Former CIA director and retired US Army Gen. David Petraeus explains what factors could lead to Russia losing the war in Ukraine.
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Condolences to all the mothers, fathers and families who lost a loved ones.
@David Stegne Well, because those places are completely different. Again, more arguments that are so easy to refute. Do you guys have any original thought? Broken record/song stuck on repeat.
Those countries either harbored terrorist organizations that flew commercial jet liners into the World Trade Center, were in a full blown civil war (that negatively affected multiple neighbors I might add), creation of nuclear and/or biological weapons, genocide, breaking of international laws, etc etc. Ukraine is guilty of NOT ONE of these things.
Speaking of Afghanistan, if only they were more Ukrainian, maybe they could have prevented the Taliban from taking over. Should have given the guns to the women and girls. They had more to fight for, so likely would have done a better job. After all of those billions spent on their economy, infrastructure, military, and military training… what a waste. They were useless. Sadly, the country now has food shortages, medical shortages, girls can no longer go to school post primary, spousal abuse, etc etc. Down the toilet. And Bacha Bazi. Don’t know what that is? Look it up.
But yes, the US is no angel. But one thing they aren’t guilty of, is stealing land from any of those countries. Especially not from a neighbor.
The west didn’t start this. Putin is invading. Not the west. I fail to see how having friendly relations with a free country is starting a war. Putin doesn’t own Ukraine, or at least didn’t prior to 2014 or today. Ukraine can make their own decisions regarding their very own national security.
Also, you didn’t answer my question regarding your friend John. Please do.
@David Stegne I’m not a fan of Trudeau and fully support the truckers. Whoa… are you suggesting I don’t have a mind of my own? That seems to be the common accusation amongst a few of you. I’ve been to 36 countries and counting, I’m fluent in three languages and working on my fourth, and I despise the vast majority of the wests media. Although… still better than state run media. State run media in Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, etc all ranks near the bottom, but even corporate media, especially here in the US, has constantly been falling in the rankings. The US was once pretty high, but now only ranks 44th on the world. Still far better than Russia at 150th though. Same goes for Internet freedoms scores. Russia is far better than China, but still comparatively low to the US or Canada. I heard they’ve just recently blocked a number of sites now for the time being due to their invasion. Wikipedia and FaceBook being just two of them.
Anyways, I’m not biased. If Ukraine were doing this to Russia, I’d be just as outraged. Or China to Russia and taking Vladivostok like they publicly spoke on. Or China to Taiwan. Or China and India in the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It doesn’t matter who the invader, or who the invaded is. Aren’t we globally supposed to be more civilized than ever now? Progression, not regression, right? It’s the 21st century. 2022. Leave borders where they lay.
And FYI, I do agree with you on the 2nd invasion of Iraq. But let’s not pretend he was a good man. He committed mass genocide during his Anfil campaign. But… despite that, it was in his own country. If we are to believe the various reports, also tried to do a hit on bush in Kuwait. But again… the more I think about it, countries like that in that region, maybe they need a ruthless leader like that? Seems to be the only kind of leader that keeps many of the countries in line
@Nothing But Silicone 🇺🇦 Never happen and to think otherwise is naive. As human beings, there will always be more and less fortunate. Stronger and weaker people and Nations. Greed will always exist. History always repeats itself. This Utopia where everyone is equal will never be achieved because of 1 part of the equation being humanity itself. I am a God fearing person and even though we were created in his image, humans are not equal. Thats str8 facts. Some people are brighter than others, more talented, stronger, more or less attractive. Sad to say its a dog eat dog world. The strong force their will on the weak. All we can do, is do the best with the cards we’re dealt with.
US reason to instigate this war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmDMCDAK8A0
(The Papacy shis The Beast with number DcLxVi because The Title of Pope Francis in latin language shis;Vicarivs FiLii Dei.Vi+Cvi+Liii+Di:DcLxVi.In 25 October 2017 The Liders of Protestantes Churches make aliance with Pope Francis,and The Power of Antichrist (Pope Francis) in the Book of Daniel Profet is 7 years.2017+7;2024.And in one year 7 plags of God.2024+1:2025the end of the world.Adventist Church shis Laodicea and Angel of the Church are pastors because they baptized People for Jehova Kingdom.Jesus Christ baptized People with Holy Spirit for Eternity Life.The mark of the Beast is sunday and the mark of God is the shabbat day.U.S.A shis The Beast with horns like lamb and America give Dicret Sunday Global,and SUA give the power to Pope Francis.Jesus Christ come verry soon.)
RIP to all those who lost their lives defending Ukraine and also the innocent people who lost their lives.
this war isn’t about ANY COUNTRIES (RUSSIA/EU/USA/CHINA/UKRAINE) DECLARING WAR ON ANYBODY ELSE. this war is about THOSE AT THE PINNACLE OF THE WEALTH AND POWER PYRAMID IN ALL THESE COUNTRIES DECLARING WAR ON ALL OF YOU !! their squaring off with ‘TWO SIDES” (NATO, or the WEST, AGAINST RUSSIA) is as fake as the oligarchic duopoly of Republicans and Democrats they fooled us with for decades! – THE EXPENDABLE NOBODY MASSES OF BILLIONS WHO ARE GETTING TOO NOSY AND FINDING OUT ABOUT, THROUGH RAPID COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, THEIR CRIMES are who this war is against!!!!!!!!!!!! (TRUMP STARTED IT ALL BY TELLING ON THEM TO THE WHOLE WORLD THROUGH THE Q POSTS)
A THREATENED 1% GROUP OF CRIMINAL ELITES
(WHO’VE RUN THE WORLD MAKING TRILLIONS IN THE MOST EVIL WAY OF WEAPONS/DRUG/CHILD TRAFFICKING – STEALING BILLIONS THAT THEIR PUPPET POLITICIANS APPROPRIATE IN TAXPAYER “AID”)
IN all all all all all OF THESE COUNTRIES (A.K.A GLOBALIST CRIMINAL MAFIA FAMILIES/CENTRAL BANKERS) WHO HAVE TOTALLY CONTROLLED THE WORLD MONEY SUPPLY –
WHO BECAUSE TRUMP TOLD ON ALL OF THEM TO THE WORLD
ARE NOW FORCED TO HAVE THE MASSES -(THROUGH FEEDING THEM PROPAGANDA)-
DEMAND WAR ON THEMSELVES!
THE GLOBALIST MAFIA FAMILIES/CENTRAL BANKERS KNOW THAT THEIR PRAETORIAN GUARD OF MILLIONS OF TOADIES IN THE INDUSTRIES THAT THEY OWN AND CONTROL – NEWS, SOCIAL MEDIA, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – ARE LOSING THEIR INFLUENCE AND POWER TO HYPNOTIZE THE MASSES WITH LIES ANYMORE! their center will not hold in the present trajectory!
TOO MANY PEOPLE AWAKE….
FOR THEM TO MAINTAIN THEIR ABSOLUTELY EVIL TYRANNICAL HEGEMONY THEY ENJOYED FOR DECADES IN THE PAST, THEY MUST START THIS WAR! AND THEY MUST HAVE YOU START IT BY GINNING IT UP VERY “ORGANICALLY” AND SLOWLY – FANNING THE FLAMES OF PRO-WAR SENTIMENT IN THIS THEATER. BUT IT IS ONLY AN ATTEMPT FOR THEM TO PULL THE CURTAIN BACK SHUT ON WHO THEY ARE, WHILE FURTHER ENSLAVING ALL OF YOU IN FASCISTIC LOCK DOWN SOCIAL CREDIT SCORE, IMPLANT CHIP CASHLESS TOTAL KKKONTROL!!!!
@Deborah Freedman about my opinion how will fold. EU needs to contact Russia and willing to contact Russia. Currently, Russia’s military action is still quite limited . Tanks were marching towards Kiev not rushing to cut off the supply and ammunitions . This shows either this troop have lots of fake equipments , or Putin has not decided to have a cruel battle . European leaders need to step up, including Turkey , by providing a space for both country to negotiate, and holding both Russia and Ukraine accountable for long over due responsibilities. Sending troops against a nuclear force is almost impossible no matter.
I would like to know the https://youtu.be/PtpCZdlExAM truth 🙏
US reason to instigate this war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmDMCDAK8A0
@T Ator Thank you, for so long I have watched these hypocrites and Liars I know they guts , unlike some other people I remeber everything like today any half intelligent person would see what I see. people feels helpless until a strong country with a strong military comes alone and challenges them , it is easy to dump boms on defenseless people on horse back. is an other the go against the nuclear power,
As a Ukrainian I was afraid to open this video. Nobody here in Ukraine wants to be a part of Russia. Being in Russia is the worst nightmare possible. This video gave me a little bit of a hope. God, if you really exist, don’t let this awful thing happen, don’t let Russia win!😢
I am not Ukrainian but I wish I had the opportunity to take arms against the oppressors and fight along brave people. I know a little bit about UW and Guerrilla warfare – just a little bit;-) and I can tell you that your people are positioned to take on the Russian occupiers and your people will be victorious! De Oppresso Liber. AGL Former Green Beret/Comic Creator/Patriot!
@bellabemon Russian bot
@bellabemon the world is watching and is sickened. Those accountable will face consequences and punishment
@Ryan Johnson Please tell me about American democracy. I’m keen on hearing your views….lol
@SlobodnaDusa11 Putin and his administration will be destroyed. The sanctions have increased and hopefully the countries supporting Ukraine send troops to defeat Russia. In fact, I’m going write to Congress and protest for that
To know my mentor is stuck in a Ukranian bomb shelter breaks my heart. Prayers up for everyone in 🇺🇦 🙏🙏🙏
He’s a coward using human shields
@JJbomb u know your funding Neo Nazis
(The Papacy shis The Beast with number DcLxVi because The Title of Pope Francis in latin language shis;Vicarivs FiLii Dei.Vi+Cvi+Liii+Di:DcLxVi.In 25 October 2017 The Liders of Protestantes Churches make aliance with Pope Francis,and The Power of Antichrist (Pope Francis) in the Book of Daniel Profet is 7 years.2017+7;2024.And in one year 7 plags of God.2024+1:2025the end of the world.Adventist Church shis Laodicea and Angel of the Church are pastors because they baptized People for Jehova Kingdom.Jesus Christ baptized People with Holy Spirit for Eternity Life.The mark of the Beast is sunday and the mark of God is the shabbat day.U.S.A shis The Beast with horns like lamb and America give Dicret Sunday Global,and SUA give the power to Pope Francis.Jesus Christ come verry soon.)
@Trojan Hell doesn’t matter and pretty sure putin is a nazi he’s invading a country
@Luffy-sama hahaha. Thanks, men! I love trolling psychopaths and war criminal worshippers here. Like even if they invade or wipe out population in the world, Their moms still don’t love them.
“No nation has ever benefited from a prolonged conflict”
– Sun Tzu, The Art Of war
@Christopher G My question exactly 😂
That was centuries ago!…the weapons industry is all for the long haul!
Never take the hearts and souls of Iranian people – biden 2022
Except this is about the “great reset” and destroying countries, economies, and population, to bring one world government. Russia is trying to kill it’s own soldiers and ukrainians. All these governments are in on it against people
I have seen “- Sun Tzu, The Art Of war” put after so many quotes, and now I’m not even sure where history ends and memes start.
This is horrible,My heart goes out to the civilians!!!!..😭💔🇺🇦🙏
What a joke 😂🤣😂🤣🤣 these guys and all the people pretending to care about humanity and peace were dead silent when US and the west were bombing and killing innocent civilians in Africa and Middle East. Hypocrite 🤣🤣😂😂
@CaDBuRy_ReDBull You mean Republicans? They’re the ones who put us there. Then, when Biden tries pulling them out….Republicans have an issue with that as well.
@Tob Raham Go and check history. whenever the democrats are in power there is a war somewhere. Same this time too
@CaDBuRy_ReDBull Did Biden start this war?
Putin is a dictator but after this he will work uber driver as 1990 when he work taxi driver 😎
I am a Russian citizen! I do not support Putin’s policy. I am against war! Ukraine is not our enemy, our common enemy is Putin. We will fight for the Russia of the future and for the world! And I hope the whole world will unite against him, but not against the Russian people
Putin is not Russia!
Russia does not want war!
The Ukraine went too far in its Nazi ways. No more Nazi torchlight processions with Waffen SS flags and portraits of their heroes! All the Nazis in the Ukraine should be wiped off the map. Russia is the biggest expert on the Nazies and ever been.
I believe many Russian people, and likely the majority, do not support this
war of slaughter that Putin is waging on your fellow brothers and sisters
next door. For what is he doing this ? not wealth, not oil or valuable
commodities, as Ukraine is generally a poor country. He’s doing it for power
and his legacy only. Very selfish of a leader to do this. The Ukranians should
have never gave up their nuclear weapons in 1994 at the Budapest summit,
because if they had nucs, I doubt that Russia would invade.
@Chris W your so right how just 1 man can cause all this pain. I
don’t see it as a step backwards for the US, but for Russia I do.
@Lev Vernik The Ukraine went too far in its Nazi ways.
@Florin Jurcovici The Ukraine went too far in its Nazi ways.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 my grandparents are rolling in their graves watching what is happening to their country.
😞
Which country?
@Mahendra Smith Iraq
The general actually wrote the The Field Manual on Counterinsurgency Operations, from the perspective of an aggressor. He certainly is an authority on the subject.
Power to the Ukrainian people.
General Patreus is a traitor and should not be on CNN. Google him. He’s a disgrace. And he disgraces CNN EVERY TIME HE IS ON
@GJC false, General Petraeus was a great commander in Iraq. All of the soldiers respected him.
CNN got an extremely good quality guest
As always. The CNN reporting on combat related issues is among…if not…the very best quality.
That why we got our assets kicked in Afghanistan by goat farmers????? He doesn’t know squat!
Dave also gave Top Secret Defense documents to his Isreali mistress, which is why he was forced to retire. He’s another General Milley, in thrall to his foreign handlers. Did you know MicroSoft almost got a $10sBs contract to upload all of the Pentagon’s Top Secrets to the Azure Cloud, IT-administered by non-citizens in India, and that Trump made a surprise visit to Modi, carrying several 1,000 blank Green Cards, so those Indian nationals could be re-classified to handle Top Secrets?!!
RIP all defenders who have died and RIP to all the Russian soldiers who never wanted this war! It breaks my heart. 😔
@sergio santos Ah yes, that’s why Russia is being investigated for human rights violations including bombing hospitals, schools and residential buildings. Enjoy your ‘alternative news’ sources, they’re doing you a great disservice. Nice try Russian troll, but nobody is taking the bait.
@sergio santos Nobody else on Earth believes you.
Very sad agree. Ukraine must learn from countries like Austria, Finland. There is very prosperous way of living without having nukes, being part of NATO or harassing their own national minorities. Russia wants you to be like that. The west wants you to be NATO. Think about it.
Thanks Biden.
@Bobster Clause What about Hillary?
Supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 and prayers for HEROES standing with Ukraine 🇺🇦 for Ukrainians, freedom, family, future generations, dignity, values, survival, and much more.
https://youtu.be/0JlkDaiHBaw-rap-klach-potens
This is heart breaking 💔 condolences to all families affected by this. Hope peace prevails!
What a joke 😂🤣😂🤣🤣 these guys and all the people pretending to care about humanity and peace were dead silent when US and the west were bombing and killing innocent civilians in Africa and Middle East. Hypocrite 🤣🤣😂😂
Putin is a dictator but after this he will work uber driver as 1990 when he work taxi driver 😎
What I’ve noticed is that people who focus on the color of the map tend to think Russia is “winning,” meanwhile those who focus on the footage and correspondence on the ground realize that, more importantly, Ukraine is refusing to lose.
What a joke 😂🤣😂🤣🤣 these guys and all the people pretending to care about humanity and peace were dead silent when US and the west were bombing and killing innocent civilians in Africa and Middle East. Hypocrite 🤣🤣😂😂
Yeah, they’ve only surrounded their second largest city, destroyed or captured all their airfields, and only encircled 60,000 ukranian troops in the south east
@RandomBaguette “destroyed or captured all their airfields” and yet ukraine still has MiG-29s in the sky shooting down SU-35s. Must not have got them all!
@CaDBuRy_ReDBull literally not that long ago I used to work with a African guy who witnessed US jets bombing Africa when he was a child.
Putin is a dictator but after this he will work uber driver as 1990 when he work taxi driver 😎
Imagine surviving a world war only to experience a global pandemic.
Imagine doing it in reverse order a hundred years later.
Not exactly the lesson to be learned.
Jesus Christ, this is quite a thing to imagine.
Thanks to general petraeus for the info,and a big thanks to jim and all the journalists risking their lives so we can get the news.Stay strong Ukraine.
Glory to the Ukrainian people for their courage, strength and fighting spirit.
And big thanks to the Polish Nation and Great Britain, which were the first to provide immediate military aid, and to the Polish Nation also for humanitarian aid for Ukrainian mothers and children.
Western nations, no time to go back and wait !!!
Remember the words, the prophetic words:
Words by Winston Churchill after the Munich Conference in 1938.
“Our government had a choice to choose war or dishonor, it chose dishonor”.
But he did not avoid World War II in 1939.
The people of Ukraine are truly inspiring and are true heroes of freedom and democracy. I think many Americans, myself included, having not been born during wartime don’t have an appreciation for the difficulties in truly defending one’s freedom. The people of Ukraine are giving us all a heroic example to remember for the rest of our lives.
Хай живе Україна!
I feel like the mere asking of this question undermines the efforts of the Ukrainian people. When hope is lost, the war is lost. Everyone reporting about when they expect Ukraine to fall and whether or not they’re losing does nothing but demoralize Ukrainians. As long as the Ukrainian people exist, they will never lose this war. Slava Ukraini.
Putin’s biggest mistake in this war: He underestimated Ukraine people.