Watched it last night. Konstantin's first statement was an absolute mic drop. The rest of the panel realised they had been rumbled and there was absolutely nowhere to go apart from their meaningless platitudes. 10/10
@@PeteCourtier Did you see the standing ovation in the UN when they saw Zelensky's video call? It reminded me of those films where the people in charge have no intention of helping, but celebrate the bravery of the people who are going to die - something like Armageddon. KK knows exactly what is going to happen - Putin will take as much as he can, then negotiate a peace
It's an interesting time we're living in when comedians are more articulate, informed and candid than journalists and politicians etc. Thank you for sharing
Hi, yeh I mean some not all. We predominantly communicate via technology and comments with strangers on topics where I feel nuance is lost and we have to make our point in the least amount of words possible and include disclaimers to appease any ambiguity. I’m not ve ey good at this 😅
Awesome - Konstantin is so articulate it puts pretty much every Brit to shame, knows what he thinks and not a single hesitation. The applause toward the end is proof that most people are still (despite all the woke nonsense we've suffered for the last 10yrs) still can dig deep and agree with common sense. This gives me hope.
He is speaking out loud what we used to take as common sense twenty or thirty yrs ago but somehow became too toxic or politically incorrect to say anymore I'm saying this as a millennial
@@vinniechan agreed, though I'm developing an allergy to "as a" - everytime we use it it reinforces divisions - as a person of colour, as a englishman, as a trans. Your statement is just as correct regardless of whether you're a millenial or not ;)
He was awful here. You think because he tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!" that he's not espousing capitulation and appeasement?
My dad hates QT due to the relentless BS. Whilst my mum was watching this, he sat in the other room doing his puzzle and whenever u spoke he shouted ‘whoever that bloke is, he’s most honest straight talking person that show has ever hosted’. I agreed. You were brilliant.
@Top Lobster I haven't seen them for 12 years. I have no need to waste my time with trivial matters. Baby birds dont return to the nest once they can catch worms for themselves.
This is a wonderful example of ‘establishment’ intellectuals/pundits/etc being totally outclassed by a genuinely informed and intelligent person from ‘outside’ the established spaces. Konstantin is so good because he is probably the one person on the panel who genuinely doesn’t care what people think of him. That liberates him to be honest and truthful.
He conveniently ignored the fact that fascist militias are operating alongside the official Ukrainian army and have been doing so for years. Go and look at the Vice channel video from 2016 about them. NATO and the American government are also responsible for this situation. Ukrainian leaders are just puppets. Pawns in their game. He's lying when he says Russian people do not value life. Disgusting liar. I've been to Russia several times and worked there and know that not to be true
"Konstantin is so good because he is probably the one person on the panel who genuinely doesn’t care what people think of him." Exactly! Well said. Politicians and the like just spout off emotional talking points that they think we want to hear. Then rinse and repeat. Nothing with any real substance to it or that would back them in a political corner. Best to stay vague as possible yet sound emotional by yelling meaningless vapid platitudes.
@@nickgoesvestmode he talks alot of garbage too. He conveniently ignored the fact that right now, and for years previously that fascist militias are operating alongside the Ukrainian army. Go and look at the Vice channel video from 2016 about them. Ukraine unfortunately has a long history of fascism. Research the massacres they committed in Poland during WW2. Fascist militias fought alongside the Nazis then, jumped ship to fight alongside the French resistance then fought against their own. A neutral Ukraine is the only solution to this
@@paintsilj I don't know enough about the fascist militias to comment, but you seem to have misunderstood Konstantin's meaning when he said that Russian people do not value life. He was not talking about the average person on the street - the individuals you met during your visits - he was talking about the establishment. And he was talking about the broad values and philosophies that underpin Russian culture with regard to things like individuality, personal expression and liberty - the way in which such values differ between the USSR and, say, the US or UK. You are confusing the individual with the collective. They are not the same. I respect that you feel strongly about this, but it is important that you calm your ire enough to understand what is being said.
They don't understand as they have not lived the experience nor have they heard it from those who have the concept of a world war is so foreign to these fattened on the teat of peace and prosperity they have no slue nor do they care to think about the fact
Konstantin was brilliant from the get go. His obvious emotional attachment to the hard truths he spoke demonstrates his authenticity and regret at how things are and sadness in his family being caught up in it all. I bristled when I saw him being referred to a comedian -- while he is one, he was the most serious person on the panel.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
That Scottish MP is the problem we are all experiencing throughout the world, how do these people get in to these positions , frightening. Well done KK
It all starts in school. Producing nothing but indoctrinated children who vote for incompetent politicians disguised in a camouflage of being kind, good and for the people.
The Scottish MP is a typical lefty that lives in a fantasy world . If the reality of war hit her she would soon realise the taste of the shit coming out of her mouth.
They get into power the same way as almost every other politician - by lies and deceit. The SNP have lost a huge number of members by their change of direction over independence. This QT was a pattern for the future - they need to get panellists on who are committed to their subjects and are knowledgeable.
As an Eastern European I love the West for the freedom of speech. I have to say though there have been massive steps back on that front. Whether it’s direct censorship or self-censorship due to fears of being cancelled, it’s appalling how people are afraid to truthfully say their thoughts. Thank God for Konstanin and Triggernometry for saying things as they are!
We don't have free speech here. That woman was talking about how Russia can't hide information from their citizens thanks to the internet, but our leaders are doing a great job of doing just that here. Any dissent from the narrative on social media is suppressed, there's no real journalism at all, they all follow the same narrative, it makes me sick that they pretend we have free speech and a free press.
Only Elon Musk believes in "freedom of speech". Any news and views not consistent with our government's narrative has indeed been heavily sanctioned...e.g. banning of RT, banning of MPs and student bodies voicing opinions against NATO, etc
We have freedom of speech in the sense that we have the freedom to criticise the government. The trouble with a free society is that it assumes its own freedom after a while and takes for granted its ancient liberties. When its citizens remember their history poorly- or worse, are encouraged to learn it in a distorted form- the people at the top start wondering whether we really need these freedoms anymore. Hopefully, with our patience being tested to the limit with the pandemic we will see some pushback.
Konstantin wipes the floor with everyone in the studio. Most straight talking, common sense person, I've heard in years. No axe to grind personally, unlike virtually all the spokespeople, who all have their own personal corners to fight.
He was awful here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
Those awkward silences from the panel after Konstantin delivered a truth that they all ultimately knew but didn't have the courage to say or really admit. Bravo, sir. Bravo.
So refreshing to hear from a native Russian who actually understands the situation in Russia. As someone who regularly visits Russia and is married to one, I can vouch for what he’s saying and unfortunately the average westerner cannot even fathom what Konstantin is talking about.
I'm an Aussie that crossed class boundaries - impoverished working class to secure middle class. Imo, these Westerners think that everybody thinks like them, wants what they want etc. KK brings a refreshing approach - not every society is the same with people with the same values. I saw this personally teaching Arabic background kids. Two gangs fought, a boy was killed. Revenge and honour overroad everything. This included mothers, sisters and girlfriends supporting the "honour" trail. These were basically good people, by "gang" I mean normal young male behaviour bonded together. Just normal kind of scuffles, but making a bad decision around knives. Basically good teenage boys make bad decisions sometimes. If they're lucky they live to learn from it. Not usually illegal e.g. not drugs, stealing etc. (1990s) Reminded me a lot of my mother's working class people who sent money back to support the IRA inthe Troubles in Ireland. Sometimes even mothers seeing their sons die for a cause is worth it. Think Australians WW1! I don't agree but then I've never been in that position and my "backs never been against the wall" as the expression goes.
As a foreigner living in China, I understand the idea that eventually the population will wake up and see reality for what it is is just Western polyannaish thinking. The first thing to understand about totalitarian societies is not that information is limited, which of course it is, but that critical reasoning abilities are repressed, so that even if the people had access to information that contradicts state propaganda, they simply wouldn't know how to process it. It's like expecting children to stand up and take charge. They're kept in an arrested state of development, so that the leaders can get away with every crime and every lie they want without the slightest backlash.
@@deathrides4756 As dumb as many people in the UK are, you only have to turn on UK TV nowadays to see that, they still have a scintilla of reasoning powers and will certainly stand up for themselves if they feel the government is oppressing them. That's another big difference, we can separate out the government from the country, because in democratic societies governments change so often. Not true is authoritarian societies, where to be against the government is to be against your 'motherland'.
Yeah. I think there's a strong argument to be made that nuclear weapons should not exist. But they do. And we're not going to get rid of them through unilateral disarmament.
@@iAmTheSquidThing unbelivable! - that now, of all times, the SNP lady spouts on unilateral dissarmiment - providing a very strong argument against Scottish indipendance if ever there was one
Why would you find that reassuring? 🤔🤔 It's not as if any one of those people is in a position to determine how they should be used or not... If the last two years has proven anything, it's that line from Men in Black, that while people individually can be intelligent and decent, in a crowd, collectively, people can be absolute morons... If you take reassurance from the behavior of the mindless mob, you are just a rudderless ship on a stormy ocean: 'Drop anchor' and fortify your emotional and intellectual foundations to not need the guidance or approval of the crowd 🙏🙏👍👍
@@TimParker-Chambers its just reassuring that the crowd wasn't buying into a false reality. Nuclear bombs exist, and any conversation about unilateral disarmament is not based in reality. I don't look for the "mob" to inform me. And I'm aware of how dangerous a "mob" can be, that's why its reassuring to see a crowd that at least can see reality. I also don't look to men in black for my moral or ethical guidance.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
@@sheilamacdougal4874N9 like the Polish people in WW2 he being realistic. You can only stand for so long against a giant. Capitulation means giving up, that's not what he said. Negotiation are not capitulations
@@HFFCANADA You can delude yourself all you like. In the first place, the only thing, quite obviously, that would be "negotiated" is how much of Ukrainian sovereign land that the Russian dictatorship seized by force they get to keep. And since the stronger party, on your own admission, would effectively dictate terms, quite obviously again, the "negotiations" would be as unequal as the war. But the main way you delude yourself is with your analogy to Poland. Kissin's treacherous view is that first the democracies must abandon Ukraine, and stop arming them, effectively forcing them to capitulate, excuse me, "negotiate". That would render Ukraine even worse off than Poland in 1939. But that's Kissin's preference, the critical betrayal he urges with utterly zero argument. There is no reason in the world, whether moral or real politik, to reduce Ukraine to that helpless state, which is why Kissin didn't dare attempt to provide any.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
That's because a comedian gets to speak like this without it affecting their day job. It's ironic that most politicians do them themselves in some ways by refusing to speak the truths we all know. It costs them a lot of respect.
I can't wait for it to one day come to light that this is two corrupt governments at war. Ukraine's government is no saint. The money-laundering alone proves this. Unfortunately the Ukrainian and Russian people are caught in the middle of corruption.
As ever, Konstantin is the voice of hard truth, which is something we desperately need at these scary times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Konstantin.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
The best point of all is that a comedian ran rings around career politicians who were supposed to be the knowledgeable ones. I'm sure the BBC only thought to have you on because of your russian heritage and weren't expecting you to run the show. Well done.
He didn't run rings around them because he is a comedian he is a political observer with his own extremely popular RUclips channel. He ran rings around them in that capacity. Sorry most comedian's are pc turds nowadays.
@@luciusesox1luckysox570 True, but I think you'll find Konstantin is also a comedian, one with a very biting wit. The real point I was making is that they underestimated him when choosing the guests and were completely outclassed.
@@luciusesox1luckysox570 I can only name two Urainians and both of them are comedians Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Konstantin Kisin, both of whom I highly respect. You're right about a lot of comedians but perhaps there is something in comedy that fits a good politician. I can certainly think of a lot of politicians who I feel don't deserve much respect and they're not funny either.
The near seizure Konstantin had while the SNP lady was speaking was epic. He's not a politician so there's no reason to act politic. Good job showing them the light, even if most wont bother looking.
For the love of God, while there are still madMEN like Putin in the world, do not let your fate be decided or your life defended by women politicians spouting platitudes about how the world should work. The real world has never worked that way and never will.
@@Lincjones09 Women seem ill equipped for the realities of world leadership. Look at the mess Merkel's created, the authoritarian idiocy of Ardern and Sturgeon. Women have a place but it's not in leadership roles, their famous 'empathy' is best saved for children and looking after their families.
Unpopular, but unfortunately true. The rise of feminist women in positions of power and influence, underpins all of the 'Woke' nonsense being inflicted on the western world at present. Their levels of incompetence and lack of rational judgement is sometimes truly staggering.... @@mesolithicman164
I could feel Konstantin's facepalm re the Scottish comments way over here in Holland... Great job KK, we need MUCH more of your insights and realism in this day and age. KK for prez! 😄
Konstantin, Your presence on the panel was definitely, an added bonus to the usual bloviating that occurs. You give it, the human element personal as well as historical all while being gracious and brilliant. Well done KK!
The lady who says that a Western country should give up nuclear deterrence while Putin and Xi and other totalitarian states keep building up theirs is absolutely ludicrous. It astounds me that logic is not taught to some people. Konstantin is right on this. That was one of the fatal mistakes of Ukraine.
@@RuneRelic exactly. Her reasoning does make sense in a rational world with only "good actors" or at least if the whole world was operating with the same framework as the Western democracies. Sadly, this isn't yet the world we live in. We still live in the world of the "Melian Dialogue".
@@Draclord35 i.e. Utopia. As unrealistic now as when Utopia was written 500 years ago. Also it's wrong to think that the framework of Western democracies is any different or consists of good actors. Explain the invasion of Iraq. The bloody mess created and sustained in Syria for a decade. Etc. etc. As a matter of fact, Bush, Obama and Biden have more blood on their hands than Putin so far - a lot more dead, wounded, and people whose children, parents, spouses, friends and relative have been killed or mutilated.
It would be extremely hard to find a workplace, institution or political party populated only with good actors. Why on earth do some persist in stating that world or regional leaders would be any different when all the evidence points to the contrary?
She knows that an independent Scotland would still be hiding under an English or NATO nuclear umbrella. Even if they left NATO. It's simple geography. Would we just stand by and watch a Russian (or any foreign) occupation of Scotland? Of course not. And the same goes for the Republic of Ireland.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
KK was in almost 100% agreement with these woke politicians, and denied the genocide. You never thought to ask why the BBC brought KK on the show? He obviously agreed to push their line. KK is deliberately deceiving people.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
I can tell that at first it was really hard on Konstantine to talk about this. Especially when he mentioned his family in Ukraine, you can see him fighting off the tears. Good job on him for keeping it together.
A bit too much makeup. If he’s going to wear it he could of at least done it in style. Lipstick, and knee high pvc boots. Just to take the piss. String vest.
I've been avoiding watching discussions about this, like I avoid discussions about Israel/Palestine. Voices of reason in these debates are so few and far between. But Konstantin is one of those voices of reason. I'm happy that I decided to watch this, even if more than a year after it aired. It's still very relevant. Thanks KK.
This guy is a breath of fresh air I love straight talkers. Very authentic and educated points of view we need more people like this making decisions and being in an open forum of discussion
@@Dextronaut1 you asserting how you feel does not make it true. How about you justify your claim without ignoring the past 30years.. And the precedents set by the west.
As usual KK's analysis is cogent and balanced reflecting his insight and grasp of the issue. He is a great ambassador for alternative media and shines head and shoulders above most of the mainstream mouthpieces in the legacy media.
@@bubbajones6907 No. He said he had not heard about it from his Russian parents, who live in Eastern Ukraine and that if there was a program he would have likely heard about it from them.
Awesome performance Konstantin, honest and heartfelt as well as balanced and rational, gracing a formerly great television programme with your presence. I used to tune in every week but this is the first time I’ve watched anything related to Question Time in at least a couple of years, and you made it well worth going back for. Hope you can appear again on this forum in the future.
@@tiberio1352 All that hobbit has done is show us how weak he is. He only has nukes. And he'll be shot by a Russian General before he could give the order you coward!
I haven’t watched QT in two decades or more. After hearing of the debacle when last Charles Moore appeared I thought I was finished with QT. Thank you Konstantin for your sensible comments. If you appear on this show again I will endeavour to watch.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
I am a Scot too and the fact that people like her have reached positions of authority ashames me. I am thoroughly a supporter of independence and that will never change. The SNP used to be a sign of hope of our freedom but they have become a joke. They care more about woke quotas that have rendered themselves weak and highly feminised. We have no need to be ruled by fat women who have lived easy lives of luxury, even having anglicised accents, who are bent on making us weak and “nice”. Imagine if we were being shelled, do you really think she would stay and fight? Absolutely not. Scots were once renowned for being ferocious warriors and brave men. That’s who we need as leaders.
@@TrueNativeScot We can (I hope) respectfully disagree about independence, while agreeing that many years of SNP government have led to nothing but a diminished Scotland. I'm very proud to be Scottish, and British. In every sphere they control, health (I work for the NHS), education, industrial development and infrastructure etc, things just get worse while the Scottish Government agonises about personal pronouns.
what a great insight into how debate is conducted in a civil way with each person being allowed to speak calmly without interruption and the marvelous use of language combined with all the different accents .. we need more of these shows in the USA now ....
Konstantin, I've been a long time listener and viewer of Triggernometry, even though I disagree with some of your beliefs or perspectives. I've never commented on your channel before, but I was compelled to do so here. I can see how heartbreaking and emotional this time is for you and your family, so for you to have such a honest, heartfelt, and more importantly insightful appearance, deserves nothing but respect and adoration. I'm not sure you'll even read this, but well done lad. You've done yourself, your countrymen (both Russian and British), and humanity at large a massive service. I wish you and your family strength and courage. Keep fighting the good fight. Ryan
@@joba4848 I agree - this may be an unpopular opinion but i think nicola sturgeon usually comes across fairly reasonable and well spoken, same with salmond back in the day; i wouldn't call either of them stupid. Every single other SNP politician however....it's fair to say they don't stand for or know much about anything bar dogmatic support for scottish independence
Since well before I cancelled my TV licence, I stopped watching "Question Time". I wish more edited highlights, containing things worth listening to on this programme, were more generally available. I would exclude from that description, of course, the inane ramblings of the SNP spokeswoman. I thought the audience applause for one of Mr. Kisin's answers was well deserved, by the way.
He doesn't support Putin, communism or the war against Ukraine so at best he's what's called a liberal, that is, a devil's advocate, who gives token pushback but otherwise more or less supports the mainstream position.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
I'm suspicious of everyone who makes a living from having an opinion. Especially if you don't have a proper steady job in a newspaper or wherever. Where does he get his money? Who does he hang around with? I just read a suspiciously similar phrase from some "analyst" about Russians having a "different view of the value of human life" (or something along those lines). Are these talking points that are being distributed in certain circles? I hate Putin and I hope he croaks but I don't think he's actually psychopathic and wants to go down in history as the most evil person in existence after causing a nuclear holocaust
And the actual strategy to stop this is to let the Russians kill the Azov neo-nazis, let them broadcast images of their dead bodies on Russian TV and declare it a victory and go home. This is the price Ukraine has to pay for excessive tolerance of the extreme right wing when they're sitting right next to a militaristic chauvinistic country constantly on the brink of economic collapse - how stupid do you have to be?!? (Again, I hate Putin and hope he will go to hell for what he has done, but I'm just being realistic)
@@janisauzins4103 I hear you. I would suggest, however that a man who gets his funding only from his viewers will be far more honest than his counterpart who is beholden to big money donors and advertisers, and in some cases governments. KK has no financial incentive to lie. Although I've been wrong before
@@janisauzins4103 Stop hating on the right-wingers. they didn't cause this problem and they do not hate you. If you truly think they will take photos of dead nazis and call it a day you are sorely mistaken
As an American, I lean more towards what Kisin is saying. But I marvel-whether their point is good or flawed or delusional-at those commentating because they’re articulate with a strong grasp of the English language or have amazing vocabulary. Lastly, they don’t talk over each other or try to drown the other out. Most American liberal shows would drown out Kisin because American media is filled with liars, propagandists and just plain ignorant wrapped in arrogance. That’s the crazy part. There is no reason to be arrogant if we are interested in solutions and answers.
Finally someone making sense on this subject. So far it's been leftists (suddenly dropping covid paranoia) just calling everyone Putin stooges, and right-wingers low-key admiring Putin and "understanding his concerns". KK burst the bubble of arrogant ignorance here, and I hope many people watched.
While his professionalism has never been in question, Konstantin was seriously impressive on Question Time. A heartfelt and unwavering performance that made the most of this opportunity to speak truth from the belly of the beast. Well done.
Yes, he was indeed. I have to admit, as someone who gets his information from podcasts and youtubers... well, when he was introduced as a youtuber you could kind of feel a: "oh right, here we go - some unqualified nut job" wafting about in the air ....So seeing him come out looking like one of the most straight talking, pragmatic guests I've seen on a TV panel debate... Yep, that was a moment of validation for the counter-media, if it might be called that. On such an important topic also. Aye, powerful fellow that Konstantin.
I loved how he went from chocking up for the Ukrainians to hard to swallow truths. Being emotional has its role and we shouldn't be ashamed of it, but at the end of the day, being honest and hard will save lives.
"he wasn't the same man I met in 2002" What a deluded and self important fool that lady is. Did she plumb the depths of his mind? What a naive statement! If she met Bin Laden in the nineties she'd have trusted him.
Konstantin always does unbelievably well on mainstream TV in dealing with hostile characters, spectacularly ignorant yet smug talking heads, manipulative editing and underwhelming intelligence all round him. Well done. Always impressive, thumbs up.
Me too. I only watched it because Konstantin was on. I hoped that he would cause a stir - boy, did he do that from the first syllable. He knows the score
remember, the BBC were accused of helping win the leave vote because they allowed Nigel on so I wouldn’t hold your breath about getting real people on. We’ll continue to have to use the internet. A bit like some truth seeking Russians it seems ?
Absolutely awesome - really important to have someone on that panel who's not playing party politics and is driving at the actual answers, a very different dynamic to many other question time panels and a move back towards what used to make BBC's political programming excellent
TBF, it's easier for KK to be honest because his words carry no weight. Politicians can be taken to speak to for a Government or a majority. They should be more guarded. Can you imagine the outcry if the party of UK Government or opposition were to say "Ukraine are on their own and we think they need to hand over parts if their land to the invaders"?
@@KiltBill2 and therein lies difference between political mediated rhetoric, theory and actuality whenever open dialogue manifests… sadly, all too rarely…
I've watched this twice through. Brilliant. It just proves that so many people in the West, especially those on the panel and in the audience, have no idea what's really going on.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
So refreshing having someone who doesn't mince words on a show like this. I think several people on the panel (not *that* one obviously) had a few moments of clarity when you spoke.
Sadly not. Their ears are closed and their minds made up. They will follow the party line until another line comes along and guarantees their space at the trough. They are career politicians.
Listening to the Scottish woman... I understand where she's coming from. There's a very deep sense inside of me that wishes the Manhattan project had never happened. I think most rational people feel this way; however, operating from that sense is naive. Pandora's box was opened before most of us were even born. We simply have to live with it, and I completely agree with Konstantin's facial expressions during her speech.
The risk was allowing Hitler or Stalin to get it first. What do you think would have happened then? The mistake the West made was being too generous in 1945 and not following Churchills advice of attacking Russia after they broke the Poland free elections promise. Back then only the West had nuclear weapons. If it was the other way around the Russians would have taken advantage of the situation
The thing is as well, if Pandora's Box hadn't been opened at that time in that context, it would still, with 100% certainty, have been opened sooner or later. The principles behind nuclear weapons are not some special, seperate thing that you can lock in a box and throw away the key. The knowledge is fundamentally woven into the structure of the universe. If you study the way the world works, and you inevitably get down to the level of studying the structure of matter itself, then you _can't avoid_ discovering the principles of nuclear weapons. If we could make every nuclear weapon, and every textbook about making them, disappear tomorrow, then sooner rather than later, somebody would work it out again from first principles.
@@thomasrobertson5453 If there's one thing good to come out of this war it's hopefully the death of woke nonsense and that the SNP has reached its peak
Ah god I've been desparate to see this... Can't bring myself to watch anything on the BBC but to see KK on QT was throughly heartening... Thank you Triggernometry.
Same here, stopped my BBC licence tax & watching live TV just over 3 years ago, best thing I did in ages. Yes, maybe they do some good drama, but not enough to keep me watching & there is good stuff elsewhere too. KK was 🤩
Someone talking honestly, candidly, and to the point - Fiona Bruce left completely flustered, as this kind of response is so rarely encountered by panel hosts. If more politicians and commentators adopted Konstantin's approach, I think the public would have far greater respect for them, and faith in them.
Fiona Bruce and the other BBC robots react to the truth with the upper class BBC outrage and fluster that only signals a sense of self importance that is completely unjustified made out of a glass house they created. Shatter the narrative they have created and watch the rats flee.
How that Scottish woman can actually suggest that getting rid of nukes is at all on the table now is baffling. People like this need to get out of the way and let the big boys talk
She’s talking to her constituents. Ridding Scotland of Trident is still a major talking point in the country. It is, I’m afraid, cynical politicking and nothing more.
I think when comedians are serious everyone listens a little bit harder, hangs on every word and those words sink much deeper into their minds. I appreciate you Konstantin, God bless.
I think Konstantin is spot on. One thing that keeps coming to my mind since the conflict began: the best possible outcome for the Ukrainian war is that Ukraine manages to pull off what Finland did during the Winter War. They need to make this war so painful and embarrassing for Putin that when they get to a real negotiation table they can give him what he initially claimed he wanted: Luhansk and Donetsk and recognize their annexation of Crimea (like Finland gave up most of Karelia) but remain an independent state. If they manage that, what happens for the rest of the world? I don't know. Cold war? That probably already started.
I'm sure plenty of us have come to the same conclusion you have. I only wonder if it will stop at Crimea or whether it will be taking all of the Russian Ethno-linguistic territory (which I believe is everything East of Odessa to Kharkiv)
But remember the end result of Finland war was Finland declaring neutrality - precisely what Putin is demanding of Ukraine. Why is that such an unreasonable demand?!!
Looks like the Russians have surrounded the Ukrainian military in the east...around 40,000 of them...and are holding them there as bargaining chips. Likewise they are poised to take any of the major cities at any time but are refraining from doing so. They need Zelinsky in place to negotiate the truce. So if you're hoping for a painful defeat for Russia I'm afraid you've been conned by propaganda.
I lived in Poland for 4 years, the threat posed by Russia is palpable there! Konstatin is spot on. The vast majority of people in the west are totally clueless regarding Russia, it’s mindset, motives, philosophy etc. Time to wake up!!!
You did yourself & our country proud my son, i for one am very impressed & also proud of you as a British man whom has lived extensively in Russia, the clarity & realism you afforded people to see was & is exactly what's required, this is what happens when somebody actually tells the truth.
Thank you for this. I couldn't watch beyond the first 10 or so minutes because of the shocking ignorance of most of the other guests. KK, you schooled them all. Well done.
I have always enjoyed your show but you have now raised your game to a whole other level. Clear concise and informed. You wont have the appetite for it but you run for office. Respect!
SNP are globalist/internationalist fifth columnists undermining Scotland from within, and ironically ruining your sovereignty, your security and your identity.
Always a pleasure to listen to an expert like Konstantin as opposed to the 'think they're informed but they're not' lot on the panel. Why were there seats between each member in the audience? Are the audience being vetted by the BBC for BBCQT?
I have been watching triggernometry for quite a while now, and the lads always impress me with their fairness and frankness. Konstantin tears at my heart strings here as his sense of shame and disappointment in a nation he loves comes to the fore. He’s a brave and honest man.
@@thomasrobertson5453 Well as a scot who is real and hopefully intelligent, i figured they were better than the looneys we've had in downing street for the past 10+ years. I felt in 2014 that independence was the right move because everything at westminster seemed to be going on a downward spiral (i was right on that, at least). Unfortunately, politics have gone tits up both sides of the border and i don't really know who i'd vote for in the next election
Of course they are, otherwise they wouldn’t be in the SNP. Also I bet they’d still want an independent Scotland to be in NATO, which means they still want nuclear weapons to defend them, they just want someone else to pay for and host them. Selfish.
One of the main problems with Question Time is they have too many people on the panel - they used to have four guest panelists, which was a much better number for it.
@@Johnny-sj9sj Actually it was four against one, because you forgot the obvious bias of the presenter. It was one of the things that soured me on QT. It was so wildly imbalanced that the debate is non-existent. It just came across as bullying. Then I'm afraid it was Fiona Bruce constantly inserting her own viewpoint, being aggressive with her political opposites and soft-balling her comrades. I used to watch it every week. This is probably the only bit I've watched in a couple of years.
I'm so pleased you put this out as I was wondering how I could watch you on Newsnight without watching the BBC directly. Brilliant, Konstantin, you explain everything so succinctly and with great clarity. Best wishes to you and your family.
You were great here mate. Heartfelt, reasonable, insightful, powerful. Well done.
He was brilliant. I'm an avid listener of theirs and your podcast
Great?
Acting as a mouthpiece for the BBC?
@@bubbajones6907 He was representing himself and his own views. How is that acting as a mouthpiece for the BBC?
He looked like a future PM... comics are also great wartime leaders apparently, so I'm sure he'll do a good job when Russia arrives.
The thing about Russians is that there is a demand in this country for Putin and people like him, so don't count on Putin losing power.
Watched it last night. Konstantin's first statement was an absolute mic drop. The rest of the panel realised they had been rumbled and there was absolutely nowhere to go apart from their meaningless platitudes. 10/10
BOOM! He owned the WOKE morons....
KK was a hot knife through butter. Fantastic pragmatism.
They’ll not let him back on shit BBC show
@@Tad1945 Oh they will, he’s box office
@@PeteCourtier Did you see the standing ovation in the UN when they saw Zelensky's video call? It reminded me of those films where the people in charge have no intention of helping, but celebrate the bravery of the people who are going to die - something like Armageddon.
KK knows exactly what is going to happen - Putin will take as much as he can, then negotiate a peace
It's an interesting time we're living in when comedians are more articulate, informed and candid than journalists and politicians etc. Thank you for sharing
Depends on the comedian.
When the king can no longer tolerate his jester the tyrant is nigh
Jesters had a higher role than too entertain the king.
If comedians and musicians are having to speak up you know something going deeply wrong.
I heard a saying once that resonates ‘in a Kings court, only the jester can tell the truth’ - think that’s Stephen Fry not sure
Hi, yeh I mean some not all. We predominantly communicate via technology and comments with strangers on topics where I feel nuance is lost and we have to make our point in the least amount of words possible and include disclaimers to appease any ambiguity. I’m not ve ey good at this 😅
Awesome - Konstantin is so articulate it puts pretty much every Brit to shame, knows what he thinks and not a single hesitation. The applause toward the end is proof that most people are still (despite all the woke nonsense we've suffered for the last 10yrs) still can dig deep and agree with common sense. This gives me hope.
He is speaking out loud what we used to take as common sense twenty or thirty yrs ago but somehow became too toxic or politically incorrect to say anymore
I'm saying this as a millennial
@@vinniechan agreed, though I'm developing an allergy to "as a" - everytime we use it it reinforces divisions - as a person of colour, as a englishman, as a trans. Your statement is just as correct regardless of whether you're a millenial or not ;)
he’s not that smart, as there is a lot more to what started this war, it’s not as black an white as russia just invading ukraine
He was awful here. You think because he tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!" that he's not espousing capitulation and appeasement?
My dad hates QT due to the relentless BS. Whilst my mum was watching this, he sat in the other room doing his puzzle and whenever u spoke he shouted ‘whoever that bloke is, he’s most honest straight talking person that show has ever hosted’. I agreed. You were brilliant.
Why do you live at home with your parents?
@@user-zy9yg2eu5t I was visiting them. I like to pop in and c them from time to time. They’re getting on.
@@pconhispc2759 Ridiculous behaviour. Let it go.
@Top Lobster I haven't seen them for 12 years. I have no need to waste my time with trivial matters. Baby birds dont return to the nest once they can catch worms for themselves.
@@user-zy9yg2eu5t Do you look in the toilet before you flush to see them wriggling?
This is a wonderful example of ‘establishment’ intellectuals/pundits/etc being totally outclassed by a genuinely informed and intelligent person from ‘outside’ the established spaces. Konstantin is so good because he is probably the one person on the panel who genuinely doesn’t care what people think of him. That liberates him to be honest and truthful.
He conveniently ignored the fact that fascist militias are operating alongside the official Ukrainian army and have been doing so for years. Go and look at the Vice channel video from 2016 about them. NATO and the American government are also responsible for this situation. Ukrainian leaders are just puppets. Pawns in their game. He's lying when he says Russian people do not value life. Disgusting liar. I've been to Russia several times and worked there and know that not to be true
"Konstantin is so good because he is probably the one person on the panel who genuinely doesn’t care what people think of him."
Exactly! Well said.
Politicians and the like just spout off emotional talking points that they think we want to hear. Then rinse and repeat. Nothing with any real substance to it or that would back them in a political corner. Best to stay vague as possible yet sound emotional by yelling meaningless vapid platitudes.
@@nickgoesvestmode he talks alot of garbage too. He conveniently ignored the fact that right now, and for years previously that fascist militias are operating alongside the Ukrainian army. Go and look at the Vice channel video from 2016 about them. Ukraine unfortunately has a long history of fascism. Research the massacres they committed in Poland during WW2. Fascist militias fought alongside the Nazis then, jumped ship to fight alongside the French resistance then fought against their own. A neutral Ukraine is the only solution to this
@@paintsilj I don't know enough about the fascist militias to comment, but you seem to have misunderstood Konstantin's meaning when he said that Russian people do not value life. He was not talking about the average person on the street - the individuals you met during your visits - he was talking about the establishment. And he was talking about the broad values and philosophies that underpin Russian culture with regard to things like individuality, personal expression and liberty - the way in which such values differ between the USSR and, say, the US or UK. You are confusing the individual with the collective. They are not the same.
I respect that you feel strongly about this, but it is important that you calm your ire enough to understand what is being said.
@@raceyjaseyAP50 there is no ussr and Russians do value individuality whilst having a strong sense of community
This man spoke for millions of ordinary British people, stuck on a panel full of the self-righteous and deluded narcissists.
Thank you Konstantine. You spoke for me and my family here in the UK.
Ffs go into Parliment I would vote for you in a heart beat.
Yes and let’s add the narcissistic self righteous people in my country.
to be fair, Bridget Kendall (the one who had met Putin) seemed like the real deal too.
Just those two would've been fine with me.
I thought they all seemed pretty reasonable. Except for maybe the Scottish woman who seems to want Scotland to be incinerated.
They don't understand as they have not lived the experience nor have they heard it from those who have the concept of a world war is so foreign to these fattened on the teat of peace and prosperity they have no slue nor do they care to think about the fact
Konstantin was brilliant from the get go. His obvious emotional attachment to the hard truths he spoke demonstrates his authenticity and regret at how things are and sadness in his family being caught up in it all.
I bristled when I saw him being referred to a comedian -- while he is one, he was the most serious person on the panel.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
@@sheilamacdougal4874Rubbish.
That Scottish MP is the problem we are all experiencing throughout the world, how do these people get in to these positions , frightening. Well done KK
Same here in the USA. No wonder Putin and Xi are not afraid
It all starts in school. Producing nothing but indoctrinated children who vote for incompetent politicians disguised in a camouflage of being kind, good and for the people.
Democracy. Throws up all kinds of people who shouldn't be in power.
The Scottish MP is a typical lefty that lives in a fantasy world . If the reality of war hit her she would soon realise the taste of the shit coming out of her mouth.
They get into power the same way as almost every other politician - by lies and deceit. The SNP have lost a huge number of members by their change of direction over independence. This QT was a pattern for the future - they need to get panellists on who are committed to their subjects and are knowledgeable.
As an Eastern European I love the West for the freedom of speech. I have to say though there have been massive steps back on that front. Whether it’s direct censorship or self-censorship due to fears of being cancelled, it’s appalling how people are afraid to truthfully say their thoughts. Thank God for Konstanin and Triggernometry for saying things as they are!
There is very little free speech remaining in the West.
We don't have free speech here. That woman was talking about how Russia can't hide information from their citizens thanks to the internet, but our leaders are doing a great job of doing just that here. Any dissent from the narrative on social media is suppressed, there's no real journalism at all, they all follow the same narrative, it makes me sick that they pretend we have free speech and a free press.
@@fiizzy3884 could not agree more. Thank you.
Only Elon Musk believes in "freedom of speech".
Any news and views not consistent with our government's narrative has indeed been heavily sanctioned...e.g. banning of RT, banning of MPs and student bodies voicing opinions against NATO, etc
We have freedom of speech in the sense that we have the freedom to criticise the government. The trouble with a free society is that it assumes its own freedom after a while and takes for granted its ancient liberties. When its citizens remember their history poorly- or worse, are encouraged to learn it in a distorted form- the people at the top start wondering whether we really need these freedoms anymore. Hopefully, with our patience being tested to the limit with the pandemic we will see some pushback.
Incredibly articulate, no invective, no fluff, no insults. He went straight to the point instead of using endless meaningless platitudes
he has a good brain talks the truth
Konstantin wipes the floor with everyone in the studio. Most straight talking, common sense person, I've heard in years. No axe to grind personally, unlike virtually all the spokespeople, who all have their own personal corners to fight.
He was awful here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
Agree ,Kisin Konstantins "hard truth ", is at its core ,a Neville Chamberlain method of rewarding Putin for his aggression.@@sheilamacdougal4874
@@sheilamacdougal4874Rubbish… are you a bot?
@@Primus54 Yeah, I'm a bot, so I never make mistakes. And what are you, a dumb troll? Then maybe fa cough.
Those awkward silences from the panel after Konstantin delivered a truth that they all ultimately knew but didn't have the courage to say or really admit. Bravo, sir. Bravo.
So refreshing to hear from a native Russian who actually understands the situation in Russia. As someone who regularly visits Russia and is married to one, I can vouch for what he’s saying and unfortunately the average westerner cannot even fathom what Konstantin is talking about.
I'm an Aussie that crossed class boundaries - impoverished working class to secure middle class. Imo, these Westerners think that everybody thinks like them, wants what they want etc. KK brings a refreshing approach - not every society is the same with people with the same values. I saw this personally teaching Arabic background kids. Two gangs fought, a boy was killed. Revenge and honour overroad everything. This included mothers, sisters and girlfriends supporting the "honour" trail. These were basically good people, by "gang" I mean normal young male behaviour bonded together. Just normal kind of scuffles, but making a bad decision around knives. Basically good teenage boys make bad decisions sometimes. If they're lucky they live to learn from it. Not usually illegal e.g. not drugs, stealing etc. (1990s)
Reminded me a lot of my mother's working class people who sent money back to support the IRA inthe Troubles in Ireland. Sometimes even mothers seeing their sons die for a cause is worth it. Think Australians WW1! I don't agree but then I've never been in that position and my "backs never been against the wall" as the expression goes.
💯 agreed
As a foreigner living in China, I understand the idea that eventually the population will wake up and see reality for what it is is just Western polyannaish thinking. The first thing to understand about totalitarian societies is not that information is limited, which of course it is, but that critical reasoning abilities are repressed, so that even if the people had access to information that contradicts state propaganda, they simply wouldn't know how to process it. It's like expecting children to stand up and take charge. They're kept in an arrested state of development, so that the leaders can get away with every crime and every lie they want without the slightest backlash.
@@zootsoot2006 as a native Brit, you describe England. The differences between them would typically be in the definitions of hard and soft power.
@@deathrides4756 As dumb as many people in the UK are, you only have to turn on UK TV nowadays to see that, they still have a scintilla of reasoning powers and will certainly stand up for themselves if they feel the government is oppressing them. That's another big difference, we can separate out the government from the country, because in democratic societies governments change so often. Not true is authoritarian societies, where to be against the government is to be against your 'motherland'.
Hearing the crowd cheer konstatin calling out that nuclear weapons can't be put back into pandoras box was reassuring
Yeah. I think there's a strong argument to be made that nuclear weapons should not exist. But they do. And we're not going to get rid of them through unilateral disarmament.
@JJerem Riiiiiiiiigghhtt 🤔
@@iAmTheSquidThing unbelivable!
- that now, of all times, the SNP lady spouts on unilateral dissarmiment
- providing a very strong argument against Scottish indipendance if ever there was one
Why would you find that reassuring? 🤔🤔 It's not as if any one of those people is in a position to determine how they should be used or not... If the last two years has proven anything, it's that line from Men in Black, that while people individually can be intelligent and decent, in a crowd, collectively, people can be absolute morons... If you take reassurance from the behavior of the mindless mob, you are just a rudderless ship on a stormy ocean: 'Drop anchor' and fortify your emotional and intellectual foundations to not need the guidance or approval of the crowd 🙏🙏👍👍
@@TimParker-Chambers its just reassuring that the crowd wasn't buying into a false reality. Nuclear bombs exist, and any conversation about unilateral disarmament is not based in reality. I don't look for the "mob" to inform me. And I'm aware of how dangerous a "mob" can be, that's why its reassuring to see a crowd that at least can see reality. I also don't look to men in black for my moral or ethical guidance.
Konstantin is the only voice on this subject that doesn't make me feel all slimy and wrong.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
@@sheilamacdougal4874N9 like the Polish people in WW2 he being realistic.
You can only stand for so long against a giant. Capitulation means giving up, that's not what he said. Negotiation are not capitulations
@@HFFCANADA You can delude yourself all you like. In the first place, the only thing, quite obviously, that would be "negotiated" is how much of Ukrainian sovereign land that the Russian dictatorship seized by force they get to keep. And since the stronger party, on your own admission, would effectively dictate terms, quite obviously again, the "negotiations" would be as unequal as the war. But the main way you delude yourself is with your analogy to Poland. Kissin's treacherous view is that first the democracies must abandon Ukraine, and stop arming them, effectively forcing them to capitulate, excuse me, "negotiate". That would render Ukraine even worse off than Poland in 1939. But that's Kissin's preference, the critical betrayal he urges with utterly zero argument. There is no reason in the world, whether moral or real politik, to reduce Ukraine to that helpless state, which is why Kissin didn't dare attempt to provide any.
This is one of Konstantin's most courageous and sincere moment. Equally moving, worrying and hopeful. Well done!
He’s starting to take himself too seriously.
@@mrmagoo-i2l I see what you mean but I think here it's justified.
@@mrmagoo-i2l How seriously is "too seriously" when you have relatives in the firing line, as Konstantin does?
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
It takes a comedian to speak the truths that we don’t get from our politicians.
Always
It takes a comedian to show what Leadership is.
I always thought most politicians were comedians. I didn't realise what an insult to comedians that was
That's because a comedian gets to speak like this without it affecting their day job. It's ironic that most politicians do them themselves in some ways by refusing to speak the truths we all know. It costs them a lot of respect.
It really shows the sad state of affairs we're in, doesn't it?
I'd previously held Konstantin in high regard, now I learn he is worthy of so much more.
Good man, Konstantin.
I can't wait for it to one day come to light that this is two corrupt governments at war. Ukraine's government is no saint. The money-laundering alone proves this. Unfortunately the Ukrainian and Russian people are caught in the middle of corruption.
KK is clever and a brilliant comedian, but so biased and misinformed. I don't know where to begin.
@@mitskofitzgerald2361 By providing examples relevant to this conversation. What exactly is he misinformed about?
@@mitskofitzgerald2361 You don't know where to begin? Well that's easy, just don't start. You're welcome.
Konstantin is well informed. He makes mistakes like everyone else but he handles every topic and delivers brilliantly.
As ever, Konstantin is the voice of hard truth, which is something we desperately need at these scary times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Konstantin.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
I've sent this to my whole family. You were brilliant, Konstantin.
Me too, first thing I did was start sending it around!
The best point of all is that a comedian ran rings around career politicians who were supposed to be the knowledgeable ones. I'm sure the BBC only thought to have you on because of your russian heritage and weren't expecting you to run the show. Well done.
He didn't run rings around them because he is a comedian he is a political observer with his own extremely popular RUclips channel. He ran rings around them in that capacity. Sorry most comedian's are pc turds nowadays.
@@luciusesox1luckysox570 True, but I think you'll find Konstantin is also a comedian, one with a very biting wit. The real point I was making is that they underestimated him when choosing the guests and were completely outclassed.
@@luciusesox1luckysox570 I can only name two Urainians and both of them are comedians Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Konstantin Kisin, both of whom I highly respect. You're right about a lot of comedians but perhaps there is something in comedy that fits a good politician. I can certainly think of a lot of politicians who I feel don't deserve much respect and they're not funny either.
KK's manly parts are alive and well. Despite the last 2.5 years of British Propaganda.
I'm just surprised he was this gentle. Because when KK gets his feathers up, his Russian temperament is utterly merciless.
The near seizure Konstantin had while the SNP lady was speaking was epic. He's not a politician so there's no reason to act politic. Good job showing them the light, even if most wont bother looking.
For the love of God, while there are still madMEN like Putin in the world, do not let your fate be decided or your life defended by women politicians spouting platitudes about how the world should work. The real world has never worked that way and never will.
@@Lincjones09
Women seem ill equipped for the realities of world leadership. Look at the mess Merkel's created, the authoritarian idiocy of Ardern and Sturgeon. Women have a place but it's not in leadership roles, their famous 'empathy' is best saved for children and looking after their families.
@@mesolithicman164 ; Mrs Thatcher?
@@lindalaw5466
She's the exception. And is generally hated by other women.
Unpopular, but unfortunately true. The rise of feminist women in positions of power and influence, underpins all of the 'Woke' nonsense being inflicted on the western world at present. Their levels of incompetence and lack of rational judgement is sometimes truly staggering.... @@mesolithicman164
I could feel Konstantin's facepalm re the Scottish comments way over here in Holland... Great job KK, we need MUCH more of your insights and realism in this day and age. KK for prez! 😄
You got me to watch 10 minutes more of the BBC than I've watched in years!
No kidding
Yeah I normally avoid BBC politics shows like the plague.
Konstantin, Your presence on the panel was definitely, an added bonus to the usual bloviating that occurs.
You give it, the human element personal as well as historical all while being gracious and brilliant.
Well done KK!
I hope his middle name doesn't start with a K...
The lady who says that a Western country should give up nuclear deterrence while Putin and Xi and other totalitarian states keep building up theirs is absolutely ludicrous. It astounds me that logic is not taught to some people. Konstantin is right on this. That was one of the fatal mistakes of Ukraine.
When you believe the world is populated by those who have mutual respect, rather than those who chose office seeking power and control.
@@RuneRelic exactly. Her reasoning does make sense in a rational world with only "good actors" or at least if the whole world was operating with the same framework as the Western democracies. Sadly, this isn't yet the world we live in. We still live in the world of the "Melian Dialogue".
@@Draclord35 i.e. Utopia. As unrealistic now as when Utopia was written 500 years ago. Also it's wrong to think that the framework of Western democracies is any different or consists of good actors. Explain the invasion of Iraq. The bloody mess created and sustained in Syria for a decade. Etc. etc. As a matter of fact, Bush, Obama and Biden have more blood on their hands than Putin so far - a lot more dead, wounded, and people whose children, parents, spouses, friends and relative have been killed or mutilated.
It would be extremely hard to find a workplace, institution or political party populated only with good actors. Why on earth do some persist in stating that world or regional leaders would be any different when all the evidence points to the contrary?
She knows that an independent Scotland would still be hiding under an English or NATO nuclear umbrella. Even if they left NATO. It's simple geography. Would we just stand by and watch a Russian (or any foreign) occupation of Scotland? Of course not. And the same goes for the Republic of Ireland.
Konstantin; so much common sense. Very glad they chose you for this airing of the show.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
Outstanding. It’s so good to see someone talking so sensibly about this issue, especially in such a mainstream forum.
- Thanks for putting this on-line where the rest of the world CAN watch it !!!
You're a bigger man than me, I wouldn't have suffered these talking heads. You stayed on point and made them look foolish.
KK was in almost 100% agreement with these woke politicians, and denied the genocide.
You never thought to ask why the BBC brought KK on the show? He obviously agreed to push their line. KK is deliberately deceiving people.
This would have been better as a Q&A with Mr Konstantin Kisin. He was the whole show here.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
Watched it here in Australia.
KK, legend.
Politicians same everywhere.
So agree but what to do
@@londonhodnet4079 start your own pharmaceutical company and buy them back...
I can tell that at first it was really hard on Konstantine to talk about this. Especially when he mentioned his family in Ukraine, you can see him fighting off the tears. Good job on him for keeping it together.
He’s a highly impressive commentator. His perspective is also invaluable.
A bit too much makeup.
If he’s going to wear it he could of at least done it in style.
Lipstick, and knee high pvc boots.
Just to take the piss.
String vest.
I've been avoiding watching discussions about this, like I avoid discussions about Israel/Palestine. Voices of reason in these debates are so few and far between. But Konstantin is one of those voices of reason. I'm happy that I decided to watch this, even if more than a year after it aired. It's still very relevant. Thanks KK.
This guy is a breath of fresh air I love straight talkers. Very authentic and educated points of view we need more people like this making decisions and being in an open forum of discussion
His really not. Not much critic of what ukraines been doing here. Playing into the narrative.
@@keithdon3313 what narrative you mean?
@@Dextronaut1 ukraine, Putin evil/bad.. No mention of US Europe actions n corruption in ukraine.
@@keithdon3313 but what Putin is doing is evil thats obvious. He has caused an incredible amount of suffering on a massive scale.
@@Dextronaut1 you asserting how you feel does not make it true. How about you justify your claim without ignoring the past 30years.. And the precedents set by the west.
As usual KK's analysis is cogent and balanced reflecting his insight and grasp of the issue. He is a great ambassador for alternative media and shines head and shoulders above most of the mainstream mouthpieces in the legacy media.
Didn't he deny the Ukrainian genocide program?
@@bubbajones6907 programme
@@bubbajones6907 ... and no, he did not deny Holodomor, if that was the question.
@@bubbajones6907 No. He said he had not heard about it from his Russian parents, who live in Eastern Ukraine and that if there was a program he would have likely heard about it from them.
@@andrewheron2399 Yes, that's what I thought. Now we know he's a liar.
Awesome performance Konstantin, honest and heartfelt as well as balanced and rational, gracing a formerly great television programme with your presence. I used to tune in every week but this is the first time I’ve watched anything related to Question Time in at least a couple of years, and you made it well worth going back for. Hope you can appear again on this forum in the future.
same here - been about 2 years for me too - glad for this clip that focused on KK's - as couldn't have sat through any more from the SNP woman.
He will not be. You will all be pulverized if you keep pushing Putin into a corner, morons.
@@tiberio1352 All that hobbit has done is show us how weak he is. He only has nukes. And he'll be shot by a Russian General before he could give the order you coward!
I haven’t watched QT in two decades or more. After hearing of the debacle when last Charles Moore appeared I thought I was finished with QT. Thank you Konstantin for your sensible comments. If you appear on this show again I will endeavour to watch.
He's a boss. I saw him speaking at the Battle of Ideas. He's a literary boss
A comedian smarter than all politicians. What a times we have to live.!
They usually are.. times haven't changed all that much.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
Ricky Gervais is another case in point. Listen to your satirists people
A good comedian is always smarter than his public
@@goodtimes1890 Standard YT comments sycophancy.
Konstantin, you’re the voice of reason on this topic. Thank you for speaking up and helping people understand what’s been taking place
The blunt truth he speaks is too much for some, he nearly gave Fiona Bruce a heart attack.
Well done Konstantin: powerful, articulate and realistic.
She makes me ashamed to be Scottish. They dont like it but the SNP do NOT speak for all of us.
I am a Scot too and the fact that people like her have reached positions of authority ashames me. I am thoroughly a supporter of independence and that will never change. The SNP used to be a sign of hope of our freedom but they have become a joke. They care more about woke quotas that have rendered themselves weak and highly feminised. We have no need to be ruled by fat women who have lived easy lives of luxury, even having anglicised accents, who are bent on making us weak and “nice”. Imagine if we were being shelled, do you really think she would stay and fight? Absolutely not. Scots were once renowned for being ferocious warriors and brave men. That’s who we need as leaders.
@@TrueNativeScot We can (I hope) respectfully disagree about independence, while agreeing that many years of SNP government have led to nothing but a diminished Scotland. I'm very proud to be Scottish, and British. In every sphere they control, health (I work for the NHS), education, industrial development and infrastructure etc, things just get worse while the Scottish Government agonises about personal pronouns.
what a great insight into how debate is conducted in a civil way with each person being allowed to speak calmly without interruption and the marvelous use of language combined with all the different accents .. we need more of these shows in the USA now ....
Konstantin, I've been a long time listener and viewer of Triggernometry, even though I disagree with some of your beliefs or perspectives. I've never commented on your channel before, but I was compelled to do so here. I can see how heartbreaking and emotional this time is for you and your family, so for you to have such a honest, heartfelt, and more importantly insightful appearance, deserves nothing but respect and adoration. I'm not sure you'll even read this, but well done lad. You've done yourself, your countrymen (both Russian and British), and humanity at large a massive service. I wish you and your family strength and courage. Keep fighting the good fight.
Ryan
Thanks for giving us your background first. Riveting.
I agree.
Konstantin . The only reason to tune in to QT for a long time.
Certainly not for the usual moronic SNP take. Always, always the stupidest person/people in the room.
@@joba4848 I agree - this may be an unpopular opinion but i think nicola sturgeon usually comes across fairly reasonable and well spoken, same with salmond back in the day; i wouldn't call either of them stupid. Every single other SNP politician however....it's fair to say they don't stand for or know much about anything bar dogmatic support for scottish independence
@@mikeyteee95 she’s proposing to spend £300,000 cutting the bottoms of doors off in primary schools because of the plague. She’s a moron.
Since well before I cancelled my TV licence, I stopped watching "Question Time". I wish more edited highlights, containing things worth listening to on this programme, were more generally available. I would exclude from that description, of course, the inane ramblings of the SNP spokeswoman. I thought the audience applause for one of Mr. Kisin's answers was well deserved, by the way.
You can say that again, it's been unwatchable for a long time.
I don't watch TV anymore but I had to see this straight talking guy tell some cold hard truth to people. Thank you.
It's almost odd to hear the cold truth being told in one of the establishment arenas! Well done Konstantin! We are in strange times!
He doesn't support Putin, communism or the war against Ukraine so at best he's what's called a liberal, that is, a devil's advocate, who gives token pushback but otherwise more or less supports the mainstream position.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
How is it? That this comedian makes 1000x more sense than any politician I have ever heard speaking.
Bc he doesn't need to be elected.
you bloody legend KK. Amazing how someone that speaks honestly stands out so much when on the BBC
Konstantin is a VERY bright mind. His voice should be heard and understood by all if we want to avoid unnecessary destruction
I'm suspicious of everyone who makes a living from having an opinion. Especially if you don't have a proper steady job in a newspaper or wherever. Where does he get his money? Who does he hang around with? I just read a suspiciously similar phrase from some "analyst" about Russians having a "different view of the value of human life" (or something along those lines). Are these talking points that are being distributed in certain circles? I hate Putin and I hope he croaks but I don't think he's actually psychopathic and wants to go down in history as the most evil person in existence after causing a nuclear holocaust
And the actual strategy to stop this is to let the Russians kill the Azov neo-nazis, let them broadcast images of their dead bodies on Russian TV and declare it a victory and go home. This is the price Ukraine has to pay for excessive tolerance of the extreme right wing when they're sitting right next to a militaristic chauvinistic country constantly on the brink of economic collapse - how stupid do you have to be?!? (Again, I hate Putin and hope he will go to hell for what he has done, but I'm just being realistic)
@@janisauzins4103 I hear you. I would suggest, however that a man who gets his funding only from his viewers will be far more honest than his counterpart who is beholden to big money donors and advertisers, and in some cases governments. KK has no financial incentive to lie. Although I've been wrong before
@@janisauzins4103 Stop hating on the right-wingers. they didn't cause this problem and they do not hate you. If you truly think they will take photos of dead nazis and call it a day you are sorely mistaken
@@philsheridan7659 They said the same about Saddam Hussein wanting to destroy America with Nuclear Weapons, it turned out to be a pack of lies.
As an American, I lean more towards what Kisin is saying. But I marvel-whether their point is good or flawed or delusional-at those commentating because they’re articulate with a strong grasp of the English language or have amazing vocabulary. Lastly, they don’t talk over each other or try to drown the other out. Most American liberal shows would drown out Kisin because American media is filled with liars, propagandists and just plain ignorant wrapped in arrogance. That’s the crazy part. There is no reason to be arrogant if we are interested in solutions and answers.
True. The language did originate here so that does somewhat count in their favour ;)
@@rosebud040686 No, there is no favor where it originates. Many things originate somewhere but is improved upon elsewhere.
@@cjp592 well American English is not one of those things unfortunately, but you’re entitled to your opinion
@@rosebud040686 Reading and comprehension isn’t yours obviously. 🤣 I didn’t say English is something USA made better.
Finally someone making sense on this subject. So far it's been leftists (suddenly dropping covid paranoia) just calling everyone Putin stooges, and right-wingers low-key admiring Putin and "understanding his concerns". KK burst the bubble of arrogant ignorance here, and I hope many people watched.
The latter is a laughable media construction.
While his professionalism has never been in question, Konstantin was seriously impressive on Question Time. A heartfelt and unwavering performance that made the most of this opportunity to speak truth from the belly of the beast. Well done.
Yes, he was indeed. I have to admit, as someone who gets his information from podcasts and youtubers... well, when he was introduced as a youtuber you could kind of feel a: "oh right, here we go - some unqualified nut job" wafting about in the air ....So seeing him come out looking like one of the most straight talking, pragmatic guests I've seen on a TV panel debate... Yep, that was a moment of validation for the counter-media, if it might be called that. On such an important topic also. Aye, powerful fellow that Konstantin.
I loved how he went from chocking up for the Ukrainians to hard to swallow truths. Being emotional has its role and we shouldn't be ashamed of it, but at the end of the day, being honest and hard will save lives.
Was impressed by Konstantin before, now I'm sure he's got his finger on the pulse of UK and Russia.
Konstantin absolutely smashed it out of the park. Direct but not arrogant, still humble and emotional without beeing emotional :)
Indeed, perfectly pitched.
"he wasn't the same man I met in 2002" What a deluded and self important fool that lady is. Did she plumb the depths of his mind? What a naive statement! If she met Bin Laden in the nineties she'd have trusted him.
also the lady just writes off Putin's actions as irrational
Shows you just how out of touch these ppl are :)
Konstantin always does unbelievably well on mainstream TV in dealing with hostile characters, spectacularly ignorant yet smug talking heads, manipulative editing and underwhelming intelligence all round him. Well done. Always impressive, thumbs up.
If they had guests every week as knowledgeable and on the point as you Konstantin I'd almost be tempted to regularly watch QT again. Almost...
Me too. I only watched it because Konstantin was on. I hoped that he would cause a stir - boy, did he do that from the first syllable. He knows the score
@@Gonzoweb69 same here
SNP 😂
Politicians specialise in blah, KK was a sniper firing bullets of truth.
remember, the BBC were accused of helping win the leave vote because they allowed Nigel on so I wouldn’t hold your breath about getting real people on. We’ll continue to have to use the internet. A bit like some truth seeking Russians it seems ?
I discovered Konstantin via his recent viral speech at Oxford. I love him!
What a GREAT job KK!!! My heart goes out to you, your family and everyone in Ukraine. So proud to be a part of Triggernometry!
The fact the Scottish MP religiously held to the same course of action that landed Ukraine in this mess should tell you all you need to know.
Absolutely awesome - really important to have someone on that panel who's not playing party politics and is driving at the actual answers, a very different dynamic to many other question time panels and a move back towards what used to make BBC's political programming excellent
Can you imagine a system whereby politicians only got paid on result 😍
TBF, it's easier for KK to be honest because his words carry no weight. Politicians can be taken to speak to for a Government or a majority. They should be more guarded.
Can you imagine the outcry if the party of UK Government or opposition were to say "Ukraine are on their own and we think they need to hand over parts if their land to the invaders"?
@@LukeTPZ depends on the results and how far they are willing to go to get them ...
@@LukeTPZ what result do you expect British politicians to create in the context if the Ukraine invasion?
@@KiltBill2 and therein lies difference between political mediated rhetoric, theory and actuality whenever open dialogue manifests… sadly, all too rarely…
Remember how the roads were full of men leaving Russia to avoid war.Poland is to be thanked.
I've watched this twice through. Brilliant. It just proves that so many people in the West, especially those on the panel and in the audience, have no idea what's really going on.
That was brilliant. Lucid, honest, sane and morally courageous. What a fine fellow.
You're a top bloke, Konstantin. I admire your bravery and I admire your realism. I am glad we have you here to tell us how it is. Keep strong, sir.
Konstantin has provided more insight into this situation than any other talking head out there.
He was atrocious here. He tries to pre-empt criticism by protesting "This is not appeasement!", since that is precisely what he's espousing: capitulation and appeasement.
So refreshing having someone who doesn't mince words on a show like this. I think several people on the panel (not *that* one obviously) had a few moments of clarity when you spoke.
Sadly not. Their ears are closed and their minds made up. They will follow the party line until another line comes along and guarantees their space at the trough. They are career politicians.
Listening to the Scottish woman... I understand where she's coming from. There's a very deep sense inside of me that wishes the Manhattan project had never happened. I think most rational people feel this way; however, operating from that sense is naive. Pandora's box was opened before most of us were even born. We simply have to live with it, and I completely agree with Konstantin's facial expressions during her speech.
Its not Naïve, its pre unadulterated STUPIDITY. I live in Scotland and these SNP Morons are dangerous!!!
The risk was allowing Hitler or Stalin to get it first. What do you think would have happened then?
The mistake the West made was being too generous in 1945 and not following Churchills advice of attacking Russia after they broke the Poland free elections promise. Back then only the West had nuclear weapons. If it was the other way around the Russians would have taken advantage of the situation
The thing is as well, if Pandora's Box hadn't been opened at that time in that context, it would still, with 100% certainty, have been opened sooner or later. The principles behind nuclear weapons are not some special, seperate thing that you can lock in a box and throw away the key. The knowledge is fundamentally woven into the structure of the universe. If you study the way the world works, and you inevitably get down to the level of studying the structure of matter itself, then you _can't avoid_ discovering the principles of nuclear weapons. If we could make every nuclear weapon, and every textbook about making them, disappear tomorrow, then sooner rather than later, somebody would work it out again from first principles.
@@thomasrobertson5453 If there's one thing good to come out of this war it's hopefully the death of woke nonsense and that the SNP has reached its peak
@@tad555 Agreed, also General Patton.
So inspiring to listen to you. Unfortunately, there are many living in a dream world instead of facing reality as you so courageously are.
You can see what we're dealing with in Scotland. Absolutely embarrassing.
I loved the blunt bite you took out of their flimsy arguments.
Just clean statements and rebuttals.
Honest conversations with uninteresting npc’s
Ah god I've been desparate to see this... Can't bring myself to watch anything on the BBC but to see KK on QT was throughly heartening... Thank you Triggernometry.
Same here, stopped my BBC licence tax & watching live TV just over 3 years ago, best thing I did in ages. Yes, maybe they do some good drama, but not enough to keep me watching & there is good stuff elsewhere too. KK was 🤩
Can't imagine how much stress KK is under..Wife 7 months pregnant, family fleeing Ukraine🙏.You are the voice we need at this crazy time, thank you ❤
@Fiona You are denser than a black hole.
@Fiona inhuman - he was emotional - but not 'over' emotional
He is a light amongst sheep his words are clear and truthfull, and the sheep are not really listening to him...
Big fan of the galactic face palm when the she banged on about getting rid of nukes.
Someone talking honestly, candidly, and to the point - Fiona Bruce left completely flustered, as this kind of response is so rarely encountered by panel hosts. If more politicians and commentators adopted Konstantin's approach, I think the public would have far greater respect for them, and faith in them.
Fiona Bruce and the other BBC robots react to the truth with the upper class BBC outrage and fluster that only signals a sense of self importance that is completely unjustified made out of a glass house they created. Shatter the narrative they have created and watch the rats flee.
Legacy media is dying. Everybody knows it
How that Scottish woman can actually suggest that getting rid of nukes is at all on the table now is baffling.
People like this need to get out of the way and let the big boys talk
She’s talking to her constituents. Ridding Scotland of Trident is still a major talking point in the country. It is, I’m afraid, cynical politicking and nothing more.
The lady sounded like she was talking about the UK not Russia.
Wow. It’s refreshing to see someone speak with such clarity, honesty, and insight on this issue. Much respect to you sir.
Sound analysis, better than any politician I have heard.
I think when comedians are serious everyone listens a little bit harder, hangs on every word and those words sink much deeper into their minds.
I appreciate you Konstantin, God bless.
I look forward to Paddy Mcguinness next week then
Didn't know Paddy McGuiness was a comedian...
I watched this episode and found him very insightful, measured and balanced.
I think Konstantin is spot on. One thing that keeps coming to my mind since the conflict began: the best possible outcome for the Ukrainian war is that Ukraine manages to pull off what Finland did during the Winter War. They need to make this war so painful and embarrassing for Putin that when they get to a real negotiation table they can give him what he initially claimed he wanted: Luhansk and Donetsk and recognize their annexation of Crimea (like Finland gave up most of Karelia) but remain an independent state. If they manage that, what happens for the rest of the world? I don't know. Cold war? That probably already started.
The Us govt/CIA will try to stage another coup like they did in 2014 to oust Russian leadership from those territories.
I'm sure plenty of us have come to the same conclusion you have.
I only wonder if it will stop at Crimea or whether it will be taking all of the Russian Ethno-linguistic territory (which I believe is everything East of Odessa to Kharkiv)
But remember the end result of Finland war was Finland declaring neutrality - precisely what Putin is demanding of Ukraine. Why is that such an unreasonable demand?!!
Looks like the Russians have surrounded the Ukrainian military in the east...around 40,000 of them...and are holding them there as bargaining chips. Likewise they are poised to take any of the major cities at any time but are refraining from doing so.
They need Zelinsky in place to negotiate the truce.
So if you're hoping for a painful defeat for Russia I'm afraid you've been conned by propaganda.
@@charlesnelson5187 I think you are exaggerating a little. Perhaps more than a little.
I lived in Poland for 4 years, the threat posed by Russia is palpable there! Konstatin is spot on. The vast majority of people in the west are totally clueless regarding Russia, it’s mindset, motives, philosophy etc. Time to wake up!!!
You did yourself & our country proud my son, i for one am very impressed & also proud of you as a British man whom has lived extensively in Russia, the clarity & realism you afforded people to see was & is exactly what's required, this is what happens when somebody actually tells the truth.
I think Kisin moved to the UK in 1995 as a what 12-13 year old... I am unsure just what extensive insight he can provide on Russia
@@98091238 did you not hear what he said? .. family in Ukraine
@@maz59 would explain his anti-Russian views
Well done lad! Great to see you on the telly and doing a fantastic job.
Praying for your family 🙏
Thank you for this. I couldn't watch beyond the first 10 or so minutes because of the shocking ignorance of most of the other guests. KK, you schooled them all. Well done.
Strewth I would have expected question time always a loaded deck wher the Audience are concerned
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I have always enjoyed your show but you have now raised your game to a whole other level. Clear concise and informed. You wont have the appetite for it but you run for office. Respect!
As a Scot this is why I'm never voting SNP. Thanks for responding to that!
Your insight here is important.
Exactly!
SNP are globalist/internationalist fifth columnists undermining Scotland from within, and ironically ruining your sovereignty, your security and your identity.
Always a pleasure to listen to an expert like Konstantin as opposed to the 'think they're informed but they're not' lot on the panel.
Why were there seats between each member in the audience?
Are the audience being vetted by the BBC for BBCQT?
I have been watching triggernometry for quite a while now, and the lads always impress me with their fairness and frankness. Konstantin tears at my heart strings here as his sense of shame and disappointment in a nation he loves comes to the fore. He’s a brave and honest man.
Good for you KK giving the SNP a lesson in common sense... it's about time someone did.
@J Agreed. I dont believe that any real, Intelligent, scots voted for them.
@@thomasrobertson5453 Well as a scot who is real and hopefully intelligent, i figured they were better than the looneys we've had in downing street for the past 10+ years. I felt in 2014 that independence was the right move because everything at westminster seemed to be going on a downward spiral (i was right on that, at least). Unfortunately, politics have gone tits up both sides of the border and i don't really know who i'd vote for in the next election
As a Welshman, I'm pretty sure the SNP is deluded and not just on Nuclear weapons.
as a Welshman, I think no one gives a crap what you think either way, especially the English.
Of course they are, otherwise they wouldn’t be in the SNP.
Also I bet they’d still want an independent Scotland to be in NATO, which means they still want nuclear weapons to defend them, they just want someone else to pay for and host them. Selfish.
@@Uppernorwood976 like Norway you mean, and also keep the oil revenue etc. Ok then.
Excellent comment about the negotiation table for Ukraine, thanks!
One of the main problems with Question Time is they have too many people on the panel - they used to have four guest panelists, which was a much better number for it.
One of those seemed to always be Farage
Yeah, and the other panelist's were hard core lefties.
@@dexstewart2450 Quite so, albeit almost invariably three against one.
@@Johnny-sj9sj Actually it was four against one, because you forgot the obvious bias of the presenter. It was one of the things that soured me on QT. It was so wildly imbalanced that the debate is non-existent. It just came across as bullying. Then I'm afraid it was Fiona Bruce constantly inserting her own viewpoint, being aggressive with her political opposites and soft-balling her comrades. I used to watch it every week. This is probably the only bit I've watched in a couple of years.
They also used to let each other speak. This episode seems to be a bit of a throwback.
I'm so pleased you put this out as I was wondering how I could watch you on Newsnight without watching the BBC directly. Brilliant, Konstantin, you explain everything so succinctly and with great clarity. Best wishes to you and your family.
Wow. That was what we call mopping the floor. Direct. Without arrogance. You killed it buddy. Much respect from 🇨🇦.
Brilliant and you said this ten months ago 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻