'This is the end of the Putin regime': Ex-ambassador predicts Ukraine invasion will doom Russian president
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February 25, 2022
The former ambassador to Russia believes Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine will eventually bring his downfall.
Russian forces invaded their neighbor Thursday after weeks of provocation, but former diplomat Michael McFaul told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that Putin's justifications were nonsensical and would fatally wound his power.
"The pressure on the regime will take time and I think it will be measured in years, but it is the same with the society," McFaul said. "If you think about Putin, he said very clearly, 'I want to destroy the Ukrainian military and I want to,' in his words, 'de-Nazify the country.' You have [foreign minister Sergey] Lavrov saying ,'We will do that so people can be free.'"
"Now, that framing is complete nonsense," McFaul added. "There's no Nazis in power in Ukraine. [President Volodymyr] Zelenskyy was elected in a free and fair election. By the way, go look at the map someday. Where he was elected, you know, giant majorities, even in the east that are so-called loyal to Russia -- complete nonsense, right. But it is not nonsense that Putin might take control of Ukraine for a while. We need to be sober minded about that, that he might overthrow the regime and install a puppet regime for a while."
However, McFaul said, that situation would not last forever.
"Ukraine will be a captive nation, but it will never, ever be loyal again to Mr. Putin," he said. "I really do think this is the end of the Putin regime. I just don't know how long that will be. some day Ukraine will be free, I have no doubt about that. I also just don't know when that will be."
Ukraine is another mistake by the Russians in history....
Germany's Defense Ministry on Friday said it has expanded its support of NATO's air-policing mission in Romania.
''We have already stepped up Air Policing in Romania to secure the airspace on NATO's south eastern flank - to up to six Eurofighters by the end of March,'' the defense ministry tweeted, adding ''in mixed operations with Italy they will perform armed protection flights as 'Quick Reaction Alert.'”
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said that Germany intended to expand its support of the Romania mission and also to comply with further requests from the alliance.
Earlier this month, Germany sent three combat aircraft to participate in the NATO mission to protect Romanian airspace. Germany also recently deployed 350 additional troops to Lithuania as part of its NATO engagement — in addition to its 550 troops that are part of the German-led NATO combat unit.
Biden must embrace oil and gas exploration. America was energy independent just a few years ago. The American president must do everything he can to make us independent again. While he's at it, he needs to blanket Europe with liquid natural gas (LNG) facilities, call on the German government to reevaluate its attitude toward nuclear power, and ask the U.S. Congress to subsidize new nuclear plants here at home.
Blogger The Real Halfbaked Soars Pundit said... Putin's biggest asset is the fraud Fox television network and in particular Tucker Carlson. He is a traitor to his country
The former ambassador to Russia believes Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine will eventually bring his downfall.
Russian forces invaded their neighbor Thursday after weeks of provocation, but former diplomat Michael McFaul told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that Putin's justifications were nonsensical and would fatally wound his power.
"The pressure on the regime will take time and I think it will be measured in years, but it is the same with the society," McFaul said. "If you think about Putin, he said very clearly, 'I want to destroy the Ukrainian military and I want to,' in his words, 'de-Nazify the country.' You have [foreign minister Sergey] Lavrov saying ,'We will do that so people can be free.'"
I think it is wishful thinking but I hope Putin is wrong.
'I want to destroy the Ukrainian military and I want to,' in his words, 'de-Nazify the country.' You have [foreign minister Sergey] Lavrov saying ,'We will do that so people can be free.'"
Look at Putin go. Calling everyone he doesn't like a NAZI or Hitler.
Gee, I wonder where he learned that little trick...
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EU agrees to freeze assets of Putin, foreign minister Lavrov
By RAF CASERT3 minutes ago
BRUSSELS (AP) — With a military intervention in Ukraine off the table, countries around the world looked to heap more financial punishment on Moscow, including the European Union’s approval of an asset freeze on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The EU’s unanimous decision, part of a broader sanctions package, indicated that Western powers are moving toward unprecedented measures to try to force Putin to stop the brutal invasion of Russia’s neighbor and from unleashing a major war in Europe.
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said the move would be “a unique step in history toward a nuclear power, a country that has a permanent seat on the Security Council, but also shows … how united we are.” It was unclear what the practical impact on the two men would be and how important their assets in the EU were.
“I can assure you that if you got major assets and all of a sudden you can’t get hold of them, it will cost you,”
Stroke Victim Biden "“We are actively working with countries around the world to elevate collective release from the strategic petroleum reserves of major energy consuming companies, and the United States will release additional barrels of oil as conditions warrant,” Biden
Ducey Says He Prefers White Nationalist to a Democrat February 25, 2022 at 2:04 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) “said he has no regrets about spending $500,000 to elect a Republican state senator with open ties to the white nationalist movement because it’s still better than having a Democrat in her seat,” the Arizona Mirror reports.
Said Ducey: “I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish. And she’s still better than her opponent.”
AND YOU TRY TO TELL US THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT RACISTS.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Gets Surprise Endorsement February 25, 2022 at 1:54 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 25 Comments
“The president of the National Fraternal Order Of Police, one of the largest law enforcement labor organizations, backed the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court,” Politico reports.
“It’s notable a police group would back a Democratic pick, especially an organization that previously endorsed former President Donald Trump. It’s an added surprise that the law enforcement group would throw their support behind a nominee that previously served as a public defender.”
GOP Senator Objects to Timing of Biden Court Pick February 25, 2022 at 1:14 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 116 Comments
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) objected to the timing of President Biden’s announcement of a Supreme Court nominee on Friday, the HuffPost reports.
Said Blackburn: “President Biden’s announcement just days after an unprovoked full scale invasion by Russia is extremely inappropriate. Once again, Biden is putting the demands of the radical progressive left ahead of what is best for our nation.”
BS. READ THE FOLLOWING:
Paul Ryan Praises Ketanji Brown Jackson February 25, 2022 at 1:13 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 29 Comments
Former Speaker Paul Ryan (R) praised President Biden’s nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson, The Hill reports.
Said Ryan: “Janna and I are incredibly happy for Ketanji and her entire family. Our politics may differ, but my praise for Ketanji’s intellect, for her character, and for her integrity, is unequivocal.”
NATO Response Force Activated for First Time February 25, 2022 at 1:37 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 60 Comments
For the first time ever, the NATO Response Force has been activated as a defensive measure in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, CNN reports.
Inside Biden’s Last-Ditch Attempts to Stop Putin February 25, 2022 at 1:20 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 29 Comments
The Washington Post has a deep dive into how President Biden and his advisers tried to stop Russia from invading Ukraine.
“For months, Biden and his team operated on two tracks: one of open diplomacy and one of grim realpolitik — working to counter an unpredictable geopolitical foe who many suspected had already made up his mind to invade Russia’s neighbor to the west.”
Russian Forces Have Lost Some Momentum February 25, 2022 at 12:29 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 247 Comments
“Russian forces have lost momentum in the invasion of Ukraine and are not advancing as quickly as U.S. intelligence had estimated they would, based on their assessment of how fast Moscow believed its troops would move,” the New York Times reports.
A Pentagon official “declined to say how American intelligence officials knew what Russia expected, but pointed to the fighting underway in and around a number of cities where Ukrainian forces have mounted a defense.”
Russia Will Limit Access to Facebook February 25, 2022 at 12:27 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 18 Comments
“The Russian government said it was partially limiting access to Facebook for restricting some pro-Kremlin news media accounts, a move that could make it harder for Russians to share their anger over their country’s invasion of Ukraine,” the New York Times reports.
Tucker Carlson Backpedals February 25, 2022 at 12:22 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 82 Comments
“The conflict in Ukraine and backpedaling were the main themes of Tucker Carlson’s show Thursday after the Fox News host was slammed for defending Russian President Vladimir Putin, and dragging U.S. President Joe Biden, in the lead-up to Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European nation,” the Los Angeles Times reports.
Said Carlson: “I don’t think anybody approves of what Putin did yesterday. I certainly don’t.”
TOO LATE, TUCKER. YOU BLEW IT. YOU ALREADY SHOWED US HOW YOU REALLY FELT.
Pro-Putin Sentiment Spreads Online AND HERE IN THIS BLOG February 25, 2022 at 12:20 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 40 Comments
New York Times: “The online conversations reflect how pro-Russia sentiment has increasingly penetrated Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, right-wing podcasts, messaging apps like Telegram and some conservative media LIKE FOX AND TUCKER CARLSON. As Russia attacked Ukraine this week, those views spread, infusing the online discourse over the war with sympathy — and even approval — for the aggressor.
“The positive Russia rhetoric is an extension of the culture wars and grievance politics that have animated the right in the United States in the past few years."
PRO PUTIN, PRO RUSSIA, HATE AMERICA SPEECH RUNS RAMPANT HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
U.S. Will Impose Sanctions on Putin GOOD! HE NEEDS TO FEEL THE PAIN! February 25, 2022 at 2:31 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 43 Comments
The U.S. is planning to impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as Friday, CNN reports.
Additional Russian officials are likely to be included.
GOOD!
Ukraine Claims to Have Killed 3,000 Russian Soldiers February 25, 2022 at 2:25 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 51 Comments
Financial Times: “Ukraine claims it’s killed almost 3,000 Russian soldiers in the first 36 hours of the invasion. As ever, you have to take these things with a grain of salt, but anything even remotely close to that number would be stunning – the US lost 4,431 in two decades in Iraq.”
However, a warning from the Associated Press: “In the fog of war, it was unclear how much of Ukraine remains under Ukrainian control and how much or little Russian forces have seized.”
WASHINGTON -- The United States will impose a slate of sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, following similar sanctions announced Friday by the United Kingdom and the European Union.
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Putin's biggest asset is the fraud Fox television network and in particular Tucker Carlson. He is a traitor to his country
The German government is not going away from NATO but you posted your tweet
And this guy is one of the smartest diplomats.
'This is the end of the Putin regime': Ex-ambassador predicts Ukraine invasion will doom Russian president
Travis Gettys
February 25, 2022
The former ambassador to Russia believes Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine will eventually bring his downfall.
Russian forces invaded their neighbor Thursday after weeks of provocation, but former diplomat Michael McFaul told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that Putin's justifications were nonsensical and would fatally wound his power.
"The pressure on the regime will take time and I think it will be measured in years, but it is the same with the society," McFaul said. "If you think about Putin, he said very clearly, 'I want to destroy the Ukrainian military and I want to,' in his words, 'de-Nazify the country.' You have [foreign minister Sergey] Lavrov saying ,'We will do that so people can be free.'"
"Now, that framing is complete nonsense," McFaul added. "There's no Nazis in power in Ukraine. [President Volodymyr] Zelenskyy was elected in a free and fair election. By the way, go look at the map someday. Where he was elected, you know, giant majorities, even in the east that are so-called loyal to Russia -- complete nonsense, right. But it is not nonsense that Putin might take control of Ukraine for a while. We need to be sober minded about that, that he might overthrow the regime and install a puppet regime for a while."
However, McFaul said, that situation would not last forever.
"Ukraine will be a captive nation, but it will never, ever be loyal again to Mr. Putin," he said. "I really do think this is the end of the Putin regime. I just don't know how long that will be. some day Ukraine will be free, I have no doubt about that. I also just don't know when that will be."
Ukraine is another mistake by the Russians in history....
Blogger The Real Halfbaked Soars Pundit said...
Putin's biggest asset is the fraud Fox television network and in particular Tucker Carlson. He is a traitor to his country
Wait just a minute here alky.
Hillary told us when W was in office and when Trump was in office that "Dissent is Patriotic!"
And suddenly it's not.
Now why would THAT be alky? Why are only Democrats allowed to dissent against the GOP, but never the other way around???
Traitors alky?
Seems harsh and hypocritical.
Germany's Defense Ministry on Friday said it has expanded its support of NATO's air-policing mission in Romania.
''We have already stepped up Air Policing in Romania to secure the airspace on NATO's south eastern flank - to up to six Eurofighters by the end of March,'' the defense ministry tweeted, adding ''in mixed operations with Italy they will perform armed protection flights as 'Quick Reaction Alert.'”
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said that Germany intended to expand its support of the Romania mission and also to comply with further requests from the alliance.
Earlier this month, Germany sent three combat aircraft to participate in the NATO mission to protect Romanian airspace. Germany also recently deployed 350 additional troops to Lithuania as part of its NATO engagement — in addition to its 550 troops that are part of the German-led NATO combat unit.
Blogger The Real Halfbaked Soars Pundit said...
And this guy is one of the smartest diplomats.
The smartest diplomats are always found on "RAW STORY!!!" alky.
Oh and Salon. You know, your buddy Thomm Hartman. The old Russia TV guy. Putin's stooge.
"CommonsenseFebruary 25, 2022 at 12:43 PM
Biden must embrace oil and gas exploration. America was energy independent just a few years ago. The American president must do everything he can to make us independent again. While he's at it, he needs to blanket Europe with liquid natural gas (LNG) facilities, call on the German government to reevaluate its attitude toward nuclear power, and ask the U.S. Congress to subsidize new nuclear plants here at home.
There's nothing green in that program.
Blogger The Real Halfbaked Soars Pundit said...
Putin's biggest asset is the fraud Fox television network and in particular Tucker Carlson. He is a traitor to his country
Distraction, diversion.
Biden continues to pour Billions of Dollars into Putin's Pockets.
Stop importing Putin's Oil into the US.
You fucking stupid asshole.
The Real Halfbaked Soars Pundit February 25, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Biden must embrace oil and gas exploration. America was energy independent just a few years ago.
Trump.was right . Biden killed it Day One.
You fucktard own this shit show.
Blogger The Real Halfbaked Soars Pundit said...
Germany's Defense Ministry on Friday said it has expanded its support of NATO's air-policing mission in Romania.
Thank fucking GAWD.
I laid awake all last night worrying about Romania's airspace while the airspace over Ukraine was thick with Russian aircraft.
Good for the Germans. They always seem to have their priorities in order. Enriching Russia every chance they get, not paying their NATO tab and all.
The former ambassador to Russia believes Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine will eventually bring his downfall.
Russian forces invaded their neighbor Thursday after weeks of provocation, but former diplomat Michael McFaul told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that Putin's justifications were nonsensical and would fatally wound his power.
"The pressure on the regime will take time and I think it will be measured in years, but it is the same with the society," McFaul said. "If you think about Putin, he said very clearly, 'I want to destroy the Ukrainian military and I want to,' in his
words, 'de-Nazify the country.' You have [foreign minister Sergey] Lavrov saying ,'We will do that so people can be free.'"
I think it is wishful thinking but I hope Putin is wrong.
Hey alky, I just wanted to say thanks for that recent profile pic you're using.
It's nice to see you have that disgusting creamed corn smile of your under wraps.
'I want to destroy the Ukrainian military and I want to,' in his
words, 'de-Nazify the country.' You have [foreign minister Sergey] Lavrov saying ,'We will do that so people can be free.'"
Look at Putin go. Calling everyone he doesn't like a NAZI or Hitler.
Gee, I wonder where he learned that little trick...
LMAO.
What do YOU think alky?
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EU agrees to freeze assets of Putin, foreign minister Lavrov
By RAF CASERT3 minutes ago
BRUSSELS (AP) — With a military intervention in Ukraine off the table, countries around the world looked to heap more financial punishment on Moscow, including the European Union’s approval of an asset freeze on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The EU’s unanimous decision, part of a broader sanctions package, indicated that Western powers are moving toward unprecedented measures to try to force Putin to stop the brutal invasion of Russia’s neighbor and from unleashing a major war in Europe.
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said the move would be “a unique step in history toward a nuclear power, a country that has a permanent seat on the Security Council, but also shows … how united we are.” It was unclear what the practical impact on the two men would be and how important their assets in the EU were.
“I can assure you that if you got major assets and all of a sudden you can’t get hold of them, it will cost you,”
So gas pump price has been climbing and now Alky is all Drill Baby Drill.
If only Roger had the capacity to debate topic he brings to this blog.
Stroke Victim Biden
"“We are actively working with countries around the world to elevate collective release from the strategic petroleum reserves of major energy consuming companies, and the United States will release additional barrels of oil as conditions warrant,” Biden
Alky you type like this, WTF, can you translate.
Interesting that the video does not permit the answer to Trump to be heard. Trump runs his mouth and nobody gets a chance to answer.
Ducey Says He Prefers White Nationalist to a Democrat
February 25, 2022 at 2:04 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) “said he has no regrets about spending $500,000 to elect a Republican state senator with open ties to the white nationalist movement because it’s still better than having a Democrat in her seat,” the Arizona Mirror reports.
Said Ducey: “I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish. And she’s still better than her opponent.”
AND YOU TRY TO TELL US THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT RACISTS.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Gets Surprise Endorsement
February 25, 2022 at 1:54 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 25 Comments
“The president of the National Fraternal Order Of Police, one of the largest law enforcement labor organizations, backed the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court,” Politico reports.
“It’s notable a police group would back a Democratic pick, especially an organization that previously endorsed former President Donald Trump. It’s an added surprise that the law enforcement group would throw their support behind a nominee that previously served as a public defender.”
GOP Senator Objects to Timing of Biden Court Pick
February 25, 2022 at 1:14 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 116 Comments
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) objected to the timing of President Biden’s announcement of a Supreme Court nominee on Friday, the HuffPost reports.
Said Blackburn: “President Biden’s announcement just days after an unprovoked full scale invasion by Russia is extremely inappropriate. Once again, Biden is putting the demands of the radical progressive left ahead of what is best for our nation.”
BS. READ THE FOLLOWING:
Paul Ryan Praises Ketanji Brown Jackson
February 25, 2022 at 1:13 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 29 Comments
Former Speaker Paul Ryan (R) praised President Biden’s nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson, The Hill reports.
Said Ryan: “Janna and I are incredibly happy for Ketanji and her entire family. Our politics may differ, but my praise for Ketanji’s intellect, for her character, and for her integrity, is unequivocal.”
James, good to see you here.
Do you agree with Roger.
We need to return to Trump ERA US Oil production?
NATO Response Force Activated for First Time
February 25, 2022 at 1:37 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 60 Comments
For the first time ever, the NATO Response Force has been activated as a defensive measure in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, CNN reports.
Inside Biden’s Last-Ditch Attempts to Stop Putin
February 25, 2022 at 1:20 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 29 Comments
The Washington Post has a deep dive into how President Biden and his advisers tried to stop Russia from invading Ukraine.
“For months, Biden and his team operated on two tracks: one of open diplomacy and one of grim realpolitik — working to counter an unpredictable geopolitical foe who many suspected had already made up his mind to invade Russia’s neighbor to the west.”
Russian Forces Have Lost Some Momentum
February 25, 2022 at 12:29 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 247 Comments
“Russian forces have lost momentum in the invasion of Ukraine and are not advancing as quickly as U.S. intelligence had estimated they would, based on their assessment of how fast Moscow believed its troops would move,” the New York Times reports.
A Pentagon official “declined to say how American intelligence officials knew what Russia expected, but pointed to the fighting underway in and around a number of cities where Ukrainian forces have mounted a defense.”
Russia Will Limit Access to Facebook
February 25, 2022 at 12:27 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 18 Comments
“The Russian government said it was partially limiting access to Facebook for restricting some pro-Kremlin news media accounts, a move that could make it harder for Russians to share their anger over their country’s invasion of Ukraine,” the New York Times reports.
Tucker Carlson Backpedals
February 25, 2022 at 12:22 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 82 Comments
“The conflict in Ukraine and backpedaling were the main themes of Tucker Carlson’s show Thursday after the Fox News host was slammed for defending Russian President Vladimir Putin, and dragging U.S. President Joe Biden, in the lead-up to Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European nation,” the Los Angeles Times reports.
Said Carlson: “I don’t think anybody approves of what Putin did yesterday. I certainly don’t.”
TOO LATE, TUCKER. YOU BLEW IT. YOU ALREADY SHOWED US HOW YOU REALLY FELT.
Pro-Putin Sentiment Spreads Online AND HERE IN THIS BLOG
February 25, 2022 at 12:20 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 40 Comments
New York Times: “The online conversations reflect how pro-Russia sentiment has increasingly penetrated Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, right-wing podcasts, messaging apps like Telegram and some conservative media LIKE FOX AND TUCKER CARLSON. As Russia attacked Ukraine this week, those views spread, infusing the online discourse over the war with sympathy — and even approval — for the aggressor.
“The positive Russia rhetoric is an extension of the culture wars and grievance politics that have animated the right in the United States in the past few years."
PRO PUTIN, PRO RUSSIA, HATE AMERICA SPEECH RUNS RAMPANT HERE AND ELSEWHERE.
U.S. Will Impose Sanctions on Putin
GOOD! HE NEEDS TO FEEL THE PAIN!
February 25, 2022 at 2:31 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 43 Comments
The U.S. is planning to impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as Friday, CNN reports.
Additional Russian officials are likely to be included.
GOOD!
Ukraine Claims to Have Killed 3,000 Russian Soldiers
February 25, 2022 at 2:25 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 51 Comments
Financial Times:
“Ukraine claims it’s killed almost 3,000 Russian soldiers in the first 36 hours of the invasion. As ever, you have to take these things with a grain of salt, but anything even remotely close to that number would be stunning – the US lost 4,431 in two decades in Iraq.”
However, a warning from the Associated Press:
“In the fog of war, it was unclear how much of Ukraine remains under Ukrainian control and how much or little Russian forces have seized.”
NATO Response Force Activated for First Time
LMAO
Did they click their wonder rings together and become viable?
Biden is imposing sanctions on your new hero!
WASHINGTON -- The United States will impose a slate of sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, following similar sanctions announced Friday by the United Kingdom and the European Union.
PRO PUTIN, PRO RUSSIA, HATE AMERICA SPEECH RUNS RAMPANT HERE AND ELSEWHERE. Including http://www.Thecoldheartedtruth.blogspot.com
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