Vijay Prashad: Another View on the War In Ukraine 

I’m Russian. Thank you. The whole world doesn’t seem to understand what’s been going on for many many years. Read and watch independent resources. There are a lot of them finally ☀️🙏❤️ We want peace and a respectful attitude to our country and Russian speaking people all over the world. We never mean harm to anyone. But now we’re trying to save ourselves from NATO and Neo-nazi mentality in Ukraine which has improved dramatically for 30 years unfortunately… We don’t hate anyone. We are hated. But that will change. The truth is being uncovered by unbiased people. Thank God.

"What was the colour of the Libyan flag?" is the best response to all the blue and yellow profile pics I have ever heard. NATO absolutely invaded that country on the pretext that a genocide "might" happen yet and western liberals support it but when Russia intervenes to stop a documented actual killing of thousands of people it is unthinkable. The fact that people were sharing a photo of a Palestinian child confronting an Israeli soldier and thinking it was a Ukrainian child and a Russian soldier when many of those people support Israel's occupation is definitive evidence of the West's racist double standard. "Kiev isn't the kind of place that should be bombed" is just a way of saying "there're places that should be bombed, and we all know which ones they are because they are the places the West *has* bombed.

Vijay is one of my most admired intellectuals. I admire him for his clarity of thoughts, his incredible memory of history, and most of all, his moral fortitude and his compassion for humanity.

I was so surprised that I finally saw that there is another opinion about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and in fact, between NATO and Russia on the territory of Ukraine. Ukrainians have not seen the suffering of 4 million Russians for 8 years in Donbass. Where were all the so-called democratic countries when outright nationalism and fascism became the ideology of Ukraine? Russia came to Ukraine not to start, but to end a long-term war. Thanks to the authors for this video, for their courage to think independently and express their position openly.

India is giving the most level-headed perspective on the European situation at the moment. I have been very impressed with the professionalism and depth of reporting.

"Global racism before our eyes... the international division of humanity". Can anyone tell the colors of the Libyan flag? Wow, thank you Vijay Prashad.

Brilliant Mr. Prashad! You are one of the very few who understood the western's premortem trials to destroy modern civilization and then to rebuild it following they're "revival" plans. Respects from Mongolia

Thank you for the lesson on Libya 🇱🇾 while all of my “friends” on FB say they are standing with the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 I will be standing with the people of Libya 🇱🇾 was not aware of the million people killed there, this is madness so thank you for this video

I have learned more from Vijay Prashad than any western/US journalists

I was coming here to hear another point of view about the Ukraine conflict, and I am not disappointed. He expressed his points very clearly and intelligently.

This guy is so amazing, has done solid research. I am very much surprised that I don’t see him on any of the more major news or political channels… actually I am not. Nowadays, the American society doesn’t want to hear a word from anyone who challenges their beliefs or narratives, even the opposite views may be more factual.

Vijay's analysis is correct. Azov and Aidar battalions are recognized by the western govt as fascist forces. These groups were incorporated into the official armed forces in Ukraine. Didn't Mitch see these groups and thousands others fascists marching the roads of Kiev?Are you not aware that Stepan Bandera, a Nazi associates and killer of thousands of Jews and Poles, was declared as National Hero? Where were you when Ukrainian army killed hundreds of ethnic russians in eastern Ukraine? Don't you know that anything related to Russian culture and language is under severe restrictions in Ukraine? These are undeniable facts.

More common sense and honest analysis in this podcast than an entire week of Western media. Thank you Mr Prashad. 👍🏻

People need to STOP saying "does this justify an invasion". NO, It does not! But we need to hold NATO and the USA accountable for their role and learn from this. It's improtant to know the nuance of geopolitics so the people can navigate the disaster decisions and outcomes of our world leaders.

Vijay is the beacon and light against the US and NATO imperialism ..

It’s hard to educate bullies - what I learnt for free by watching just this clip can’t be learnt in a university for a fee. Awesome!

Ukraine was already polarized. The ultra-nationalists already had a foothold in the military & government. Action had to be taken.

I wish we had more people like Vijay, commentating on this subject because the BBC and Sky are so slanted. Thank you.

Vijay is on point, regarding Russia's reasoning to enter Ukraine. I'm glad he referenced the conflict in Georgia as well, because both of these conflicts are inexorably linked from events that transpired in 2004. Back then, there was a socio-democrat or liberal movement growing within both country's political arenas, backed up, as Prashad mentioned, by the US, EU, and UN. These were the 'color revolutions' of both countries...orange for Ukraine, rose for Georgia. Both Ukraine and Georgia had simultaneous protests, in November of 2003, consisting of supporters from the new popular socio-democratic parties, which both made claims of voter fraud, each touting exiting polling as the reason for such claims. With the involvement of different international electoral observance organizations, including numerous other countries' interests, the vote tabulations in Georgia, and re-election in Ukraine, each found the socio-democrat parties to be the victors. A strange coincidence, or tampered election fixing? It is important to note that foreign support, in the form of NGO's, as well as government relations from countries like the US, were instrumental in establishing this new liberal / socio-democratic populism. In fact, a representative from the United States Busch administration, former Secretary of State James Baker, was sent by George W, with a message to all parties in Georgia regarding the fundamental imperative to hold fair elections, with Baker to establish a formula to do so. Regardless, this sparked a sentiment of separatism resurgence for ethnic Russian speaking Georgians. The oblasts of Ossetia and Abkhazia had always been in conflict with the newly formed Georgian republic of the former Soviet Union, since the early 90's. The breakdown of relations pushed Russia into Georgia, in 2008, to establish the republics of the separatist oblasts, as well as sending a message to foreign countries and more specifically the US and NATO, to keep away from Russian borders. The same is now happening in Ukraine, as we have seen unfolding for the past eight years. In 2014, the bloody Euromaidan Revolution saw three oblasts in Ukraine, seeking independence from the coup of Yanukovych's government. Odessa, Donetsk, and Luhansk. Unfortunately, Odessa did not get a chance to establish their republic. Protesters there trapped Russo-Ukrainian counter protesters inside a building, which they burnt to the ground. This atrocity sent Russo-Ukrainians fleeing Odessa, for fear they would be next. However, the other two oblasts managed to claim their territories as republics, at least in the eyes of Russia. This is also when Russia annexed Crimea, without so much as firing one shot. The Crimean people voted overwhelmingly to rejoin Russia, as the bulk of Crimea was inhabited by ethnic Russo-Ukrainians. It is important to note here that more US support was shown, for the socio-democrat protestors back in 2014, as numerous American pundits like Senators Lindsay Graham, John McCain, and then Assistant Secretary of State for European & Eurasian Affairs, Victoria Nuland, who showed their support in person, at the Euromaidan protests. Another catalyst for the Russians, which is no small mention regarding events in 2004, is the expansion of NATO to accept memberships of five more former Soviet countries. They included Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, along Russia's northwest borders and Romania and Bulgaria on the western shores of the Black Sea. NATO also took Slovakia and Slovenia into their membership, on Ukraine's western borders. It seemed that NATO member states would be encircling Russia's entire western border and the rim of the Black Sea. In fact, the only remaining countries on Russia's western border, to not join NATO (excluding Belarus), were Ukraine and Georgia. You can see why Putin felt threatened here. What makes Mr. Prashad think that Putin didn't follow diplomatic avenues? Because he did. Thanks L&P.

Thank you Mitch for this video. Most people don't know what to believe anymore. I got new insights. I am going to watch this video twice. Vijay Prashad is eloquent, clear thinking and factual. That's a rare human being. God bless you Mitch, Vijay Prashad, your families and our whole world. Let goodness and common sense in all human beings prevail. 👏👏👏🙏🌹

Thank you Mitch - I’m new to your work. It’s well seen why mainstream media in both USA and the U.K. do not interview Vijay Prashad - he knows far far far too much about everything.

This is the kind of nuanced yet comprehensive analysis that's hard to find. Always a pleasure to hear Vijay's thoughts.

Thank you, Vijay, for spreading the message that all Americans need to hear.

oh, it feels so good to be given some confirmation that I am not totally crazy, saying exactly those things against people around me while being flooded by war-propaganda here in Germany. I strongly feel so sorry for the Ukrainian people getting thrown under the bus by Nato, just for imperial power games. I wish this would stop, but I already have a hard time, making my own family understand, that "we" really have no right to name-call the Russians for doing what "we" do. To my mind, on a very evil level, they act slightly less evil: they go to war to protect their fellow Russians and fend off a military threat, "we" turn the middle east into a bloodbath for greed for oil. And I am proud to say, that I DID know the color of the Syrian flag, and I did mourn the murders of people in the middle east. Maybe I should organize a peace demonstration here in Berlin...

Im glad to hear a real journalist in english, I thought everyone had just accepted the propaganda

Do you think the sufferings of the Ukrainians will exceed that of the Vietnamese? Or the Afghans? Or the Iraqi? Or the Libyans? Or the Yemenis? Or those of the Palestinians? Not trying to belittle the real sufferings of the Ukrainians but those questions are relevant.

Great insightful discussion. VP is the gem from Asia. Salute

Thanks Vijay for being so straight forward about global racism.

After the revelation of bio weapons I think there is no doubt Putin made a very rational decision. Though I hope the suffering of Ukranians will stop soon.

I've been aware of Vijay for some.time. He is an astute and honest journalist.

Wow, such a rare sentiment nowadays! Thank you for your deep understanding, Vijay!

Thank you Vijay Prasad, it is refreshing listening to you , your knowledge of current situation and links you draw with other events that took place is eye-opening. Please keep speaking and sharing your views.

A masterful analysis, A mind full of information! Vijay demonstrates the mental acuity and agility which is missing from mainstream propaganda

Wow, love Vijay Prasad’s honest and powerful analysis. So brave for calling out the hypocrisies and racism.

Intelligent Talks. Neutral and not biased. Thank you for this Video. More Power to you and your "You Tube Channel" 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Excellent interview of an excellent guest. We need more frank and unbiased discussions like this that don't sugercoat the history we've all been living through. Two thumbs up!

Great conversation, the interviewer showed great neutrality, and that is good journalism 👍

Vijay Prasad is an academic who has the skills imo to gauge and assess a broad geopolitical climate with clarity. After hearing his thoughts I always feel more informed. A well prepared list of questions.

I feel like INDIA is the only country giving neutral opinion about this situation right now

Mr Vijay Prashad , it was really enlightening listening to you. Thank you, we need more people like you to speak the thruth.

Right on. Refreshing to hear impartial analysis about this conflict. Kudos to Vijay and the host for bringing him.

Thanks . Finally we heard more realistic explanations of Ukrainian crises. 8 am tired of the biased information and comment from the western media.

Refreshing to hear some common sense and facts as opposed to ignorance and propaganda... thanks Vijay

Thank you, Mr. Prashad. I wish there were more reporters like you out there.

US has thousands of military bases all around the globe Russia has one and that is in Syria

Vijay provides a exceptionally cogent analysis.

A thorough, unbiased, accurate and dispassionate account of an event which has the focus of the whole world on it. Learnt a lot. Thank you.

Vijay Prashad is absolutely right about people’s ignorance of places unless prompted by the media. I would challenge people showing me Ukraine on a black line map of Europe let alone a world map. Wars are conflicts between leaders and the people are just like pawns in a game of chess. We, the ordinary people, should all show solidarity with the people of any origins.

Very interesting overview from Vijay which I hope will open up the minds of Western societies. Right or wrong we need to understand who & what is the problem and putting misinformations to the public . Well analysis Vijay

one of the most intelligent and wise people on the planet

Very intelligent conversation from some very intelligent and insightful individuals. I really enjoyed listening to such a broad perspective and view regarding this conflict and situation. 5 STARS Mr. Prashad!

Subscribed after watching this discussion, thank you for bringing someone on who is willing to speak the harsh and terrible truths that so many of my fellow citizens in the west don’t know or simply won’t come to terms with. Even though I agree with most everything this guest says, I am watching the video with the Ukrainian woman you referenced next. And even though I’m assuming I won’t agree with her side of this... listening to both sides and giving value to the perspectives of people we disagree with is the exact thing that may have prevented the current destruction of Ukraine. One thing that’s certain, the world would be a much better place if we could all demonstrate that kind of empathy to one another.✌🏼

It was a delight to listen to your analysis of the Ukrainian situation with interesting asides. Your global views appear well contemplated and forcefully worded. I find your journalism remarkable.

Thank you, gentlemen, for some sanity in the land of propaganda

Came to know about Vijay only about 3 months ago through another youtube video.. He is a gem of a person and knowledgable

The most sober summary of the situation to date! Thank you for inviting this guest.

Thank for for having Mr Prashad on. It was eye opening to say the least. I agree that in Hindsight, definitely could have been done before this conflict. Interesting take of the old ethic loyalties in Asia. The space for intellectual discussion has been shrinking and cancel culture will shrink it further. Thank you for widening it today.

Thank you for being brave enough to let at least some of the world to hear both sides.

Dr. Vijay Prashad is a genuine intellectual, a true force of good.

Thank you for allowing an alternative view on these events. It is unthinkable to see such a conversation on CNN or BBC because of the "freedom of speech".

Thank you Prasad for you clear explanation on the background of the conflict. You are doing a great job in showing the hypocrisy of the west in denying the ethnic cleansing of the Ukraine authority

Vj is super knowledgeable, sharp and down to earth guy. My favorite academic, historian and doing great things via tricontinental. A favorite guest on many shows 💯🎯📸✅📢🌏🀄🤓👍🙏

Great talk and food for thought. Wish USA mainstream media learned from here and increased their standards on providing factual material and intelligent analysis. Finding this talk is a mental and emotional relief after all the western chanting. Thank you

Thank you for this interview. Providing historical and contextual understanding of this conflict. I respect that V Prashad feels that the UN and international law could have been used by the Russian to present their case as an alternative to war. But can’t we agree that A) Russia doesn’t have the same power as the European and specially the US in controlling the narrative and policy of the UN. B)the imperialist agenda and plan of the US in Ukraine blocked any attempt by Russia to expose the problem. And c) that there is a serious and Dangerous anti Russian political and cultural biases in Western European and the United States It would have been nice to actually have a UN that is independent of imperialist control, but we all know that is not the case. That’s why we still have Israeli occupation of Palestine. Just being a realist in term of how international laws are selectively applied and enforced.

"Do not expect that once taking advantage of Russia's weakness, you will receive dividends forever. Russian has always come for their money. And when they come - do not rely on an agreement signed by you, you are supposed to justify. They are not worth the paper it is written. Therefore, with the Russian is to play fair, or do not play." ~ Otto von Bismarck

I have an intellectual crush on Vijay Prashad- very beautiful to see a man with moral and intellectual courage.

Great discussion. Thank You. One issue - I wonder whether it is realistic to assume Russia would be permitted to make its case at the UN and whether if they did it would make a wits difference. No one at the UN knows about Palestine, right?

Excellent. Yes, historically Russia has always been a defensive power. I'd add: Crimea and Donbas were always part of Russia, not of Ukraine. But Krushev during the USSR re-organised oblast borders and added the Russian territories of Donbas and Crimea to Ukraine Oblast. Since it was all part of USSR it didn't matter much THEN, but when USSR dissolved both areas found themselves inside Ukraine.

I knew he would have a good take on this. Prashad definitely had a huge role in informing my reassessment of China. I didn't even know he had this website, thank you for linking it. He is definitely right that the Russian government has done a poor job at getting their own narrative out and gaining widespread acknowledgment of Ukraine's crimes against Russian speakers. I think Putin assumed there would be no point in going to the UN because it's a US dominated institution and he probably knew that Western media would delegitimize his claims no matter what. Still, despite that they could have done these things to show that they had exhausted all possible avenues before resorting to war. This is a shortcoming of the Putin government which is *not* Western propaganda. Just because you can win a war militarily doesn't mean you don't have to do everything possible to get people onside.

If only the Chinese has more speakers who can speak as eloquently and convincingly has Vijay. Its a real pleasure listening to his points and speedy delivery

Vijay, you know US so well. I feel your analysis is s comprehensive, and fair. 👏👏👏

So articulative with authority and genuine objective in looking at issues.

Once again VJ provides a rational and balanced analysis Thank you for airing this. Unfortunately no such discussion will be found in western media or government circles. All we have is duplicity, hype and hatred leading to public hysteria. Both Ukraine and Russia need a just and fair resolution as quickly as possible. Your program provides a pathway.

Trillion tons of thanks to Mr Mitch Jesserich for sharing such an awesome analysis from Mr Vijay Prasad. I have subscribed to see more of your posting on RU-vid. Saluting you for working hard to share the truth to the audience. May God bless you always. Amen.

Vijay is one of the few like Scott Ritter, Col. McGregor, Patrick Lancaster and Gonzalo Lira who speaks of the truth!!! God bless you Vijay.

Great in depth analysis Vijay, if only the west can do the same level ethical and honest reporting

Mitch, you continue to shine with your range of discussions on your program.

I am so sorry that I was unaware of Mr Vijah Pasad before. What a marvelous intellectual reporter. Will order hìs books. Please continue with your unbiased reports.

Saluting you Mr Vijay Prasad . Your knowledge level is awesome. May God bless u . I hope that you have your own channel RU-vid so that I can subscribe and learn more. Amen.

Respect your honesty👍👍👍 this world needs more people like you

Vijay is a well known journalist who gives you the truth about the "situation", he courageous in telling what it is. I thank Vijay for giving us the facts and his thoughts !

Enjoyed every minute …..thank you Prashad. Wise, informed and competent. 🪟 in another dimension which is hidden behind the heavy curtain of MSM. Thank you 🙏

Vijay, Thank you for independent and objective review of the conflict causes!

A real honest and balanced human being. More people should listen to him.

Now it makes sense. Thank you for this targeted history.

Thank you for being a beacon of light. Thank Mr. Vijay Prashad. Your new subscriber , Filipino/Canadian.

Thank you Vijay Prasad . We have learned so much more from your historical facts that the western media will never disclose.

Hey Mitch, thanks for bringing this rarest of rare gems to us. Fallen in love with Vijay Prashad.

There was an UN resolution brought by Russia Combating the Glorification of Nazism in Nov. 2021 and also in previous years. The resolution was vetoed by US.

A GREAT INTERVIEWER WHO GIVES HIS GUEST ALL THE ROOM TO TALK ,VIJAY AS USUAL VERY INFORMATIVE AND HONEST , THANKS FOR FILLING US IN ,

My feelings exactly and Vijay nailed it.

Thanks Mitch for your thought provoking questions and Vijay for your deep and well-rounded answers to a very complicated situation.

The best analysis on Ukraine and Russia war I ever saw in the past two weeks!

It’s funny how western media are interviewing Petro Poreshenko and ordaining him like some warrior saint when in actual reality it was he who propelled Neo Fascist paramilitary orientated politics and not to forget he inculcated the Neo Fascist Azov Battalion into the Ukrainian National guard.

Vijay how I wish more and more educated, sincere people could speak up robustly like you and effectively reach out to the poor and largely deprived Americans who have limited access to good balance media

Minsk agreement was in the UN resolution and only Russia was pushing for this to be implemented. Even the rebel regions wasn't interested but Russia kept them there. They've been pushing for this whenever they get the chance. I wonder why Vijay didn't know about this. 8 years of this then they saw Belarus and then Kazakhstan being rocked by instability with western support, that's when they got their clue that something threatening is creeping up against them. They insisted on security guarantees and set a timetable for it to come into fruition. They warned NATO that they will enforce their red lines militarily but NATO didn't listen. That's why this happened.

Journalism at its best hard to find

All I can say is Wow!!! Thank you for explaining what mainstream media is not telling us.

Such an informative and knowledgable discussion. Vijay Prashad is so knowledgable on history and geopolitics. The world needs to listen to him.

People posting Ukraine flag on FB have no idea where is Ukraine on the mop they have no idea what is going on in Ukraine and Russia.