'Putin has no red lines': Ex-ambassador explains Putin's mindset

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Published 2023-01-21
When dealing with Putin about the Ukraine conflict, says former UK Ambassador to Belarus Nigel Gould Davies, "our goal should be not to deter ourselves by fear of what he might do, but to persuade him that escalating the war is radically against his own interests." #CNN #news
All Comments (21)
  • @marekrozkowski5549
    Agree with mr Davis assessment. Just like Churchill and Thatcher said before; aggression can not be rewarded.
  • @dagreatstoney.5869
    This man is talking the truth, please let it be herd , we need to heed this
  • @sardendibs
    Exactly! And very eloquently put. Germany, take note.
  • @krystiansinger7906
    lots of passion from the host, lots of wisdom from the other guy, thank You both
  • @andu896
    Smart guy! Please bring him back.
  • @douglasinglesepertutti4230
    Well said Dr. Gould-Davies! We need more clear thinking like yours. I do hope your words will be heard by those who can act on them!
  • @yvonnewey
    Very good interview thank you👍🇺🇦💪🇺🇦
  • @Korovkin_Pavel
    Putin has quite a few red lines, but when USA crossed all of them, there is no point to hold back.
  • @6222999
    This was one of the most sensible and logical interviews I've watched in a long time, I completely agree with Ambassador Davies' analysis. It's time to stop worrying about what Putin may or may not do, it's time for him to worry about what the West may or may not do.
  • @ericdenamur
    Very well said, Mr. Gould-Davies, very clear and very comprehensive. I would still add that in my opinion "fear or restraint are not correct attitudes towards the Russian invader". We MUST give Ukraine the means to win, and quickly!
  • @adiagy9283
    This guy has more common sense than a lot of people. He explains clearly the way any bully should be handled, and that applies to Russia too on a larger scale. Thank God for people like him in positions where they could make a difference in the world.
  • @einherjar8585
    Well said. Give Ukraine everything they need to win... Do not let Putin set the terms, ever.
  • @Albert-Mag...
    The ex-ambassador raises good points and tells it like it is... Excellent debate...
  • @kimmorgado9016
    What a great delivery of the most logical analysis one will hear about Ukraine's brutal invasion by Putin's Russia. Hopefully Nigel G Davies will be invited more often.