Cormac Smith & Philip Ingram - We Need to Start Imagining a Russian Defeat and Preparing for 'Chaos'
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- Cormac Smith has worked in Public Relations and Corporate Communications for over three decades. In 2016 he travelled to Ukraine to take up a special appointment as the ‘Strategic Communication Advisor’ to Pavlo Klimkin, then the Foreign Minister of Ukraine. He was attached to the British Embassy in Kyiv but was embedded in Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first foreigner to hold such a position. While in Kyiv, he also advised and provided training for five other government ministries and worked directly with three other cabinet ministers: Health, Education and the Deputy Prime Minister.
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Philip Ingram is a journalist and consultant who has built on a long and senior military career as an intelligence, counterintelligence, security officer, and planner. Philip has extensive business experience, especially in steel manufacturing. He also has extensive media experience, appearing on the BBC, Sky News and Radio networks, international networks including Al Jazeera, TRT World, CNN, ABC, CBC, Japanese NTV and many others.
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Jonathan, I must say this podcast with Cormac Smith and Philip Ingram has been the best I have ever seen on this topic. For me, that is saying a lot because, being a retired USMC Sergeant, I have not missed a single interview with General Ben Hodges. Thank you, all 3 of you gentlemen!
American here - loved this. The most intelligent and insightful discussion on a great variety of topics about Russia and the downstream effects of this conflict that I've seen. Thanks all 3!
Except it’s all utter nonsense! Ukraine won’t do shit to threaten Russia
@@jacobjorgenson9285 they're literally in Kursk right now...? The heck do you mean?
I'm indulging myself in optimism. It's been a very rare thing since 2016, and I'm enjoying the sensation.
Another great interview on one of the best channels around today.
Ukraine absolutely did the right thing not including the West. War is dirty Ukraine has been fighting with one hand tied behind their backs.
Ukrainian soldiers are learning new Western systems very quickly because their minds are focused; Western soldiers could and would do the same if they had the same existential pressure on them.
Necessity is the Mother of Invention. Also, the perceived imminence of one's demise can engender a remarkable clearness of vision and straightforwardness of action.
Слава Україні, героям слава.
Wolverines!
@@betterdonotanswer Can someone please ask Putin why he's holding Stephen Segal in reserve for something truly awful?
There is nothing more awful than Steven Seagal's hairstyle, so balding Putin probably fattens him for a ritual hair transplant.
Putin's evil tendencies know no bounds. He's obviously fattening Steven Segal up for a new movie release!
A brilliant analysis, the best I have heard for I while. I am an Australian living in London. I have been involved with the Support Ukraine movement here since the beginning of the full invasion. Support Ukraine, together with other groups, have been gathering outside 10 Downing Street three times a week for the last 2 and a half years. I also have been attending and feel honoured to spend time with the Ukrainians and their supporters. Many are women and children sheltering here. All of them are deeply personal affected and live with the constant stress about hearing the worst possible news about their loved ones and friends.
During the now hundreds on rallies I have only seen one member of parliament, a Liberal Democrat attend to give some moral support and to explain their parties policies. I find this remarkable considering so many members must have wizzed passed these rallies on the way to their offices so often. It seems to me, and I believe to many Ukrainians here, that apart from making broad press statements of support and reluctantly suppling outdated arms, that they don’t care about Ukraine at all. That they have no thoughts about what the future holds for Europe if Ukraine falls because since Brexit England has become a smaller inward looking island that is unable to cope with anything beyond its endless domestic problems.
From my US perspective, it looks like England has been far clearer in their Ukrainian support. The gift of Storm Shadows was fantastic! It’s a shame the whiny right is disrupting western societies.
I thought this was a new & very factual discussion as well.
It gives me an entirely new perspective on Ukraine’s military efforts. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Because Starmer and the Labour party are more interested in stifling free speech and allowing unchecked immigration of Muslims. They don’t care about their own citizens so they certainly don’t care to support other western countries trying to save their democracy.
Ditto U.S.
Ya, Brexit was such a bad idea in my humble opinion. And when I saw that Steve Bannon wanted it to happen and helped to make it happen I assumed it had to be bad for England. And what I've learned since then only confirms my fears.
Excellent....its always the same that experts and the general public see the situation and feel that more needs to be done in a timely manner.
If only the current government would sit up and listen.
Thanks Jonathan 😊
Wot he said. 🇬🇧👌💯🙄
Yes! 🇬🇧@@clarkeorchard2304
Amen!!
Like they said, it's a little more complex than that because there is a far right base that stands firmly behind Trump and because of his and other Trump party politicians' rhetoric they don't want to support Ukraine.
That's why the leader of the House Mike Johnson held up aid to Ukraine for nine months. It was only because of Trump telling him and the party that isolationism is all that matters.
Hell, Trump said that if NATO members didn't pay up that Putin could do whatever the hell he wants with Ukraine. 😮
They are both dumb, the next word starts with F.
Don't fight the Russians their way, mobility is key to victory. A great talk guys(:-)
Eh, however you fight us, you will win eventually, our army (and the whole government, for that matter) is rotten through and through
The majority of those Russians fighting, are the people from the Donbass.
Incredible discussion. Everyone in the West should watch this.
I know I am sounding like a stuck record here, but since I live in Taiwan, and I have business friends who own vast factories in China, let me tell you now that the CCP regime is actively involved with the propping up of Putin and his economy, not to mention supplying him with all that he needs for war. I have been saying it for ages. Until we address Russia’s key supporters, including those still buying its oil, we cannot possibly succeed in defeating them.
You are not well informed. American Binken has blocked all financial transactions between China and Russia, otherwise those banks would completely expelled from the SWIFT banking system since march 1 st 2024.
A fire need :
Heat, Air and combustable material.
- And yes, it can burn out or be put out.
Both will in the end, put out the fire...
indeed, that backing is the whole show, the whole deal, the only reason Ru has been so incredibly seemingly unrealistically overconfident since early in the war. China is making its first biblical scale mistake in thousands of years of Chinese history. So tragic!
This is the same post from you on Many threads....now offer the Proof or STFU, as your sounding like a war diverting to china, ruSSian troll
Well, I don't think the Chinese have been nearly as helpful to the Russians. As you suggest. They have closed down all their banks in Russia. There sure is not accepting rubles. If they get paid for anything, it's in gold. Putin has to fly planes of gold to China.
And all the oil and gas that goes to China or India is being Bod, almost at cost.They're really screwing him
i hear clearly the admiration for Ukraine, and they earned upur admiration...How sad it is, that the west doesnt help Ukraine the way they deserve, what is all about their own interests ....
I feal very sad for Ukraine ,because without help they will maybe lose this battle...
Shame on the west ...I feel ashamed being an europeaner from origine..!!!
The entire collective West is arming Ukraine since 2014. Yet they are losing miserably. This just show how pathetic we are despite all pompous speeches, inflated GDP numbers etc. Pressurized fart...
The west is fully supporting Ukraine . Trouble is Russia is much stronger and will win
Fantastic Irishmen. In-depth knowledge, well spoken and articulate. Extremely educated with a very practical wherewithal! Bravo to Jonathan too ❤
I see Ingram has a tricolour hanging behind him too! I saw it clearly in another interview he gave yesterday from that same room & he has 2 union jacks hanging beside each other & a tricolour as well lol fair play to him.
Excellent pair of guests today Jonathan. It was like sitting down in an armchair with good, intelligent friends and having a deep discussion. These two are so experienced in their subject, it was a joy to listen too. I'd just come off the back of a Times Radio piece where the guest was also very good, but left me feeling a bit hopeless. These two brilliant men restored my hope.
You really get some great guests on this channel.
Hear Hear!
Excellent discussion, my thanks. Slava Ukraini.
Glory to All of the Heroes of Ukraine ..& Thanks Johnathan and co. ,… 💙💛💙
I appreciate your work and important conversations, especially with honorable men like these two!
I do like these three, I'm just as concerned about "winning" as I am returning to the status quo. I don't think people in Washington, as they've claimed, if it's true that they are, are at all wrong for being concerned about this as well.
Sure shaking things up can be good but the chaos can flip the whole table over.
I'd be just as concerned about this if the fight was with China, whom I feel has tricked us into poisoning the youth (importing garbage products and such.)
Thanks for the update and views 🇺🇲🇺🇦
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Glory to the Warriors
Prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you, Jonathan.
Glory to Ukraine.
World class program. Thanks all. Spot on. Slava Ukraini
Great program and video's Jonathan! I have followed this war from the start and followed geopolitics since the 1970s. I am subscribed, and although I have only commented a few times, today's title caught my attention. I have imagined a Russian defeat since Mar 6/22, where I commented on-line that Russia would lose the war in Ukraine. My reason is the inability of Russia to take Kiev in the first two weeks of its invasion and the fight in the underdogs, the Ukrainian army. They did not give up because they were outnumbered, they did not give it because they had no outside support and they did not give up because they were up against the second most powerful army in the world. I have followed or read of many wars in the past. In almost every case where a country was attacked by a more powerful aggressor, the underdogs, who were fighting for the lives of their families and country, they ultimately won! The drive to defend was so much greater than the aggressor fighting in a foreign country that one defender had the fighting spirit of numerous invaders. Therefore, it is not hard for me to imagine a Russian defeat. I had this notion at the beginning of this war that Ukraine would prevail! History does not lie. It shows us the path to the future if we are able to see it!
Taking Kiev was never the goal. Forcing the MInsk2 agreements at the end of some gun barrels was the goal. Sounds like you need better info. Read Minsk, look at map. Everything aligns.
@Biostalker420 Thanks, I appreciate your point .. but that was not the point I was making. Whether Russia wanted to take Kiev or not was immaterial to my my point of view. The fact is Russia attacked the smaller country Ukraine. Most of the geopolitical analysts counted Ukraine out and their defeat inevitable. I based the outcome on historical recurrence. History has proven a hindred score that the underdog will usually win when their homeland is invaded.
Huge gratitude to you, gentlemen, totally agree with your view. Undermine the reputation, is huge. Orcs live according to the gulag rules, strictly vertical system. Special thanks for mentioning the respect : at least for 300 years russia has been belittling Ukrainian culture, stealing it's musicians, poets, writers, scientists, etc, murdering the most outstanding painters, repressing the writers, priests, intellectuals. Those who wanted to survive had to declare themselves to be russian, even to change the surname. 🇺🇦✌️✌️✌️👏👏👏❤️
One primary genius behind first Soviet military aeronautical devevelopment, before and during WW II, and then the 'Chief Designer' of the Soviet Space Program was Ukrainian, Serhiy Korolyov (Sergei Korolev 1907-1966). He very narrowly escaped being amongst the multitudes murdered by the butcher from Gruzia, 'Stalin', during 'the Purges'. His identity was kept top secret until after his death.
Whoa! I had no idea!
Great panel and conversation, thank you 😊 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
Гелоям слава🔱
It was just brilliant move by Zelenskyy and the Ukraine’s after thinking about it they have accomplished 6-7 things not just 1-2
@@ScrapMetal-j9x I totally agree!! (A heads up.... referring to Ukraine as 'The Ukraine' is an insult in Ukrainian eyes... russians call Ukraine 'the Ukraine', to dimish their status to 'the borderlands of russia' (the word ukraine means borderlands) rather than a sovereign country in their own right ) x
You really think Zelensky is doing the thinking? 😂😂😂😂
@@Mail2elr he's the head of state as I understand it, but he has a LOT of counselors that help him make decisions, and obviously he delegated a lot.
Great to see Ukrainian ingenuity and intelligence getting the respect it deserves .Ukraine was always an intellectual outpost of the Soviet Union .
Thank you, Jonathan, for bringing Cormac Smith and Philip Ingram into one conversation with you. Very interesting and I thank all three of you.
🇺🇦 Перемоги та миру всім українцям! 🇺🇦
Highly informative and frank discussion this evening. Many thanks from the West. Wide ranging worldview. 👋👱♀️🇺🇲 SLAVA UKRAINE. 🇺🇦
ГЕРОЯМ СЛАВА🔱
The nuclear doctrine of Russia doesn't state nuclear weapons will be used if Russian territory is breached. It says that nuclear weapons could be used in response to the use of nuclear and other types of weapons of mass destruction against Russia or its allies, and also in case of aggression against Russia with the use of conventional weapons when the very existence of the state is threatened. Incursion in Kursk oblast doesn't quite qualify as existential threat. That said, the doctrine is vague and leaves room for interpretation, most likely on purpose.
vague as all such policies are in most nations that can think strategically. Same as US policy.
russias nuclear doctrine is whatever the gangster kings in the kremlin says it are. It can change from moment to moment, minute by minute. Depending what they want it the current situation
So why haven't the other membets of Orcs CSTO come to support Putin?
I believe they'll leave when the timing is right for them to do so.
Only takes one to leave that Organisation and it'll be like a pack of cards.
If he does take the drastic step of using his nuclear arsenal, he might find his warheads are full of straw and rats nests. Talk about a sophisticated and expensive thing to maintain.
@@ujbx You were so correct. They are changing the doctrine right now. Another way to try to scare us with their nukes.
Thank you for your engagement and for your devotion for the defence of our democracies. As a Swedish soldier, I would like to see more systems delivered from Sweden, for example the excellent rbs 15. Ukraine would make good use of that system. J.
One of the best discussions of the war I have ever seen. Thank you!
What an outstanding discussion! And heartening for those of us who #StandWithUkraineNow. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have listen and learned so very much. I will continue to hope that Putin finds the window with his name on it. Many thanks to the three of you. Slava Ukraine.
Thanks! Slava Ukraini from Vienne/Autriche
Wow, great! Gruesse aus Tschechien! 🙂
The Ukrainians are great heroes. They may be about to save the world. Glad that we in the West are finally getting off our backsides, because Russia is only one of the enemies of the West and our friends!
This is a fabulous panel! I am so struck by how impassioned and empathetic to Ukraine all of these political, media and military strategists/leaders/brass all end up being after spending a bit of time with them. Cormac and Philip especially...you can really feel how much they care about the outcome of this war for the Ukrainians. I don't recall anything like it in my adult life...maybe Kosovo was closest to eliciting this level of compassion/support that I recall, but not sure. 💙
Slava Ukraini!
Heroyam Slava
What a magnificent trio,thank you it was fantastic❤️👍🇺🇦🇬🇧
Great conversation. Thank you
From my perspective this is the best discussion on your channel so far - please repeat!
Agreed
This is incredibly gripping insight and journalism. Adding Jonathan's inquiring pressure to Cormac and Philip's knowledge is compelling. Thank you guys
Glory to Ukraine
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Excellent vid as ALWAYS, Thank you. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
Excellent panel! I learned new points to make with decision-makers and how better to frame my concerns within the larger geopolitical framework. I cannot thank you enough!
What a fantastic conversation! Would love to see more of these Gentlemen in the future. Great work! Slava Ukraini
Slava Ukraini Heroyim Slava!!!💙💛🇺🇦🤝🇳🇱💯
The west should have helped Ukraine alot more after the 2014 invation! Plaines, tanks and the equipment they needed to keep Russia out they should have gott in 2014 and onwards. We the west have to look at ourself bc of this lack of help to the UA , we are part of the reason for the invation in 2022.
Truth..
That was Obama’s call and we should have known then that he’s not on democracy’s side. It all started with him and he and the Clintons are still calling the shots.
Correct, correct, correct!
You can blame Obama for that. He did nothing aobut ruZZia's invasion of Ukraine and famously once told Putin "I can be more flexible." Putin can smell weakness in any human and Obama had no stomach or experience of dealing with thugs like Putin. Obama was also partly responsible for the rise of Isis during his watch. He pulled the last US troops out of Iraq at that time leaving a power vaccum which Isis conveniently filled. It was only when the Yazidis were being mass raped and murdered by Isis monsters that Obama was forced to provide help along with the Kurds, but after countless Iraqis were killed. Absolutely useless at foreign policiy and military matters.
Whilst that is all but unarguably true there is no reward or gain looking back. The same should/could be said about Feb 2022 - again no point looking back what there is some reward in doing is learning from those two lessons and ensuring we do not miss the boat of Russian authoritarian defeat for the long term and how the world may emerge as a result of the actions/inactions of the western talking houses where everybody wants to wear their slippers rather than the combat boots required to heal the future.
Chasiv Yar is a city in Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, It's reported that Russian soldiers are moving from here to Kursk, giving up Ukrainians territory? Zelensky genius! 🩵🇺🇦
Unfortunately I think russkie is still pushing. However, there is expected soon, another bout of training finishing. Meaning, it can be stopped when Ukraine chooses. However allowing them to make a salient Ukraine can attrit over the winter. Where in Kursk Ukraine has a better defence line foreseeable for winter.
Imagine, your Russian, your put in the east salient in December. Logistics scarce, air support reduced, because Russia pushed in. The salient will be hammered
Ukraine trading less important territory for attriting troops. Good trade. They’ll get the land back when they’re ready. Slava Ukraine.
Ukraine has also destroyed at least 4 large covoys of conscriptoviches with capitan himars and Tungsten gifts as they tried to get to kursk...
@@clarkeorchard2304 Are you under the impression that ukraine is trading well in this war of attrition? you do know they are losing 4x the troops of russia and HAVE BEEN despite being on the defensive all of 2024. Artillery shortages, lack of morale, Ukraine is losing, and opening this 2nd front has hastened that defeat by alot, In kursk, they are losing more equipment there on a 50 mile front line than they are on the 700 mile real front line.
@@sillybillybrazilliansI had eggs for breakfast this morning, how about you?
I think it's important to look at the reception that the Ukrainians got in Kursk as compared to the reception that Russia got when they invaded Ukraine 💯 there's no way Ukraine could have moved so fast through so many settlements and little villages and towns if there had been any kind of domestic resistance.
Yep
They could have if there is basically no one living there and holding the territory is of no strategic value whatsoever other than PR
WOW!! ✅brilliant podcast!! Thank you Jonathan!! Very much enjoyed listening to their expert opinions!! Amazing insights from your superb guests!! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 Really Excellent pod!!!
Many, many thanks to Johnathan, Cormac and Philip for this relaxed but riveting, thoroughly illuminating and fascinating discussion ! A wonderful learning experience ! Much food for thought !
Putin intended to return Ukraine to Russian satillite state. Ukraine has forcefully stated their independence. No country will invest in Russia for a generation, whereas dozens of countries are committed to work in Ukraine. Moscow will be very cold this winter.
... have you heard of Brics? Do you know what the R stands for?
Ukraine will not renew the pipeline contract and CCP China haven't agreed to the new gas pipeline through Mongolia.
No Western capital or investment.
No Western technology, No Western maintenance or components... there's, a lot more No to long to mention.
Putins has set his Petro Mafia State to local Cornershop for XI, pick up snacks when China feels like.
@@atapeneWhat has BRICS done besides sign new Nation members.
Actually do something apart from photoshoots.
@@ChuckAmadi India is the country I would be keeping a close eye on moving into the next decade. Time will tell of course.
Jonathan, you choose your guests wisely. They are articulate, clever and a joy to listen to. Thank you. Ireland.
Love these guests everywhere I get a chance. Please have them again. You continue to amaze getting the best guests for the hour if not the minute. I check for your drops quite often. Keep up the good work! You’ve helped me so much
Excellent guests with questions that were answered succinctly, looking forward to more
Both these guys are very good! Please bring them back!
A report indicated that Putler is repurposing his nuclear arms protection troops to go fight in Kursk. Definition of desperation.
That’s all he has left so you knew he’d start threatening.
Kursk is Russia's food supply.... checkmate!
IMHO it's no overstatement that the NCO corps structure saved Ukraine in those early days and has acted as a force multiplier ever since.
Great panel! I liked Cormac voicing opposition when Philip got a little too cautious😅 And I enjoy Jonathan's subtle elbows when needed to elicit a clear stand.
Thank you for your coverage and insights
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Excellent interview!!! Some good points explained in depth! Thank you!💪🇺🇦🇬🇧
Ukraine made up 40% of the officers in the Russian soviet Army, but Ukraine only made up 20% of the population.
Excellent interview great guests. well done Jonathan
Slava Ukraini ❤💙💛❤🦄
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Excellent video! As always, I’m looking forward to seeing the next interview.
All EU and NATO Presidents and PMs must watch this!!! Now!!!
Absolutely brilliant exposition from both guests. The military achievements of Ukraine in combined arms NATO-style begs a big question re future membership
Another excellent conversation! 🇺🇦
Excellent discussion.
Simply outstanding commentary.
Just imagine how the harvest will go for Russia in the west Kursk is prime farmland….. not many people are talking about that
Konstatin from INSIDE RUSSIA has and he also breaks down the other industries in the region that are now on hold during the liberation of the Ukrainian SMO and eventual referendum.
Ukraine is helping those ruZZia abandoned in the oblasts...
Thank you!
What a feature of distinguished guests. Thank you J.
You call these 2 smart wise people?
Oh lord!!!😮
Da steve...
We do.
Now grab yer mohsin and some tampons with your airsoft body armor and get to the frontlines
Great discussion, many thanks to all concerned!
If I may; one thing I have not heard is this, the Ukrainian soldiers are treating the invaded people in Kurt humanely. They give them food and water when the Russian soldiers abandoned them. Also the Russian soldiers that are now pow and eventually return home will tell the people back home that they were treated well, fed well and not tortured when their own leaders let them starve and even shot them if they trued to retreat. That will affect them. Word of mouth travels fast. It might turn some.
Heads and change the way for them to believe the west is not all that bad.
Slav Ukraine!!!!!
In combat, you train your opponent and you are trained by your opponent. Victory often depends on who learns the right lessons the quickest. You also have to survive each combat in order to profit from the lesson being taught.
Love this
I'm not sure why people worry so much about Putin being replaced. It will happen eventually, he's not immortal.
Good point.
Better the devil you know scenario.
Excellent commentary as usual. Really appreciated what you do. Thanks!
Re: Zelenskyy talking about a buffer: last year? Zelenskyy was asked what he'd be willing to give up for peace. He responded that Ukraine would give Belgorod back. The invasion of Kursk immediately brought that statement to mind.
This video is a great discussion! Thank you!
Absolutely outstanding programme, thanks for a great watch 10/10
Cormac for supreme world leader!
well out of the 15 Soviet republics only 3 are economically and politically important, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. everyone else second raters, when deciding on how teh USSR would be disbanded only Russia UKraine and Belarus leaders were meeting at first until Kazakhstan heard about it and demanded to be in the meeting, yep the rest were not even told that the USSR was being disbanded, and when the USSR announced the break, up chaos reigned in those republics that were not informed.
Baltics bolted for the door as soon as the eastern block crumbled and were successful independent nation states before being occupies and robbed blind. What is with this revisionist bs? Vatnik union imploded since it was a empire of nation states sitting in a huge open air prison. As soon as the prison guard grip relaxed a little all the inmates came running for the gates towards freedom
And we may rest assured that all kinds of regional players are wanting to step into any kind of power vacuum.
This was so interesting as interviews included a really new perspective!!
All the other war bloggers are discussing RU success in Donetsk.
But this conversation gives me a new look at what Kursk invasion could bring.
Thank you so much. The military aspect these gentlemen provide are enormous successes backed up with facts.
Excellent discussion on a much larger picture of current Ukraine & Russia war.
Such a good channel u have,thanks for ur informative massages, i enjoy so much,,,Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤
Excellent discussion..
Stumbles across this. Great analysis.
Don't forget the Poles they would be just as hard as the Ukrainian troops , they have long memories and Russia is not trusted.
Great discussion, please do another!
Absolutely top shelf analysis by very respected people. Well done from The Barossa Valley
I think that they are absolutely right in their analysis
This was an excellent discussion. Informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking.
Let’s have more of these.
Absolutely brilliant conversation/analysis - revelatory - thank you so much for elevating hope
Thanks Jonathon
5 TRILLION in reparations too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, yes, yes! So pleasing to hear the words " The west has underestimated the Ukrainians and overestimated the Russians" "The West should respect Ukraine more"
Fantastic report and experts, forward to U.S. Congress and President's cabinet.
These gentlemen are fine analylsts!
Thanks!
Really good points made here. What neither guest mentioned regarding russia is that win or lose, things aren't looking good for russia. Demographically russia's population is declining, their economy is teetering on the edge of collapse, their exports to the west are drying up and their industry has a massive shortage of workers and investment. Along with sanctions and the brain drain of skilled citizens leaving, I think russia could collapse regardless of what the west does or what happens in Ukraine.
Thanks, that discussion was illuminating 👌
A good source of information on how Russia thinks is ‘Putin’s People’ by Catherine Belton. It gives the reader a deep insight in the Russian Federation. With that kind of foundation one can then better understand the insightful interrogation by your guests. More please 👌👌👌
Another great and informative discussion, many thanks 👏
Great interview these two blokes really know their stuff 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing 👍👍
Rudyard Kipling, The man who would be king. 1888. nice analogy.