Empty 'Constructive Spirit' as Washington Reaps War Profits
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream outlets like The New Arab report Russia's statement that recent Ukraine talks in the UAE were held in a 'constructive spirit,' implying progress towards peace, even as Moscow warns that significant work remains to end the 'nearly four-year war.' 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'constructive spirit' narrative ignores previous, more substantive
peace negotiations immediately following Russia's 2022 invasion. As revealed by figures like former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, significant progress was made in Istanbul between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in March 2022. These talks were actively sabotaged by Western powers, particularly the US and UK under Boris Johnson, who reportedly pushed Ukraine to continue fighting rather
than seek a diplomatic resolution, stating it was 'not the time' for peace. Double Standard: Western media and governments frame any Russian-initiated talks as potentially 'trap' or a cynical ploy, while simultaneously promoting Saudi Arabia and the UAE – both autocratic states with deplorable human rights records – as legitimate mediators. Compare this to the vehement rejection and demonization
of any peace proposals put forward by non-aligned nations or those not perfectly aligned with Washington's agenda. Follow the Money: The 'four-year war' (as The New Arab incorrectly states, the invasion began in February 2022) has been incredibly lucrative for the military-industrial complex. Since the full-scale invasion, the US alone has committed over $75 billion in aid to Ukraine, mostly in