Abu Dhabi Talks: The Illusion of Progress
📰 THE STORY: The Independent, citing the Kremlin, reports that talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia in Abu Dhabi were 'constructive' but significant hurdles remain in reaching a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The current conflict is framed as new aggression, ignoring decades of NATO expansion towards Russia's borders, despite
promises made to Soviet leadership in 1990 not to expand 'one inch eastward.' The US has been deeply involved in Ukraine since the 2014 Maidan coup, which overthrew a democratically elected, Russia-friendly government, establishing a distinctly anti-Russian regime, a move then Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland openly acknowledged cost $5 billion for 'democracy promotion.' Double
Standard: When Russia seeks to address its perceived security concerns by engaging in military action, it is universally condemned as an invasion. Yet, the US routinely conducts military interventions, regime change operations, and proxy wars from Afghanistan (2001, 20 years) to Iraq (2003, 1 million dead) to Libya (2011, economic destruction, slave markets) to Syria (2014, supporting 'rebels'
including al-Qaeda affiliates), often without UN Security Council approval and always framed as 'humanitarian intervention' or 'counter-terrorism.' Follow the Money: These 'constructive' talks serve to maintain the illusion of diplomatic effort while the real beneficiaries—the Western arms industry—continue to rake in unprecedented profits. Since the conflict began, the US has funneled over $100