On another note, I think this is the first time I've seen a major media site interview a person who was in transit for the entire interview. Impressive.

Flashback to WW2."Give us the tools and we will do the job". The USA held back then and it was nearly disastrous. If the Japanese had not attacked pearl Harbour and forced the issue, we would probably have had a much different result. Is that what it is going to take this time as well?

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It wont end well for everyone

When you're nato border and when you live in Spain is totally 2 different things. At night I see the explosions over the Romanian border at Reni, and the thought of being part of this is just scary q

Those countries such as Poland, Czechia, Estonia etc. that agreed to use their weapons inside Russia's territory don't have weapons capable of performing this task. Those countries that have weapons capable of destroying targets inside Russia don't want to agree. The problem is that all these modern weapons of long range are not operable by Ukrainians. They need to be operated by the Western professionals. Not only because Ukrainians don't know how to operate them but also because those sophisticated weapons are full of classified parts. Moreover, they need to have satellite data to perform their tasks well. Shortly, these weapons are the Western weapons operated by Western military professionals. This means that any attack on Russian territory is tantamount to a direct attack on Russia by a NATO country. Is this so hard to comprehend? It is a pity that the same people who miscalculated the outcome of the Ukrainian war are still in power leading to another miscalculated disaster.

How is this different from the no fly zone everyone was afraid to do when this got started.

6:30 😂 😂 omg. busy schedule? not to worry. DW will drive and film you for your analysis.

Well, then... The whole world will turn to dust.

There is now a cheaper and better option for Patriot, namely SkyCeptor. The same missile used by David's Sling. It also increases the loadout of each Patriot launcher. Romania (for one) starts producing them.

It can, but hesitates

Russia stikes civilan targets since 2 years and Ucraine shouldn't because of russia RIGHTLY a LEGITIMATE REASON FOR RETALIATION? ARE YOU CRAZY?

Russian pilots engaged allied pilots in Korea. Russian pilots and advisers engaged Americans in viet nam.

Pretty good report. I've seen so many of these I just feel like "whatever". I'm just waiting to see an unusual flash of light, and I'm wondering how long it will take me to realize that I need to take cover.

Wow! What an excellent step for humanity 👏

Those soldiers better be..Absolutely firm, and rock hard

Another great show, thx

Lesson #1 - Unlimited power is an illusion. Lesson #2 - Narratives do not win wars. Lesson #3 - To be both delusional and impulsive poses a danger not only to yourself but also to everyone else around you !!!

Past restraint of escalation does not constitute proof of no future escalation

War doesn't make sense anymore. So, Russia can hit Ukraine anywhere it wants with Iranian, Chinese, North Korean et al weapons. Russia can hit civilian areas . But Ukraine can't.? Is that war?

This has been for so long now, Im kinda inclined to say, let it them fight it out for once and for all. It be messy, no doubt. This right here does nobody any good.

The first spokesman position is weak and enables other tyrans to move forward. Disgraceful position

Nico Lange...good guy...logical and obviously has the expertise.

3 additional questions I would have asked are: 1) Why is there a difference between Russia striking Ukrainian civilians (even quite deliberate) and Ukraine striking Russian civilians ("less" deliberate at best) with material that has been offered / sold to Ukraine? I mean why are the rules or consequences different for 2 countries at war with one another while it's them pulling the trigger. 2) Why make the difference between material given or sold recently and material given / sold before this war? Oddly enough, that same material would suddenly (not) drag the country of origin into a war. 3) Given my previous question, how does this not drag Iran for example into the war for giving / selling drones to Russia while the exact opposite would suddenly drag France into a war?

Why didn't you speak with Polish and Romanian experts? Must be nice sitting 2000km deep into NATO territory and have strong opinions about what Polish and Romanian air defense should do over a third party country attacked by NATO's loudest adversary.

Game changers after game changers after game changers. More game changers which are not even changing the game.

Incrementally, bit by bit, I remember when even the thought of this was unthinkable, what a difference a year makes. The real question is whether we end up fighting China in Russia or Europe.

Giving an interview about the possibility of escalation between NATO and Russia while inside a moving car gotta be one of the most ridiculous things I've seen in a long time. If you can't spare the time to properly talk about such a delicate topic, how should we even take you seriously?

Provide them with air defense systems already! Stop calling it an escalation, they need to defend themselves from rockets flying into their country!

mumericans have lost the technology for producing engines for Abrams tanks and cannot restore it. The US can't make engines for their beloved Abrams tanks (which haven't been made in over 10 years either). What's even funnier is that they started the program, but General Electric Aviation and Pratt & Whitney couldn't revive engine production. So, in this situation, it's better to start from scratch with new companies that haven't made engines before (like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman). At best, they might have something ready in a few years. Those managers were just playing with toys, thinking they could build a factory for money. In reality, it takes time and effort to make engines.

is the ukrainian counter offensive 🤫still gaining momentum 🤔

Could Nato enter direct peace negotiations with Russia ?

can Egypt air protect Gaza aggression ?

Yes

WRT your title, of course, what a silly question. The conditions and stated intent from allies is heading that way quickly, with many now allowing the use of their weapons on militarily important targets within Russia, France has sent troops in directly to do training there, and the question is being openly discussed. Whether they do depends on Russia.

Provide them with air defence system and stop saying is an escalation. This is what Russia love to see how scary we are.

We are in one. Everyone is so ignorant

because there are no tools

This is a full-scale war, so what escalation we are talking about ?? whether Putin will escalate will only be decided by the balance of forces when his forces will outweigh the western ones and he will see some advantage in escalating

More young Ukrainian are leaving the country refusing to be enlisted as seeing the war is endless except the whole nation destroyed not worth fighting a proxy war particular for US ...😢 Negotiation is the way forward .

What does soldiers have to do with shooting down drones and missiles?

Did he say our leaders are competent. 😂😂😂

Where in the UN charter dors it say that a member country has a right to self defence by stricking military targets on the aggressor country only if there is no risk of escalation???

Conditioning by DW

this is scary

That pathetic guy is pretty much disappointed that the nuclear threat doesn't happen, he wants 😂 next step. Level of free European journalism 😂😂

Let’s go…no bullies in the classroom

Now this is where CCP is taking advantage to bully Tawain. Hmmmmm..

Please stop the war already. We are all tired of it.!!

ChatGPT auf die Frage „Können Waffen Frieden schaffen?“: „Der Einsatz von Waffen führt oft zu weiterem Konflikt und Leid, anstatt Frieden zu schaffen. Frieden erfordert in der Regel Dialog, Verhandlung und Kompromissbereitschaft zwischen den beteiligten Parteien. Der langfristige Frieden wird eher durch diplomatische Bemühungen, Konfliktlösung und den Aufbau gegenseitigen Vertrauens erreicht.“

It's not that if it could, but it will have to.

Escalation happened in 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea. And again in 2022. Escalation has happened. This is only about survival.

"We don't want a world war" they said as they stockpiled weapons and prepared their countries for mandatory service.

DW seems to constantly ignore the fact the UK has already allowed Ukraine to use weapons they've provided wherever, and in whatever way, they see fit.

How can Russia even see who shot down the missiles?

lol at the Brit thinking they matter with their 45 tanks and 2 weeks of ammo!

Any defenses from the west to Gaza? I didnt think so. Hypocritical.

what a difference 24 hours makes

Although the relationship between China and Russia seems to be good now, China and Russia are *not* *allies* , and there is *no* *mutual* *defense* *treaty* between them.

My man is on air giving opinions whilst he is being driven... jheeez 😅

THE QUESTION RAISED IN TITLE. -- IT WILL BR FATAL IF IT HAPPENS !

LETS HELP THEM!!!! WHY NOT????

NATO SAYS RUSSIA HAS NOT REACTED YET SO GO A BIT FURTHER?.................UNTILL RUSSIA DOES REACT? SO WHO IS PROVOKING?

FRENCH AND POLISH ANTHEMS INTENSIFY

The fact that theyre bringing it up says it's imminent

It's just a matter of time.

We can also think this way... Russia lunch missiles onto Lviv, Patriot system take it down from Poland. And it goes again and again. Would the Russians will likely do? Nothing? Maybe but I am not sure if this is good idea

If Poland wants to shoot down missiles over the Ukraine, it should be aware that the Russians will most likely respond by attacking those air defense facilities in Poland. Ask yourself what that might lead to… is that the path your wiling to walk down? If you’re not already somewhere on the frontlines in the Ukraine, probably not.

The lesson here is, manufacture your own weapons so the USA can’t control what you do with them.

Put Putin in his place or suffer the consequences.

This guy is stupidest argument that we should not let them hit Russia!

Good to see that guy glance up at the road once in a while.

Nico is 100% right. We need to listen to competent experts like him.

The same people who are calling for this nonsense when it escalate or backfire they’ll deny saying this completely look at the calling international law after they collapse it with their double standards

Why not ? Lavrov has already said that Russia is ready to deal with Europe on the battlefield. So yeah, move German and French Troops in and let them fight. Might be really interesting to see who has finally the upper hand....

Russia can also give long range Missiles to Houthis to attack NATO ...

Yes, more and more, it already was.

Are there not large scale civilian casualties in Ukraine from Russian strikes. I think NATO should provide a air protection shield from within their borders to reduce pressure on Ukrainian air defenses.

Folks its Kyiv, not Kiev

Ukraine war is like the fireworks in American's national celebration in Western views regardless the deaths, the damages and losing territory.

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Is he driving 😮

Looks like Russia has finally to do something to convince people like Lange that they are serious:-)

Thanks DW for great reporting! ❤

6:30 - Don't be that guy on the call.

If Europe desapears from the land, the sea level goes down a centi meter. Everything has some good half inside it.

It is not safe to have an interview while driving. The chance of dying doing this is much higher than that of dying by a Russian missile!

Ffs give Ukraine what they need and allow them to defeat the orcs

The British are asking for it. Threatening the Russian Federation is a very bad idea

If you want to protect them, give them the batteries so they can placed in the right places instead of covering not much more than border fences. The coverage visualized looks a lot like nominal (max) ranges measured from the border to me (so pure fantasy).

Small countries with dense population should be carefulln 😂

No Action Talk Only (NATO) 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I they have to make such a big war, cant they use Moab bombs, fae bombs and large scale chem and bio weapons?? It least after the war is over humanity could continue to live?

Bread and games, bread annnnd games… all is well sheep, carry on and don’t worry.

1938 is back.....then it was Czechoslovakia now is Ukraine😢

Escalation they are at war wake up!

International law, LOL.. might makes right there is no such thing as international law...

Thus is exactly what Putin said Poland wanted.

who is the 'nato' that doesn't want confrontation or escalation? there are so many member states with so many people. i'm sure a large percentage are ready to teach the russians a lesson

We need to all start acting like sovereign nations and stop caring about Putin’s feelings. We should support logistics, guard the Belarus border, and provide some air cover. Take the gloves off Ukraine. They need to recruit some of their young people, and we need to give them a modern air force and army. The oligarchs in Russia need to see a shock and awe show of strength and resolve from the west. And soon.