McFaul: We need a big bang approach against Russia with weapons, sanctions, more

The Kremlin is facing a fiscal crisis as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine drags on. Former Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul tells Joy Reid, “We need a big bang approach here on sanctions, on weapons, and on designating them a state sponsor of terrorism.”

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[szendrenko]

McFaul - I agree with every word you said! More weapons! It's now time to unleash every possible sanction, no matter what price we must pay

[zeldawilson]

Alexi needs be out of jail he doesn't belong there

[veneno]

Thank you for your service Mr Ambassador . Your service is greatly needed AGAIN.

[Aussie-Mocha]

McFaul with a big smile 😊!!
Great guy!!! He is 100% right!

[PrincessSachiko]

mcfaul makes such great points, as always. i like this point: if putin were really so strong and had so much support, why would he have to jail people who oppose him?

[GraphicdesignforFree]

''If everyone would give to Ukraine proportionately what we have given to Ukraine, this war would be over.'' - Latvia's defense minister. Weapons are the best humanitarian Aid.

[NiklasAndersson]

I love McFaul. Would love to see that guy running for president. He was a great advisor to Obama. Can really recommend his book "From cold war to hot peace".

[carolmiller]

These endless war crimes against Ukrainians has been heartbreaking to watch. I supported the strongest response since the beginning - Putin is typical bully but too many NATO folks fall for the ploy when he whispers "nuclear". But as Zelensky said - Putin wants to live. So he's not that stupid. Sometimes you have to put the fly swatter down & just pull out the sledgehammer.

[jayneberkley]

At this point, in my opinion throw everything we’ve got at the Russians!

[joaneskins]

"Those who can make you believe absurdities (Putin/tRUMP) can make you commit atrocities."


Voltaire

[teddited]

Will listen to any video, podcast that includes McFaul! He’s so sharp!

[rickmartin]

Putin has a lot of experience attacking apartment buildings both at home in Russia and abroad.

[lexruptor]

It doesn't feel like the international community is helpless, it feels like the international community is wilfully compliant. Literally accessory to the crime, seeing yet sitting by and doing nothing to stop the crime.

[denniswinters]

What an incredibly courageous man Alexey Navalny is.

[michaelbray]

It seems that Putin will only listen to the big stick and not the soft speaking.
Batter up!

[jimgraham]

It's time to give Russia a taste of its own medicine.

[Alwaysgrim]

Just to clarify Trump and GOP, America stands with Ukraine not Putin .

[veneno]

Just my opinion. I think he can’t let this end now, all Russians will know how many family members are dead. They still don’t know

[pamelagantzer]

I love you Joy! You tell us exactly we ht we need to to know.

[joaneskins]

"Why would Vladimir Putin buy the whole 🐮 cow when he can get all the milk he needs for FREE from Donald tRUMP?"


Lt. Colonel Alexander S. Vindman