Comments by "David Glickman" (@live_free_or_perish) on "DW News" channel.

  1. Doesn't matter to Putin if the Russian people suffer economic hardship. Putin and the silovoki will never suffer. They will pursue their wars of conquest even if people are starving - look at their history. This is what they do.
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  2. We should help the Kurds.
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  3. The US should do everything they can without putting American soldiers at risk. Intelligence help is a cost-effective way to support Ukraine.
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  4. She was stating the obvious. It's common knowledge.
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  5. Why subsidize a country that doesn't support the EU consensus? If they want to join Putin, there will be consequences.
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  6. Gaurantee of safety says Lavrov - how can Ukraine trust any Putin promise. It would be foolish for Ukraine to agree to demilitarization.
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  7. Its been obvious for months that Hungary is playing for the other side.
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  8. The most capable people have left Venezuela. Maybe the bots in the comment section should go live in Venezuela.
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  9. One can only hope 🙏
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  10. I suggested Ukraine make Crimea a priority, and the comment was immediately deleted.
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  11. Just to be clear, if Ukraine gives up it's military it's all over and is effectively the same as surrender. Russia will have no incentive to keep any agreements it makes.
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  12. Modern day slavery. Call it what it is.
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  13. The foreign minister handled that very well despite aggressive challenges from the interviewer. He seems like the kind of calm rational thinker Moldova needs right now.
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  14. Nick is a great war correspondent. Good piece.
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  15. If they want an authoritarian leader it's their choice. Don't know why they would want that, but Hungary and Turkey chose to go that way. Maybe some cultures just like to be ruled that way.
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  16. They didn't really answer the question: Who is funding the rebels? (Excluding absurd conspiracy theories)
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  17. Its about time. At least we're moving in the right direction. It will take years to completely de-risk.
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  18. The English speaking countries are natural allies. This development seems like what you would expect between allies.
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  19. I never miss a Perun video. Most reliable analysis I'm aware of.
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  20. His trolls must be totally confused. They don't know what narrative to push 😂
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  21. Seems like a lot of countries are facing political gridlock these days. Even so, it is better to have gridlock than autocracy.
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  22. At least a partial solution. Everything than can be done should be done.
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  23. Maybe it's time to think about a no fly zone again. Either that a lot better protection against long range missles.
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  24. The Turks still haven't taken responsibility for the genocide of Armenians 🤔
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  25. It took a long time but thankfully Ukraine is finally pushing back. They can win, that is clear now. Patience 🙂
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  26. I like the way this reporter does interviews. He asks tough questions without being annoying.
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  27. De-risk, not decouple. Dont become dependent on China for critical resources and products.
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  28. RIP Azov battalion. Putin is going to have them killed or imprisoned in some remote prison in Russia. Very skeptical about a prisoner exchange.
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  29. Just a taste of what will happen if China continues their aggression in the South China Sea. Even a partial decoupling will hurt their economy.
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  30. This would be the perfect time for the people of Belarus to rise up.
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  31. He has a unique point of view. The West should listen to what he has to say.
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  32. @jrkr7357  Yes, but he can pretend that it was more than that and blame his losses on the Wagner group.
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  33. This is important. I hope people are paying attention.
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  34. No doubt celebrated in Gaza and the West Bank
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  35. Always feel bad for the Kurds. Their neighbors on all sides keep attacking them. They seem like decent people, I've met a few over the years. Don't know why their neighbors won't just leave them alone.
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  36. Way too soon to make a prediction. Ukraine is training more troops and getting more weapons every day. Russia was already at maximum strength, only a full mobilization will increase their strength. As long as Ukraine continues to get support from the free world time is their side. There is a good chance they will drive Putin's army all the way out of Ukraine, back to pre-war boundaries at a minimum.
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  37. Something unexpected is going to happen. I don't think anyone has a clue.
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  38. Life goes on. This is what the fight is for in the first place. I'm glad they have something positive like this in their lives
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  39. Military Keynesianism. It works until public services and infrastructure start to fall apart.
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  40. I wonder if the basis of German support for Ukraine is the same as others in the free world. For me, as an American, its about a free nation that doesn't want to fall under the tyranny or Russia. A tiny fraction of our budget is all Ukraine needs. We don't even need to put our troops at risk.
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  41. I wonder what the Europeans think about this. Are they as concerned about it as most of us in the US?
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  42. The Chinese borg are moving into the south China sea. Resistance is futile. All will be assimilated.
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  43. The Alawites aren't going to give up power without a fight. Assad has a fierce core group of support that have been privileged for a very long time.
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  44. The only way the outcome favors Ukraine is if the West acts powerfully and quickly. If it drags out for months then Americans will lose interest. Sadly Americans have a short attention span 😒
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  45. What China did to Hong Cong is exactly what Taiwan couldn't accept that as a solution
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  46. NATO has kept all the best weapons for itself. NATO would crush Russia in a conventional war. Wouldn't even be close.
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  47. Would the US give up territory if it was attacked? No, and neither should Ukraine.
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  48. They have to negotiate with Turkey to keep their bases. The rebels will go along with whatever Turkey wants
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  49. Good presentation. Sound reasoning and good interview management. Well done 👏
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  50. This is good. Now that Germany is on the right side of history the free world will benefit from the resources and abilities Germany brings to the alliance.
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  51. Agreed. I don't like attack journalism. But kudos the foreign minister for handling it well.
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  52. The trolls and enemies of freedom won't stop the free people of Ukraine. They will suffer and lives will be lost but you can't turn back once you've experienced freedom and the prosperity that comes with being part of the free world.
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  53. This was a predictable result of getting "help" from China.
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  54. Encouraging to hear how she recovered from the shock and refocused on necessary tasks. Slava Ukraini!
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  55. I don't see the problem joining the EU. It's not military, it's just about commerce as far as I know. In any case, Ukraine has shown it's a free and democratic nation willing to fight for it's survival.
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  56. The Ukrainian economy will adapt to changing conditions. Their standard of living would decline withou support from the West but I doubt they would stop fighting for their survival.
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  57. Overt use of force is absurd. But there is no reason not to use covert operatives if they can protect Mexican and American citizens.
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  58. Glad people are learning the truth about Turkey. Thank you for stating the facts.
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  59. Walz is the right choice. He represents the best of America.
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  60. He is a paid Putin troll
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  61. Exactly. The similarity is right on point. Wouldn't surprise me if the creators of the series took their inspiration from China when they came up with the Borg.
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  62. Great work 👏 a very clear explanation 👏
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  63. Progress is faster than allies in WW2. Patience.
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  64. @user-tw3kr9if1f  and if a culture values complete subjugation of women? You think that's ok?
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  65. Yes, there has been war in that region as far back as I can remember.
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  66. Bots have to work hard to avoid getting sent to the front. The worse it gets, the more BS the cowards have to spew.
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  67. The US and the EU promised to support Ukraine. They should keep their word.
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  68.  @TheKkpop1  don't count on it 😏
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  69. @maxdout564  yes, that seems the most likely source of support. Still not clear what outcome Turkey is looking for.
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  70. 🤣 reminds of my father's generation. He wouldn't buy a German car because so many of our relatives died in the holocaust. He just couldn't let it go for the rest of his life.
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  71. Not Ukraine. They wouldn't risk losing support from the EU and US. Could be false flag but more likely some independent group.
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  72. So many fighting women in Ukraine - it's an inspiration.
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  73. @B Case  absolutely. I never understood why they allowed wealthy people to get out of paying the same percentage the rest of us pay. It's obscene.
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  74. Retire and do what? I like my work and will do it as long as I can.
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  75. It's a war without bullets
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  76. Only history buffs will know what you're talking about.
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  77. Of course the comments will be full of trolls. Wagner runs the biggest troll factory in the world!
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  78. I see Putin's trolls are happy to see Ukrainian suffering. But Ukraine will push Putin's army out and keep their freedom while the trolls crawl back to their caves. Slava Ukraini! Heroyim Slava!
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  79. War is a costly event, on terms of lives and enormous amount of money. It makes no sense for China to go to war for a small island where the people pose no threat to them.
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  80.  @mrrangard  I vote, I donate, I advocate. Just like millions of others keeping up the pressure to make sure Ukraine gets the resources it needs to defeat Putin.
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  81. 😅
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  82. Just doing their share in NATO defense. It's a good thing.
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  83. Better stay in a room on the ground floor prigozhen 😂
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  84. It will be interesting to see how well the Abrams perform. The military will be watching closely.
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  85. I'm sure you can get a cheap vacation rental. 😏
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  86. I wish we would show that much opposition to our own threat to democracy in the US. Great respect and admiration for the German people 👏
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  87. Perun is the best source of unbiased information I've seen. The videos are long and detailed but worth the time.
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  88. The Trump cult doesn't care. They want him to be the ruler of the US no matter what he does.
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  89. Russian trolls getting desperate. Ukraine is pushing back and won't stop until Putin's army is all the way out. Say what you want, Ukraine will fight as long as it takes. Putin steals wheat and starves the world, attacks civilians, doesn't care how much misery he causes.
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  90. Ukraine will win this war no matter what the paid Putin trolls have to say. The Ukrainians are getting stronger every day. More training, more weapons. Time is on the side of the Ukrainians.
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  91. Defeatists and Putin trolls are out in force today. No matter, anyone who understands the value of freedom and democracy will understand the Ukraine must push Putin's army all way back to the original boundaries.
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  92. Sooner or later the EU is going to find a solution to the problem of countries like Hungary and Turkey that belong to EU organizations but are not true allies. They do not share EU values and have no reluctance to support countries that are active threats to the EU.
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  93. @mistergibzzz1948  if that's true, what is their motivation? What is the endgame for them?
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  94. ​@Myrte Numan Wouldn't be easy. But it can be done.
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  95. @Lich_Liars  that is a legitimate target that Ukraine has a right to attack. Those who support Ukraine do not object to that.
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  96. So evil for Russia to take children from Ukraine into Russia. Pure evil.
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  97. Interesting. Good content
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  98. Chinese Borg slowly expanding. Resistance is futile. All will be assimilated.
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  99. True 👍
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  100. ​​ @richdobbs6595 English is the new lingua franca. Ironic.
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  101. Agree completely. But who will pay attention?
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  102. Are these the same Serbs convicted of ethnic cleansing and war crimes? Not surprised they support Putin.
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  103. The question is whether or not France would join the free world sanctions against China if a conflict erupted in Asia.
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  104. Good one 😂
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  105. Good point. But meanwhile we should give them all the weapons they need to WIN, not just hold the line.
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  106. Come on Germany, you can do better than this. Get your act together.
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  107. Cash doesn't matter as much this time. People made their minds up months ago, if not years ago. They are motivated by raw emotion, not critical thinking. All the advertising and reasoning in the world isn't going to convince a Trump voter to vote for Harris.
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  108. @Mohammed Shaheer ul haq  Russia doesn't matter much anymore as a major player. Sure, they can terrorize their weaker neighbors like Ukraine indefinitely, but they are like a geographically larger North Korea. The reality is its the US and China in a bipolar world, and they are more evenly matched.
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  109. Just a month ago nobody knew who he was or even find Ukraine on a map.
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  110. I think Putin is increasing his troll army. It's relatively inexpensive and the trolls can act anonymously and don't have to fight.
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  111. This taxpayer and millions of others want to give Ukraine what it needs to WIN. this stalemate is costing lives on both sides.
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  112. That was predictable. All about the Lebanese suffering while Hezbolla targets Israeli civilians. Israel tries to limit attacks to rocket launch sites. They didn't even try to show both sides.
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  113. Paid Putin trolls won't stop Ukraine from pushing out Putin's army. It will take time but Ukraine will emerge victorious. Slava Ukraini!
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  114. Not necessary to stop all trade, just strategic material and products.
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  115. Climate change is occurring so slowly we are more likely to adapt before we slow it down even further. There are other threats to humanity that are far more dangerous.
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  116. Putin is already at war with covert influence campaigns, destabilization, and subterfuge. That's how he controls all if hid puppet states.
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  117. That's the big question right now.
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  118. He is right. Putin has been making us shiver in fear of his nuclear club for too long. He is getting away with murder while we run away in terror. He doesn't have to use nuclear weapons - just the threat is enough to stop any interference in his agenda.
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  119. This is a strange fight for everyone outside of Ukraine because it's an economic battle. Who is willing to suffer more financially. Are we going to fail because we don't want to pay more for gas or wear extra clothes to keep warm in the winter? Are we as spoiled and weak as Putin believes? I sure hope not because all of the other dictators and aggressors are watching to see if we wimp out and give up or stand up and stop him right now.
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  120. Pathetic Russian trolls trying to pretend Putin's army isn't losing. It's getting more difficult every day😅
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  121. Absolutely, they should do what they want. They just can't be in the EU.
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  122. Well said!
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  123. That was really interesting. I started to follow global politics after the war in Ukraine started. Like most Americans, I had no idea what was happening politically in other countries
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  124. The real question is whether or not the free and democratic asian nations will support Taiwan the same way the EU nations support Ukraine. And whether Taiwan is as committed to independence as Ukraine. The US can't confront China alone.
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  125. Exactly! Why don't people see that! It's so obvious 🙄
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  126. Her political drama 20 years ago was the first time I learned about Ukraine. She was appointed Prime Minister in 2005 and 2007.
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  127. Looks like Ukraine 2.0 Little Kosovo under attack by autocratic Serbia wanting to expand into their neighbors territory. No doubt Putin is encouraging Serbia to attack.
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  128. They will probably limit conscription to impoverished regions and non-russian ethnic groups that won't or cant complain. The middle class and siloviki will be exempt.
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  129. Russia is turning into a state like North Korea except they have fossil fuels. China has relations with North Korea and tyrants all over the world so why not Russia? China will always put their own agenda first.
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  130. Russia has been attacking Ukraine with the same intensity for two years. This attack by Iran is a big nothing.
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  131. Putin's bots are working overtime in the comments. If they dont meet their quota, they get sent to the frontline
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  132. I knew this was going to happen. Putin cannot be trusted. Any negotiations with Putin are pointless. He only responds to force. This will not end well.
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  133. Russian war criminals get life in prison. Captured Ukrainians and foreign fighters get murdered.
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  134.  @browngreen933  agree. Germany reinvented itself. I trust them completely.
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  135. Talk to me when your friends or family become victims of kidnapping, extortion, violence, and murder committed by the cartels. Unless you are a member of a cartel which explains your response
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  136. Excellent report. Well done 👏
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  137. This controversy is like the global version of the 2nd amendment rights controversy in America.
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  138. So why did they build Taurus missles in the first place? Under what circumstances did they expect to use them? WW3? Better to let Ukraine use them to contain Putin and prevent WW3.
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  139. Interesting idea 🤔
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  140. @The Paradox Destroyer we tried to mind our own business in WW2 and our delayed entry costed millions of lives. Like it or not the people of the world are connected more than they have ever been before.
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  141. In case somebody doesn't know, Stalin sold Ukraine's harvest and let millions die of starvation. That was the Holodomor.
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  142. Age discrimination is a real problem. If society wont let older people work then society has to take care of them through pensions.
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  143. Definitely!
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  144. Merit and capability is all that matters
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  145. Putin claims Ukraine belongs to him, China claims Taiwan is Chinese. Both are dictatorships. Of course they are aligned.
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  146. I wonder if most Europeans view what's happening in the American government, like the speakers in this video?
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  147. I've been saying for months, Ukraine has to go after the launch sites and air bases that are the source of the attacks. It's just obvious.
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  148. The Baltic nations should form a federation. They are too small separately and have no strategic depth.
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  149. ​ @ph-free-blogger agreed 👍
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  150. 😊
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  151. This is the big question for me: Is Taiwan ready to fight like the Ukrainians? If they want support, they need to show they are committed.
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  152. Bad news for Europe if Trump wins
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  153. I noticed that too. She looks 17 years old.
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  154. Russian agents, provocateurs, infiltraters, and spies had to leave Ukraine. Unfortunately, some Ukrainians were taken to Russia by force. Altogether, that's a lot of people.
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  155. Thank you for pointing that out. Druze hold high ranks in the IDF and are represented in government. They are integrated into israeli society
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  156. So let's see if I get this right. India is an ally to Russia and depends on Russian weapons. But China and Russia are allies. China opposes India and the West, but India doesn't want anything to do with the West. How is that working out for india?
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  157. Definitely need a hotline. Would be a tragedy to start a war over something trivial. It could happen anyway but this spy balloon nonsense should be a warning the US and China need a de-escalation protocol.
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  158.  @fline2751  then why not pull out now so we can be safe and prosperous again. Kind of a no brainer
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  159. It's all about getting more clicks. Scary stuff attracts views.
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  160. It's a stalemate. You can spin it either way. I hope Ukraine will be successful but it could be a very long war. It might not end until Putin is removed from power because there is no exit strategy for him. Clearly the Ukrainians will keep fighting - they have no other choice. So yeah, every media outlet can tell a different story.
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  161. I don't think anybody really knows what the West would do if Putin dropped a low-yield tactical nuke in Ukraine. Exactly what options do we have? I hope the decision makers are thinking this through very carefully.
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  162.  @VirrealWorld  very dark humor 😑
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  163. I suspect covert influence campaigns by Putin's agents. This is exactly what he wants.
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  164. Good. Every police state trying to attack a free and democratic neighbor should pay attention. Looking at you China.
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  165. The only threat to Germany is Russia. Ukraine is diminishing the power of Russia. Be logical. Give the tanks to Ukraine so that Russia will be weak and no longer a threat to you.
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  166. I doubt the corporate autocracy supports what Putin is doing. It's bad for business. Putin's obsession with Ukraine is all on him alone.
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  167. I think we should give her a break. Given the world as it was when she was in power she did what seemed right at the time. The same is true for leaders in the US and other EU countries. Very few people anticipated the world as it is now.
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  168. The world must push back against the Chinese borg. Resistance is not futile, we will not be assimilated. No one should be forced to join the collective. Enforced conformity in a surveillance state is no way to live.
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  169. When China starts expanding it's territory it's going to be worse than what Russia is doing now. They CCP is a lot smarter than Putin.
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  170.  @DenisHavlikVienna  the are a member of an EU based organization. NATO is based in the EU, the North Atlantic region.
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  171.  @MetaView7  fortunately the West is aware of the problem and taking steps to deal with it. Checkmate. 😆
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  172. Not a good time to be an Alawite
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  173. Clearly Russia isnt a threat to NATO right now. But its easy to become complacent and let your gaurd down. Nobody thought Russia would invade Ukraine until the just weeks before it happened.
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  174. @edifier107  sheer speculation, I doubt they have any evidence for their guesses
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  175. Patience. WW2 took 6 years and cost far more in lives and money. If we just stopped holding back and gave Ukraine everything they need then Putin would be pushed out of Ukraine and we could end this a lot more quickly.
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  176. No doubt.
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  177. True. It's an open question whether Putin will ever achieve the same absolute control China and North Korea have over the population.
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  178. Turkey is not in the EU due to human rights violations and violation of Cyprus sovereignty. They engaged in illegal arms deals with Russia. They are no position to make demands.
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  179. These big companies with investment and facilities in China are going to lose big time. China will copy their processes and won't need them anymore. Then China will nationalize their property. Suckaz 😅
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  180. Turnabout is fair play 😏
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  181. Maybe this is the wake-up call Germany needs to get their act together.
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  182. Exactly what they should do. Target the Russian forces attacking Mariupol and get those civilians out of there before they starve to death
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  183. Putin is FSB. Of course he is going to use FSB tactics. His army is a joke, but he knows how to destroy a country from within. It will take strong measures to keep Moldova a free and democratic country.
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  184. He doesn't need military force, he has agents working covertly to overthrow the government.
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  185. He doesn't need military force, he has agents working covertly to overthrow the government.
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  186. Nothing compared to the Chinese Borg. Resistance is futile, China's neighbors will be assimilated.
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  187. Putin can't win a conventional war but he knows how to infiltrate and take over a country from within. Its a war of influence and covert operations.
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  188. I seem to remember the Russians tires made in China didn't last long. Wonder if their weapons are any good.
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  189. He know he would lose if NATO troops were deployed. He would rather destroy the world, including Russia, than lose his colonial ambitions.
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  190. ???
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  191.  @nekoime8872  the genocide is well documented. Serbian officials were convicted of war crimes. Check for yourself if you doubt it.
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  192. @Neko Ime  Kosovo exists because Serbia was committing genocide against the indigenous Albanians. Just like Putin wants to destroy the Ukrainians.
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  193. What are they thinking? If they weaken their democracy with this legislation they will be making a big mistake.
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  194. Good news. We need a strong Japan to help deter China from attacking its neighbors.
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  195. 😄 the image that made in my mind 🤣
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  196.  @dennyr989  it's a war of the free world, not just Europe. Tyrants can't be allowed to violate the sovereignty of free and democratic nations. If we do nothing it will only be a matter of time before we are directly threatened by the spread of tyranny.
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  197. Hindsight is 20/20. What seems obvious now was not so obvious back then.
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  198. Putin's bot are out in force. Only a fool would believe Putin actually backs Kamala. Trump loves Putin and will be easier to manipulate. Putin will stroke his ego until he gets what he wants
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  199. Ukraine needs to destroy the Russian navy. The world needs Ukrainian agriculture. Putin doesn't care who suffers in pursuit of his obsession with Ukraine.
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  200.  @notknown1  the CCP is smarter than Putin. They move slowly, covertly. They infiltrate and and take over from the inside. They will take small islands and declare ownership over the south China sea a little bit more every day. The free world won't see it coming and won't act until it's too late. Don't worry Chinese troll, you win.
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  201. Their last chance for freedom and democracy. Too late now 😟 the CCP has absolute control of the surveillance police state.
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  202. Solomon islands made their choice, we can't interfere. Too bad for them. China will infiltrate and eventually control them. Resistance is futile, they will be assimilated.
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  203. Yet another reason to keep him out of office.
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  204. At least people are finally learning some geography. When this war is over and we pivot to Asia the geography lesson will continue. The new players will be Japan, Australia, Korea, Vietnam, etc. New "besties" indeed 😀
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  205. Captured Russians don't get murdered. Captured Ukrainians and foreign fighters get murdered. Not the same.
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  206. 😂
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  207. The Chinese Borg are patiently waiting for the best time to attack, but an attack is inevitable. Resistance is futile, they will be assimilated.
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  208. Yes, that is exactly right. Could happen in a year, 5 years, or 10 years but it WILL happen eventually
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  209. She was elected. Lukashenko is a dictator. Fascists 🙄
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  210.  @IamHandsome4u  I'm sure they are doing exactly that.
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  211. @gaung yu  business decisions effect the outcome of wars. Always bad for soldiers and civilians.
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  212. The war has made nations realize they are vulnerable to countries they rely on for critical material and products. Interdependence is only viable in a world at peace. With China and Russia pursuing territorial expansion the free world needs to secure reliable sources elsewhere.
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  213. Benign post deleted. I just said it was too bad it took a war to remove him and the religious right coalition.
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  214. Does Erdogan care that Europe is annoyed with him for trying to profit from this? No one else is trying to get personal benefits out of it. Selfish little man.
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  215.  @gagamba9198  but that was Abrams operating under good conditions with the enormous US military logistics and infrastructure for support. This is completely different.
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  216. Turkey must be expelled from NATO.
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  217. It's about time. Russia tried to keep it quiet and deny it happened. Glad the world is finally seeing it for the genocide it was, especially since Putin is trying to do it again 😡
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  218.  @nzs316  what's wrong with Justin? I know nothing about your politics but from the outside he seems like a decent guy.
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  219. Russia will become irrelevant, like North Korea. The 21st century is about China VS. the free world.
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  220. It's an economic struggle. If the world stops depending on Chinese products they won't have the resources to fight and war can be avoided.
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  221. Interesting piece but the title is pure click bait.
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  222. The most accurate comment there is for this video. 👏
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  223. I was surprised when I found out we didn't have close relations with India. Nixon was a fool to side with Pakistan in 1971. The same Nixon that started our dependency on China.
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  224. India, with US weapons, would be equal to China in military power.
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  225.  @peabase  obviously that's common knowledge. But Germany has been reluctant to realize it's full potential for obvious reasons. I'm just glad we're past that now.
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  226. Had to laugh at that 🤣 even though I don't like making fun of them.
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  227. Why didn't they shut then all down? Why leave one hot?
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  228.  @RevivedSaiyan  they came close to succeeding once before. With Russia putting all it's resources into Ukraine Putin might not be able to squash them down. I wish all the countries Putin invaded would rise up (Georgia, Chechnya, Syria, etc.)
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  229. It's about time! Ukraine has the right to target launch sites and airbases used to destroy their infrastructure and kill civilians.
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  230. It will be a stalemate until Ukraine gets more and better weapons from the free world. Not complicated.
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  231. More of Putin's work. Assad depends on Putin to kill his own people.
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  232. Caught between the Klingons (Russia) and the Borg (China)
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  233. Completely different. Japan and Germany are allies of nations in the free world but they aren't leading the charge. Neither of them would fight if it wasn't absolutely necessary.
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  234. Agreed. China would like this to be long-term low intensity war to reduce the power of the free world. BUT, they don't to help Russia too much or it will escalate into a trade war against China because they aren't quite ready to invade Taiwan.
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  235. Good piece. Different perspectives. Thanks DW
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  236. In a war of attrition, it doesn't matter where the attrition takes place. This is just as good a place as anywhere else. If it wasn't happening there it would be happening somewhere else.
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  237. @Blankarte  countries with free and fair elections, freedom of speech, a free press, human rights, and freedom from tyranny.
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  238. It doesn't help Ukraine very much, but NATO is powerful enough to deter Russia from attacking a member of NATO.
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  239. After watching A LOT of videos coming out of Russia, I can understand why we get the wrong impression about Russia's economy. Moscow, St. Petersburg and a few select places are barely affected, but the rural areas and most regions are suffering in abject poverty.
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  240. She supported Trump. Compromised her principles. Don't see her getting past that.
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  241. @The Paradox Destroyer if Trump gets elected the threat to democracy will be in America itself.
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  242.  @mrrusik1993  these comments don't represent American opinions. Tbh, most Americans are apathetic , more interested in celebrity scandals and cat videos. Sure some people don't understand that Russians are not all the same but most of the people I know just think it must be a nightmare to live in a country where you can't say what you want and you're stuck with a ruler you don't like.
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  243. Exactly!
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  244. Time to switch to Signal or WhatsApp. Until they arrest the owners of those apps too...
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  245. Moldova has a tough fight ahead. Putin is an expert in creating instability and covert activity aimed at overthrowing democratically elected governments. Just look at the trolls here in the comments - it's all part Putin's strategy.
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  246. Putin isn't worried because his boy Erdogan is going to block it.
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  247. His guest Konstantin is exactly right. I knew this was going to happen. Putin will recruit the poor and ethnic minorities to fight leaving the upper class out of it so they won't push back against him. So many pundits were saying the Russians would not let this happen but here it is and nobody is going to stop him.
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  248. @ronaldgarrison8478  my bad 😔
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  249. Blowing up the dam gives Russia a strategic and tactical advantage. Of course they did it. This is obvious.
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  250. As an American I would be out in the streets protesting if the US ever tries any "pre-emptive" nonsense. NATO must be strictly defensive. It must never put soldiers on foreign soil.
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  251. Lol 😂
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  252. Putin can take over Slovakia but he can't defeat Ukraine.
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  253. Moldova is doing what it must do to stop Putin's agents from creating chaos and taking over by an armed coup d'etat 😠
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  254. It's ridiculous to think NATO threatens Russia. The only reason nations join NATO is because they are threatened by Russia. Everybody outside of Russia knows this. Tbh, I'm pretty sure Putin knows it too. He doesn't like Finland and Sweden joining because it means fewer target's for him to threaten.
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  255. It makes sense that countries close to Russia are more at risk and therefore spend more.
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  256. @hopfinatorischerkuchenkrieger  I don't really know about the German perspective. Is it the the same as the American perspective? You tell me. And obviously I don't speak for all Americans but I think a lot of us feel the same way. And a lot of us are annoyed that a small minority can block the will of the majority.
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  257. @FrickingLunatic  actually it clogs up the pumps and filtration systems so it gets extracted at an early stage. I saw the way it works in one of my environmental engineering classes.
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  258. There is a huge supply of hair if they need it. Tons of hair gets pulled out of wastewater every day. It interferes with wastewater processing so they have to take it out.
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  259. @Утюжить Украину — ломать влияние США!  the more Russia attacks civilian targets the more support Ukraine will get from the West. Do you really want to play this game? Are you ready to let more people die for one man's obsession?
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  260. The international community needs to allow Ukraine to attack the launch sites and air bases wherever they are, even if they are inside Russia. Calling Russia a terrorist state doesn't help Ukraine defend itself against drones and missles.
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  261. This is the Achilles heal of open societies in the free world. Extremists on the left and right are vulnerable to influence campaigns and we cant stop them because that would infringe on freedom of speech.
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  262. Absolutely. They go after both extreme left and extreme right. Extremists are vulnerable to influence campaigns.
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  263. @milosstevanovic1377  This is no small difference of opinion. The choice between Putin's tyranny and a free world is fundamental. If you don't understand that, then please refrain from posting.
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  264. No one knows how this is going to play out. Hollywood couldn't match this for drama. Yes I know people are getting killed but a pure fight for freedom in the 21st century up against a cruel tyrant? You can't make this stuff up.
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  265. Putin has FSB agents making trouble and trying to bring down the government. His troll farms are busy trying to make people believe in pro-russian sentiment that doesn't exist.
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  266. Ukraine needs to take Crimea soon. They should ignore the Dombas region for now. The window of opportunity is closing fast.
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  267. Not quite accurate assessment of war economics. Check Perun channel for details and links to information sources.
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  268. Not immigrants, infiltration by operatives creating separatist activity, then Russia comes in to "liberate"
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  269. The Finns lost Karelia to Russia. Joining NATO will insure they dont lose any more.
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  270.  @ИринаЛукьяненко-ь3ъ  i don't know which side of the argument you're on but that's funny 🤣
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  271.  @-whackd  that money goes to Putin, the oligarchs,the silovoki, and the war machine. Some goes to infrastructure, but the people never see a dime of it unless they are shilling for the government.
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  272. Except Ukraine isn't allowed to attack inside Russia. They can only fight on territory Putin took from them. Russia is free to attack everywhere in Ukraine.
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  273. I don't know if that is the intent, but it is definitely the outcome.
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  274. Russia is starting to look more like North Korea every day.
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  275. Rich investors make money exploiting Chinese workers and the CCP takes a cut of the profits. Investors dont care about human rights or China's conquests. Its all about the money. If it means selling out the US to make more money then that's what they'll do.
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  276. There are so many similarities to Churchill. Both depending on US support to fight a tyrant that came dangerously close to conquering them.
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  277. There is no unified opposition to Assad. Who would we support? Obviously not extremists like ISIS. We need to stay out of the middle east, it never ends well when the West interferes over there.
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  278. The free world needs to use the same tactics Putin is using if they want to push back against him in Georgia.
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  279. Please explain, what does zeitenwende mean ?
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  280. Belarus is pretty much Russian now. I don't see how regime change is possible no matter how optimistic she seems. Putin controls Belarus just like Russia itself.
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  281. The comments are all you need to know. Israel must defend itself against the new antisemitism. Not going to get slaughtered like sheep ever again.
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  282. Perhaps, but Trump interfered with the peaceful transfer of power. That is unforgivable. ​@editablair2674
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  283. Trump voters don't respond to rational arguments. It's an emotional cult of personality - they will vote for him regardless of reason or logic.
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  284. Anybody know why you can't see the text I'm responding to? Is there some YouTube feature that makes a reply private or something? Because my text doesn't make any sense if you can't see what I'm responding to.
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  285. @MetaView7  do you get paid by the CCP for each post or by the hour? Cause what you just said is the CCP party line, almost word for word. 😆 🤣
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  286. Putin's bots are working overtime
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  287. Ukraine can fight off the Russians even if all they get in 2024 is what has already been promised. The question is, will the US keep its promises?
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  288. Putin is good at infiltration and destabilization and taking over through coups but incompetent with direct military confrontation against a determined and united nation.
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  289. @edifier107  bases yes, but that doesn't tell you who is funding the weaponry.
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  290. Women are 50% of the population and most people in the military support a relatively small number at the front. It makes perfect sense for women to participate.
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  291. No ceasefire until the hostages are released. Its up to Hamas to end this. This comment has been deleted 4 times. Why?
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  292. If Trump wins, then Taiwan is in big trouble, and Ukraine is totally screwed.
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  293. It sure looks like China is escalating towards war. Doesn't make sense. It would be bad for them no matter what the outcome.
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  294. Ben Hodges gets it. He always makes sense.
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  295. Russia is taking over. Influence campaigns, covert ops, infiltration. Putin doesn't need an army, just his siloviki enforcers.
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  296. Armed neutrality - whatever they agree to they better not give up their weapons.
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  297. "Wider war" ??? Who else do they expect to get involved?
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  298. Damn that was fast. Turns out Assad was completely dependent on Putin and Iran. Without them, his military was completely impotent
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  299. Patrick Lancaster is a paid Putin troll
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  300. That's what I thought. How could he not know that Putin would eventually have him assassinated. He could have disappeared if he wanted to.
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  301. Green energy of course. Isn't this reduction in fossil fuel use what climate change warriors have been asking for?
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  302. Maybe...
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  303. Exactly 💯
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  304. An ironic benefit of the war is reduced use of hydrocarbons in Europe. Will be home interesting to see how people react to the kind that of reductions environmentalists have been asking for.
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  305.  @nekoime8872  just look up "Kosovo war" in Wikipedia.
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  306. We abandoned Afghans who worked with us. That's just wrong.
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  307. @gaviny-w3569  a coalition of ultraorthodox and nationalist groups. Very conservative and aggressive. I think they will lose power in the next election.
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  308. At least for now. The religious right in Israel has a lot of power
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  309. That was really interesting.
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  310. The nature of war is changing. Putin fights with infiltration, destabilization, espionage, vote interference. Ukraine assassinates Putin's leadership. The 3rd world War is something quite different
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  311.  @LinusWelt  married, grown son, middle income, politically moderate but fiercely pro-democracy and committed to liberty.
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  312.  @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket  inside NATO countries I agree
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  313. We call that a pyramid scheme and it is illegal
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  314. False flag attack.
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  315. They need to point out that if Ukraine goes down the China is going to take Taiwan.
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  316. Prescient
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  317. They may end up with something worse than what they destroyed. Wouldn't surprise me if it ends up being a military dictatorship.
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  318. Ridiculous. Neither NATO or the US would initiate a nuclear war. They aren't suicidal.
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  319.  @L110508  again with the threats, just leave it alone already. NATO is a defensive alliance and Putin knows it. He still has plenty of countries outside the alliance he can attack which will keep him busy enough. This just means Finland will be safe from Putin who is smart enough to know an attack on a NATO country will never succeed.
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  320.  @SpruceWood-NEG  Russian transactions with China will not favor Russia. China will take advantage of Russia and squeeze every bit of Russian resources they can get their hands on.
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  321. Hadn't considered that before. I wonder if that's really true. Not something political leaders would actually say publicly.
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  322. If Putin cared about his soldiers that might work. He doesn't care.
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  323. Russian war criminals get life. Captured Ukrainians and foreign fighters get murdered.
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  324.  @j.erickson8571  agreed
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  325. A lot of us have served their country. Freedom isn't free.
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  326. The twisted cruelty of Putin's army is so extreme. They deserve what coming to them as Ukraine pushes them out.
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  327. Orban is the European Trump 🙄
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  328. A death sentence? A bit extreme 😳
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  329. I dont agree, but Germany has the right to make their own decisions. It's up to the German people to decide.
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  330. Georgia is infiltrated by Putin's operatives. If she isn't careful, she might fall out of a window.
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  331.  @peabase  ok, my bad. Did some research and you are correct. A lot of catching up to do now that we are looking beyond our borders.
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  332. China is going to destroy the taiwanese culture and take their freedom away just like they are doing in Hong Kong.
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  333. China give subsidies to its industries. They copy western technology and use cheap labor. The state controls the supply chain. The free world needs to boycott Chinese products.
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  334. Putin's bots flooding YT. That's how they roll. They know they can't win a free and fair election.
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  335. Correctly implemented free markets (which we dont have) are Pareto efficient. The most effective economic system that exists. Marxist economics doesn't recognize merit and hard work, it is just theft from productive workers.
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  336. There will be a huge mobilization right after Putin is re-elected. So predictable
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  337. The new regime needs money. Putin will pay them off to keep his military assets in Syria
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  338. Russia will fail like they failed in Afghanistan. They have already lost far more in this war. Ukraine has tasted freedom and democracy, there is no going back.
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  339. @neilnelson7603  Russia failed in Afghanistan against the natives with a fraction of the support Ukraine is getting. The US failed in Vietnam despite its far greater power. Don't underestimate a determined people fighting for their homeland.
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  340. Ukraine will adjust and adapt until it wins 😉
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  341. Putin's trolls are busy today. Too bad it won't do any good. Ukraine will eventually control the sea
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  342. Pan-African solidarity!
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  343. I wouldn't be so sure the Republicans will win much. Their stealth campaign to take away a woman's right to choose using the supreme court has exposed them to a lot of criticism. The majority of Americans are pro-choice.
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  344. ​@Константин Марков of course they will. Oligarchs only care about money. You think they wouldn't sell it on principle? Delusional .
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  345. Not sure about your reasoning. Not that you're wrong, just not convinced.
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  346. 😂
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  347. Nukes 😕
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  348. @user-xl2ir1nv9t I'm actually glad to see my tax dollars used for something I agree with. I donate too. I AM paying for it.
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  349. My father joined when he was 17 after Pearl Harbor. I considered moving to Canada during the Vietnam War. It ended just as I turned 18.
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  350. If they accommodated the Russians seeking asylim then more would come and Putin's army would lose more men. Its cheaper than weapon systems and maybe just as effective as some of them.
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  351. Hungary should have stopped using Russian oil just like the rest of Europe. Now they suffer the consequences.
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  352. Surveillance society is the future. It can't be stopped. The problem is that tyrants can use it to control the population in ways they never could before. Less of a problem in the free world.
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  353. Russia would be crushed if there was a direct confrontation with NATO. it's only Russia's nuclear weapons that keep them from being defeated.
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  354. Don't need either one in NATO or the EU
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  355. NATO and the EU must create a way to remove membership. You can't have an ally of Putin in the same organization that opposes him.
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  356. International trade is based on trust. Unfortunately almost half the world lives under tyranny and the nations cannot be trusted.
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  357. Putin is the new Stalin and it was Stalin that attacked Finland.
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  358. And the size of the funding. Ukraine gets a fraction of what Israel and other nations get for defense. Doesn't seem right IMHO
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  359. I'm right of center, but Trump is a clear and present danger. Country first.
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  360. As long as India gives away its land that China claims is theirs.
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  361. Lancaster is a paid Putin troll
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  362. The Chinese Borg are coming for you. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
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  363. Dictators stick together.
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  364. @munkombwestanley5692  I'm working on it. Not so easy to get your affairs in order and head out to a country you've never seen before. Nobody is asking you to go. You can stay safe in your home while others protect you.
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  365. Turkey wins, kurds lose
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  366. Environmentalists have been demanding a reduction in hydrocarbon use - well now they have it. Let's see how it works out.
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  367. Why are they giving air time to this Chinese operative?
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  368. I dont think most people (especially Americans) know how small Finland's population is compared to Ukraine.
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  369. People from Finland seem to have a lot of common sense
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  370. @alexalex-uq4cm  You are correct. Everyone is free to disagree. If Hungary has strong disagreements, then it is logical for them to leave NATO and the EU. Why should you stay with nations that don't share your values?
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  371. @alexalex-uq4cm  I agree that Hungary has the right to make any choice they want. No problem. Just don't expect subsidies and funding from the EU. And please feel free to withdraw from the EU and NATO. It is your right to do so, and you should if you feel you don't share the same values.
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  372. So he's just going to starve them to death.
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  373. These replies are exactly why peace in the region isn't coming anytime soon. Would you trust a population that wants to kill you?
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  374. And again, and again, and again...
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  375. I sure hope you're right. We are facing that possibility for the first time in our history
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  376. Read Orwell. 1984 and Animal Farm. Its like the Russian mein kampf.
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  377. Yeah, system is flawed but not "chaos". The real danger comes from those who interfere with the peaceful transfer of power. The Trump cult is responsible for the mess we're in right now.
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  378. The only way to push back against Putin and China is to adopt the same hybrid war tactics they are using
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  379. Pro EU comments getting deleted. What's up YT ? Are you taking a political position?
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  380. The world has consistently underestimated Ukraine. The fact is that Ukraine will recover their lands as long as they are supported by the free world. No doubt about it.
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  381. Exactly 💯
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  382. My thoughts exactly 💯
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  383. WTF? Erdagon has been done nothing but create problems for the EU and NATO
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  384. Definitely! Agree 💯
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  385. War gets clicks. Peace is boring. The media loves this s**t.
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  386. It gets more views. More views, more money.
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  387. Putin could just declare victory and pull out. He controls the media so the Russian population would have to believe him
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  388. Ukraine will not lose!
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  389. "Winston Churchill once famously observed that Americans will always do the right thing, only after they have tried everything else." Ukraine like Britain.
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