He is so right! Common sense! Clarity. Knowledgeable!💙💛

One of the greatest World Chess Champions, a true gentleman and humanitarian. He would make a tremendous Russian President! I applaud him wildly.

@markdeckard7651

Жыл бұрын

Better than Prigozhin, who seems to be positioning himself to swoop in if there's a sudden power vacuum

@stevegulick7656

Жыл бұрын

Garry Kasparov would make a great US president except for the unfortunate requirement of being US-born.

@PandemoniumMeltDown

Жыл бұрын

Hmm...

@fairman1455

Жыл бұрын

yes yes yes

@MrKockabilly

Жыл бұрын

In the late 80s when Kasparov was still a full fledged Russian and a challenger to the chess championship he already had a small war against the soviet union authorities. He's a real McCoy

Kasparov, always a good listen, thanks for hosting him

Kasparov was so insightful and his answers very direct. The world needs him as a diplomat.

@drlegendre

Жыл бұрын

The world needs him as president of Russia.

@eric8809

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, he is unpopular in Russia

@ifyagotajaburadumsheep1752

Жыл бұрын

he’s a big a dummy i beat an ai version him

@stevev238

Жыл бұрын

He should throw his hat into the ring as a possible replacement for Putin, and restore democracy Nd credibility to government in Russia.

@MrGreg771

Жыл бұрын

Ukraine is cannon fodder provider The Anglo-americans decided to fight the Russians to the last Ukrainian.Then they,ll s**t ukraine out and flush like they did with Poland in 1945.and with many countries later.

Kasparov, 3 moves ahead as usual.i wish western leaders would take heed of his words.

@gregorybaisden503

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful conversation. Without rancor, the great Kasparov highlights the •failure• of Western nations to understand the desperation of Russia, causing them to fall back of, essentials, "appeasement" or "constructive engagement" - good intentions, but not in dealing with despotism & ruthlessness. Significantly, he reminds us that Putin's hero is not Peter the Great (an internationalist) but Ivan the Terrible (an imperialist).

@viveviveka2651

Жыл бұрын

I have been wondering which policy-makers and policy-making influencers listen to Kasparov, and whose views he is influencing. It's very complex, though, because someone (just to take one such example among many others) can listen to a video or read some of his writings and then process it in his or her or their own way, and then put the resultant viewpoint into their own words (which often happens), without necessarily attributing them to Kasparov, and then go on to say something in a cabinet meeting, or to the President, or to a leading military strategist or to someone at an influential thinktank, or to an influential writer or thinker who is writing something in the WSJ, which is then read by a number of people who go on to share the takeaways (from Kasparov, directly or indirectly) in their own ways. He certainly deserves to be listened to and read by people involved in making decisions related to Ukraine strategy and overall goals and outcomes in the situation. Personally, I think the Russia-Iran nexus is recognized as a serious emerging threat - to Israel. It is also a threat in other ways, not just to Israel; but the threat to Israel is in itself a huge red flag, and an incentive to be proactive in stopping the emerging threat, and preventing it early before it becomes stronger. The Israelis in particular have recognized the importance of stopping emerging threats before they get out of control - a lesson they learned all too well from the rise of Hitler, the Nazis and the holocaust. There are those in the US who also see this. There are also other potential threats long-term to the security of the United States. If the Russian Federation (/Empire) can be further broken up and reduced, it will pose less of a threat in the long run to the US and to Russia's European neighbors, and lower the threat of nuclear war. The ending of the Russian Empire is a rational goal.

@Gorboduc

Жыл бұрын

I've heard Putin's favorite Tsar is in fact Alexander III.

@gregorybaisden503

Жыл бұрын

@@Gorboduc Counter Reformer Par Excellence

@YourTamedLion

11 ай бұрын

If they did, there would have been NATO intervention and WE ( as in you and me if served aswell) would have a "chance" of being drafted. And ofc our cities could have been targeted by russian missiles. If you are not ready to risk that, dont say our leaders should have listened to Kasparov. He was in the absolute minority with his stance on how to handle this invasion. He is "just" an exile russian. It's not his european cities that would be at risk but ours.

I love Gary's pin"Freedom of Russia Legion"! Nice flag actually, quite tasteful! Compliment's Ukraine's flag perfectly. Thanks for you insight, Mr Kasparov! Slava Ukraini!

@evaburnz

Жыл бұрын

I scrolled, at length mind you, the comments section searching for a mention of the "Freedom of Russia Legion" pin. Whilst it is great to see Putin's regime being targeted, I would be highly cautious about the essence of this entity, and I urge everyone to do their research as always. Cheers.

Kasparov is the most intelligent member of opposition outside of Russia. Thank you.

@donofon1014

Жыл бұрын

you are aware of how many members of the "outside Russian opposition." ? You are welcome. He is the most intelligent of the 1 can think of. Some of the best opponents are in prison in Russia. Give me the name of 2 other opponents outside of Russia if you would.

@shupingwang3392

Жыл бұрын

@@donofon1014 Ponomarev, Schulman, Sobol.

@donofon1014

Жыл бұрын

@@shupingwang3392 thank you !!

I had never heard him speak, never heard his thoughts. What a great interview, what a brilliant mind. ... 11:52 - Did you notice the yellow/blue ribbon on his left wrist? Slava Ukraini from Brazil.

This is a man of substance 👏

That was absolutely an excellent experience and opening to what I feel is the most rational and correct interpretation of our geopolitical situation today. Great piece.

What a superb Human Being is Kasparov!

@chrisrishermn

Жыл бұрын

I admire his haircut, but what he says is just evil dreams.

@canitbu6217

Жыл бұрын

No

@MB-xe8bb

Жыл бұрын

Dictatorship-style systems always end up with bad dictators. Look at ancient Rome with all their crazy dictators. Hitler, Idi Amin, Maduro, WW2 Japan, and on and on and on throughout history. Nobody with intelligence should still be advocating for "big-man" governments. Early or later, they go bad.

Excellent. I would like to see Stephen Kotkin and Mr Kasparov on the same panel. Stephen can sometimes view Russian history with rose-colored glasses. Mr Kasparov doesn’t.

Thanks to TVP World have invited a man as a guest host to share his knowledge and expertise with clearly. Thank you so much🙏🙏🙏

I have sooo much respect for this man.

Excellent interview !!🇺🇸✌🏻🇵🇱

This man was fighting thia fight all the way back in the cold war and was one of the few loudly outspoken people against Putin’s regime

@MB-xe8bb

Жыл бұрын

And yet the lazy, incompetent leaders of the West did nothing.

Great interview, and wonderful insights,

Outstanding. Well done TVP World!

Gary Kasparov is a constant force for intellectual freedom in the world. So grateful for his insights.

The most coherent voice on all matters concerning this conflict that I have heard.

@barrettzbrowning

Жыл бұрын

Also, suggest: Check out Timothy Snyder - I think you’ll get a lot out of a listen

Glory to Ukraine. From United States of America.

@DSAK55

Жыл бұрын

Glory to Ukraine. From Blue States of America.

@Kodakcompactdisc

Жыл бұрын

@@DSAK55you just had to didn’t you 🙄

@MrGreg771

Жыл бұрын

Ukraine is cannon fodder provider The Anglo-americans decided to fight the Russians to the last Ukrainian.Then they,ll s**t ukraine out and flush like they did with Poland in 1945.and with many countries later.

This is amazing!

Very well laid out your highly practical plan for both Russia n Ukraine, well done Mr. G. Kasparov! This interview is worthy of ENTIRE EU PM's President, UK, Cannada, Australia, Japan, S Korea, and of course, US President!

Clear headed truth and intelligence really cuts through the noise, thanks for this interview with Kasparov.

Thank you for interview with Garry Kasparov ❤

What a fascinating interview. Loaded with insight. Extraordinary, and chilling, what he says about 'us' regarding the targeting of civilians as war crimes, but Russia viewing it as simply the way to conduct war. How horrifying. Slava Ukraini. May those responsible in Russia, let's say... not prosper..

This was a great interview with Mr. Kasparov. He knows Russia and Putin very well. NATO and the US must not fail Ukraine so close to victory and a final end to constant Russian aggression in eastern Europe and the Baltics.

@chrisrishermn

Жыл бұрын

The USA will only get more arrogant if China and Russia are weak. America needs a strong Russia to remain humble.

@MB-xe8bb

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisrishermn Nonsense. The US is disgusted with all the foreign problems. It just wants to get on with business. Eg. Haiti is begging for the US and Canada and etc. to come in and restore order. The US (and Canada) don't want to do it, because they recognize a sinkhole. Putin would jump at such an opportunity, and simply kill millions of people to restore order.

@bbdj2779

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisrishermn the USA is humble? LOL! No, the USA needs a strong Russia for it’s military industrial complex. Otherwise, it might just divert a little cash into something unthinkable like universal healthcare (like all other developed nations of the world).

@cheeto8960

Жыл бұрын

@@bbdj2779 USA doesn't need enemies to keep it's trillion a year military, they will just go after Afghanistan again

@heinrichollbers

Жыл бұрын

Nobody needs strong russia

Hello Jan Darasz, so glad to see you as a host of TVP, day by day your voice's be better than before. It's the best progress, man👍. Good job🙏

The smartest and most honest man from Russia by far. Always on point, always speaks the truth. Respect to Kasparov!

True hero of our times, Gary Kasparov should be the leader of the world. No matter how you call this position.

The world needs to listen to this man

Thanks! I always search for Kasparov videos on Ukraine but they're outnumbered by chess videos by like 30:1 lol.

This is a wonderful interview - the man that I thought of as a giant in the game of chess only, proves to be a clear sighted commentator of things Russian. I believe that his understanding and recommendations about the war in Ukraine are very important and needs to be taken on board by the collective west in order to bring greater peace to the planet. Slava Ukraine

Exactly,Ukraine is paying the price for the free world negligence. This man is so right about everything.

@drlegendre

Жыл бұрын

The "free world's" negligence? Excuse me.. thirty-some years ago, we in the US handed Europe the USSR's head on a platter! And what did the Euro-crats do with it? F-all! It was yours for the picking and you did nothing but sit back and give yourselves the credit.. pretending that the bears would quietly retire to their c aves now that the park was closing.

@MrGreg771

Жыл бұрын

Ukraine is cannon fodder provider The Anglo-americans decided to fight the Russians to the last Ukrainian.Then they,ll s**t ukraine out and flush like they did with Poland in 1945.and with many countries later.

@Krko0o

Жыл бұрын

@@drlegendre "we in the US handed Europe the USSR's head" ? lol, I haven't seen you there.. btw USSR collapsed because of the planned economics, it simply didn't work, and in the end everyone got hungry.. sure the cold war efforts contributed heavily, but it was mainly about how inefficiently the state was managed (similar to what you see in RU army now), the Chernobyl accident giving it a final cut. And then of course the growing anger of people wishing for freedom and opportunities that they've seen more and more in content smuggled from west. Just when these two conditions were met the revolution could be started and not oppressed by kremlin like so many times during the decades.

@bongigehtdichnichtsan6538

Жыл бұрын

What is the "free world"? USA that charge Julian Assange for telling the truth, or for punishing the people in Guantanamo? Free world is just a propaganda phrase.

@Vedioviswritingservice

11 ай бұрын

What free world?

One of the best interviews I have seen. Putin is a dinosaur and a failed leader who has led the Russian people into disaster. Kasparov is a very clever person, fully informed and brave. In touch with the rest of the world and sane.

@user-kp3el4ie5l

Жыл бұрын

Wow! The more I read such comments the more I realize that you westerners are as gullible as the russians. It's not the guy at the top that needs to change, it is the russian colonial empire must break up. You don't cure symptoms, you eliminate the root cause of the sickness.

@brianmarshall7214

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don't agree with you, Putin is not a leader, he is criminal, thief, bully and all the other words you could find to describe the worst kind of person on earth!

@vincentvangogh8092

Жыл бұрын

Russians told me back in 2020 that Putin was dangerous to the country i had many educated russian friends at that time, they were good people i travelled often inRussia from about 2020 across most of the country many western people are clueless about the ethnicity of russians it is an Asian country with greedy eyes on Europe was always jealous of Europe they even spoke French there and brought in Italians to build an italian city of stpetersburg

@mrD66M

Жыл бұрын

More importantly he has some kind of a positive vision for the future of Russia.

@spardakuz

Жыл бұрын

Dinosaurs, we thought they were extinct

Thank you for publishing this video: GM Kasparov is, without any doubt, the most influential intellect that I have ever had the privilege of seeing and hearing. He deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his eloquently expressed opinions.

When I see Garry on the menu, I'm starving to hear what he says. Brilliant conversation as usual. Thank you.

The president that Russia needs.

@chrisrishermn

Жыл бұрын

God forbid!

@NoTengoIlusiones

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisrishermn what god?

@jamesmedina2062

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisrishermn So you doubt change? What a noob!

@chrisrishermn

Жыл бұрын

@@NoTengoIlusiones Exactly! The West is full of atheists and Catholics. That's enough reason to support Russia.

@EdH-vo8yr

Жыл бұрын

Russia needs to be destroyed. Then rebuilt and destroyed again.

I have listened to dozens of interviews with experts over the past 1 year and 109 days. And Mr. Kasparov is one of the few who tells it like it is...

@MB-xe8bb

Жыл бұрын

So much more knowledgeable than the pablum that other commentators spout.

@yidiandianpang

Жыл бұрын

Super intelligent insider

Brilliant Interview, thank You

Excellent interview. Very intelligent and articulate gentleman. I could have continued listening to his insights. Well done TVP World from Australia 🇦🇺

Nice to have an interviewer lets his guest speak.

Kasparov's analysis is always unbiased and deep. It is much more pleasant listening to him than many of the so-called geopolitical analysts.

It's difficult to see how Russia quits the war, or backs down. It's also difficult to see how they win. That leaves the Russian Leadership with very few alternatives other than keep spending money and lives until the Russian Federation implodes from lack of money, like the USSR, or from a military uprising, like the Russian Revolution.

@MB-xe8bb

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we need to see details of some possibilities.

@williekp1

Жыл бұрын

This is a risky and arrogant bet.

@dancahill9585

Жыл бұрын

@@williekp1 It's the one Putin has to do, because his alternative is a Coup, followed by the death penalty. I'm sure he sees that option as much worse.

Very good! I would love to hear more from Kasparov. The interviewer also did a good job. Thank you!

Great interview with Garry TVP...this chess champion has all the right moves and understands the soviet times, Putin, previous wars and failures of this the Russian Federation and put everything into context and in a nutshell explained as has retired General Ben Hodges the same scenario and outcome that when the Crimea Penninsula is taken that will be the end of the war and thr start of a new Russia 🇷🇺 broken up into states....the taking of Crimea by Ukraine 🇺🇦 will kick-start their economy and move the black Sea fleet out of the black Sea so that trade form the Sea of Azov resumes and with it freedom security from Russian domination and will put to bed any future claims to Ukraine 🇺🇦 or other countries by the Russian Federation as it now is...

Great interwiew, thanks for it. Hope Garry can transform his genius from chess to work for the demokratic progress in Russia.

Military victory for Ukraine, Liberation of their lands, War reparations, and russian war criminals brought to Justice. Those are the key positions of the free world that must not be negotiated... ...Garry Kasparov

@raymondparnell439

Жыл бұрын

Me too -

@Kodakcompactdisc

Жыл бұрын

💯 %

@shaughangould2647

Жыл бұрын

Liberation of Ukraine must happen. I suspect war reparations and war crimes won't occur, as part of negotiations to end the war, unless Ukraine agrees not to join Nato which I don't think they will agree to. It would be better for Europe to be the main architects of rebuilding Ukraine, within the European Union.

@Kodakcompactdisc

Жыл бұрын

@@shaughangould2647 either they pay up or it’s decades if not centuries of isolation from the civilized world for them, they won’t get away with these atrocities.

@shaughangould2647

Жыл бұрын

@Pat The baker centuries may be a bit of a stretch. Some sanctions will remain dependent on what type of regime is in control. Of course it would be better for Russia to pay reparations, but do we really want help from the Kremlin. It will be ordinary Russians that pay, not the Elites, unless it's to their advantage.

What an honor, this guy is fantastic! He would be an awesome President. Agree 100 with everything. This history we're watching in real-time is fascinating. Thank you TVP! Love our brothers and sisters of Poland! ❤🇵🇱 Slava Ukraine 💙💛💪💪💪 Glory to the heroes! 🇺🇦💗🕊🕊

Great guest. Thanks for having him on.

Thank you for this opportunity to hear Garry Kasparov's ideas about what will happen after Ukraine wins this war. Everything he said was logical and spot on, and it warmed my heart to see him sporting the free Russia white-blue-white flag pin.

Excellent and insightful interview. Thank you. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Ireland 🇮🇪

Brilliant analysis by Kasparov. If only Western politicians were half as smart as this man.

A genius speaking the truth 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦

It's so blindingly obvious, that Kasparov is completely right in literally every word he speaks, except to the blind.

@plekkchand

Жыл бұрын

Blinded by the obvious, are we?

Kasparov is not just eloquent, he also formulates his answers very precisely and credible. A former Chess World Champion who knows better English than British or American politicians. Incredible!

Wow! One of the great minds of our times. Listen and take note of what he says. He knows Russia, the Russian people and the Russian mindset, inside and out. The collective West should use his unique talents, because he is a rare beast.

Ukriane all way being in the front line of freedom

@cerenaseawell5753

Жыл бұрын

With self-proclaimed Nazis leading the charge? Your beloved homoerotic dancer Zelensky banned all political opposition and all independent media. Plus, Zelensky's regime has been busy burning books by Russian authors. Too much Woldsangen in your life?

i look forward to Jan's interviews. There have been a number in the past week that were fantastic.

At last, someone who actually could be playing 4D chess.

If Ukraine is divisible then each of the 220 states on earth will be divisible .

@joeyjojojrshabadoo7462

Жыл бұрын

That's what they said about the Soviet Union.

@carylhalfwassen8555

Жыл бұрын

@@joeyjojojrshabadoo7462 Soviet Union was an amalgam of states, formally countries, that were forced into a union that Russians (leading ethnic group) purported to represent.

@jamesmedina2062

Жыл бұрын

all are unite-able or divisible...and we know what are the forces that unite qnd what are the forces that separate.

Thank you Mr. Kasparov!

Thank you for such an enlightened conversation!

Chess Legend Garry Kasparov !!!!!👑🏁😉

a dictator without an ideology is just a guy with job with a bad retirement plan.

@MB-xe8bb

Жыл бұрын

Ideology can be a bad idea, if the ideology is wrong. Putin's ideology is the same old world domination. For no good purpose except he wants it. He has no intention or competence for actually improving the world.

@cerenaseawell5753

Жыл бұрын

Are you talking about Biden or Zelensky?

@grandrapids57

Жыл бұрын

@@cerenaseawell5753 Here is how you can tell the difference between a dictator and a president: only one of them can be unelected. As for those two... what is the answer?

@cerenaseawell5753

Жыл бұрын

@@grandrapids57 Ask Mrs. Nuland-Kagan

I like the analysis of Kasparow!!!! They mert the point!

One of the best if not the best presenters on tvp world

I believe China will forego any moves on Taiwan for the time being and basically wait out for their opportunity for territory in Russia. That will be a much bigger prize. But it's not even as much about that, it's doable, they need the resources, and it's in line with their long term goals. They could eventually actually become an “Arctic power” and the long term play would be to control the shipping lanes. Yes, I know how far out and off this may seem/sound, but it's not. The thing is, most of the places that would be in their sights, they're very wary of China even if they're their neighbor and do business with them. All the surrounding countries are wary of China.

@war-painter

Жыл бұрын

All the man in the street interviews in Moscow/St Petersburg I’ve seen show folks who back Putin but consider themselves European and don’t particularly want to go with China. Some Russians ARE a wee bit racist too, so there’s that. The further east one goes in Russia, though, the more attitudes toward China may differ as Kasparov hinted.

@mikegee729

Жыл бұрын

It would be so poetic if China took advantage of the Russian preoccupation with Ukraine to snatch back Vladivostok and rename it back to Haishenwai. I can dream, can't I?

@a9s2w5

Жыл бұрын

@@war-painter Well I know for sure the Kazakhstan people and gov are very aware their people do not trust China. Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan the gov has been more open, and there's a decent footing of power players/businesses who have taken the money and are pushing Chinese agendas. The Mongolian people too are very wary of China. And in fact the US and other Western countries especially over the last year have started making overtures for Western investment. And I think overall there have been pretty positive experiences. Because most of these places are only pro Chinese on the surface for lack of alternatives. Since this war, new doors are within sight of opening to them. This was never something that could even be dreamed of before, it just wasn't something anyone could ever imagine. Due to the war and new horizons being within the realm of reality, there's been ever increasing softening of sentiment towards the West, especially as truths continue to be revealed. If they have a choice, many will choose Western dollars over Chinese all day long. I think this is of particular concern now to the US, bc for better or worse Russia was the check on China in those parts. But as I said new doors are opening and I hope that we see that come to fruition as this part of the world has been pretty neglected, just treated as buffer states. I also think the Russian refugees are helping bridge some of this gap as many had business connections with the West. So you have many Russian people who are educated, business owners, entrepreneurs etc, who are building new lives. And these countries are benefitting. And yes Russians are very wary of China lol.... one more time very wary, wary.

@larrycox7169

Жыл бұрын

It would also make China a neighbor. Much, much easier to transport troops into North America.

@TorianTammas

Жыл бұрын

China will take over Russia's east. We will see more and more chinese people populating Russua's East and they soon will have larger and larger business interests. It may bot fly a Chinese flag, but it will be chinese by all other means. China wants the resources.

Perfect description of the Russian, the “zombie mind”. To have Kasparov as President would be Heaven. The parade of Russian heads of state is so depressing but I guess a reflection of the Russian people, my dear ancestors.

A hugely impressive interview and immensely impressive Garry Kasparov. I have changed my views because of his reasoning. Thank you.

Everybody should listen to this very smart and experienced gentleman.

Very interesting to listen to Kasparov... Greeting from Barcelona

Gary Kasparov⭐⭐⭐⭐

Garry is a kind man and a great thinker. Also he feels a nature of human quite well. And he understand social processes well too.

Very good talk. Admire Kasparov for his straightforward views

Very good, thank you 👏🏼

Wery smart man

Incredible insight from a master, Ukraine needs all its territories liberated.

@cerenaseawell5753

Жыл бұрын

To give the lands to the self-proclaimed Nazis? The Jewish Lobby calls Badneirtes "freedom fighters." “From the roof of the world’s largest Dnepropetrovsk synagogue, Jews are already openly singing that Ukraine is their land.”

A pleasure to listen to a wise man speaking!

Thank you, Mr. Kasparov, for you time, this interview, and your wisdom. I completely agree with you. Right now and post-war, could be a perfect window of opportunity for russia to create a better future for itself. Reconciliation and huge change is key to that, as we all know from our post-second world war experiences as independent nations. Much better than making our own populations unwelcome across the globe, as russia is fast becoming because of its war on Ukraine. Many thanks also, to Mr. Darasz. This was a pleasantly relaxed interview, and your questioning technique is graceful and respective of your guest; allowing time for a comprehensive response.

Always worth listening to Mr Kasparov, Ben Hodges is another; the western leaders should have had the guts to implement the advice of these two men early last year, before Russia 'dug in'.

Excellent,, very highly intelligent man, rational, wise, factual, Really admire and highly esteem this ex-russian man,, The entire west should consult with him.

A great thinker.

Putins ideology is : me, me,me. And then more me.

@monikadale8961

Жыл бұрын

That’s the American way!

@andersestes

Жыл бұрын

@@monikadale8961 ah, another one of Putins propaganda trolls. How come your account was established a year ago, at the same time as Putin invaded Ukraine? How come all your comments sound like they come out of kremlin? You are a troll. Bye

@MB-xe8bb

Жыл бұрын

@@monikadale8961 Nonsense. Eg. the US is the largest donor of charity in the world by far. Even North Korea used to get grain from the US.

Thank you that was brilliant!

Thanks Garry!

Excellent presentation. Gary has an astute viewpoint of modern day Russia and the concept of “Empire” that White Russians feel. I am thinking now about historical differences between the Russian concept of Empire versus the British Empire. In the case of Britain, they had three great colonies after 1800….India, Canada, and South Africa….plus several other minor ones in the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. They gave these colonies their independence in a relatively peaceful turnover. Why is that? Three reasons come to mind…1.) Britain had a strong history of private business and a strong middle class with democratic values…2.) none of their colonies were physically attached to Britain (except for Ireland)…and 3.) Britain did not possess enough manpower to control a Hugh empire that did not wish to be controlled. In the case of Russia…all these outlying ethnic territories (oblasts) were physically attached to White Russia. I therefore can see why they would consider them to be part of Russia….and under their central and military control. In the case of America…we had a history of granting our overseas territories their independence (Philippines) or making them a territory with large amounts of self governance or statehood (ie. Guam, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, etc.). However, when a significant part of the US tried to break off (ie. the Confederate States)…a violent Civil War broke out. It was the same in Great Britain over Ireland. Physically joined regions are considered part of the whole….and will be fought over to be kept as part of the country. This concept was dominant in the world until WW2 ended. That’s when Self Determination took hold in the West and former colonies became independent nations. This process was delayed in Russia because of the Soviet (Moscow) domination of all its regions…including Ukraine. With the fall of Communism in 1991…this process is now ongoing in the old Soviet Union. For ethnic, geographical, religious, economic, and cultural reasons….several regions have chosen to become independent countries (Ukraine, Baltic States, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, etc.) Several areas in the east are in the process of desiring their independence from Moscow rule. This process is not going to stop. I agree with Gary that it will take a defeat (ie. Ukrainian victory) to shock the “European” Russian state into giving up its concept of Empire. Because…like Great Britain…White Russia (Moscow) just doesn’t have the economic, military, or manpower…to keep all these regions subjugated. Putin made a terrible mistake when he tried to double down on invading Crimea in 2014…by now trying to grab the rest of Ukraine. This year of war has shown the rest of the world…that this vaunted threat of the Russian armed forces…is largely a myth except for nuclear weapons. Russia needs Western technology and trade to grow as a nation. Without it…they are little more than a third world nation with delusions of grandeur. With all their land and natural resources…their GNP is less than that of Belgium and the Netherlands combined. It is certainly not enough economic and military might ….to forcibly regain the post WW2 “Empire”. They are going to have to learn a new way of governing themselves…cause the old shit isn’t working. It’s not NATO they should worry about….IT IS THEMSELVES.

Listen to Kasparov, he's no fool.

Excellent job.

Wow! A vision of the future Russia! About time, and thank you Mr Kasparov.

Great interview

Another cracking interview. So pleased to have found them. Yes there are STILL very wobbly elements within the "West" support of Ukraine. How can ANY person in the "Western alliance" NOT realise that Ukraine is dying and fighting for us ALL in the free world. (as for Hungary - there are no words sufficient) -- And if the wobblers and the nay sayers are not squashed flat every single time they raise doubts about supporting Ukraine, Ukraine will not win against the evil bully. Where is the backbone?

@MB-xe8bb

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So many "leaders" simply want to do nothing, and certainly nothing difficult. They want to get paid for doing nothing. Too many of these kind of people. Look at the politicians you know about -- how many of them actually DO anything? What are the loud-mouths in US Congress getting paid for, just giving crazy comments and speeches, without any actual knowledge at all.

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In my country, Slovakia, there is more than 50% people prorussian and believe russian propaganda. Populistic, corrupt and facist parties just wait behind the corner to return after September parliamentar elections...

I really appreciated the fact that Kasparov spoke openly about the differences between mentalities of the areas that were exposed to democratic principles versus the ones that were still under the spell of the Golden Horde cultural undercurrents. It is an extremely important point that often goes unspoken in convos, usually because the historian/politician is not SEEING the course of history through the eyes of Russians/ex-Soviet citizens. As he said, Russians see themselves as "European", but there's an almost unconscious drive that has been there since the original foundations of the original Rurik dynasty and hardened under the Mongol Yoke. Fascinating stuff.

The future should be the liberation of all the vassals states of Muscovy

... good point, in respect to the education of the "elite" ..

Thanks.

"Dictators also tell the truth about what they are going to do but always lie about what they are doing"! Gary Kasparov. Why such clever and humanistic people do not go into politics! What a pity!

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Was he talking about Biden or Zelensky?

YES!

A truly intelligent man, Kasparov. Yes, he should be the next Russian president ... in a dream world, of course.

I respect Kasparov, Tolstoy, Ilya Repin, Mahler, Dostoyevsky, Gogol, Navalny,Tchaikovsky, the list goes on. Great Russians and Ukrainians all. Respect is earned.