Dr. Snyder makes his points with crystal clarity. While news programs often focus on cities being reduced to smithereens and loss of life, Dr. Snyder reminds us that there are damages to the psyche of both Russians and Ukrainians. This is a very heavy price to pay.
You report that you said: "Speaking of history, the Russian representative denied that there was such a thing as the history of Ukraine. I would refer the Russian representative to excellent surveys by historians who know both Ukrainian and Russian, such as the recent work by my colleague Serhii Plokhii at Harvard. I would refer people in general to my open class on Ukrainian history at Yale, which I hope shares the significance of Ukrainian history more eloquently than I can here."
Thank you for including the link to your open class on Ukrainian history at Yale -- and for offering the class. Perhaps one day the Russian representative will be able to enter the open class and learn.
Excellent presentation! The question is, will anyone at the UN take it to heart?
Shouldn’t the UN suspend Russia’s membership in its various organizations, starting with the Security Council? Shouldn’t every lever of pressure be pulled to hopefully lead to change in Russia’s policy and messaging?
Thank you Professor. Your voice and scholarship are essential, not just to refute Putin's propaganda on the world stage, but also as a conscious for your fellow Americans. As you well know, a substantial portion of elected officials and candidates of a major U.S. political party willfully tout Putin's narrative, egged on by far-right media, led by Rupert Murdoch and his on-air personalities - to Putin's delight. Americans need to hear your message.
Calmly magnificent, Dr. Snyder. I have waited until 7:46 PM to comment to give me time to watch the news for some mention of this historic presentation. Nada. How was this not reported on and shared, even on MSNBC? I can only hope that someone more connected then me is on this. Спасибі і слава Україні!
If "Russophobia" exists, it is actually Putin phobia because he is a KGB killer and Kremlin phobia because Putin controls it and the minds of Russians. Without Putin and the Kremlin, Russia, Russian culture, and Russians would be fantastic to be around. As President Zelensky has said, "Russians will not be completely free until they get the Kremlin out of their minds." First and foremost, that begins with Putin and his terror.
Thank you. Well done, Timothy Snyder. Oh that argument, generally speaking, was as thoughtful and eloquently stated as your’s today. There’s not an arena, topic, or perspective that wouldn’t be greatly elevated if that was the case. But alas, we muddle on through the lies, accusations, insults, and dangerous nonsense.
Corrupt language has to be called out. Obscuring the truth has to be called out. Clarity and calm help us all work to create a world where realizing one's worth depends on respect for law and for borders that give people the security to make choices for themselves--including the choice to study the history of one's country. Very grateful for this public testimony at the UN.
Just excellent. As always. I don't know at what point in the meeting Dr. Snyder's testimony was given, but it makes me wonder— Was the Russian representative to the Security Council present during this? I can't imagine him actually sitting through it.
Dr. Snyder makes his points with crystal clarity. While news programs often focus on cities being reduced to smithereens and loss of life, Dr. Snyder reminds us that there are damages to the psyche of both Russians and Ukrainians. This is a very heavy price to pay.
Phenomenal presentation. Most note worthy was that the Russian delegate proved Dr Snyder’s thesis. Simply wonderful.
Thank you, Professor Snyder.
You report that you said: "Speaking of history, the Russian representative denied that there was such a thing as the history of Ukraine. I would refer the Russian representative to excellent surveys by historians who know both Ukrainian and Russian, such as the recent work by my colleague Serhii Plokhii at Harvard. I would refer people in general to my open class on Ukrainian history at Yale, which I hope shares the significance of Ukrainian history more eloquently than I can here."
Thank you for including the link to your open class on Ukrainian history at Yale -- and for offering the class. Perhaps one day the Russian representative will be able to enter the open class and learn.
Mic drop….boom! Just read this aloud to my wife. Elegant and powerful, as usual, Dr. Snyder.
This is the best argument I’ve ever heard on anything! Bravo, Professor. Thank you good sir. You are a true fighter for Ukraine. Слава Україні!
Setting the conversation Straight versus. Doublespeak Thank you
Excellent presentation! The question is, will anyone at the UN take it to heart?
Shouldn’t the UN suspend Russia’s membership in its various organizations, starting with the Security Council? Shouldn’t every lever of pressure be pulled to hopefully lead to change in Russia’s policy and messaging?
Thank you Professor. Your voice and scholarship are essential, not just to refute Putin's propaganda on the world stage, but also as a conscious for your fellow Americans. As you well know, a substantial portion of elected officials and candidates of a major U.S. political party willfully tout Putin's narrative, egged on by far-right media, led by Rupert Murdoch and his on-air personalities - to Putin's delight. Americans need to hear your message.
Calmly magnificent, Dr. Snyder. I have waited until 7:46 PM to comment to give me time to watch the news for some mention of this historic presentation. Nada. How was this not reported on and shared, even on MSNBC? I can only hope that someone more connected then me is on this. Спасибі і слава Україні!
Amazingly clear and as solid as ever. Much appreciated.
If "Russophobia" exists, it is actually Putin phobia because he is a KGB killer and Kremlin phobia because Putin controls it and the minds of Russians. Without Putin and the Kremlin, Russia, Russian culture, and Russians would be fantastic to be around. As President Zelensky has said, "Russians will not be completely free until they get the Kremlin out of their minds." First and foremost, that begins with Putin and his terror.
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Thank you. Well done, Timothy Snyder. Oh that argument, generally speaking, was as thoughtful and eloquently stated as your’s today. There’s not an arena, topic, or perspective that wouldn’t be greatly elevated if that was the case. But alas, we muddle on through the lies, accusations, insults, and dangerous nonsense.
Corrupt language has to be called out. Obscuring the truth has to be called out. Clarity and calm help us all work to create a world where realizing one's worth depends on respect for law and for borders that give people the security to make choices for themselves--including the choice to study the history of one's country. Very grateful for this public testimony at the UN.
Just excellent. As always. I don't know at what point in the meeting Dr. Snyder's testimony was given, but it makes me wonder— Was the Russian representative to the Security Council present during this? I can't imagine him actually sitting through it.
Thank you.