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Misschien wel eens handig om de andere kant te beluisteren van het verhaal.

In a world where international tensions are rising, there seems to be less and less room for nuance and counterarguments.

Especially with the NATO World Summit in The Hague taking place (where there is room at the fancy tables for non-NATO members like President Zelensky) — but no space for an alternative voice.
Today, we choose freedom of speech. For dialogue instead of enemy-thinking. For listening to those who are excluded. Precisely because the global situation is so dreadful.

For peace and because we think it is important to hear both sides: a voice that is banned elsewhere but today, during this crucial moment, is our guest — against all odds: the Ambassador of Russia, Vladimir Tarabrin.

In this podcast, we will discuss:

???? The most censored voice, NATO and EU expansion
While defense budgets are once again significantly increased (Rutte stated that “we need to turbocharge it”) and our media keep warning of the Russian threat, we take a look at the other side of the story. What about NATO expansion? Isn't the threat also coming from us?

???? The war in Ukraine
How did this conflict begin according to the Russian perspective? When did the war start? Vladimir Tarabrin claims it's a misconception to say the war only started in 2022, asserting that it began with a coup d’état in 2014, involving CIA interference. With many civilian casualties in the years since. Of course, serious mistakes have been made on all sides, but it's still important to hear the other side. Judge for yourself.

?? Weapons of Mass Destruction – Iran, Israel, and America
Besides the conflict in Ukraine, another major conflict is ongoing. Russia has previously stated that no “Weapons of Mass Destruction” were found in Iran. They condemn the Israeli attack, call for a ceasefire, and urge a diplomatic solution. There is also discussion about Palestine, which Russia recognizes as a legitimate state.

??️ Peace
According to Vladimir, we are now in a time more dangerous than the Cold War. It's important to reopen dialogue, and as Jorn says: “it’s not the people who want war.”“If we could look each other in the eye and talk about peace, hopefully, we could find a solution.”