This guy needs to be up on the media bit more 🙏🇺🇦

When does this man sleep?! I am so grateful for his brilliant and insightful analysis on the war. Also for Black Earth, The Road to Unfreedom, On Tyranny, and his masterpiece, Bloodlands.

I learned so much from this interview. Thanks very much 👍🏻

Tim Snyder is my favourite historian. He is even on point with Putin!

It’s not about alliances anymore. It’s about doing what’s right in the name of humanity. We should all help 💙💛

Historian Timothy Snyder seems to understand deeply Putin's mind and how the Russian Invasion means to Putin. Thank you for your clear explanation.

Brilliant interview. Wonderful historian answering intelligent questions from a superb interviewer. Spot on.

I don't think I've heard a better description of the issues we are facing and what we have to do. Wonderful. And thank you to Channel Four for interviewing him.

it's absolutely essential to read T. Snyder's established analyses of the history of the oppression & domination of Ukraine by fascist empires going back 50 to 150 years

I’m from the US but need to give a S/O to British news stations… they have done a much better job covering the war and all the experts they bring on are so much better than CNN, Fox, CNBC, etc.

That was a great interview of Timothy Snyder. This guy makes a lot of sense and wish he was directing policy for NATO/EU.

Mr. Snyder is always a source for well thought out understanding of politics and history, especially when it comes to everything eastern Europe.

I'm about 30 pages from finishing Timothy Snyder's "Road to Unfreedom", which was written 4 years ago. He was so prescient. Snyder is a great meld of historian, linguist, and philosopher. I plan on reading more of his books.

He has written many books, Timothy Snyder is really really on the money and has been for years

Tim Snyder's ability to get into the head of the adversary and appreciate it from that point of view, is key to understanding the conflict in Ukraine. Brilliant man.

That was a great interview and provides context to the whole situation and how it may evolve

We need to help Ukraine as much as possible!!

Don’t call him Mr, he is below the low. A criminal, a dictator.

"That's a wonderful question" - that's how you know the interview is going well! The points about the plurality of viewpoints allowed in a democracy being "messy" and "indecisive" according to Putin was fascinating!

This is a man who knows what he is talking about. 👍🇷🇴

Great interview. Ukraine can’t loose.

Completely correct. Ukraine's freedom and democracy is paramount to all of our freedoms and democracies. It's the front line of that ideology. To let a democratic Ukraine fall would be an existential threat to the entire democratic world. We can not let it happen; even if it's only for our own sakes.

Brilliant and relieving perspectives!!! Bless Mr. Synder. SHARP man.

Great "lecture", Mr. Timothy Snider. Thank you.

Very good interview, we owe a lot to Ukraine.

Short, direct and no nonsense interview with excellent questions and answers. Good job!

Was bummed out when you guys took this video down earlier. Thanks for making it available again 😎👍

I have been obsessed with this war since it started, this man hit the nail on the head in how Putin has been miss understood 👍🏻👍🏻

What he's saying here is true. Every person, who cares about democracy should listen to this interview time and again and the leaders of democratic countries should listen to this interview for however long it takes them to understand what is being said here and to start acting accordingly.

Timothy is the go to bloke for all things Russian and Ukrainian. It would be a benefit to have him on more frequently. Probably the best American expert in these two warring nations.

Fantastic interview. Thank you very much for that. Very grim outlook on the future, yet very logical. Lose Ukraine, lose the world.

Finally, a constructive analysis that clearly defines what comes next as a choice

This interview shows how valuable Channel 4 is. Privatisation of it would weaken democracy in the UK.

Timothy Snyder is someone who is at home describing something we all know or realize, but can't describe to others what we see or know, without letting emotions and lack of the knowledge of words to block our description of our thoughts. That being laboriously said, he confirmed what I already feel.

The smartest and the most competent political analyst that I have seen.

Big Fan of Timothy Snyder. Always comes up with insightful and a totally different perspective.

This is a perfect interview and explaination. Even though some points I cannot totally agree, it is very interesting to know other views.

As always, this intelligent man again with an incredibly interesting analytical prognosis - thanks!

if you cant create fear its impossible to dominate ...

One of the few really reliable commentators on the big picture.

Some straight rationality

Ukraine knew they would have to win a war against Russia to be free of Russia. The alternative is a 100% chance of extinction by annexation for their nation. Zelenskyy's advisor pretty much nailed Russia's battle plan in an interview a couple of years ago.

That's why we should all muck in and not be so naive or arrogant as to assume this horrible mindless carnage could never happen to other European Nations. This is surely a wake up call. Ukraine will forever be the indesputable blueprint of this. 🌎💔🙏

This acaademic is uncannily presient. Am readding this for the first time after 8 or 9 month after the Russian invasion started. And it turns out to be spot on!

The Ukraine really needs to be invited into NATO after all this is over.

Glad you guys put this one back up-one of the few intelligent voices on this subject!

One year later. This guy will never go hungry. He is now in the process of eating his words together with the eggs on his face. Not the traditional word salad; for him, it’s word omelette. Bon appetit.

wow, it does not get said any clearer that this. We have to win if we believe democracy has to win over autocracy. All democracies should come together and invest 25% of our military efforts to win this war over Tyranny and autocracy. This is our moment to stand up for our values. NOW is the time.

What a superb interview. Intelligent questioning by Krishnan, allowing, welcoming and encouraging in-depth interesting intelligent answers . What a difference compared to the kind of farcical interviewing paxman used to do on the bbc … which never illicted anything except Punch and Judy facile tv.

The WEST and the WORLD LEADERS SHOULD WATCH THIS 10 TIMES..and listen carefuly what this man is saying... WORDS THAT MAKE SENCE

Totally agree with your conclusion. We should be doing everything possible to help the Ukrainian military. In addition , we need to get the truth to the Russian citizens.

First Western person analysis that is spot on.

This aged like milk!

The World’s Moral And Practical Obligation To Ukraine In Ukraine, there is both a moral and practical obligation, which transcends the fact of there being no formal obligation from NATO or the EU. As we know from history, formal obligations crumble in the face of reality when dealing with someone like Putin. I am not complaining so much as I am cautioning the entire world that if it is not willing to nip in the bud the actions of Putin now, we will most certainly be compelled to confront him later. And the effects of that will probably be much worse than the risk of starting a third world war now. A world that bows to the will of a bully and dictator today, will either become a virtual pawn of that bully and dictator or be forced to fight him later. As we saw with Hitler, because the world was not willing to confront him early on, the ultimate conflagration that resulted was much worse than it might otherwise have been. Just as a free individual cannot long endure the abuse and domination of a bullying neighbor, so too, the free nations of the world cannot long endure the abuse and dominance of a bully and dictator among them. Of course, the possibility of nuclear war is paralyzing, and the present fear of that happening is what gives Putin his ultimate edge. He knows this and wants the world to think he might be crazy enough to use nuclear weapons. We need to call his bluff by letting him know that we will even risk nuclear war to save freedom and democracy in the world. The world not only allowed Putin to exist but did business with him. Now humanity must pay the karmic price for its complicity. And that price may be a third world war, which might even mean nuclear war. This is a horrifying thought, but reality does not care what is horrifying to humanity. The world we create and the results of that creation are as they are. If we cater to autocrats, we will have to live with autocracy as the way of the world - or we can stop allowing autocrats to evolve and exist in the world. At the moment, Ukraine is the center of our universe. It is the focal point and pivot point for our future. What we decide to do there will determine the direction we will take to that future and what that future will be. Will it be a world where freedom and democracy become the way of the world for all humankind, or will it be a world where the dream of freedom and democracy is dead, and slavery and autocracy rule? JRB

Excellent and sensible Timothy. Putin is lost in a historical version of his Russia and his patriotism. He doesn't like messy .....makes sense so to bomb the messy people to impose your order. Truth is though, all civilisations have been messy and its startling to think of his lack of judgement, historic understanding and quite frankly some kind of notion that he's 'other' and great.....he's no more 'other' than the innocent people he's killing..all the while protecting himself bodily at the end of the long table and giving Mothers and Widows 'medals'. Hitler had this mindset...an ideology that he rose to power and could try to impose. I so hope the Russian people see it for what it is. The west isn't perfect...none of us are, but slaughtering innocents and brothers is never justified.

Not even watched this yet but the title got me. Glad someone else is also saying it!

I hope Western politicians share his views and properly support Ukraine not just with defensive weapons but some offensive weapons so they can start retaking their country.

This guy really knows what he is talking about.

I hope that Mr. Snyder's insight has been shared with all the Democratic Leaders, NATO the UN and any military decision makers for a clear understanding of these horrific events unfolding at the hand of Putin.

You are absolutely right Mr Snyder.Thank u

"You just make up stuff and then invade them". Said with a straight face without any sense of irony.

Very dangerous when a person in control of a powerful country gets into that frame of mind. This man has things totally in focus. He has the best grip on events I have heard.

Good teachers RAISE good questions; great teachers PRAISE good questions.

An outstanding commentary on the war in Ukraine and the future of democracy in Eastern Europe.

Usually the guy in the suit asks the questions and the one in the field answers them. Nice change of pace. Great interview, somebody that can actually speak with insight on how Putin sees the world around him!

Yes, we need to learn from this and respond firmly as democratic societies.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Love the references to British Empire and American race issues. Accept the past and become better!!

There are literally only a handful of intellects on the face of the planet who’s ideas people should give an ear to and possibly consider, and Mr. Snyder’s are up there at the top of that list at this point in time...

Snyder is a brilliant scholar and fully engaged in now!

Great analysis by Synder, a forecast authority on autocracy.

Ukraine is protecting all of us! Slava Ukraini!

Excellent interview!

thank you for the great interview!

Greatest Putin analysts alive.

"If future of the world hangs on Ukraine, then why do countries give so little?"

Timothy Snyder is brilliant and needs to be interviewed by all the western media outlets.

Thanks! Great interview, Snyder has a clear vision.

People with democratic mindsets will think alike. People with autocratic mindsets will also think alike. Those who think it is "okay" for the powerful and big to take over the weaker and smaller nation's land and assets, then they belong to the autocratic mindset group. These people if residing in democratic states should move to autocratic states and be controlled by dictators.

Really feel for Ukraine. Feel like they are fighting for the freedom and liberty of all the civilised world, but they alone are suffering for it and every leader just watching. Heart breaking! God will keep you and bring through! He hears the blood of your people crying out from the earth for justice! And you will get that justice! Long live Ukraine!!!!!

Clicked for Dr. Snyder. Great intellect.

You got it absolutely… brilliant interview with a very wise individual…💕💕💕

Where can we hear more from this guy?

West or the Americans. All are paying price for American politics

Krishnan, channel 4. THANK YOU! the best news channel out there.

Brilliant interview!

I agree with ALMOST everything this gentleman is saying.....however a man that can easily kill civilians,,,women,,children schools,and hospitals and have no regard for human life can easily drop a nuclear bomb on Ukraine.....his military have gotten embarrassed his people are turning against him his financial situation is getting worse by the day and if he lives he will not stay in power. So look his future is dim and his days are numbered obviously I feel that he could feel that this is his worst case scenario so in his thinking why not drop a nuclear bomb ........and if the decision is made.....who can stop him??? And he can live inside the Kremlin during nuclear fallout and stay alive for probably years ......in short,,,,Putin is running out of cards to play to save face

Why had it just been taken down? It was down minuts after being released. Did it get hacked or what happened here? This is the best outlay regarding this war ever since it was started.

Excellent interview, from both host and guest. More like this please C4 👍😎

How right you were and continue to be.

I hope the West is listening to Timothy Snyder.

Mr. Snyder's explanations are entirely understandable for the "normal" person. No need to degrade him towards the end. -How come you never ask politions to explain their jibberish?

This man understands

Yes they are!!! Thank you Ukraine...

I think Putin of 20 years ago and Putin of today are completely different people. He may have started out as a tactician, but he has consolidated so much power in his own hands and has been at the top so long, he's practically living in an alternate reality, which is compounded by his subordinates giving him bad information.

Great interview. But My. Synder's point of 'making up stuff about countries and then invading them' is in fact something that the US and UK have done in recent memory. WMD in Iraq etc....

Splendid Talk!

I am in total agreement with this guy.

Dr. Snyder is totally correct. I read "On Tyranny" soon after publication and "The Road To Unfreedom" when it was published in early 2018. The latter is a prescient work predicting the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, I then read "Bloodlands". This interview sums up what I learned from reading his work. A Polish woman who survived the Battle of Warsaw, as a combatant, in 1944, prepared me in personal conversation and memoir in 2001 for my encounter with Dr. Snyder's great body of work. We are in a time of great peril evidenced by the embrace of cruel putinism equally embraced by cruel trumpism. Partners in cruelty. Send Ukraine more weapons. SOS!

Evolution is painful. Great points.

This is the third time I have watched Dr. Snyder's assessment of the Russo-Ukrainian war, and it resonates more fully every viewing, especially as the war turns in Ukraine's favour. The West absolutely needs to be "all in" on this confrontation with a resurgent, bellicose Russia.

Enlightening!