Behind the 'Peace Talks': The US Agenda Lurking in Abu Dhabi
📰 THE STORY: ABC News reports on ongoing 'peace talks' in Abu Dhabi involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US, suggesting these discussions are coming at a 'key moment' for de-escalation between the warring nations. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US has a long history of meddling in Russian-sphere influence, including NATO expansion eastward post-1991 despite assurances,
culminating in concerns about Ukraine's potential NATO membership that Russia cited as a casus belli. Furthermore, the US rejected a draft peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in March 2022 that would have seen Ukraine adopt neutrality, a move revealed by former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Double Standard: When the US intervenes in conflicts (like Libya in 2011, destabilizing the
entire region), it's framed as 'humanitarian intervention' or 'promoting democracy.' When Russia acts in its perceived sphere of influence, it's 'aggression.' Yet, both interventions have led to immense human suffering and regional instability. Crucially, the US approach to a resolution now, after pouring over $100 billion into Ukraine (much of it military aid), contrasts sharply with its posture
during the initial phase of the conflict when a swift, negotiated peace was seemingly spurned. Follow the Money: The US military-industrial complex has been a significant beneficiary of the prolonging conflict. Defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have seen their stock prices surge. The BAE Systems stock price, for instance, climbed from around 500 GBX in late 2021 to over 1300