Putin’s dilemma: Crimea is ‘nearly cut off’ by Ukraine, and could lead to his downfall | Frontline
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Ukraine is closer to cutting off Crimea than Putin thinks, and its liberation will ultimately lead to Putin’s fall from power, says Major General Chip Chapman.
Major General Chip Chapman has 33 years of military experience and is a former British Military advisor to US Central command. He is also the author of ‘Notes of a Small Military.’
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Ukrainian Warriors and President Zelensky, you amaze the World with your Courage, Strength and Determination... All it takes for Evil to win is for Good to do nothing. We can achieve anything when we all work together... God Bless Ukraine from the UK
Very well put
Don't exaggerate. They only amaze the brainwashed Brits. Everyone with ability to think knows that Zelenskyy is a British puppet, the USA keep fuelling the war for longer term financial gains, while 'Ukranian Warriors' are dying for the interests of the foreign nations, which have nothing to do with Ukraine's future. Stop posting nonsense.
@@dpelpal 🤡
So I take it you support the reinstatement of the democratic elected government that was overthrown by violent coup in 2014? A pro Russian Ukraine democracy! All are you just being a hypocrite and going to continue to support the enemy of democracy? The current Ukrainian government that has killed almost half a million of its own people!
'We can achieve anything when we all work together.' That's something that could be said by any side. And you wait and see, God will bless the side that's in the right.
Another fantastic interview between this pair. Keep them coming please Times, this is very informative.
Kate is on fire lately! Similar to the ruble....except the ruble is literally burning lol.
I love the interviewer, Kate Gerbeau. Finally an interviewer who doesn't interrupt.
We went from Putin screaming "Kyiv in 3 days!" to.....Crimea now being essentially cut off from the north. Russia is a complete joke at this point😂
What's the difference between a ruble and a dollar? Oh, about one dollar.
@@toromontana8290 *GERRRRRASSSSSSIMOVVVVVVVVVVVV!* as well lol
Nice propaganda. Crimea is not cut off ridiculous this idiot general
I'm a teeny bit sceptical of the veracity of that claim.
@@s0ycapitan Right, and last week you said the Statue of Liberty fell down and that the _MOSKVA_ was ok and hiding in the Arctic🤣🤣🤣
Ukraine is very lucky to have a leader like 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗸𝘆. He will go down in this century a hero like Sir 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 in the last century. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗺
Zelensky was a comedian and he's sure made a giant joke out of russia🤣
I didnt know churchill was so sh*tty
You come up with some great ones and you have made me laugh a lot "Happily" that is. Keep it up. Shalom@@dpelpal
Hopefully he doesn't emulate Sir Winston's post-war record
I think he is smarter than that. Shalom@@DS9TREK
Great interview. Kate is by far the most intelligent presenter of Times radio and Chip is a measured and analytic general.
In the land of the blind...
the general is lying to people who will not check his facts
@@yves2348 Right, and the Moskva still sails as well! 😆
@@yves2348luv how the ruskie trolls try to use all our western terminology, so cute, just dont think irony has caught up with them yet🐒🤣🤣
He's a good clear communicator who focuses on the logic and implications of one variable at a time on the big picture.
Brilliant as always.
Elon musk has much to answer for.
Yes, elon musk stopped a drone heading to Russia, shame on him , when he didn't stop russian drone attacking donbass yesterday that killed 15 people, one was a small child ,SHAME ON ELON MUSK. .
War Criminal.
..why is he Ukrainian?
Russia then: "We will prevent NATO expansion, demilitarize Ukraine, change the Kyiv regime and advance past Kherson and Odessa to link with Transnistria." Russia now: "If we put tyres on our planes that are burning hundreds of kilometers deep in Russian territory, the drones will bounce off."
FFS. Believe the BS. The nazis haven't got to the FIRST line of defense let alone breached anything yet. This boy is presumably in the pay of the industrial military complex like so many of these fantasists. He has not the faintest idea what is going on. Crimea is russian and will remain that way, the Nazis have lost huge numbers of people sofar and have few left. 'Air defense'. This boy has absolutely no idea what is going on, maybe he should go there himself and pretend to the Ukrainian conscripts that he is Napoleon.
I like her way of interviewing, she lets her guest talks freely, in full and complete sentences without interruption.
@user-yv9lb2ts3v Not a mention of Russian advances in the North -wonder why ????
You mean without challenging questions. Ok.
@@oldrocker1970 I mean she didn’t try to make it true or false, a challenging question does not have to be confrontational. I think she got a different style and if you watched most of her interviews she lets her guest speaks more than her and never put a spin on it.
@@user-yv9lb2ts3v Because she is a government stooge. She is never critical of her spoon fed interview subjects. Literally never. The whole thing is a joke. If you love NATO propaganda then this is for you.
Major General Chapman presents issues very clearly and with intelligence. I like his contextualizations and references to history. Brilliant individual.
I so much appreciate the insight of this show and Mr. Chip is straightforward and knowledgeable.
Lost every war he participated in. Probably not the best advisor.
@@timthetiny7538 Been is any actual wars yourself to make that statement carry any weight? Afghanistan was just one of a number of basket cases created in part by the English before anyone living today was born.
@@timthetiny7538 I didn't know individuals participated in wars, I thought countries with their armies. By the way, I am sure you won many from your sofa.
@@seabreezecoffeeroasters7994 no, i can just read
561 days for a three day operation, Russia must be stretched by now
"Kyiv in 3 days!" 🤣
@@dpelpal Yep...indeed...in the case where the earth is rotating extremely slowly:Resulting in 3 days actually being equal to 3 decades..🌓🧭🌗
"everything is going as planned"
@@dpelpal FFS who even said that..?the US state deprtement?
@@user-et5sb9rj8bIf the orcs weren't smart enough to realize that they were being played in Bakhmut then I doubt they are smart enough to realize when they actually lose this war. Ukraine turned Bakhmut into a killing field, for every one Ukrainian KIA there were 5 ~7 dead orcs. What a great return on investment! I mean the orcs could have come up with a different battle plan but nooooo that's not the orc way. Just keep feeding the meatgrinder with 200k + mobiks. Ukraine meatgrinder goes - burp, need more mobiks! What a bunch of maroons 😂😂😂😂😂😂 After over a year of fighting they were only able to get 95%of Bakhmut under their control, sad just sad. And soon the Ukrainians might encircle Bakhmut and exterminate the orc infestation for good.
Great interview. Chip takes an intelligent, measured approach with highly informative answers. Kate is one the finest, well informed interviewers around making this channel indispensable for those following the war.
Yes, thank you Kate! You are my favorite!
Foxy as well 😮
True that, well said.
It’s nice to hear a question then get a FULLY formed complete answer without interruption. Most interviewers interrupt too much. Sone questions require a full answer and chip doesn’t add unimportant details.
@@joesephsmith7991 ... like to see the worst ..
Chip speaks with great clarity. Great source of info.
Another discussion by the best: Kate’s clarity of questioning and Chip’s clarity of responding. I learn most from these two… thank you!
Thank You Ukraine for standing strong with huge sacrifice to defend not only your homeland but also the very principles we hold dear ,of Democracy and freedom ! we are ,and always will be indebted to you,Slava Ukraine !
Freedom yes but not democracy. Ukraine is far from a democracy
What democracy? I thought elections were canceled I Ukraine.
@@mikefranklin7347 Absolutely according to the constitution. How can you hold meaningful elections in the middle of a war? The UK suspended elections during WW2 & Russia suspended meaningful elections from prehistory until 1991, then again from 2002 to present. Unlike Russia, Ukraine has had multiple free & fair elections since 2002.
@@GARDENER42you can do what the russ did in the occupied regions if ukraine. You hold an election, then send armed soldiers out with ballet boxes to ensure the voting is going the way the regime wants it to.
@@GARDENER42 Yes and then they kicked out the elected president, get real.
Kate, I love watching your show. You get the best guests. This is one of the best I’ve seen of your best.👍😊
Keep supporting Ukraine until victory. 💪
whos victory would that be..?
@@briancarno8837 Frodo, not Mordor.
@@guydreamr Ukraine could win...but it will take 55 years
@@briancarno8837 What is your source for that statement?
some one did a calculation how far Ukraine has and how far it is to the sea...the distance is 100 miles and Ukraine have gone 5 miles and reached the first line of defence...how long do you think it will take to reach the sea?
Glory to Ukraine!!🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦
Tiny Ukraine has turned russia and the russian army into a complete joke🤭
slava raytheon
@@briancarno8837 Russia is a big joke
It will change nothing if Ukraine gets Zaporiza and Kherson and Crimea &c. Putin can allways change the narrative and Russians will have to swallow the new story. Russia will never be held liable for it's warcrimes it never happened . And it never will happen . We are all idiots in Europe keeping up humane principles and ideals when dealing with Russia... This will never end the Threat that is Moscow .
@@briancarno8837 That's not what the russian mobilized are saying when they get slammed with HIMARS😆
The very best analysis anywhere.
Love it! Good job Ukraine, keep going!
russia is a joke at this point lol
They don´t seem to be going anywhere..
@@yves2348 Russia certainly ain't taking "Kyiv in 3 days" that's for sure
@@yves2348 Actually, the are losing ground and their economy is getting flushed down one of the toilets stolen by russian soldiers. Imagine a "superpower" army that is so poor they have to steal toilets and send them home. What a joke.😂😂
@@stuartx7865 I picture the stolen toilets in the living rooms of Russians homes, next to the heater. Not yet plumbed in, but full to the brim...
Thank you for an intelligent interview with someone who has relevant knowledge. A special thank you for NOT interrupting the former Major General's answers. Far too many interviewers seem to be under time constraints that force them to cut answers short? Some, even seem to want a certain "answer" to their questions, rather than the actual answer that the subject wants to say? 👍🏻
Russian army is such a joke....tiny Ukraine has essentially bent russia over and made them theirs😅
Ukraine, with training from the US, build the strongest army in europe following their 2014 coup. They have had 111 billion dollars from the US, the support of 30 rich western nations and Nato with equipment, satellite imagery and sanctions. Russia has done extremely well considering its small Gdp@@dpelpal
What a brilliant interviewer.
The ruble has passed a psychologically important milestone -- "I don't even care anymore."🤭
Top comment,
I thought it used to be the rouble ? I guess the new spelling ruble better describes its value 😁👌
@@tonupharry I've heard of one other way of spelling it: _Garbage._ 🤭
@@tonupharry Rubles for rubes. Aka Russians.
@@Wardads1 The Russian central bank announced that it is moving from a floating ruble rate to a drowning one.😅
excellent thank you Maj Gen Chapman
Excellent interview. Refreshing to see an interviewer who allows the guest to complete their train of thought without interruption.
Glory to Ukraine from Chicago IL 🇺🇲
The suburbs
@@angelo_giachetti Where every russian wished they lived lol
... was Chicago the city that installed a strange African creature as mayor, who then defunded the police and allowed crime to flourish on the streets .. or was that a different Chicago? ..
@@angelo_giachetti NOT the suburbs thank goodness lol I loved everywhere in this city, wicker park, Humboldt park, Ukrainian village for a good portion of my life, and then little Italy. Ukrainians are no joke, they'll take you in like family, and bust your head if you mess with one of their own. Those are my kinda people
If you want to know what's happening in Ukraine and what SHOULD happen, then make sure you listen to Chip and Ben Hodges.
I did listen to Ben Hodges Ukraine will take Crimea by May 2024 was his statement. Even in this interview his saying 3rd defensive line by end of year Lets check again when we celebrate start of 2024
Why is Russia recruiting fighters from Cuba ? Any idea ?@@goenzoy
I'd recommend not putting precise dates as Chip explained there's always variants: the dam that was destroyed flooding terrains that have to dry before tanks can cross it, the lack of ammunitions, more or less trained or with low morale...
Slava Ukraine!!!!
slava Raytheon! the real winner
@@briancarno8837 Raytheon isn't fighting this war.
@@GARDENER42 Raytheon is the real winner in the war.. Lloyd Austen was in the US army then a high position in Raytheon now he is the defense secretary.. you think that is a coincidence?
@@briancarno8837 This is the usual nonsense spewed by supporters of Putin's fascist regime. What the US has sent to Ukraine so far is almost entirely legacy stock, a not insignificant amount of which would cost more to demil than it cost to make. I'm GLAD it's being used against Russian aggressors.
@@briancarno8837 So your theory being that Ukraine cannot have certain weapons because some Executive or other may benefit? I think you conflating issues for your own political conspiracy reasons.
Love hearing from Gen Chapman!
Imagine if western support was increased at this critical juncture to include long range weapons. Come on Germany you can do it. Victory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Long live the independent nation of Ukraine.
That's right it would end this war so much faster.
cmon guys....the military industrial compex needs those profits and the US democrats need those kick backs
Yes, with the addition of the German Taurus missile it would be like the three Amigos - Storm Shadow, Scalp and Taurus. And for real comradery the ATACMS could be the extra nail in the coffin.
Imagine Russia used tactical nukes and destroyed some critical infrastructure like bridges over Dnipro. Would that also help?
And shame to the countries who bet on Putin. Isreal, Saudi Arabia, India China,
What an interesting interview. Very informative. I hope the politicians listen to military experts like this, especially the points about rewarding the aggressor.
check the distances he mentioned ask google 5 miles to tokmak what a laugh
@@lebonericardoramakgala8160 The only thing that's a laugh is russia and it's "army"😆
@@lebonericardoramakgala8160 We are closing in on day 600 of Pootin's 3-Day War (it's all going to plan 😂😂)
@@lebonericardoramakgala8160AFU advance another 5 miles or so it's bye bye Crimea. Butter or Guns. We'll see another tactical advance for better position garbage from the Orcs
@@ChuckAmadi so they are just threatening not actually trying kick the Russians out of the country because five miles from robotyne you can only threaten Tokmak but not stop the Russian supplies to crimea
This is exactly the calibre of leadership on the British army.
Very smart, motivated and determined folks over there. Until recently the US was the same.
@angelo_giachetti false, US top military people are all ego-riddled, prideful, hotheads.
Amazing Defenders and President of Ukraine! Keep strong and safe and God bless you all. 🙏 🇺🇦💙💛💕❤️
A very clever man,a pleasure listening to him and hats of to the lady a very good interview..
We love ❤Ukraine & we will never stop supporting them to get rid of the Muscovy terrorists!
Russia must be greatly reduced. They have a big problem. Many more Russian die each year than are born. Add to that now theyv eliminated many if not most if their young men. North America, thats US and Canada are the only countries who have more new born than deaths every year. Joe Biden is destroying all that is good in America.
I agree but now russia is recruting Cubans to help them fight agaibnst Ukraine. We need to warn them Cubans not to do this.
@@warrenalbert9336 The Cuban government has found out about this. I don't think they are too happy. Not only Cuba but other countries are being lured to russia as migrant workers & BAM. They are conscripted. The language barrier must be massive. It is quite an interesting story. But I don't think it will amount to much.
Why do you love Nazis?
I try never to miss a report hosted by Kate; this one from General Chapman a case in point. His analysis of the combat situation is superb, well articulated, filled with tactical and strategic detail. Thank you General Chapman.
Crimea is part of Ukraine!. Ukrainians keep advancing, using your creativity and winning km by km, many do not believe in your victory, but you are the only ones who can expel the invader for your courage and your high morals for your homeland.!
Excellent overview, kudos 👍🏻
General Chapman and General Hodges should be put in charge and given complete control of allocating all resources from the West for Ukraine.
Why?
Must say the female journalist does a tremendous, skillful job throughout all these very interesting and intriguing interviews. Needless to say, General Chapman is always delightful to listen to.
Thank you Chip and Kate 😎👌
These interviews by Kate are always interesting, informative and relevant. With guests like Chip Chapman, one has some confidence in what is being discussed. So difficult to get the ground truth otherwise. Thank you!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 informative and relevant?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Old Chippy gives you confidence? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Really? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@SuperPsydude Idiotic troll with nothing useful to say, sad.
Great analysis!
That has been truly informative. I understand bias, especially from my desire for a Ukrainian victory, but I still found his reading of the tea leaves very encouraging
Tea leaves lol
Kate, you provide the most consistent, comprehensive, and responsible coverage of this turbulent time in human history. Thank you!
Chip, your Bee Cushions are fantastic my G 🙂
I actually love them!
Marks and Spencers!
£15.00 each.@@davecom3
I am glad I am not the only one interested in his honeybee pillows. An amazing warrior.
The Ukrainian people are fighting so courageously, the west should speed up their delivery of promised equipment. Slava Ukraina!
lol what else do they need more
They have
A very interesting interview. Thank you. Always a pleasure to watch your programmes.
A few gems of experience brought to bear on stolid, xaggressive, measured, and coordinated Ukrainian war fighting. Valuable contibutor to a balanced assessment of what is afoot at ground level.
Wow, I learned a LOT From this guy!!!
If Ukraine start moves on Crimea....wow...who would have thought that would have happened before and in the early days of this war. Incredible
Putler's loaf will explode.
They are not even close to taking Crimea
@@mrjerzheel if they can bring it into range and cut off its supply, that's still incredible.
@@mrjerzheel Russia is not even close to taking Ukraine. 18 months on, and they're retreating not advancing LOL
Putin actually said in February 22 that if there is threat from Ukraine helped by NATO to retake Crimea, Russia would then use nuclear weapons. He thought about it then. However the threat to Crimea at the moment, thankfully, does not exist.
Viva Ukraine!
Chip's analysis is the best. So insightful. I ended up buying his book - great read and amusing too !
Excellent commentary! Thank you both!!❤❤
♥Chip is always good value - credible and supporting substance in content.♥♥♥
Such a great interview. I'm not familiar with Gen. Chapman but I liked listening to him. He did a good job explaining everything. My big takeaway from this is that he's optimistic. I am too! I think Ukraine has been underestimated over and over... Ukraine will win. 💛💙
Brilliant conversation!
Chip is always very informative. Thanks Kate!!
Again, we find experts (fortunately!) going from "it cannot be done" to slowly coming to acknowledge that Ukraine actually CAN. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤️
Creative minds can come up with amazing things!! Drones!!! Small ones that explode!!!
An excellent interview. Well done to you both. 👍
Excellent program. General Chapman speaks knowledgeably and precisely. Thank you Kate Gerbeau.
Putin lost hks war Medvedev 2je always screeming the same B.S. Lavrov always crying
"Trade space for time, space we can recover time never" Napoleon Bonaparte
Did he say this before the Russian campaign or after?
I gave up on Times Radio 4 months or so ago and have only just come back. Can I just say how gratifying it is to see your improvement. The shift from soundbites to long-form content; what used to be superficial questions aimed at an audience you clearly didn't have faith in, are now open questions to a guest you trust will offer expansive insight. Thank you.
Great chap this Chip Chapman😊
If Ukraine can get Melitopol under fire control, that's a major victory in this campaign. Severing the bridges over the Molochna River is all that needs to be done. By itself, cutting the east-west rail line is a significant victory, because the bridges of Meltoipol would be under HMARS range. There is no need to take any cities. Bringing the port of Berdyansk within HIMARS range would also be a major victory. Do that, and Kerch Bridge is also within Storm Shadow range. The northern approaches to Crimea are already covered by Storm Shadow, but HIMARS would be a much cheaper method to cut those. Russia would be reduced to using landing craft and barges to supply Crimea. Thruput would be strangled. Kherson oblast would be completely out of supply. Ukraine does not need to march to the sea or even get within 30 km of it. Ukraine may be able to pull another rabbit out of its hat.
Well said.
if my granny had a pair she would be my grandpa...
@@doublehelix7880 You better tell your granny to switch to y-fronts because she/he will be needing them soon
I really admire the General.He reminds me of old MONTY, just smarter!! So easy to understand his take on this war. He hits it right on the mark. I would have loved to serve under this General. I'd go to battle with him for sure!!
Ah, you remember Monty? Wasn't Monty an idiot, loathed by allies ? A typical arrogant English chap?
Volume is still discouragingly low but thank you for cc.
Great perspective from the Major General.
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥
Great interview. Slava Ukraine from Hungary. Glory to the heroes of Ukraine. Never bow to sick dictators. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Presumably you think the same of Orban, a nasty vassal of Putin.
Dude. Zelensky is a dictator right now. Ukraine has martial law and they lock you up if you speak out against the war.
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What a sensible conversation, thank you both.
Best assessment I have heard of the current fighting. Really helpful. Thanks!
Slava ukraine ❤❤❤❤love from italy
Thanks Major General Chip Chapman for that knowledgeable assessment of the state of the war in Ukraine! I'm glad you are optimistic about the outcome for Ukraine - and therefore for all of the democratic countries on the (cooking) planet! We are all depending on them to hold the line for us - at great cost to them in thousands of lives lost, injured and displaced people and the destruction of their homes, villages, towns and essential infrastructireand cities - as well as to their beautiful environment. I was shocked to hear that the US electric carmaker and billionaire, Elon Musk, who provided communication sattelites to Ukraine early in the war, actually interfered with the service to prevent a Ukrainian attack on Russian ships in the Black Sea! The arrogance of this person is mind-boggling! Giving with one hand and taking away with the other! Trump is written all over his duplicity and abuse of power. Shame on him! Genevieve Forde Aotearoa Planet Earth PS Thank you Kate Szabo for this enlightening interview with Chip! Best wishes both - Genevieve Forde Aotearoa Planet Earth
Russia is nothing more than a joke at this point. Tiny Ukraine has made russia into the laughing stock of the world
Her name is Kate Chabot.
Wondering if Napoleon was thinking as much after breaching British skirmish line in Waterloo😊
Excellent, as always. CJB California
Excellent interview and great guest.
The main variable is the US holding back the counter offensive. Restricting vital supplies like tanks , GLSDB, air F16 , ATACMs etc etc . Likrly pressure in Shona to hence him going against his parliaments wishes and not providing the missiles already approved .
Crimea would be the high prize and doom for Putin..slava Ukrainia
Good one. Thank you.
Excellent interview once again. Thank you!
History informs us that an aggressor never gives up on its desires. If the humanitarians were so concerned about the deaths caused by a war then they should have all lined up on the Ukrainian border and stopped Russia from invading Ukraine in the first place.
Well at least give Ukraine the munitions and equipment needed to end the war...
That makes no sense.
Or rewind to 2014 when the US&A installed a puppet government.
I'm impressed with Major General Chapman, he demonstrates exactly the learning capabilities that any military and especially its commanders should have. His understanding of Crimea being the center of gravity politically for Russia, is especially important for other people to understand. It is also the center of gravity for the security of any Ukrainian state, as well as the fort overlooking the economic zone of the Black Sea. Militarily it is as well as all of the above, though not necessarily in the same way. Maybe I should correct myself a little bit too, this is not the center of gravity for Russia itself, but it is absolutely the center of gravity politically for the current regime in power in Russia. I am not just talking about Putin. I would also make the case that this is the linchpin that can be used to make cultural changes in the mythology and narrative that Russia tells itself
... he 'understands' absolutely nothing about Crimea ..
@@daveess698welcome to the discussion. If you do not want to be discounted as a useless troll you need to actually explain with examples and facts. Otherwise this appears as another "Kiev in three days" comment
@@daveess698 Desperate copium right there..
Very informative interview, your military expert was excellent, non partisan, thank you very much
Textbook multi-faceted counter-offensive by the AFU.
Slava Ukraini! 💙💛
Excellent! 💯%
Great analysis, wish you had shown some maps in the background…
His likely downfall is for the sake of the entire world. May God bless n protect Ukraine .
🇪🇺🇺🇲🇬🇧we knew you could do it lads ... glory is in sight 🇺🇦
Great interview.
Well done…. Thank you…..
20:58 Such a polite analysis of Musk's dangerous prevarication on the system that he provided voluntarily.
BS
We have to see the so called (military) power of Russia in perspective. Russia is a huge country in square km, but only has 146 million inhabitants. This is 40% of USA or Eurozone. The GDP of Russia however is only 4% of the GDP of the Eurozone + USA, this is equal to the GDP of the small countries Belgium + Netherlands. And less than the GDP of the state of California. Relatively (per capita) the GDP of Russia is very low. Beside that the economy of Russia has signs of a 3th world economy. Half of the income is coming from oil & gas. Based on this, Russia isn’t a world power. And for sure, it isn’t a economic power. This is the reason they can’t build up and maintain a big army. The army they already have is far beyond normal proportions in relation to their GDP. This hurts their budgets and prosperity permanently. In this perspective, Russia is a dictatorship with a huge inferiority complex and dangerous megalomaniac ambitions. The way they chose will be their downfall.
Thank general for your thoughtful assessment❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇦🇺🇦
A good insight and a typicaly good interveiw.
Uk needs to step up and send more challengers as well as a large number of fighter jets
We have 149 working tanks left and 101 fighter jets. How many would you send to Ukraine?
A great idea that Britain send more challenger tanks , practice makes perfect when the Russians keep destroying them.
@@DS9TREKI'd send half of them
Best repair Nordstream and stop breaking things
@@dessmith7658 Russia blowing up their own pipeline is peak Ztard...
The only benefit of this conflict is the refining of technological war; Russia seems still locked in to Cold War tactics. NATO and the world is watching the practical application of strategy over strength of numbers that Russia lead in when this begun but is losing the war by using their size (logistics) against them.
Really great interview - best regards from Denmark