Ukraine: Putin talks like he didn’t order the war on Ukraine

I want to say with the utmost frankness: behind the hypocritical talks and today’s actions of the so-called collective West, there are hostile geopolitical goals. They do not need, they simply do not need a strong and sovereign Russia. They will not forgive us either our independent course, or the fact that we are defending our national interests” – President Vladimir Putin (16.03.2022).

It is really tragic that the man and the head of state, which ordered this war a GO AHEAD 21 days ago. Is continuing to blame the West for the war in Ukraine. When it’s his armies and allies of Belarus, which is invading the sovereign Ukraine. It is not the West that sent troops or decreed warfare. No, it is himself and even after three weeks of bloodshed and bloody conflict. The Russian President still uttered these words in a national broadcast. It is just saying something and it isn’t a beautiful picture, but a grim one.

He continued with this as well:

If Russian troops were operating only in the Donbass , this would not lead to the elimination of the threat, a new front line would lie there” (…) “I want to say this for the first time: at the very beginning of the special operation, in order to avoid bloodshed, the Kiev authorities were asked not to engage in hostilities, but simply to withdraw their troops from the Donbass. They didn’t want to. Well, this is their decision. real situation, on earth, will inevitably come” (…) “On March 14th, as you know, a rocket attack was carried out in the center of Donetsk . It was a frankly bloody terrorist attack that claimed the lives of more than 20 people. And such shelling has been going on for the past few days – they are hitting the squares indiscriminately, with fanaticism and frenzy of the doomed. It’s like fascists, who in the last days of the Third Reich tried to drag as many innocent victims as possible with them to the grave” (Putin, 16.03.2022).

Like any other warlord or tyrant out there. His blaming the victims of his actions. It is always the soldiers of the other camp that is the sinners and the ones of bad intentions. While his orders are pure and God like. The same can be said about Putin’s own stories these days. Where he will use rhetoric and words, which resembles that. Because, he needs to vilify and demean the ones his attacking. They have to be beneath him and crushed. That is the mere reality and under what sort of state of mind he has in concern to Ukraine.

President Putin is saying the Ukrainian forces is using bad tactics and doing war-crimes. While his troops are shelling cities, bombing urban areas and gone after public spaces for over three weeks. His forces has bombed hospitals, schools and universities. Heck, apartment buildings and whole parts of towns just to invade these. So, it is rich coming from the warlord ordering these sort of artillery attacks to complain about a possible rocket-attack. When his troops has stormed and created dire issues in and around nuclear power plants in Ukraine. It is like his oblivious to these facts and we are not supposed to know that. Aye?

He speaks of bloodshed. He invaded a sovereign and independent nation without merit. A nation which wasn’t attacking him or causing any harm to Kremlin. It was only his disturbed mind, which was inflicted damage. Some imaginary tales was damaging his calm and now another has to suffer the consequences.

It is hard to believe a man who planned the liberation of the Donbass Republics. Still tries to paint a picture of Ukrainians creating bloodshed there. When he for years has supported and armed insurgents of which was loyal to Russia. The same folks who had their leader in Kremlin ahead of the invasion of Ukraine.

This is why his stories doesn’t make sense to others than Putin. Peace.

Opinion: Orbán is Putin’s ally in Budapest

Central Europe is a chessboard for the great powers and Hungary is just a pawn. If we are not strong enough we’re sacrificed. We must stay out of this war, we can’t win anything but we can lose everything. We won’t send soldiers or weapons to Ukraine” – Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (15.03.2022).

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke in Kossuth Square on the occasion of 15 March, in front of a large number of participants in the Fidesz march announced as the Peace March. So far, he has typically spoken in front of the National Museum as one of the programs of the state festivities. Now, however, he broke with this tradition not only by modifying the site, but also by not giving a historical overview before his political messages, by not remembering the revolution of 1848, and by speaking for a moment not from the position of prime minister, but from the position of party chairman all along” (Peter Magyari – ‘Orban declares total neutrality’ 15.03.2022, 444.hu).

When it comes to Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán. We know the Fidesz and Head of State is an ally or Pro-Putin. He might not serve the interests of Moscow or Kremlin directly. Nevertheless, it is not like his stopping or working against it either.

Now he tries to act neutral in concern with Ukraine. In my regard by doing so… his siding with Russia and Moscow. Since, he could help and do something. We know his not doing that. This is appease Putin and Kremlin, which his in favour of. He don’t mind that Putin is using war as a means to his end. That he wages war against a sovereign nation. No, he can do that, because it doesn’t concern him directly.

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality” (Desmond Tutu).

However, that where Orbán is wrong. He is silently siding with Putin by doing this. Instead of acting with concern or even aiding the oppressed. His silently proving his alliance with the oppressor. In this case, his siding with Putin and Russia, as it is invading Ukraine. What Orbán should ask himself, as his nation isn’t the strongest military or has the most resources in the world. Who would come its aide if some superpower came to invade it? Does it think Russia will save Budapest or Győr for that matter?

The Hungarian people should consider this as well. They are now heading to the polls, where they decide to either look East or continue to centre towards European integration. That is the decision of the voters.

We are clearly seeing with so many words that Orbán choses Putin over Ukraine. His loyalty is to Kremlin and he won’t help Kyiv. That is the lesson we are getting today. It is disgusting, as his aiding and helping the oppressor by not doing anything. That is the message I have seen and it’s sad.

However, not surprising… Orbán is a friend of Putin. He rather be an ally to a dictator, than helping out a nation who is fighting for their own sovereign interests. The rest of Europe should listen to this and know what he decided to do in the hour of need.

This is who Viktor Orbán is and who he associates himself with. A war doesn’t change it for him. An ally is an ally and he don’t mind what consequences it has. Peace.

Ukraine: President Zelensky – “Responsibility for war crimes of the Russian military is inevitable”

On the 19th Day of the Russian-Belorussian invasion of the Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky speech is as important as can be. His words are inspirational, but also binding. As it says something about the sentiment of what is happening in Ukraine. He says what is needed to be said, as the territory and integrity of the Republic is violated on the regular.

In the beginning of the speech he said:

As before, the enemy is confused. They did not expect such resistance. They believed in their propaganda, which has been lying about us for decades. They still can’t recollect themselves. But they have already begun to understand that they will not achieve anything by war. Their soldiers know this. Their officers are aware of this. They flee the battlefield. They abandon equipment. We take trophies and use them to protect Ukraine. Today, Russian troops are, in fact, one of the suppliers of equipment to our army. They could not imagine such a thing in a nightmare. And I want to tell the Russian soldiers. Those who have already entered our land. And who are just about to be sent to fight against us. Russian conscripts! Listen to me very carefully. Russian officers! You’ve already understood everything. You will not take anything from Ukraine. You will take lives. There are a lot of you. But your life will also be taken” (Zelensky, 15.03.2022).

Is words are clear and as the one who is defending his nation. We know the Russian Federation and state has made propaganda to make it reasonable to attack Ukraine. This is why the Ukrainian President says these words. He even states that the Russian soldiers are dying for a lie and fighting on a lie. That should hurt he pride of the Russian soldiers and the ones who get to hear this in Kremlin. However, we know they don’t care or value the existence of Ukraine. Still, it is powerful and necessary words nevertheless.

He continues:

But why should you die? What for? I know that you want to survive. We hear your conversations in the intercepts, we hear what you really think about this senseless war, about this disgrace and about your state. Your conversations with each other. Your calls home to your family. We hear it all. We draw conclusions. We know who you are. Therefore, I offer you a choice. On behalf of the Ukrainian people, I give you a chance. Chance to survive. If you surrender to our forces, we will treat you the way people are supposed to be treated. As people, decently. In a way you were not treated in your army. And in a way your army does not treat ours. Choose! Our brave defenders continue to inflict devastating losses on Russian troops” (Zelensky, 15.03.2022).

The Russian soldiers if they ever get to hear it or reads this speech should be concerned. They should understand how Ukrainians and the how the Ukrainian President looks upon them. He has to speak like this and defend his nation. While he also says … that the conscripts and soldiers can decide their fate. That is really deep knowing how many who has already lost their lives and how fiercely defended its front-lines.

He further stated:

I am grateful to those Russians who do not stop trying to convey the truth. To those who fight disinformation and tell the truth, real facts to their friends and loved ones. And personally to the woman who entered the studio of Channel One with a poster against the war. To those who are not afraid to protest. As long as your country has not completely closed itself off from the whole world, turning into a very large North Korea, you must fight. You must not lose your chance. The European Union has approved the fourth package of sanctions against Russia. The fourth – and I’m sure not the last. We are working with partners on new restrictions that will be applied against the Russian state. Everyone who is responsible for the war. Everyone who is responsible for the destruction of democracy. Everyone who is responsible for repression against people. Everyone will get an answer. The answer of the world. And this is just the beginning” (Zelensky, 15.03.2022).

You know it is bad in Moscow and Russia when the Ukrainian President can say the way things are looking or reported is getting closer to North Korea. That is really depressing, but maybe the brutal truth. As the media-laws and control from Putin is with an iron-fist. Where the news are manufactured from the central government and nothing else than what they state is the truth. Therefore, it was courage and an act of resistance what the person did at Channel One.

It really says it all and what is at stake, when this brutal and futile war is about democracy versus dictatorship. That is really tragic, but the real deal. As the difference between the one-man rule of Putin and the democratically elected Zelensky. That’s why the battle is more than just a defence of a sovereign nation, but also values, which is shared across Europe. This is why Zelensky and Ukraine aligns itself with Europe and not Moscow.

Finally to support the war-time economy, he said this:

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has agreed on a package of decisions to support our economy. So that business works. So that people have jobs. Where security allows. Where people are ready for it. First, we are starting tax reform. Instead of VAT and income tax we give a rate of 2 percent of turnover and simplified accounting. For small businesses – this is the first and second group of sole proprietors – we set a voluntary payment of a single tax. That is, if you can – pay. You can’t – no questions asked. The second is maximum business deregulation. We cancel all inspections for all businesses. So that everyone works normally. So that the cities come to life. So that life continues wherever there is no hostilities. The only condition is that you ensure the normal operation of your business in the framework of Ukrainian law” (Zelensky, 15.03.2022).

This here shows how dire things is and what the war does to the economy. Things are financially not working anymore. That’s why the President and Cabinet of Minister has decided this. It is really a statement when everything is grounded at 2%. Things cannot be stated otherwise. Not that it’s shocking… because a war has consequences and this is one of them. The destruction of society and a nation is evident with taxation like this. While it also shows courage and trust in the citizens, that if they are able they can pay it. The same is happening with the businesses. Just the idea and execution of it all, states how bad things are and how it affects all parts of society. This is the result of the invasion and how it has made the Republic crumble. Because, two things are always certain in life, death and taxes. In war both is present, but the latter isn’t able to implemented like in peaceful times.

Zelensky’s speech is powerful and necessary, it proves a point and shows how poignant he is. He is a voice of reason in the middle of war. It is horrific times and the world needs to listen to him. The Russian soldiers who hears or reads this speech. Should consider it, but I doubt it. They are ordered to be there and wouldn’t mutiny. These would be disgraced and it would have severe consequences. However, it would be better to be charged over a mutiny, than dying over a war waged on a lie. Peace.

Opinion: The Z stands for Fascism

Definition of fascism

often capitalized: a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition” (Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, s.v. “fascism,” accessed March 13, 2022, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascism).

Since the 22nd February 2022 when the pictures of Russian military vehicles and tanks where marked with the insignia “Z” on the border regions to Ukraine. As the Russian Federation and it’s army had for weeks prepared the invasion of Ukraine. A plan, which was already established in January 2022 and 17 days ago the Russian forces invaded it. Making the insignia famous and since then we have seen how it has become a symbol to support the war inside Russia.

We have seen pictures of national athletes wearing it on their shirts at international competitions and even Ice-Hockey teams forming it before the match starts. It has been put into videos and propaganda material, as a way of supporting the war.

The power of “Z” is here and it’s evident a way of pride of the Russians. A means to have sign and a symbol of this war. Some has speculated that it was a sign of Zelensky, the Ukrainian President. Others though it could be of “Operation Z”, as Putin himself doesn’t call it a war, but a “Special Military Operation”. Some has speculate that it’s “Z” for Victory or “Z” for the West. However, non of these as been verified.

What is striking is that the “Z” can now be defined as the sign of the modern fascism of the Russian Federation. As it extols everything else. It is the mark and the brutal injection into the Ukrainian territory. Where it bombs, destroys and tries to install puppets in every occupied territory. Therefore, the “Z” symbolizes the fascism that comes from the Kremlin and Moscow at this point.

No matter what was the purpose or the reason for the “Z”. For the whole wide world and most onlookers, it is a symbol of modern fascism. The way a fascist and a nationalist Russia is conquering with brutal force and genocidal attempts to make Ukraine surrender on their terms. That is what the “Z” resembles to the rest of the world.

For the ones supporting and defending the war. It might be their token and logo of choice. As we have seen propaganda videos and ultra-national groups using it. Heck, former spies and Russian TV-Personalities has used it too on their social media. It is obviously a sign of support and part of the war effort.

When you use tactics like this and supporting mechanisms like these. Who strikes into the nerve of nationalism and support of your troops. While also using it to nationalize and galvanize the ultra-nationalist. Expect the Russian Federation and Kremlin to apply all sort of means against the ones who speaks up against it. We should expect not only arrests of peaceful protesters, but anyone who doesn’t follow “party-line” and supporters the “Z”. That is the gist of it. Anyone can become a traitor and a target, as long as they suddenly are not participating or showing “love” to the “Z”.

That’s the bleak reality and shows what Putin has ushered in. All of his apparatus and the likes of Russia Today (RT) is selling merchandize with the “Z” too. The whole machinery is behind it. That is obvious. For the rest of the world. It is a sign of fascism and people should be aware. Since this is how Putin and Russia invaded Ukraine.

By coming in tanks and military vehicles signed with “Z”. That’s how it all began and 17 days later. We can say this a symbol of the fascism that Putin brings to the world. Peace.

Opinion: Biden you need to reign in Harris

So, I will say what I know we all say and that I will say over and over again. The United States stands firmly with the Ukrainian people in defense of the NATO alliance” (…) “The ocean that separates us will not leave us untouched by this aggression”– Vice President Kamala Harris (12.03.2022).

If you need proof that someone is out of their league or not in their comfort-zone. You need to go no further than look into how United States of America Vice President Kamala Harris has taken charge and been active in concern to the war overseas in Europe. She hasn’t been stellar and her performance isn’t all that. There is a need for more well prepared speeches and also acknowledge the facts.

The first and foremost fact is that Ukraine isn’t an ally of NATO. Neither is Ukraine a member of the European Union (EU). It is trying to become a member of EU and wants to become a member state of NATO. The Russian invasion and war might trigger the need of both even more. However, sadly by the current state of affairs. Kyiv isn’t part of the Western Alliance of NATO and not part of the political alliance of EU. Jens Stoltenberg couldn’t have been so hesitant and reluctant to interfere or participate in the war. If Ukraine was a member state. Than he couldn’t look with a blind eye in Brussels and consider every move. This is why Harris needs a friendly reminder by her staff and the White House. So, she doesn’t do a gaffe like this.

Her intentions might be good and her will as well. However, this is only showing how she isn’t up to scratch or fitted to be in the realm of conflict. She needs to have her ducks in a row and here she didn’t and it’s reckless. The US VP should know these things… but apparently she don’t and it’s such a foolish remark.

She did another gaffe as well:

I am here, standing here on the northern flank — on the eastern flank talking about what we have in terms of the eastern flank and our NATO Allies and what is at stake at this very moment. What is at stake this very moment are some of the guiding principles around the NATO Alliance and, in particular, the issue and the importance of defending sovereignty and territorial integrity, in this case, of Ukraine” (Kamela Harris – ‘Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Andrzej Duda of Poland in Joint Press Conference’ 10.03.2022).

Northern Flank of NATO would be Norway and the Arctic region close to the borders of Russia. This the operations and the operational military fleet in the Barents Sea. Therefore, Harris should know these things, but she tried to put it right with Eastern Flank, which is right. As the whole Eastern Flank has gotten more troops and equipment from the alliance after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

NATO has put forward systems and mechanisms to ensure the safety of the Member States in the region. Which is vital… European Union and allies has given weapons, ammunition and military equipment to Ukraine. They are trying to get that Kyiv. However, they are not following up the pleas of President Zelensky to ensure a “no-fly-zone” over Ukrainian Air-Space.

Therefore, the sovereignty and territorial integrity isn’t of the most importance of the NATO alliance. That is only words and only symbolic support. Harris cannot bushwhack Europeans or Ukrainians in this one. No, it is far fetched, as the U.S. blocked the MIG-29 Jets from Poland to Ukraine, which could have helped their air-force. Therefore, the US and Pentagon isn’t sincere in their acts or visions. Big words, but not delivering where the one party is in need.

Harris and Biden hasn’t been sincere here. They are talking big-game, but when push come to shove. It is backtracking and becoming worried about the consequences. Alas, not taking into account the destruction and the desperate situation of Ukraine right now. Peace.

Ukraine: President Zelensky’s important speech on the 17th Day of the Russian invasion

Dear Ukrainians!

Our heroes!

The world has always loved those who fight against evil.

It was our resistance, the courage of all our people that inspired the world. Millions of people in different countries. Who 17 days ago might not have felt what they all have in common. We all have. And now it’s obvious. Peace. Freedom. And love for our children. The children we are fighting for. For them to have a future” (Volodymyr Zelensky, 13.03.2022).

On the 17th Day of the Russian-Belorussian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky releases a powerful speech. Where he address key things after over 2 weeks of fighting the Russian and Belorussian armies. As well, as other allies of the Russian who has participated on their side of the war. What he was saying today was significant and therefore needs to be addressed. It has to be spread and show the courage of the Ukrainians who are battling a superior power on their homeland.

He starts with:

The 17th day of the war is over. War for the right to be free. For the right to live on our land the way we, Ukrainians, want it. Not the way someone came up with for us. And against us. Against our nature. Against our character. The Russian invaders cannot conquer us. They do not have such strength. They do not have such spirit. They are holding only on violence. Only on terror. Only on weapons, which they have a lot. But the invaders have no natural basis for normal life. So that people can feel happy and dream. They are organically incapable of making life normal! Wherever Russia has come to a foreign land, dreams are impossible. Only a very hard struggle for survival. As a result of the attack on our land, on Ukraine, the Russian leadership is actually turning its state into an analogue of the so-called “DPR” and “LPR”. Into a large area isolated from the rest of the world. Where poverty will reign. Where everything will be determined only by violence. And where people will flee. In any manner they can and whoever can” (Volodymyr Zelensky, 13.03.2022).

This is the words of a man in the midsts of war saying this. As knows what is going on and the bravery of his soldiers and nation. They are striving to keep it up and using all means on the battlefield. While telling what will happen if they fall. How the Russian will not be merciful or give any incentive for a hostile takeover. It will only become a vassal state and annex territory under the bondage of Moscow. That’s why the fight for survival and for independence is so important.

He speaks of the betrayal in the city of Kherson:

The invaders in the Kherson region are trying to repeat the notorious experience of the formation of pseudo-republics. Blackmail local leaders, put pressure on deputies. Look for someone to bribe. They’re trying to organize the so-called “KPR”. Stillborn as “DPR” and “LPR”. To organize some “committees” against the legitimate government on our land. And against the will of the people who go out to protest every day. And who want Ukraine. I am grateful to them. I want to tell some figures who lacked the disgust to refuse to talk to the invaders… I want to say – if some of them were suddenly tempted by proposals from the invaders… You sign your sentence. The sentence is to follow more than 12,000 invaders who failed to understand in time why Ukraine should not be encroached upon. An emergency meeting of the Kherson Regional Council took place. 44 deputies decided that the Kherson region is Ukraine, and no pseudo-republics have a place there” (Volodymyr Zelensky, 13.03.2022).

This shouldn’t surprise anyone, as this is a well-known tactic of Moscow and using the “newly” formed “people’s republic’s” to gain control of a territory. In such a manner, that the area and its administrative power gets under the wings of Kremlin. That isn’t shocking anyone and the President is righteous in his assessment that anyone working with the Russians at this time is betraying their nation. They are signing of their fate and becoming wartime collaborationism and should be shunned. The ones signing off and becoming stooges of Russian and directly acting in treason of Ukraine. Therefore, Zelensky is right in saying they have given themselves a sentence, as they have stopped working for the liberty and freedom of Ukraine, but has chosen to be under the control of Kremlin. That is tragic, but the reality of this and the members who did it. Should be worried about what happens when the war is over. Their names will be tainted like the treasonous and war collaborators who cooperated with Nazi-Germany in the 1940s.

I will end with this part of the speech:

On every occasion, I constantly repeat to our friends and partners abroad that they should do more for Ukraine, for Ukrainians. Because it is not only for Ukraine. This is for everyone in Europe. Evil that purposefully bombs peaceful cities… Evil that fires even at ambulances and blows up hospitals will not be able to stop at one country. If it has the strength to go further. I said this at a very important rally in support of our people, which was organized in Europe. More than a hundred thousand people in the squares of Italy and other countries of the continent gathered for a rally in support of Ukraine and against Russian aggression. Millions of people heard my appeal later thanks to broadcasts and recordings. We now enjoy the greatest support in the history of Ukraine for our aspirations and our independence. You can take a public opinion poll in any country and you will see that Ukraine is among the leaders of those who are sympathized with and supported. And Russia is not just among enemies. It is even a bigger enemy, bigger evil than North Korea. That’s what Americans think, for example. Ordinary people in all states. As well as ordinary people in all European countries. And I am grateful to them for this extraordinary support. Grateful for understanding our struggle. Because we are united by one dream – to live freely on our land. And we have the right to what everyone has in the free world. To a safe sky, as well as to our own land” (Volodymyr Zelensky, 13.03.2022).

He has pleaded and been a voice of reason in the midst of the war. The Ukrainian President has pleaded for fighter jets and a “no-fly-zone”, which no one is giving him. Yes, the Polish Government wanted too, but NATO and United States blocked it. When the Warsaw could come to the aide of Ukraine it did, but the others stopped it. That shows that the allies and Europe is hesitant to really help. They are doing more than symbolism, but in comparison to the reality in Kyiv it seems lacking and they are righteous about it.

When your nation is bombed, the enemy sending missiles and killing on the regular. Destroying towns and suburbs with artillery. As the Russian are flatting areas like it did in Chechnya. Now the same is happening Ukraine by the same armies and also participation of forces from Chechnya. That’s the sort of military attacks and mission the Russian are on. Since they are searching for a total surrender and destruction. There is no humanity or care for the victims or the ones who is invaded. These are just supposed to be peasants who bound by law to be part of Russia and the Federation. This is the disgusting brutality and the atrocities, which Zelensky wants to stop in 2022.

We need to support Ukraine and give it what it needs before it’s too late. The one winning is Russia and they can assault Ukraine until their objective is met. The Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t care about the casualties or the losses, as long as Kyiv is in his hand. That is all he wants and don’t the deaths. It is just fair game to a guy like him. As long as he doesn’t lose power or lose prestige in Kremlin. That what matters to him. He don’t care and he wants to be an Imperial overlord and have control of the former USSR. That is really it and expect that if he takes Ukraine. He will go further and the war will get another shore than the Black Sea. Peace.

Ukraine: Russia will target all convoys entering into Ukraine

Russia will target all convoys entering Ukraine loaded with arms. Proposals on security guarantees that Russia had sent to the US and NATO before Russian forces entered Ukraine last month were no longer valid as the situation had now changed completely”– Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov (12.03.2022).

The Russian-Belorussian invasion of Ukraine, which is today on the 17th Day. The warfare is continuing and the plights of Ukraine is rising. The invader is blocking convoys and cease-fires to make it possible for internally displaced persons to move out of conflict zones. As the Russians and their allies are shelling, sending missiles and bombing urban areas.

What is striking is that the Deputy Foreign Minister Ryahkov clearly doesn’t care about the Geneva Convention or the articles the parties of war are supposed to adhere too. One of them is Article 55, which I will refer to underneath. As that sets the stage and what any party of a conflict is supposed to do. In the case of the Russian Federation… they plan not to follow that guideline.

Rule 55. The parties to the conflict must allow and facilitate rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians in need, which is impartial in character and conducted without any adverse distinction, subject to their right of control” (Geneva Convention – ‘Rule 55. Access for Humanitarian Relief to Civilians in Need).

It also states:

The Fourth Geneva Convention requires States to “allow the free passage of all consignments of medical and hospital stores” intended only for civilians and “the free passage of all consignments of essential foodstuffs, clothing and tonics intended for children under fifteen, expectant mothers and maternity cases”.[1] Additional Protocol I broadens this obligation to cover “rapid and unimpeded passage of all relief consignments, equipment and personnel”.[2] This broadening is generally accepted, including by States not, or not at the time, party to Additional Protocol I.[3]” (Geneva Convention – ‘Rule 55. Access for Humanitarian Relief to Civilians in Need).

If this isn’t telling and in comparison to what the Russian are willing to do. That shouldn’t shock us, as they target anything and blows it up in their way. It isn’t like they are using smart-bombs or only targeting the ones who is fighting them. The Russian armies haven’t only gone after military bases and front-lines of the Ukrainian forces. No, it has directly gone after civilian targets and areas, which makes non-combatants as targets in this war.

This is just furthering it and escalating it. They are now going after the ones who is coming with humanitarian aide and need. The Russians are willing to target the humanitarian assistance convoys, which is entering into Ukraine. If you thought the Russians came with good intentions in Ukraine. This proves there is nothing good in this war. Only death and destruction…

We are seeing and the Russians are proud to breach the Geneva Convention. They cannot even help the citizens in need and the ones who wants to help the suffering in Ukraine. That is tragic and insane. However, that is what Kremlin and Russia is willing to do. This will also hurt foreigners and nations, which isn’t directly involved in the conflict. The targeting of the convoys will possible involve other citizens of neutral nations. Therefore, this might trigger reactions from parties and nations that nothing to do with the war. Needing-less to say… this is horrific and shows how sinister the ideals of Moscow is at the moment. That they are willing to do this and warns that they will go through with it.

I will not be shocked to read that Humanitarian workers are found dead or killed by Russian soldiers now. Because of what the Deputy Minister said. I expect it and they will casualties of war. Just because they tried to feed, nurture and get vital basic necessities into a war-zone. Peace.

Ukraine: G7 Leaders’ Statement (11.03.2022)

Ukraine: Putin says Ukraine prepared to attack Belarus [and Russia can survive sanctions like the USSR]

If they hadn’t done this (a special operation in Ukraine. – Ed.) a day before, believe me, in a few days we would have drunk all this cup with huge losses. They were not only preparing to strike at the Donbass – they built positions for strike on Belarus” (RIA Novosti – ‘Putin announced positive developments in negotiations with Ukraine’ 11.03.2022).

On the 16th Day of the Russian-Belorussian invasion of the Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin had a visit of Belarus President Alexander Lukaschenko. Where these quotes has been released to Russian media, as way of narrating a story and selling the reasons for the war. Alas, the “special operation” which is a modified conflict and making it seem less severe.

However, we do know what is happening, the reports of casualties, deaths and harm, which is inflicted on Ukraine is vast. While Putin make it seem all reasonable, which is it not. He now makes a story where the Ukrainian army was supposed to attack Belarus now. After 16 days of invasion. That just shows what he is willing to do and further his agenda here. There is no where he will go and we knew the Russian armies had stationed battalions and where ready for war inside Belarus in the weeks before. Therefore, the Russian President is out of line saying this, but it just follows a pattern of making up excuses and reasons for using their means to invade Ukraine.

Later in the talks with President Lukaschenko he talks of the sanctions, which he has described like this:

The USSR really lived under the conditions of sanctions, developed and achieved tremendous success. <…> Even after 1990, sanctions against Russia were preserved and then moved into new and modern times from the time of the Soviet Union” (RIA Novosti – ‘Putin announced positive developments in negotiations with Ukraine’ 11.03.2022).

The Soviet and the USSR is very important to Putin. That’s why the sphere of the USSR is vital for his interests and power. He needs to galvanize that period and install that in the memory of the current civilians. As he wants to extol that and exhilarate that at an amp speed. Where the Russian Federation is trying to take the former Republic’s under the wings.

Putin is clearly just making smoke and mirrors. All sorts of excuses for it. As Belarus has supported the war from the beginning and made it possible to attack Ukraine from a broader spectrum than just the bordering regions of Russia. Alas, Putin knows this very well, but needs to vilify Ukraine, which he does as much as he can.

Nobody should be surprised, he uses all means, panic and propaganda to defend his reasons to invade. He will fight his inner demons and ghosts of the past, which is the reason for it happening in the first place. Ukraine is the victim, because the Russian President wants more power and have real influence in Kyiv. Something that has withered with time. Now in 2022 he needs excuses to execute it and making up stuff to legitimizing furthering Belorussian participation in it. Peace.

Ukraine: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) – Rebeca Grynspan – On the Situatino in Ukraine (11.03.2022)