked what equipment , when and in what quantities was sent. Not even bare minimal that zaluzhny asked was provided. He asked for 300 tanks. So west delivered way more on paper I thik 800 or something of which majority was leo1. Sane with ifv and APC and everything else.
Totally agree Ukraine was forced to conduct a counter offensive when they lacked the resources.However it was more of a political decision for Ukraine as they had to prove to their Western backers that they were willing to fight back and in doing so deserved to be given more destructive weapons.And they had had quite a lot of success in the year before pushing the Russians back which gave them and their US backers the encouragement that they would be successful.However they would have known that the Russians had built up a very strong defensive line during the winter and without the right equipment it was folly to expect to be successful .A few more tanks were not going to make any difference as they needed long range artillery and air cover.
Agree. Given the disparity in manpower, the West 'encouraging' a counter offensive without air power, across trenches, tank teeth, millions of mines and artillery bombardment was a disgrace.
@@davidboskett5581 that counter offensive is all USA and Germany forcing Ukraine to act. There's a long article on it how US military "allegedly" was war gaming and came to conclusion that concentrating all power in one spot and push through was the best choice. But russians did exactly that kn Voledar during the war gaming and we all know how that ended.
I read on USA even more recently and ir appears that USA tend to lose a lot of war games when they are put on even grounds when it comes to equipment or more then often they lose when they have one component disabled air, navy etc., while the opponent is still weaker by numbers and fire power , Americans still lose. These are stories from NATO excersises so it's anecdotal but if before I'd discard them, now after Ukraine debacle I have to think that some of it is true.
Knew about you, never listened to your shows. Missed out. Congratulations
we LoVe Sean💖 🦄
Brilliant
Very clear analysis of what could happen if Trump is re-elected. I think Trump was talking about sorting things out in 24 hours! Not good at all.
Sean is good analysing the battle but Philip is good at analysing the war.
Former US Naval Intel Analyst, good work Gents.
You guys should read Prof Barbara Tuchman's book "The March of Folly". Leaders are often irrational.
Turn the volume up!
45:45 and three, a way to reach and punish from far. That part is finally in place, the other two parts are yet to happen
Yes Russia thought they would be welcomed with flowers and open arms. Then Putin doubled down and he is still doing it going no where
In a hypothetical peace deal .
If Ukraine give up Crimea and get
Kherson Zaporizhzhia Donbass and Luhansk in exchange with compensation for the damages .
Do you think it’s a good deal or not ?
Or what can be the others alternatives?
I think at that point russia would have no negotiating position to keep Crimea. But yes it's one of likely scenarios.
I think what will cause issues in the peace deal will be compensation for damages and justice for civilians killed unjustly, I highly doubt ether side is willing to go along with any suggestions made by international independent 3rd parties, the humiliation factor might be to high.
The land swap will probably be easier and help both sides save face and say they won in way.
According to Mark Galeotti Prigozhin was not a friend of Putin, just a useful and efficient crony.
I doubt someone like Putin has any real friends because like most autocrats he does not know who he can trust except the mindless underlings who are too afraid to speak out and they can hardly be called friends
Never tell the enemy the mistakes he’s making.