History and Politics with Dr.Brovkin

Vladimir N Brovkin
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Russia-Ukraine war; NATO vs. Russia; Russian-American Relations, Russian Politics, International Relations -these are the topics I comment on. I am a professional historian and analyst of Russian affairs, now retired. In the 1990s I served as a Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, and a I published scores of articles and 7 books on Russian and Soviet History, the latest: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin. Russia in Search of Its Identity (London: Routledge 2023) I also an the author and host of a You Tube channel by the same name: History and Politics with Dr. Brovkin. Enjoy listening

  1. 1d ago

    Zelensky's Troubles

    Zelensky troubles 1 AFD 2 Marine Le Pen 3 Juli Mendel 4 new corruption scandal 4 Russian bombing of rail and bridges URSULA KEEP FUNDING UKRAINE European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her State of the Union address, which reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine. Due to the conflict/closure involving the Strait of Hormuz, imported fossil fuels have cost the EU an additional €90 billion “without a single molecule of energy added.” Continued strong support for Ukraine (humanitarian/energy aid for winter, joint missile defence projects, using leftover SAFE funds for joint defence projects with Ukrainian firms). 1.AFD POSITION NO money to Ukraine Trade with Russia German national interests: Europe of sovereign states No to militarization No to migration 2 MARINE LE PEN POSITION interview No money for Ukraine as no money for pension indexation No billion transfer to EU France first 3 UKRAINIAN OPPOSITION Content of Mendel’s Planned/Delivered Remarks According to reporting that obtained the text of the speech, it was not a detailed peace plan with specific ceasefire lines or security guarantees. Key themes included: Military victory over Russia is no longer possible.Continuing the war risks severe demographic, economic, and human costs for Ukraine (described by some reports as risking an “Afghanistan path”).Preference for diplomacy over further escalation; prioritizing preservation of the Ukrainian nation over recovering every kilometre of territory.Criticism of the current strategy and Western approaches that, in her view, prolong the conflict. intellinews.comZelensky: profits from war, declined peace in 22, 24, 25 anchorage. B New Corruption Scandal Prosecutor ran away 4 Military developments: Two bridges leading to ports to Romania bombed, Locomotives, rail depot On Polish border Petraeus BoJo hysteria Their plan: double down on drone deliveries, NATO membership for Ukraine Conclusions: Ursula and war hawks double down in war effort But new forces gathering momentum: AfD in D and Le Pen in France Zelensky’s corrupt regime is running out of supporters Russia tightens its grip over supply routes

  2. 4d ago

    BRICS Pay: A challenge to the West

    So: Is that an alternative to SWIFT? Yes it is Is it fully world-wide? NO Is it a way to bypass sanctions? Yes Does it blunt US ability to impose sanctions? Yes Is it visible to the US? NO Does it add to independence of countries? Yes. It makes trade between 40% of world GDP escape US control. In that sense, it is de-dollarization. We have nothing against the dollar; we just prefer to trade in our own gold-backed currencies. Well that is exactly what de-dollarization is.

  3. Sep 12

    Witkoff-Kushner Mission Failure: What is Next?

    Questions: Witkoff-Kushner mission: the fallout: Its impact on Russian politicsIts impact on Ukrainian politicsIts impact on US politics Why is there talk of Ratcliff replacing Witkoff-Kushner as chief negotiator d. Impact of this mission on EU

  4. Sep 9

    Witkoff - Putin Peace Plan: What is News?

    Witkoff Mission Questions: What were the proposals brought to Kiev? What did Zelensky answer? What does it mean? Substance of proposals: Withdrawal of Ukr forces from Donbas Entry of UN forces in that territory Recognition of that territory as Russian Neutral status No membership in NATO Withdrawal from Zaporoshie Negotiation on the use of Russian language New elections referendum New government and amendments to the Constitution and a treaty of peace sighed by new government unde auspeces of the UN

  5. Sep 6

    Who and How Can Replace Zelensky?

    What are the chances for a Peace deal soon? What is behind Zelensky's threat to close Russian airspace? Who are Zelensky's rivals for the presidency? What terms is Putin likely to impose and to accept? These are the questions we shall consider today.

  6. Sep 6

    Putin's Plan for Ukraine Revealed

    Putin’s Ultimate Objective Revealed Todays key topics: Ratclif'sf visit to Moscow: interpretations Ukraine winning or Russia winning arguments Russia's new strategy and technology Zelensky and his plan of action

  7. Aug 28

    What Can the Coalition of the Willing do?

    What Can the Coalition of the Willing Do? Questions: What do they promise? Will it help? NATO vs. Coalition of the Willing.

  8. Aug 23

    Ukraine: Convulsions of a Doomed Regime

    I pose two question in this video: 1. HOW STABLE IS ZELENSKY IN POWER? 2.WHO WANTS WHAT IN UKRAINE? How do the rivals to Zelensky, such as Fedorov and Zaluzhny propose to win the war? Why does the Western media support one or the other? These are some of the questions we consider today

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Russia-Ukraine war; NATO vs. Russia; Russian-American Relations, Russian Politics, International Relations -these are the topics I comment on. I am a professional historian and analyst of Russian affairs, now retired. In the 1990s I served as a Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, and a I published scores of articles and 7 books on Russian and Soviet History, the latest: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin. Russia in Search of Its Identity (London: Routledge 2023) I also an the author and host of a You Tube channel by the same name: History and Politics with Dr. Brovkin. Enjoy listening

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