Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Advocating Genocide, Ritter, MANPADS, & Lancet Nets
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"When Russia invaded Ukraine, Vladimir Putin's elite propagandists wanted to drink champagne in the studio to properly celebrate the moment. Head of state propaganda agency RT, Margarita Simonyan, expressed an overwhelming sense of euphoria and added, 'I've been waiting eight years for this. It finally happened. This is true happiness.' War is true happiness."
Hello Team!
Jonathan starts the video by mentioning it's a beautiful sunny day, perfect for talking about genocide and moral abhorrence. He's referring to an article by Julia Davis, a journalist who translates and reports on what Russian propagandists are saying on TV.
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Russian propagandists advocating genocide
The article, titled "Morality Shouldn't Get in the Way: Russia's Genocidal State Media", reveals the shocking rhetoric used by Russian propagandists. They dehumanize Ukrainians, calling them "pigs", "animals", "worms", and worse. There is open talk about killing millions of Ukrainians who refuse to abandon their identity. The propagandists seem worried about potential war crimes tribunals, with some saying Russia must win the war to avoid ending up in The Hague. Jonathan points out the language used is akin to "Nazism 2.0" and allows Russia to justify horrible actions like torture and genocide. He challenges the pro-Russian voices appearing in his video comments, saying if they agree with this genocidal rhetoric, they are "moral monsters".
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How Ukraine has mitigated damage from Russian strikes
An Economist article details how Ukraine has improved its ability to intercept Russian missiles targeting its infrastructure. In the early days, interception rates were only 20-30%. Now, with the help of Western air defense systems, the rate is regularly above 75%. Ukrainian engineers have also been resourceful in quickly repairing damaged infrastructure, even pulling off repairs deemed "impossible". Maintenance teams often work in dangerous frontline conditions, wearing flak jackets and helmets. Jonathan praises the bravery and ingenuity of the Ukrainians working to keep the country running.
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Ukrainian forces take down Russian Su-24 with MANPADS
Officers of Ukraine's 93rd Brigade managed to film the successful shoot-down of a Russian Su-24 bomber near Bakhmut using an Igla MANPADS. The video shows the troops preparing the launcher in a destroyed building, firing the missile, and celebrating as the aircraft is hit and a pilot is seen parachuting out. Jonathan notes these troops often wait long periods for a brief window of opportunity to take a shot. Downing an Su-24 is a huge success that justifies their excited reactions.
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Russian propagandist reveals true meaning of "denazification"
Vitaly Tretyakov, a Russian propagandist, openly states that Russia's goal of "denazifying" Ukraine actually means eliminating it as an independent state and partitioning its territory. Under this plan:
- "Novorossiya" in the south would join Russia
- "Malorossiya", including Kyiv, would be a Russian puppet state with Russian military bases
- Western Ukraine would be left as a rump state to resettle "Banderites" (Ukrainian nationalists)
Jonathan is shocked by the brazenness of this imperialist, colonialist plan that completely ignores the wishes of Ukrainians themselves. He says Tretyakov's statements are an admission that Russia's war is about conquering Ukraine, not "liberation".
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Interview with Scott Ritter on Russian TV
Scott Ritter, a former US intelligence officer, appears on Russian TV where he claims he is not a "Kremlin agent" but an American patriot who believes the US is on the "wrong side of history" regarding Ukraine. Ritter says working in Russia for years changed his views and that the US stopped respecting Russia as an equal after the USSR fell. He wants Russians to "give the American people a chance" to "do the right thing", implying the US should stop supporting Ukraine and allow Russia to win the war. Jonathan strongly disagrees, saying Ritter is "morally and politically wrong". He questions if Ritter has been compromised by the Russians given his pro-Kremlin talking points that are completely at odds with Jonathan's own analysis of the war.
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Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching this "meander" through various aspects of the Ukraine war, including a heavy dose of Russian propaganda. He appreciates all the support for the channel.
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