ABC Highlights Russian Attacks Amidst 'Peace Talks' While Omitting Western Provocation and Profit Motives
📰 THE STORY: ABC News reports that a Russian attack in Ukraine killed 1 person and wounded 18 just before the second day of 'peace talks,' framing the incident as an act of aggression undermining diplomatic efforts. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The media narrative rarely includes the crucial history of NATO's eastward expansion, defying assurances given to Russia in the
early 1990s. From 1999 to 2004, NATO absorbed former Warsaw Pact nations, bringing military infrastructure closer to Russia's borders. The 2014 US-backed coup in Ukraine, which overthrew a democratically elected, Russia-friendly government, was a direct catalyst, igniting the conflict in Donbas years before the 2022 invasion. Double Standard: The intense focus on single-digit Ukrainian casualties,
while tragic, stands in stark contrast to the near-total silence or downplaying of far higher death tolls in conflicts instigated or supported by Western powers. For instance, the ongoing genocide in Gaza, where the Netanyahu government has killed over 40,000 Palestinians, receives significantly less 'humanitarian' outrage despite being directly facilitated by US arms and diplomatic support.
Similarly, the 2011 NATO 'intervention' in Libya, which destroyed the country and led to slave markets, is rarely framed with the same moral condemnation. Follow the Money: The 'peace talks' are a smokescreen for continued arms transfers and immense profits for the military-industrial complex. US and European weapon manufacturers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and BAE Systems have seen their