Short Summary

  1. Mike Jones, an independent journalist and expert on Russia, discusses the current state of relations between Russia and the UK.
  2. He prefers being in Russia over England, especially regarding social media interactions, but acknowledges the significant deterioration of diplomatic relations.
  3. Recent events, including the Salisbury poisoning case and the expulsion of British diplomats from Moscow, have fueled increasing animosity.
  4. Ordinary Russians maintain a generally curious and amicable view towards British people, but there are signs of growing resentment, particularly among older generations.
  5. Jones highlights the impact of British political rhetoric and military involvement in Ukraine on Russian perceptions of untrustworthiness.
  6. He reflects on historical issues in Anglo-Russian relations, suggesting that genuine diplomatic relations may not improve in the foreseeable future.
  7. The discussion touches on the implications of Hunter Biden’s pardon, indicating U.S. acknowledgment of its involvement in Ukraine since 2014.
  8. There is skepticism about U.S. intentions regarding Ukraine, with predictions that Trump may seek to expose deeper corruption linked to the Biden family.
  9. The conversation also addresses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, arguing it will only end when Ukraine guarantees absolute neutrality and establishes a pro-Russian government.
  10. Jones expresses disgust at U.S. demands for Ukraine’s military mobilization and criticizes NATO’s reluctance to support Ukraine’s membership.

‘This whole facade that Putin woke up in a bad mood one day and decided to invade Ukraine has been thrown out the window.’ Mike Jones in Moscow on how the Russians see the traitorous west

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Straight talking, straight forward. @WorkersPartyGB Seven time Parliamentarian