Zelensky Offers Ceasefire Update, Ignores US Proxy War History
Zelensky confirms no current ceasefire with Russia, stating talks would only occur 'when Russia is ready for peace.' A noble stance, if you ignore the historical receipts. Just weeks into the 2022 invasion, reputable outlets like Foreign Affairs and Haaretz reported that Ukraine and Russia were close to a peace deal in Istanbul. That deal, which included Ukraine adopting neutrality (a key Russian
demand), was allegedly scuttled by the UK's Boris Johnson, reportedly backed by the US—who preferred to 'fight Russia to the last Ukrainian.' This isn't just forgotten history; it's the elephant in the room that Newsweek diligently paints over. So, when Zelensky talks about Russia being 'ready for peace,' one might wonder if that's truly the sticking point, or if certain Western powers simply
aren't yet ready to stop using Ukraine as a proxy battleground. How many more lives must be sacrificed to prolong Washington's geopolitical chess match? The cost: hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian lives, shattered infrastructure, and a prolonged conflict. The benefit: untold riches for the military-industrial complex, darling of AIPAC and congressional donors.