'Putin needs war' in Europe, NATO must prepare to stop Russia | Dr Jamie Shea 

In the UK year on year there has been cuts on the armed forces for decades to the point now we are weak, we don't have enough to fight abroad and defend our country, this was said years ago there's been more cuts since then. All they could say was austerity whilst putting us in danger.

NO MORE WAR....

A new report claims the British military can't even defend their home Islands for more than one week without running out of ammunition

In Latvia we have a day every month where we are taught country defense

Never in the course of human history has so many words been used to say so little.

Yes, excellent point. That North Korea has supplied more ammunition to Putin in ONE shipment than NATO has been able to provide to Ukraine in 2 years. Europe needs to step up its game.

I hate we have to do this just bc of one person going mad. It's crazy

NATO needs to bulk up. Pootin needs to be satisfied with what he has (not Ukrainian territory). Pootin also needs to find an 8th story hotel window.....

Well, they should hurry to prepare, because over the last decades and in particular over the last years we lost of time because of our naivete 🙄

Arming Ukraine fully is just common sense a no brainer. What’s up with these leaders ???????????

It's going to be all good we the people of the free world will not accept evil. Ever.

"To be an enemy of the US is dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal" ― Henry Kissinger

Britain needs strong Leadership, a visionary, but there is no one who comes to mind. Defence must be prioritised

No point in having a big army if we have to import our steel for tanks,munitions and ships that we cant build due to lack of resources,with money that we have not got

Has he just admitted that the country and its people were always there to be sacrificed?

Always good to hear Dr. Shea's insights, I remember him from way back when he was the NATO spokesman during the Kososvon war.

For sure Russia can cause alot of damage to many european countrys but in long run Russia cant fight on several fronts against 30 countrys. Anyone who thinks that is ignorant. Most people dont know that Nato countrys acctully match the size of the russian army. Only shortage is ammo but if it comes to that we always adapt if war breaks out. Dont underestimate Europe who have plenty experience of war since begining of time!!!

Wise words. Civics and why peace is far more profitable than men's warmongering should be our ambition to move forward with.

Really like Kate's interviewing best. Very good interview

We need someone to talk peace not war ❤❤❤❤❤❤

No one has done more to strengthen and expand NATO than Putin. Thanks Putin's tireless efforts, member countries are now meeting (and in many cases exceding) the 2 % defence spending requirement and motivated two formerly neutral countries to join.

Really great to hear such a knowledgeable guest. Thank you

AT THE END WE ALL GONNA DIE......PEOPLE THINK FORE YOURSELVES

Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏🙏✌🍀💙💛May this war end soon

Who really suffers from all these wars? The civilians and the soldiers protecting them, not the politicians that sat on their hands on achieving peace

It's called whiskey on the rocks, because during the Soviet Union time, the Swedes found a whiskey class submarine on the rocks of their shore

Great interview

After the war, Europe needs to invest fully into defense and military technology. We´ve seen now the true colors of Russia or Putin i might say.

Good idea. Better be prepared.

These days you can't show utter contempt for the working class of a nation for decades and then suddenly ask them to sign up and go off to fight in a foreign war they care little about. You can try and conscript them but all that will happen is that you'll have problems on your own doorstep to deal with.

We must build strong multiple defense lines in the Baltic right now

How is Russias semi skilled army doing against Ukraine ? Is he doing so well he needs more enemies to fight.

Thanks 👍😊

Nope. Not going to volunteer to fight in this crazy war

Stand up together against Putler!

The claim that the US cannot support as much as they have in the future is incorrect. Per capita US is a small donor to Ukraine. Also given how much they spend on the military and how big their stock of armaments are, they can give much more than what they have done without compromising their position in any way.

The only reason Putin would attack a NATO country would be to have an excuse for why Russia loses this war. It would be easier for him to claim he lost to NATO than to admit he lost to Ukraine.

If there's no Soviet Union , why's there still a NATO?

The European NATO countries need to have a more independent strategy of defence without this mentality of the U.S. deploying and coming to our aid from across the Atlantic. They've got enough on their plate in the Pan Pacific arena and the AUKUS alliance commitment. Their role in a European NATO conflict should be backup rather than a main player. It's amazing that resupply of artillery shells that are needed in Ukraine and NATO could take 24 months? Surely this is a serious underestimate of the requirement and readiness strategy.

Dr Jamie Shea is someone we all need to listen to his warnings very carefully. With all his extensive experience working in the heart of NATO HQ he talks a great deal of sense. Defence of this country is the primary obligation of all politicians. Sadly since the end of the Cold War far too many UK governments have ignored this obligation claiming defence expenditure is no longer a vote winner and so can be ignored. Looking at the current chaos and lack of commitment towards Ukraine in the US & EU the future security of Europe is delicately exposed.

No good will come of this by dragging the whole world into it. He seems so excited about it by the sounds if him.

Great news thanks. a bunch

We here in the northpart of Sweden don't whant nato here. We have never been a target, but nato does give us one.

Germany will look the other way, Italy will head south , the US will say ‘not our problem ,’ the UK will have a parliamentary debate and then ask for a governmental apology followed closely by compensation for those vulnerable people affected by it all . A couple of Baltic states may stand fast but otherwise it will be a forgone conclusion.Let it go.

War is basically oldcels sending young men to unalive each other

Countries that helped Ukraine and Ukrainians the most (% of GDP, Kiel Institute, graphs: 2nd + 8th) (2022-01-24 - 2023-10-31): * Poland - 3.65% (= 0.67% + 0.55% + 2.43%) * Estonia - 2.86% * Lithuania - 2.52% * Latvia - 2.50% * Czechia - 2.46% * Slovakia - 2.38% * Bulgaria - 2.30% * Norway - 1.76% * Denmark - 1.72% * Germany - 1

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️ NAVALNY Strong ❤ 💪 NEVER FORGET!!!

It's high time to get our act together and change our thinking. We need a mental attitude that says you are a soldier from cradle to grave, and you will fight for your country at a moments notice.

An outstanding and insightful strategic analysis. Well done Frontline!!

Excellent interview and in-depth knowledge about the subject. Europe (UK included) definitely needs to wake up.

what NTO does is: sit at a desk surrounded by NATO admirals and generals, sign the surrender order, then abolish itself. Alternative is doing the same with a torch because Europe has no electricity, Military or food.

We are in this position because NATO showed a weak hand with a slow start in supporting Ukraine. Essentially, NATO and the Americans have fannied around whilst Russia strengthened. God Bless Ukraine!

This guy keeps saying “remember?” Like we were there.

Don't neglect the Artic where Russia is expanding.

as always with Kate Gerbau - very best contribution to the comprehension of the terrifying contemporary developments. Thereby comforting.

NATO arms spending = 1 trillion. Russian arms spending = 70 million 🤔

Katcha this was a remarkable interview! Your ability to ask such insightful well reasearched questions is invauable to our understanding of what is going on and what is neede by the west to defend our democracy. Thank you so much

Looks like we all doomed if this war starts ...

However, it is too little too late for europeans to start building up their militaries when war may be immenent. The criticism of the former president was correct.

is the third time in thss day this channel show in my feed,,, they are really pushing for a war

Yes stop putler now before it's too late .

We need to keep Russia within its borders

a conventional war with russia would be pointless as the losin side would then use nuclear weapons

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And it's worth Remembering that WW2 lasted 6 years. And ww 1 for 4 years

RIP Europe

Dr. Jamie Shea should be next NATO General Secretary

This man knows what he is talking about. NATO has to wake up to this threat yesterday.

Great Interview - Dr. Jamie Shea describes very clearly and down to earth NATO's position.

Very interesting outlook. Two observations from this "armchair general" (National service Tankie 1950s...!) (A) I do think Putin is very unlikely to attack any NATO country - he expected a walkover in Ukraine, and, although still not sane, would learn, after we saw his duplicity, it would be worse for Russia. (B) But - did Dr Shea not realise any Trump presidency would be pro-Putin, and he may have enough support from his people to abandon Ukraine? Maybe not invade any EU country, but worrying.

I absolutely want the U.S. to remain in NATO, but I also think that all NATO members should spend on defense as though we weren't. It's not a permanent obligation - plan accordingly.

And the rest of the world is asking who is next for America, hopefully not us....

A superb interview - so much clarity - thank you so much.

Yeah NATO should shut down putin aggression

Europe and the US must take this seriously. Russia is not playing games. We must have unity, mental resolve and discipline. We need smart and intelligent leaders that fearless. We must show strength.

So sick of warmongering!

Very informative. Thanks for that interview.

Great Interview again!

I thought Russia was losing and were incompetent and ran out of artillery and had only spades and shovels according to your channel not long ago

Thanks 👍

We can't rely on the Americans unfortunately.

I think every college student their first year should have to do some training instead of heading off to college and every two years they have two do a 2 week refresher which can be done when they are off from college.

Question, given that Russia has failed in Ukraine, how could they take on Nato.

Best interview I’ve seen this week.

Looks like Orban has been told that either Sweden joins NATO with Hungary in the fold or, Sweden joins NATO without Hungary in the fold. Either way, Sweden will become a NATO member.

Great info❤

US military ain't got enough shells to train artillery Soldiers with England ain't got enough shells to defend the whole the English Island for more in a week it's a disgrace

Excellent analysis and proposals from Dr Shea.

NO, NATO must not do that. the countries of Europe must prepare for a new reality in which Russia is a mayor power that can't be ignored or defeated and come to terms with that. And I doubt NATO will play a role in that, as it have outplayed its usefulness

.Many European thinkers are still looking to America as it was in the 50s. America today has undergone considerable changes in popuation, culture, economic intrest, and geopolitical interest, it is no longer in the same position as before, to endorse European traditional expansionist ambitions. The same trend is making headways in Australia, and Canada. Recently the UK walked away of trade negotiation with Canada.Austrilian economy is more and more moving toward Asia.

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Yes NATO has a long border but also applies to Russia. Alongside Finland’s border Russia has only one road north to south.

Very informative interview. 🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦

I wish this channel would invite diplomats as guests as much as former military men. It just feels like a platform for Nato and retired military folks to discuss war which is their 'bread and butter'. Of course their solution to problems will be military force and defense expenditure. Dr Shea refers to Russia becoming more assertive. Well Putin certainly wasn't in the first 8 years of his presidency. So what changed? Could it have been broken promises from the West and especially the US not to expand Nato east towards Russia border? Seems like there has been a breakdown of trust. Could we not have some guests from non military background to discuss this issue?

When they haven’t been able to definitively beat Ukrainian, you have to wonder what would make them want to take on NATO.

I'd like to see Sweden join NATO, but...would it really matter in a Russia v NATO war? Probably not. They would clearly be on the NATO side. Finland was probably more important due to the 1000ish km border they share with pootler.

I believe NATO's single largest issue is that it relies on a 'disjointed' band of weaker countries, many of which suffer from their own lengthy level of personal corruption. Trying to get everyone on the same page takes NATO much longer than it takes Putin to make & follow through with any given battlefield military objective.

1d10t. Regards from Northland, Sweden.

But General Breedlove says Pootin is losing his troops at an unacceptable rate in Ukraine , why would he want complete annilation by attacking Europe?

just don't move nato further east like was agreed and there will be no war. im not fighting for corrupt politicians NO WAY