'Russia's gamble has not paid off' as Ukraine hits command post and coveted SU-57 jet |George Barros

"It was fast at first, but then it slowed down in a in a surprising way with regards to the Kharkiv operation."

Putin's attempts to retake the initiative in Ukraine have faltered as strikes into Russia have helped to halt his offensive and destroyed one of Russia's rare stealth fighters, George Barros form @UnderstandingWarOrg tells Frontline on #timesradio

[JoshuaTrinityWolf-dcup]

We come from the Ukraine and we are a determined people that do not know how to fail.We make good friends but terrible enemies.
Russia picked the wrong culture to dominate and expect that they would ever give up.

[cyclewisconsin]

Also enjoy watching Soloyov going beserk on his show when he can't even visit any of his many homes abroad. The guy is going insane by his own hand.

[fraumahler]

I like this presenter. Speaks clearly and poses concise questions.🇺🇦🇩🇪🇬🇧

[Chris-zgty]

Imagine losing your navy to a country with no navy and being a "superpower" that can't establish air superiority against a country that barely has an air force.

[VS]

Russians shouldn't play Russian roulette, apparently.

[monsieurgrigny]

This was really first class. Required listening. George Barrros superb.

[zulubeatz]

Very interesting interview. What I find amazing is how the Ukrainian military has adapted to use such a wide selection of different Western weaponry and tech, while using it alongside older Soviet equipment too. This is a testament to their dedication and ingenuity. Even Prighozin remarked on this ability, as it is a lot more difficult than it might seem. NATO troops have to cross train for years just to get used to each other's weapons. The Ukrainians started from scratch and have had to get used to everything from Tanks and IFVS to Planes, Artillery and sophisticated air defence systems.
Incredible accomplishment.

[mrbogardmusic]

I like this guy, he's with ISW I think. He's very knowledgeable, straight forward, & up-to-date with his information.

[junahn]

So.

Ukraine launched three subsonic drones from someplace in Ukrainian controlled airspace where it crossed over 370 miles of Russian controlled airspace and the most heavily militarized area on the planet covered by what is supposed to be the most sophisticated integrated air defense network in human history. When they got to their target, they destroyed at least one and perhaps two of Putin's bespoke "fifth generation" SU-57 fighters as they lay on their heavily guarded airbase.

At this point, the Ukrainians are just trolling. This would be like someone smuggling 40 kilos of methamphetamine through a TSA checkpoint.... in the belly of a live Beluga whale.

[markmierzejewski]

So I am confused. Is it normal or not normal to struggle against a nation you border for 3 years with no oblasts secured. A navy torn in half and 500k K.I.A.

All by the poorest nation in Europe.

[janorgaWB]

It is better to say Moldova was occupied by the Soviet Union just like Ukraine, instead of saying it was a part of it. Soviet Union wasn't an Union, it was Russian Empire v. 2.0.

[dpelpal]

You know your army is a joke when you have to pay people to claim you're winning a war when you aren't. Rusha' is a joke😂😂😂

[pedtrog]

Damn the timidity of the US administration

[marisabenson]

Oh no russian trolls slept in and are late to the party. Time to dock their pay.

[Bob-ndmr]

George Barros gives what would normally be a highly paid briefing to powerful people and I am gald to listen in.

[dpelpal]

Once again the entire Rushn' military proves itself to be a complete and utter joke.😂

[davidl.]

I have so many additional questions I would love to get Mr. Barros' opinions on.
I hope he will become a more frequent guest.

[ahm]

All these experts talk about Russia making gains as if they were guderian tanks in Poland. They have gained 25 kilometers at the most. At this rate they will be in Kiev in 10 years

[Bremerhaven_Rocks]

Very informative. Could listen to this for hours.

[Barnaclebrothers]

I'm sure there are many retired American f-16 pilots who are willing to fly for Ukraine, I did see at least one video interview of just that.