While I appreciate your candor and opinion, I cannot understand your lack of respect for the hostility the West has shown toward your country, and worse, your citizens. You are not a soldier, and if it were a perfect world, you never would be. But, Europe and America are gunning for your oil, your mineral reserves, your fertile lands and your children's future. Russia enjoys a literacy rate far higher than America. You have the largest fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in the world, with energy reserves that are the envy of most nations. For ten years, NATO has pumped funds into the Ukraine/Donbass conflict and supported puppet leaders. Perhaps the Kremlin has chosen to defend its people? The SMO was hard to accept, but the incursions of NATO/Ukraine missiles were equally unacceptable. By early next year, the outcome will reveal itself. Let's wish for peace and an equitable treaty for all
In the face of American overt aggression - its hard to believe that Russia could have acted in any other way.
And from what i have read, i don't believe that Russia is losing this war. I think they are winning and taking their time.
What bothers me, is that there are some 5 million Ukr refugees, and g-d knows how many Ukr killed ----- and their leader plays exhibitionist all over the world. He seems not to care at all, regarding his own citizenry and their plight. Why didn't he unilaterally make peace with Russia?
He's doing the job he was already paid to do. Have you seen the kind of money that changed hands when he allowed Ukrainian farmlands to be sold to the Monsanto Mafia (New World Order)? He used Covid Lockdowns in order to crush dissent on the matter. Dude is a dick.
I believe that since the Minsk Accords, he has simply parroted instructions from NATO. The eastern Donbass submitted numerous proposals, and ultimately Russia had to protect her borders. It's said that Mr. Zelensky enjoys his recreational drugs in excess.
Alex, i have been following this conflict for quite a while as well. Its amazing how LITTLE the MSM allows the American people to know. And how little they want the sheep to know.
Lavrov was broadcasting loudly, for diplomatic measures prior to Feb 24th. Blinken and Biden just dismissed it out of hand saying the Russians don't want to talk.
There is no convievable way, anyone with an iota of reading this matter should believe that Russia wanted a war with Ukraine.
The conflict, has the footprint, of so many CIA induced conflicts. We are now, using N'azis to prosecute the war as we used Jihadists in the illegal war against Syria. We are the only country instigating wars all over the globe, whilst China and Russia weren't.
I think the Nat. Security State commenced the entire Russian narrative, in order to maintain their power. And now they are beginning the Chinesephobia narrative , because the sheep are becoming wise to the unfortunate state of the American economy and to combat future unrest. All propaganda.
Of course, the writer, of this article, might be right, and i am incorrect. I suppose anything is possible. But i think from reading out of the American playbook on destablization - he is monumentally incorrect. McCain and Nuland were at the 2014 Maidan insurrection against a democratically elected gov't. The USA HAS been subsidizing the aggression of the Ukr gov't against the Russo speaking E. Ukrainians.
And again, if the USA was sincere, why have there not been open discussions with Russia to end this tragic conflict against the Ukr people? Is this not a proxy war by an arrogant elitist class in the USA attempting to ensure the global economy is kept in their control? (sorry for the length, and nice to meet you Alex)
There are many people, globally as well as here in the U.S., that follow this conflict, knowing that NATO has secured its power through war since its inception. You are right, of course, that Lavrov is a statesman, Mr. Putin is a leader, and the Biden/Blinken/Nuland consortium are hegemonic vultures...All attempts at peace have been rejected by Zelensky, and I presume he is controlled by the U.S. I do know that the discussions in Turkey, where Erdogan mediated, were successful until Boris Johnson disallowed the results. It's hard to know your country does these things, but, all we can do is stay informed and vote!
Biden kicked off the onset of our war of aggression against Russia, by stating, that Putin must 'go'.
Its gratifying to have seen Boris, and soon Biden depart from office, d/t their viciousness and insensitivity towards their own peoples welfare. And Putin be successful.
These seem to be 'energy' wars. And Putin and Xi can just sit back and watch NATO fall apart and the USA power diminish. I haven't the foggiest HOW these Euro vassal leaders expect to stay in power while their electorate bears the high prices of NATOs wars.....
It is Ukraine that begs for Weapons, it is Ukraine's propaganda that is running thin, we see Russia moving huge amounts of military hardware, while the west struggles to keep Ukraine supplied, all of Europe is suffering for their support of this war.
Thank you for your articulate and candid explanations - in places like Counterpunch and Paul Jay's wonderful TheAnalysis News, as well as here - of a complex and highly nuanced situation. At some risk from Moscow, where you've been both an elected politician and political prisoner on occasion. It seems pointless to respond to simplistic comments that some make assuming that opposition to US imperialism necessitates support for Putin's insane adventure, even when events have proven that Biden and NATO could wish for no better de facto ally in their ongoing campaign for global hegemony. Or to the archaic fantasies of an invincible Russian economic and military machine of others, when, as you've accurately predicted the course Putin and co's campaign has been pathetic as well as brutal because of the degree to which Russia's industry and military has been hollowed out by the plundering of the gangsters-in-suits whom he essentially represents.
I do worry that Putin's domestic oligarchy is all that is protecting Russia from falling under the control of foreign oligarchy. If we in the West had not gone into a predatory feeding frenzy in the 90s, maybe some kind of economic democracy might have flourished in Russia. Instead, Russia's fledgling political democracy has now drowned under the domestic oligarchy. It is a tragedy caused by the West but enabled and carried out by Putin. Nonetheless I have sympathy and admiration for Putin as a nationalist. He has played his limited hand as well as he could and as long as he could. Probably he was never going to win against the overwhelming economic might - and overwhelming hypocrisy - of the West. The best he can hope for now is to be China Lite, a democracy-free zone of economic autonomy. Russians are going to have to wait decades more for democracy. Until then they will be ruled by oligarchs, whether foreign or domestic. What a tragedy.
Nowadays when I hear "Winds of Change" I just weep for what might have been.
While I appreciate your candor and opinion, I cannot understand your lack of respect for the hostility the West has shown toward your country, and worse, your citizens. You are not a soldier, and if it were a perfect world, you never would be. But, Europe and America are gunning for your oil, your mineral reserves, your fertile lands and your children's future. Russia enjoys a literacy rate far higher than America. You have the largest fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in the world, with energy reserves that are the envy of most nations. For ten years, NATO has pumped funds into the Ukraine/Donbass conflict and supported puppet leaders. Perhaps the Kremlin has chosen to defend its people? The SMO was hard to accept, but the incursions of NATO/Ukraine missiles were equally unacceptable. By early next year, the outcome will reveal itself. Let's wish for peace and an equitable treaty for all
I would worry a lot more about China. Just sayin.
yes...eyes wide open there!
In the face of American overt aggression - its hard to believe that Russia could have acted in any other way.
And from what i have read, i don't believe that Russia is losing this war. I think they are winning and taking their time.
What bothers me, is that there are some 5 million Ukr refugees, and g-d knows how many Ukr killed ----- and their leader plays exhibitionist all over the world. He seems not to care at all, regarding his own citizenry and their plight. Why didn't he unilaterally make peace with Russia?
He's doing the job he was already paid to do. Have you seen the kind of money that changed hands when he allowed Ukrainian farmlands to be sold to the Monsanto Mafia (New World Order)? He used Covid Lockdowns in order to crush dissent on the matter. Dude is a dick.
I believe that since the Minsk Accords, he has simply parroted instructions from NATO. The eastern Donbass submitted numerous proposals, and ultimately Russia had to protect her borders. It's said that Mr. Zelensky enjoys his recreational drugs in excess.
Alex, i have been following this conflict for quite a while as well. Its amazing how LITTLE the MSM allows the American people to know. And how little they want the sheep to know.
Lavrov was broadcasting loudly, for diplomatic measures prior to Feb 24th. Blinken and Biden just dismissed it out of hand saying the Russians don't want to talk.
There is no convievable way, anyone with an iota of reading this matter should believe that Russia wanted a war with Ukraine.
The conflict, has the footprint, of so many CIA induced conflicts. We are now, using N'azis to prosecute the war as we used Jihadists in the illegal war against Syria. We are the only country instigating wars all over the globe, whilst China and Russia weren't.
I think the Nat. Security State commenced the entire Russian narrative, in order to maintain their power. And now they are beginning the Chinesephobia narrative , because the sheep are becoming wise to the unfortunate state of the American economy and to combat future unrest. All propaganda.
Of course, the writer, of this article, might be right, and i am incorrect. I suppose anything is possible. But i think from reading out of the American playbook on destablization - he is monumentally incorrect. McCain and Nuland were at the 2014 Maidan insurrection against a democratically elected gov't. The USA HAS been subsidizing the aggression of the Ukr gov't against the Russo speaking E. Ukrainians.
And again, if the USA was sincere, why have there not been open discussions with Russia to end this tragic conflict against the Ukr people? Is this not a proxy war by an arrogant elitist class in the USA attempting to ensure the global economy is kept in their control? (sorry for the length, and nice to meet you Alex)
There are many people, globally as well as here in the U.S., that follow this conflict, knowing that NATO has secured its power through war since its inception. You are right, of course, that Lavrov is a statesman, Mr. Putin is a leader, and the Biden/Blinken/Nuland consortium are hegemonic vultures...All attempts at peace have been rejected by Zelensky, and I presume he is controlled by the U.S. I do know that the discussions in Turkey, where Erdogan mediated, were successful until Boris Johnson disallowed the results. It's hard to know your country does these things, but, all we can do is stay informed and vote!
Hard to know our country does these things?!
Biden kicked off the onset of our war of aggression against Russia, by stating, that Putin must 'go'.
Its gratifying to have seen Boris, and soon Biden depart from office, d/t their viciousness and insensitivity towards their own peoples welfare. And Putin be successful.
These seem to be 'energy' wars. And Putin and Xi can just sit back and watch NATO fall apart and the USA power diminish. I haven't the foggiest HOW these Euro vassal leaders expect to stay in power while their electorate bears the high prices of NATOs wars.....
Aparently, with Liz Truss on her way out -- and Macron being booed and marginalized, they won't be in power for long.
He seems like a drinker and cokehead to me. I wish he'd try some Michael Pollan drugs and have his mind blown. WOuldn't peace be lovely?
It is Ukraine that begs for Weapons, it is Ukraine's propaganda that is running thin, we see Russia moving huge amounts of military hardware, while the west struggles to keep Ukraine supplied, all of Europe is suffering for their support of this war.
All but the war manufacturers on both sides (and beyond) are suffering.
Thank you for your articulate and candid explanations - in places like Counterpunch and Paul Jay's wonderful TheAnalysis News, as well as here - of a complex and highly nuanced situation. At some risk from Moscow, where you've been both an elected politician and political prisoner on occasion. It seems pointless to respond to simplistic comments that some make assuming that opposition to US imperialism necessitates support for Putin's insane adventure, even when events have proven that Biden and NATO could wish for no better de facto ally in their ongoing campaign for global hegemony. Or to the archaic fantasies of an invincible Russian economic and military machine of others, when, as you've accurately predicted the course Putin and co's campaign has been pathetic as well as brutal because of the degree to which Russia's industry and military has been hollowed out by the plundering of the gangsters-in-suits whom he essentially represents.
I do worry that Putin's domestic oligarchy is all that is protecting Russia from falling under the control of foreign oligarchy. If we in the West had not gone into a predatory feeding frenzy in the 90s, maybe some kind of economic democracy might have flourished in Russia. Instead, Russia's fledgling political democracy has now drowned under the domestic oligarchy. It is a tragedy caused by the West but enabled and carried out by Putin. Nonetheless I have sympathy and admiration for Putin as a nationalist. He has played his limited hand as well as he could and as long as he could. Probably he was never going to win against the overwhelming economic might - and overwhelming hypocrisy - of the West. The best he can hope for now is to be China Lite, a democracy-free zone of economic autonomy. Russians are going to have to wait decades more for democracy. Until then they will be ruled by oligarchs, whether foreign or domestic. What a tragedy.
Nowadays when I hear "Winds of Change" I just weep for what might have been.
Brilliant.