Professor Clarke hit the nail on the head. This is why it is so important to keep supporting Ukraine. Because if Ukraine fails, Democracy fails. It's as simple as that.

Bravo, Prof. Clarke on your important assessment on the war in Ukraine. I wish world politicians would listen to you! Thank you, Times Radio, for the excellent interview.

We the West need to keep our promises and deliver what we promised - actions not just words. Our own credibility is on the line, not to mention the lives of these brave Ukrainian soldiers.

The topics may be grim but Prof Michael Clarke is always a pleasure to listen to.

It did not achieve the objective because of the lack of air superiority, Nato would not go on this kind of offensive without complete control of the air!! Its not there fault!! But it is our fault that we've been dragging our feet

Every soldier has a family that loves them. The human loss and suffering is just terrible.

Michael Clarke's up tempo delivery is a breath of fresh air in context to Times Radio War in Ukraine Vlogs. Concise, knowledgeable, up tempo and no beating about the bush. Hope we see him again soon!

People are dying on both sides just to trade a few meters of land back and forth. What a waste of human life.

"Always nice to talk to you, Kate" "Absolutely". 😊 Kate is one of the finest interviewers I've seen on the Russian invasion. She's always well prepared and her questions are incisive and always seem to get the best from her guests. Wish more were like her.

Prof. Clarke made many appearances on Sky News in the beginning of the war, and he was rarely mistaken I appreciate his assessments very much Happy chistmas from Denmark oblast

Prof. Michael Clarke is one of the very few people that I would listen to, his knowledge is way ahead of most others

Thank you Professor Clarke! I always listen to your comments on Sky News, and this is a really brilliant explanation of what is going on.

Times radio should cover Ukraine more. The views on your Gaza and Israel videos are nothing compared to your videos on Ukraine. This is a much more important conflict for the West than whatever is happening in the Middle East.

❤Ukrainian ❤

Outstanding assessment by Professor Clarke. Indeed I’ve thought to myself that the stalemate of the war is starting to resemble 1942 all too clearly. I also agree that this conflict is much more consequential than in the Middle East. It frustrates me immensely to see much needed materiel siphoned off from artillery hungry Ukraine to the well stocked warehouses of the IDF while American Republicans talk about isolating themselves from the world and Fascism’s shadow hangs heavy over their elections in 2024. Meanwhile pro-Putin allies win elections in the Netherlands, Slovakia and Orban holds the EU hostage! I can’t imagine what Churchill would think of this bloody mess other then to see a younger Slavic version of himself in President Zelensky, rallying his people together against the unrelenting fire bombing raids on its major cities. As a Canadian, I’m growing rather fond of my British & Australian cousins for their staunch support for Ukraine in these dog days of the war. Like WWI & WWII, the Commonwealth remembers the very dear price of freedom while our American friends are wooed to sleep by isolationist misinformation! I pray they wake up in time, lest we be doomed to a 21st century of dictatorship that the Professor warns us of. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🫡

Fantastic interview with Michael and thank god he’s saying it as it is.. the biggest worry is what’s going on in Ukraine, the Middle East tensions are bad but we need to stay with Ukraine and support them in every way.

The Russians don't care about the convicts. They aren't considered to be worth worriying about from the Russian point of view. They don't value human life as much as we in the west. This is another reason why we must support Ukraine. Kate is a good journalist, asks relevant questions. Always good to see Michael Clarke. Thanks Times Radio.

Kate you are the one shining light of Times Radio. Never sell out to the bean-counters.

Horrifying how history repeats itself and how helpless it can make you feel

So grateful for Michael Clark’s input, he’s watching carefully the situation and imparting his astute insights and conclusions with us Thanks, Times radio!

Zaluzhnyi is trying to wage a modern war with zero air cover. It is a miracle what they have accomplished so far.

we're not walking away from Ukraine if I have anything to say about it

Times Radio has such low audio. When the ads play I have to pull my earbuds out before they burst my ear drums

Comments today in my opinion are so true. Hopefully the free world will come to their senses

I always enjoy listening to Prof. Clarke. His comments are always knowledgable and insightful.👍

So great to see you again Kate, I’m truly impressed of your handling of your professional guests on Frontline 🙏😊 Well prepared with relevant insights, without the biased political angles that others unfortunately provide… Always interesting as one is listening through the whole discussion, and of course Prof Clarke as well as other seriously experienced returning guests like Ben Hodges as perfect matches, providing a real picture and reality also looking forward to have Ukraine finally succeed - please keep on 🙏

Anti artillery drones are far cheaper than counter artillery, especially when you can't match the enemies production rates in that space, so it's a no brainier.

We can’t abandon Ukraine by not supplying all the weaponry they need . I hope USA and the west and EU will keep sending help to Ukraine ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤from USA ty Kate and Times Radio guest

As long as Russia has alliances with the likes of North Korea and Iran, it will be an uphill struggle for Ukraine and it's international supporters. The west has underestimated the global threats that lie in the years ahead. It's defence industry economy needs to be quadrupled in size.

Imagine being the historian who manages to debunk many of the Soviet soldier memes only for the modern day RF to just openly embrace them

Prof Clarke is super, pretty clear headed , honest assessments, limits his bias! Appreciate it!

Russia has always sent waves of unfortunates into battle as their 'tip of the spear'. Then they forbid their survivors to grieve. Then they pretend all the lives lost were a grand investment in the greatness that was once the USSR. Russian leadership always was most cruel.

The United States has a contractual international obligation to continue to provide assistance until Ukraine is fully secured.

Excellent interview with Professor Clarke. Agree 100% that we can't stop Putin and defend western democracy with piecemeal military assistance. We are "talking the talk and not walking the walk".

Very well put. The west has to decide what is in it`s best interest. The more reluctant we will be, the higher price we will have to pay in the end.

"... if we are unable to back up these Brave words after two year then the era of Western influence will be over." What more is there to say?

Modern-day NKVD sounds like something out of Stalins play book.

This is a very important discussion that every Westerner should hear.

Great to see you Kate!

good interview, thank you both. Charles

Storm-z isn’t just convicts, it’s also used by Russian commanders to punish regular recruits and conscripts who break rules or fail to follow orders.

Prof.Michael Clarke, you say the expected Ukrainian breakthrough was disappointing... Personally, I think the help that they asked for and actually got from the West was disappointing... U S Army and NATO's Army always advocate that an offensive is only possible once you've established Airpower over the battleground but since the West has failed unilaterally by stuttering and not getting the F16s to the front for Ukraine to use effectively and establishing that Airpower for the Ground Forces to use as an Umbrella whilst pushing forward. Sadly BIDEN and EUs Vonder Leyon failed in providing what they promised. "SO THE REAL PROBLEM IS WESTERN POLITICS" who are rotten to the core stuffing their faces in the trough... 😠😠😠

Fascinating thank you

Agree what is happening in Ukraine is more important for the worlds future than what is happening in middle east

This guy is excellent to listen to ..

excellent, thank you

Great info and questions, thx

My favorite interviewer and interviewee together in one place. Christmas definitely came early for me. 😄

Talking of Russian culture being obliterated too by Putin's genocidal insanity - I think I'm right in saying that in 4 days Ukraine will celebrate its official Christmas, adopting for the first time the European calendar over the Russian orthodox one. PS I find those "best bit" snippets at the beginning really annoying. Can you at least include a time-stamp for those who want to jump straight to the interview as a whole conversation?

Always enjoy listening to this lady she lets them get on with it

I have to say that I have massive respect for Professor Clarke. He speaks clearly andconsiders

Well said, sir.

It’s extremely exhausting going round the world with a begging bowl 😅

If west properly backed Ukraine it could win. If Ukraine fails it’s because the west failed yo back Ukraine and west will reap its rewards for that- ie less security, more money to spend on defence, possibly more war and encouraged Russian agression! The west leaders have had it too good for decades and don’t seem to understand the gravity of this situation.

Great interview...well said professor 👏..hit the nail on the head ..helping Ukraine 🇺🇦 is the most important thing for western countries and democracy....

I'm from belgium and I love to listening to prof clarck 😉

Always nice to see you Kate. I Iike your interview style.

Totally agree, it's always nice to see you and to listen to your great interviews. Nicholas

I just wish that Kate did every interview for Times Radio. There's not one other presenter anywhere near as good.

Having seen a few videos of what DPICMS do to these Meat Waves, It could almost put me off Spaghetti Bolognese

Very good analysis.

For me, Mouse Fever is easily explained. The trenches have been overrun by mice as their natural predators like hawks, owls and foxes are no longer there. Never mind the impact of dead bodies laying around.

Great video by the Professor Clarke.

And then there's the real world.

My 2 favorite people! Michael and Kate! Great work guys!!

Thank you Ukraine for fighting for democracy in Europe.

An extremely callous view would be that the west on understanding Putins tactics would like this war to drag on as long as possible as it is absolutely ruinous to Russia.

VERY VERY Brilliant Analysis 👏

I watch this channel to get an alternative viewpoint from the Russian Narrative. I reframe myself from making any judgement, let us wait whether Prof Clarke's narrative or alternative narratives from different ideologies, and which narrative will prevail at the end of the day after the war. Have a good day. I am glad I am not suffering because of the Ukraine war; I live 1000's of miles away.

sheer horror of being a russian soldier in ukraine, fighting & dying for no cause

And Orban from Hungary says it's not a War..

"if you can"t do the time, don't do the crime" gets a whole new meaning ...

Why do the Politicians not listen to this credible expert!

This man is brilliant and right on the mark. US Congress & Senate must watch.

Prof Clarke knows what is going on in the world more than anyone in US congress,they all need to sit and watch this

An excellent prognosis. especially Crimea being the key target for UKR and the West, which is Putin's jewel, which I fully agree with having experienced air support of Desert Storm 1 and 2 which was a lesser threat to the West than Putin's invasion of UKR.

Kate is a real win for Times Radio. Her interviews are always interesting to listen to. She knows how to ask the right questions. Hope is the situation for Ukraine gets better at least on the long run. History knows already the answer: Putin will fail finally, question is only at what costs.

Great discussion

Polling stations should be done online Keep up with the times!!! Not destroying trees just for a vote!!!

I agree with Michael. So come on the west and Nato. HELP Ukraine. 100% the People are behind you.

Professor Clarke gives a valuable summary of the situation in Ukraine, plus his opinions are helpful to understanding what 2024 will look like. Thanks. I hope he is a guest in the near future.

I BELIEVE WE SHOULD LISTEN TO TIMES RADIO

Thank you.

Why are our politicians failing to heed the warnings about the war in Ukraine, we said after WW2 we would never make the same mistakes again, yet here we are ill prepared or unwilling to properly support Ukraine. Why aren't we ramping up our industrial capabilities to ensure Ukraine receives the ammunition and equipment it needs or as per normal are we just sitting and waiting for the US to do it all. We are sleep waling into WW3 if we do not support Ukraine PROPERLY to win the war against Russia.

WOW! Michael Clarke is spectacularly impressive. He is obviously extraordinarily knowledgeable and articulate, and he combines that with the demeanor of someone who doesn't consider himself special, as if he is just some ordinary guy, which he most definitely is not.

Thanks for honest analysis

Excellent. Thank you.

Kate is really impressive-one of the best interviewers out there. Clarke is very good and stuck to his expertise as a military analyst, but war is notoriously politics by other means, and the economic situation of Russia is becoming more untenable by the hour. In 2024 they are almost certain to run out of strategic monetary reserves and inflation is likely to skyrocket. Also there was too little discussion of the increasing amount of sabotage in Russia. If the northern pipelines are attacked, Russia might not be able to get 60% of its oil production back online in years if ever. Putin’s show of confidence is exactly that-a masquerade.

Never mess with Ukrainians 💙💛🇬🇧

Thanks, great information.

Great interview.

Thankyou Prof Clarke very informative interview.Slava Ukraine many thanks to all the allies of Ukraine.

This man is so nice to listen to, such great insights into a very complicated war, par with another great commentator, Ben Hodges.

I never imagined the trenches of World War1 was like a day at the spa.

The mythology of Russia being powerful has died on the battlefield of Ukraine, they have hardly any people or modern equipment remaining. A big nearly empty country has lost all its legacy military equipment in a festival of how to lose people and machines and call it a war so it’s acceptable to the media. High attrition disaster with zero achievement. Success has been the biggest casualty here.✌️❤️🇬🇧

I'm surprised FPV drones weren't mentioned, as a way to relieve the shortage of ammo. Speaking of drones, if some were adapted to carry cluster munitions...

The Ukraine PM is so approachable wish the UK politicians where like that, he's doing a great job, unlike the more corrupt UK political system.

😁🥰Good day from Lismore, NSW. Merry Christmas, and have success 2024. 😞My heart goes to all soldiers on both sides: #Ukrainian and #Russia

Carry on with your contrived narrative history Prof.

Slava Ukraini ♥️ 🇺🇦