Opinion: Putin wants to install his old puppet Yanukovych in Kyiv

Putin wants to reinstate Yanukovych as president of Ukraine. Viktor Yanukovych is allegedly in Minsk, and the Kremlin is preparing an operation to replace Zelensky with the ex-president ousted by the EuroMaidan Revolution in 2014, according to Ukrainska Pravda’s sources” (The Kyiv Independent, 02.03.2022).

Not shockingly Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to install and hijack the Kyiv government with his former ally and Pro-Russian Viktor Yanukovych. The man who made favourable deals with Moscow and did whatever he could to be connected with the Russian Federation. He was supported by Russian Friendly Campaign Manager Paul Manafort. This is the sort of fella that Putin trusts.

This man “sold-out” Sevastopol in the Crimean peninsula, which was beneficial for the Russian navy and gave them a port of free entry, which was a lease until 2042. So, with a man like that now… isn’t that favourable, because Ukraine is going towards the West and Europe. His the Moscow elite and is a puppet of Putin.

It is a reason why Yanukovych had to flee into exile in 2014. As he fled from the Euro Maidan protests and his now known for embezzling $70 billion. So, he has enriched himself quickly after 4 years as President and earlier years as appointed Prime Minister. This man has been in the chambers of influence since 2002. While he took power in 2010 by a contested elections, which the opposition claimed was rigged in his favour.

What is striking is that Yanukovych isn’t favoured or popular in any sort of fashion. His no Volodymyr Zelensky who won with a popular mandate in 2019. They are strikingly different… and therefore… it is a reason why Putin wants to have Yanukovych. Since he knows that his corruptible and a friend.

When Yanukovych went into exile he called the new government ‘fascists’ which is in-line with what Putin says about Kyiv these days. That why you know his a person of interest in Moscow. The former President will be a traitor and a gangster of the Russian Federation. As he will serve them and not the people of Ukraine. He will only be their marionette and not a representive of Kyiv.

That Putin chooses a man like this, a corrupt and Pro-Russian leader shows how he values Ukraine. It is clear that he rather have a sort of fella like this, than a sort of leader with integrity like Zelensky.

The world should know this and everyone should just look at the man he vouches for. His not a trusted man or a genuine character. Then again, he favours Belarus President Alexander Lukaschenko… so we know his friends is the popular, the righteous or the ones who has a democratic backbone. He prefers tyrants and dictators who a loyal to him and nothing else. Peace.

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Ukraine: Russian Minister of Defence Shoigu lies about the civilian targets in Ukraine

The Russian Federation and their high ranking official are continuing to call it a “special military operation”. Though we know this is a huge campaign of war and a vicious conflict, which isn’t just a security detail trying to fetch some hoodlums on the outskirts of Kyiv. That’s how the Russian President and Kremlin make it sound like. While we are seeing air-raids, missiles, troops and mechanical divisions, which is invading the Ukrainian territory. These Russian-Belorussian armies are assaulting and bombing Ukrainian territory…

We know the Russian bombs and missiles are hitting civilian targets and are not even close to military targets, which the Russian army claims. It is easily to see, as public buildings, squares and high-rises are hit by the raids. So, what Sergei Shoigu is saying today is disgraceful, as it is a full blown war.

Just read these statements from TASS today!

Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.“The grouping of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will continue to conduct a special military operation until the goals are achieved,”” (…) ““The main thing for us is to protect the Russian Federation from the military threat posed by Western countries that are trying to use the Ukrainian people in the fight against our country,” he said” (…) ““I emphasize that strikes are carried out only on military facilities and exclusively with high-precision weapons,” he added” (…) ““During the clashes, the Ukrainian side does not hesitate to use civilians as human shields. Multiple launch rocket systems, guns, large-caliber mortars are placed in the courtyards of residential buildings, near schools and kindergartens,” he said. He thanked the personnel “for courage and heroism, conscientious and professional fulfillment of the tasks.”” (TASS – ‘Shoigu: Russian army will continue special operation in Ukraine until its goals are achieved’ 01.03.2022).

That the Russians says this and spreads this in Russian media. It shows what they are willing to say. There is no bound of their deception and lies. It is completely false, as museums, galleries and kindergartens has been hit by the air-raids. While public buildings and housing complexes too. This being done to Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkov and Kherson. We are seeing video-clips, pictures and the numbers of dead and wounded.

This is why the Russians are using the artillery, missiles and bombs to conquer Ukraine. They are using this because they cannot win on the ground and the will of Ukraine was much stronger than what the Russian anticipated. While the Russians has also struggled with the logistics and how they planned invasion of the Ukraine.

We are seeing a bloodshed and a harm, which is made by the Russian-Belorussian army in Ukraine. Army General Shoigu can lie and try to deceive all he wants, but that doesn’t make it more true. This is the sort of defence a barbaric invader does to reason for their brutal attack on humanity and possible war-crimes in Ukraine. They are trying to make the victims and fatalities into justified sacrifices for their war.

The Russian high ranking officials are trying to clean the blood from their hands, but the stains are not going off that easily. Peace.

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Ukraine: Russia calls EU’s arms support a ‘hot war’ and warns EU citizens to not support the Ukrainian army

EU citizens and entities involved in the delivery of lethal weapons, fuel and lubricants to Ukraine will bear responsibility for any consequences of such actions to manifest themselves during the ongoing special military operation. They cannot fail to understand how dangerous these consequences are” (Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 28.02.2022).

The Russian-Belorussian invasion of Ukraine is on it’s fifth day. While there been talks, but they clearly only opened for further talks at a later date. Meaning there is nothing substantial yet, but the warfare is ongoing and the Belorussian counterparts didn’t hold their promises. As they sent missiles and troops from Belarus onto Ukraine. Meaning they broke the promise, which the President Lukachenko was broken even before words was uttered at the meeting. Therefore, the distrust of Kyiv was justified and Minsk should understand that.

Alas, we are seeing an expected Russian hard-line towards the European nations and European Union, which has decided to support Ukraine. They are now not only sending “prayers and thoughts” but supporting with weapons, artillery-weaponry and even fighter-planes, which it is now supporting the substantial parts of Ukraine’s defence without sending direct troops on the ground. Meaning, the EU and European allies are now giving vital support of the war effort in Ukraine and being a partner of Kyiv.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says this as well:

Once again, as many times in history, weapons coming from German soil will be directed against Russian soldiers. Against this background Scholz’s assurances about the importance of the process of historical reconciliation between the peoples of Germany and Russia sounded particularly cynical, with this decision, Germany calls on the ghosts of not a cold, but the very hot war. Too many sad associations are evoked by the prospect of further ‘military’ pumping of Kyiv by Berlin, which, apparently, does not realize that in the current situation, the weapons supplied on Ukrainian territory can easily become the prey of neo-nazis, terrorists and looters on Ukrainian territory” (Russian Foreign Minister Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, 28.02.2022).

We are now seeing the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are not only directing their anger towards the crowdfunding exercise of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. It is also directed at the military equipment, weapons and direct support of Ukraine from Europe/EU. This was anticipated, as the other party would react to the willingness to do so. If it didn’t cause a stir or reaction, it wouldn’t be effective. Ukraine needs this support and weaponry to be able to stagnate the Russian advances and ability to continue to defend itself. This is why the Russian wants neither citizens or states to support Ukraine. Since, they hope to overpower and conquer Ukraine quicker, because the Russians see this as a life-line to Kyiv.

We should expect that Moscow wouldn’t take it kindly to the military support of Kyiv. However, Moscow should also understand that they are using all their allies and possible connections to boost their war-effort. So, it is only reasonable for Kyiv to do the same, but in a war… everything gets amplified and any party will easily get violated. It should be expected that Moscow would react, but in the case of the Ukraine war. Europe is now unified and Russia feels butt-hurt. As Russia is becoming more distant and more alone.

The Russians has already sent warnings to the neighbours and former USSR republics. They are now sending it to the European Union (EU), Germany and the EU citizens, which is anticipated. As they are supporting the war-effort of their enemy in Ukraine. However, Europe support Ukraine here.

So, Moscow is lonely here and it is not like the EU citizens or European countries will feel the ramifications yet. However, there might be more hostile future diplomatically and lack of mutual meeting grounds between them. As the sanctions and weapons transfers are hitting Moscow hard. Peace.

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Opinion: Putin unified Europe and NATO

In 2022 I wouldn’t think that one man would mean so much and have such vast powers behind them. That one of their orders and choices would change things so much. Because of what Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to do. He has initiated not only war against the brothers in Kyiv. No, he not only gone against a peaceful neighbour and the peaceful republic of Ukraine. No, he has actually made decisions, which will backfire for him in the long run.

Russia is not only meeting joint efforts of meaningless sanctions and pointless gatherings of press releases from Brussels. No, at this point, they are starting to target vital industries and banking functions. The European leaders and European nations are acting as a collective to punish Russia. They are going together and looking to means to harm and undermine the war-machine of Kremlin. That’s something we wouldn’t have seen coming.

What Putin didn’t see either was the sudden will of sending of weaponry, military equipment and advanced military technology to Ukraine. The European nations and NATO allies are now jointly supporting the military needs of Ukraine. They are selling and donating this to boost it’s effort to defend itself and show it support in this war.

Vladimir Putin who wanted to retake and reshape Europe. The man who wanted to revive the old empire of Russia and take back the sphere of which the Soviet Union ruled supreme. Has clearly lost an edge and not seen the sentiments across the continent. Instead of getting more nations close or wanting to associate with Russia. He is now making sure they are either distancing themselves or trying to find ways to get closer to the European coalitions.

Putin is ensuring that Finland and Sweden might join NATO quicker. Heck, his maybe able to get further former USSR republics to join EU and NATO as well. Because, they rather be part of these defence pacts and alliances, than risking the sudden invasion of Russia. That is the price and the additional cost of this invasion.

Vlad of Moscow didn’t consider this. That his action would have a chain reaction. Where further states and nations might seek a closer association with the bodies of Brussels. Because, they see the value of this and how it operates. They are actually safeguarding and doing what is right. Instead of coming with brutal force and total destruction. Since that is what Putin’s Russia is offering at this current moment.

It is a long time or I cannot remember seeing the bodies of EU working in such a joint effort. The defence and support of Ukraine has united them. The sort of war on their borders has showed them the need of the alliance and the union. It shows the value of the cooperation and coordination of the nations. In such a fashion, that Putin should feel lonely in palace, which he resides. Only waiting for “yes-men” fearing his will and orders, as they have to enact them. If they are possible or not.

Putin has ironically united Europe and solidified the need for NATO. That was clearly not the objective or the ideals behind the invasion of Ukraine. However, that is one of the achievements of the war. He has embarked on ab enterprise, which showed the rest of us. That we need each other to be safe from people like him. Peace.