Ukr War Up EXTRA: Eating Squirrels, A Shifting Narrative, & Squaring the War Crime Circle
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"If you want to know roughly what discussions the murder of a Ukrainian POW caused in Russian channels, it's basically two camps - Nazis/grey zone/Kadyrovtsy who believe it should not be ashamed of, denying Russian involvement... and more officially aligned channels whose only effort is trying to present the soldier as a Russian POW. There is no middle ground. No one even suggests that they could have made a mistake or condemned the crime."
Hello Team!
Jonathan shares an anecdotal comment from a viewer about their father's experience as a marine in World War II, highlighting that soldiers on the front lines often have limited knowledge of the bigger picture. Jonathan cautions against extrapolating too much from individual soldier accounts.
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Russian ISDM Zemledelaya Remote Mine Laying System Destroyed
- Video footage shows a new Russian ISDM Zemledelaya remote mine laying system being destroyed by ammunition dropped from a Ukrainian drone
- This is the first reported case of this relatively new piece of Russian equipment being hit
- The system's main task is to create minefields at a distance of 5-15km by launching rocket-propelled 122mm projectiles
- Jonathan discusses the importance of mines in the current stage of the war and the challenges they pose for Ukrainian counter-offensives
Shifting Narratives Among Russian Propagandists
- Some Russian propagandists are starting to voice opinions that time may not be on Russia's side in the war, a shift from the previous narrative that a prolonged conflict benefits Russia
- Jonathan questions whether this is intentional misinformation to muddy the waters or a genuine realization that continued Western support for Ukraine is problematic for Russia
- He suggests Russia may be trying to act more decisively now if they believe time is not in their favor
Cognitive Dissonance Reduction in Response to War Crimes
- Jonathan analyzes Russian social media reactions to the video of a Ukrainian POW being executed, through the lens of cognitive dissonance reduction
- Most reactions aim to maintain the core belief that Russia is in the right, by either dehumanizing the victim, blaming outside forces, or claiming the soldier was actually Russian
- Very few suggest Russia made a mistake or condemn the crime outright
- Jonathan emphasizes how this illustrates the human tendency to rationalize away evidence that contradicts closely held beliefs, rather than changing the belief itself
Trump's Controversial Comments on Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- In a radio interview with Sean Hannity, Donald Trump suggested he could have prevented the war by letting Russia take over parts of Ukraine
- He claimed Russia "took over nothing" while he was president because Putin understood Trump wouldn't allow it
- Trump also bragged he could reach a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours with the "right leadership"
- Jonathan strongly criticizes these claims as inaccurate and counterproductive, arguing Ukraine would never accept such a one-sided deal
Misrepresenting Crimean Sentiment and Demographics
- Jonathan highlights an NBC News piece on Crimea that falls into the trap of equating the Russian-speaking population with being pro-Russia
- He provides important context often missing from such reporting:
- Thousands of residents fled Crimea after the 2014 occupation
- Many who opposed the occupation were jailed
- Russia has moved an estimated 500,000 to 1 million Russian residents into Crimea since 2014
- Without this context, media reports can unintentionally justify the occupation and misrepresent Ukrainian efforts to reclaim the territory
- Jonathan acknowledges the difficult road ahead for reintegrating Crimea and the Donbas, given the demographic changes since 2014
Wrap up
Jonathan invites viewers to respectfully disagree and share their perspectives. He thanks the audience for their support and contributions to the discussion. The video ends with information on how to further support the channel.
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