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Timothy Snyder Explains What Everyone Is Missing About Ukraine | The Long Game

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Historian and “On Tyranny” author Timothy Snyder joins Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer to discuss the Iran war and ceasefire negotiations, the state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, how Ukraine has transformed drone warfare, what these wars reveal about the limits of American military power, and what a positive vision of freedom looks like for the United States as it approaches its 250th anniversary.

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20 Comments

@samhartford8677 3 months ago

As a Finn I always find it weird that people are surprised by how Ukraine is defending itself: anybody who lives next to Russia knows the consequences of surrendering. It's not an option.

@CynthiaBlair 3 months ago

As US citizen, what little optimism I have comes directly from Ukraine every day. I follow good Ukrainian sources on the ground there on Telegram, substack, and other independent journalists in Europe, I donate at least double what I did before 2025. I can credit Prof. Snyder for learning about Ukraine in 2022 from his Yale course. Ukraine is a breath of fresh air from the sewage of corruption and lies here in the US since early 2025. It's vital Ukraine wins this, for themselves first, but really for all of us. 💙💛 Thank you

@TaijaSkyDragon 3 months ago

Timothy is always worth my time

@danimal_1814 3 months ago

I lived 30 years as an American and now 30 years in Europe as both a Swiss citizen and Romanian. It is rare to see Americans speak openly and honestly about their hubris, and how it clouds good judgement. I applaud you all and thank you for the refreshing and honest dialog.

@ruslankurchenko4731 3 months ago

From Ukrainian that is in Ukraine with his family and little child, thank you from the bottom of my heart to Dr. Timothy Snyder for his work. Thank you all people who still stand with Ukraine and our people 🙏

@johnwocke 3 months ago

Just always good to listen to Timothy Snyder.

@raymondafoss 3 months ago

Deep conversation. There is no neutrality in genocide. We must stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦.

@gabyschilz4484 3 months ago

Snyder's On Freedom should be found in every public library.

@catgir5x 1 month ago

US needs more Timothy Snyders.

@tanya4406 3 months ago

Thank from Ukraine to Timothy and all kind Americans who helps Ukraine

@TALISTIGERS 3 months ago

I love the Long game, absolutely exact analysis. Thanks so much.

@martdnipro 3 months ago

on behalf of Ukrainians, I thank the Americans who will help Ukraine not only with words. And thanks to everyone who tells the truth about Ukraine.

@black__bread 3 months ago

Jake - escalation management - Sullivan giving his version of events. Lol.

@sharynmontclair 3 months ago

This was excellent and always worth a listen to Tim Snyder. Learned a lot.

@SunRays996 3 months ago

Thank you for this conversation

@oleksiifisher8175 3 months ago

Dr. Timothy Snyder is awesome. Love from Ukraine!

@davidcriswell1603 3 months ago

I've donated to Ukraine multiple times since Trump became president. I've never donated to anything before. It's crazy to think how I never really thought about Ukraine before 2022 and now I feel like I love the Ukrainian people and their country.
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