Jan 30, 2024
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Russian state television pundits conceded that Russia could lose its war in Ukraine during a recent broadcast.
In a discussion hosted by Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, two Vladimir Putin allies suggested that Moscow was facing an uncertain future in Ukraine as the war nears its second anniversary, according to a translated clip shared to X, formerly Twitter, by Russian Media Monitor founder Julia Davis on Monday.
Yevgeny Buzhinsky, a retired Russian lieutenant-general, warned that Russia might “simply lose” the war as he argued in favor of Putin’s government increasing weapons production and spending more on defense contracts during the ongoing conflict.
Solovyov objected to Buzhinsky’s assessment, insisting that Russia “cannot lose, because who needs the world if Russia isn’t in it?” Andrey Sidorov, dean of world politics at Moscow State University, then argued that the notion of Russia’s invincibility “doesn’t work” before invoking a boiled frog analogy.
“The thesis that Russia can’t lose doesn’t quite work, judging by the events of the 20th century,” Sidorov said. “Both the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union have lost.”
“If you remember the analogy with a frog,” he continued. “If you throw it in the boiling water it will jump out; but it won’t if you heat it up gradually. From the standpoint of the West, Russia is the frog that is being cooked.”
Newsweek reached out for comment to Putin’s office via email on Tuesday.
Sidorov went on to say that Moscow’s enemies would “keep ratcheting up” efforts to “divide the Russian society” while “counting on” the war not ending in a “large-scale nuclear conflict.”
The discussion then turned to a celebration of “strife” within the United States, with Sidorov mentioning the U.S.-Mexico border standoff between Republicans and Democrats and the impending presidential election.
Sidorov seemingly rejoiced in the ongoing dispute in Texas, where Republican Governor Gregg Abbott reacted with defiance to a Supreme Court ruling allowing the Biden administration to remove his border security measures.
“It used to be that a decision by the Supreme Court in the U.S. was final,” said Sidorov. “Today, we are getting a new precedent. The Supreme Court issues a ruling and it’s not the end! They’re splitting apart.”
During a September appearance on Solovyov’s show, Sidorov expressed his support for former President Donald Trump, touting the ex-president as “the destroyer” who is capable of eliminating the U.S. from the world stage by bringing about a new civil war.
“If he gets elected, everything we said about civil war will be on their agenda, in reality,” Sidorov said. “If one of the Democrats gets elected, this beat will go on. Trump can really get it to the point that our geopolitical adversary will fall apart—without any missiles.”
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-tv-pundits-concede-ukraine-1865444
“Trump can really get it to the point that our geopolitical adversary will fall apart—without any missiles.”
With the help of the treasonous MAGA gang, we are currently undermining ourselves. Their main goal is helping their boss Donald Trump get into the WH, and not helping the US remain the power it is. MAGA is a deception.
What the kremlin mouthpieces are saying above is only possible from the go-ahead from the high-heels-wearing tinpot dictator. It’s a disguise, showing in a roundabout way their fear of the power of our weapons. Especially, when they’re in the hands of such highly competent men and women as found in the Ukrainian armed forces.
At least half of the “MAGA gang” supports Ukraine. We should support them too, Ukraine needs everyone right now, imo…
Please name the MAGA’s that support Ukraine. I know of only one :
Mark Levin.
So, according to you, all of the GOP in Congress at MAGA, correct?
You said: “At least half of the “MAGA gang” supports Ukraine.”
By definition, a maga is a fanatical trumper who watches Carlson and believes the toxic lies and drivel of magaputler house mags Breitbart, Gateway Pundit, infowars, and X; AKA Z.
I said : “Please name the MAGA’s that support Ukraine.”
So name them. At least I was able to name one.
The people who either wrote the “Proposed Plan for Victory in Ukraine” or support its objectives are Republicans. Those who don’t are the same as JDV and MTG: fascist scum who have directly caused the death of thousands of Ukrainians and want Ukraine itself to die.
Interesting to see a foreigner try to define a campaign slogan, lol. To be accurate with your opinion you should say, “My” definition is…
Thanks.
So, Red, please give me a list of MAGA members who support Ukraine, and I’ll adjust my ranting accordingly.
We will see after the vote.
I think this is the clip facts :
It’s a wonder that putler’s chief succubus from hell isn’t already scissoring with MTG, they have so much evil in common.
It requires a special kind of stupid to make yourself into such fools as these ruskie fools are doing, and to make it worse, they’re doing it on TV for all to see.
Solovyov objected to Buzhinsky’s assessment, insisting that Russia “cannot lose, because who needs the world if Russia isn’t in it?”
I can think of many countries that wouldn’t miss russia for one minute. Your contribution to mankind is death, and destruction, plus a huge dose of self importance and paranoia.
“Sidorov went on to say that Moscow’s enemies would “keep ratcheting up” efforts to “divide the Russian society” while “counting on” the war not ending in a “large-scale nuclear conflict.”
This is a great analogy, the U.S. is trying to avoid a nuclear war which would be catastrophic for everyone in the world.
I’ve seen so many posts about the U.S. not providing all the weapons Ukraine wants. You need to realize it’s more than here’s some missles go blow shit up. There logistics, training, maintenance etc .. involved
This war is ugly by all means . the U.S. and its allies are supporting Ukraine and they will continue to do so.
That statement is perhaps the dumbest one of the entire dumb conversation. A world without mafia land would be a huge improvement, not only for its neighbors but for all humanity and the environment.