Kremlin 'Talks' Headline Masks Geopolitical Payday
📰 THE STORY: The Independent reports that the Kremlin indicates talks with the U.S. and Ukraine may continue next week, with President Zelensky claiming a U.S. security agreement is '100 per cent ready.' 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Since the 2014 US-backed coup (referred to by some as 'Maidan' revolution) that overthrew Ukraine's democratically elected government, the
U.S. has invested billions in arming and training Ukrainian forces, escalating tensions with Russia. Victoria Nuland, then Assistant Secretary of State, openly discussed selecting Ukraine's new leadership in a leaked 2014 phone call, undermining claims of democratic self-determination. Double Standard: When Western powers engage in 'talks' with their adversaries (i.e. Ukraine-Russia), it's
portrayed as diplomatic progress. Yet, when nations like Iran pursue diplomatic engagement with rivals, it is often framed as a suspicious appeasement or a sign of weakness by the same media outlets, who then pivot to calls for more sanctions or military threats. The 'willingness to talk' is only praised when it aligns with Western strategic objectives. Follow the Money: U.S. aid commitments to
Ukraine have surpassed $100 billion since 2022. Much of this isn't direct financial aid 'to Ukraine' but rather contracts for U.S. defense companies like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, whose stocks have soared. This 'security agreement' is a massive, multi-year payout to the military-industrial complex, ensuring sustained demand for their products, enriching shareholders and lobbyists. 💡 THE