Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky – “Russia has launched a new military operation against our state, martial law is being imposed throughout Ukraine” (24.02.2022)

This morning Russia launched a new military operation against our state. This is an unjustified deceitful and cynical invasion.

There are strikes on military and other important defense facilities, border units are under attack, the situation in the Donbas has degraded.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine, all special and law enforcement agencies of the state are on alert. The National Security and Defense Council is working in an emergency mode.

Martial law will be imposed.

Our diplomats are informing the world about what is happening. Ukrainians will never give up their freedom and independence to anyone. Only we, all citizens of Ukraine, have been determining our future since 1991. But now the fate of not only our state is being decided, but also what life in Europe will be like.

Whether at least something of the force of international law remains will depend on the world’s fair and just response to this aggression.

Civilians of Ukraine should stay at home. Warn your loved ones about what is happening. Take care of those who need help.

All thoughts and prayers are with our soldiers.

Glory to Ukraine!

Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky – National Address (23.02.2022)

Today I initiated a phone conversation with the president of the Russian Federation. The result was silence. Although it’s the Donbas where there should be silence.

We are divided by a shared border of more than 2,000km. Almost 200,000 of your troops and thousands of military vehicles are standing alongside it. Your leadership has ordered them to move forward, onto another country’s territory. This step could be the start of a big war on the European continent. The whole world is talking about what could happen any day now, any provocation. Any flare-up – one that could burn everything.

They’re telling you that this flame will liberate the people of Ukraine, but the Ukrainian people are free. They remember their past and are building their future, Ukraine on your TV news and the real Ukraine are two totally different countries. Ours is real.

They told you I’m ordering an attack on Donbas, to open fire and bomb indiscriminately […] to shoot at whom? to bomb whom?

I’m speaking Russian, but nobody in Russia understand what these places, streets, and events are. This is our land and our history. What are you fighting for? And with who?

Lots of you have relatives in Ukraine, you studied in Ukrainian universities, you have Ukrainian friends. You know our character, our principles, what matters to us. Listen to yourselves, to the voice of reason. The people of Ukraine want peace.

The government of Ukraine wants peace. It’s doing everything it can. We’re not alone. That’s true, lots of countries support Ukraine. Because this isn’t about peace at any price. It’s about peace, principles, justice, international law, the right to determine your own future.

This is about society’s right to be safe and people’s rights to live without threats. This is all important for us and for the world. I know for sure that this is important for you too.

We know for sure that we don’t need war – neither cold, nor hot, nor hybrid. But if troops attack us and someone tries to take away our country, our freedom, our lives, the lives of our children, then we will defend ourselves.

We will defend ourselves. When you attack, you will see our faces, not our backs. War is a great misfortune and it comes at a great price. People lose their money, reputation, freedom, living standards, and most importantly – they lose their loved ones and themselves.

Nothing’s ever enough in a war, but there’s more than enough pain, dirt, and death. Tens of thousands of deaths. They’re telling you that Ukraine could be a threat for Russia. That never happened in the past, it’s not not and won’t in the future.

You demand security guarantees from Nato. We demand guarantees of our security. The security of Ukraine. From you, Russia, and the other guarantors of the Budapest memorandum. We aren’t in any defensive alliances. Ukraine’s security is tied to our neighbors’ security.

Today we need to talk about the security of the whole of Europe. But our main goal is peace in Ukraine and the security of our citizens, Ukrainians. We will tell everyone, including you, in different formats, in any venue.

War will take guarantees away from everyone. Nobody will have security guarantees anymore. Who will suffer most of all? People. Who doesn’t want that to happen more than anyone? People. Who can stop that? People.

These people are among you. I’m sure. Activists, journalists, musicians, actors, athletes, scientists, doctors, bloggers, stand-up comedians, TikTokers, and many others. Ordinary people, simple people, men, women, the old, the young, fathers, and most of all – mothers.

Just like the people in Ukraine. Just like the government in Ukraine. However they try to convince you otherwise. I know that Russian TV won’t show my speech. But citizens of Russia need to see it. They need to see the truth. The truth is you need to stop before it’s too late. And if the leadership of Russia doesn’t want, for the sake of peace, to sit at the table with us, maybe it’ll sit at the table with you. Do the Russians want war? I’d love to answer that question. But the answer only depends on you – citizens of Russia.

I thank everyone who supports Ukraine. We keep on working.

Ukraine: Russian-Belorussian armies has started it’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Today, Vladimir Putin’s uncalled war against Ukraine has officially started. As his armies are attacking Ukraine from various of fronts. As well, as from the annexed region of Crimea, within Donbass, in Kharkiv, Odessa and elsewhere. The Russian-Belorussian armies is attacking Ukraine as far west as Lutsk, which is only 50 kilometres away from the Polish border. The Russian army was prepared for this and it was planned. Just like the troops movement into allies Belarus, which is now also used in the attack on the sovereign independent nation of Ukraine.

Putin is having his war and using military means possibly install a Russian-friendly government in Kyiv. That seems to be the gist of things, as he wants to have total control of his “backyard” and the former USSR republics. Therefore, the first victim now is Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. The Russians first took Crimea, than claimed sovereignty of Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republic’s. Which gave some sort of “legality” and “reasons” behind it all, but this is just showing how these separatists where just pawns for the game-plan that Putin already had in his arsenal.

There is air-raids, bombing and direct movement of mechanical divisions. There is no small-scale war and the Russian army was really prepared this. They were not just planted on the borders, across the Ukrainian republic, awaiting possible training exercises and going back to Siberia. No, this was in preparation for the “final call”. Which happened earlier this week.

There is air-sirens in Lviv, Kyiv and Kharkiv, which has been reported. The Ukrainian army is on, as well as martial law has been implemented. Before that the State of Emergency was in all regions, except for the Donbass ones. Therefore, the Ukrainian authorities was starting to prepare and aware of moves of the enemies. As well, as there was planned efforts to make more false-flag operation within Donbass and Crimea as an excuse for further invasion. However, this went down anyway, as it was approved and pre-planned by Moscow.

No one can deny that this hasn’t been in the works. As you cannot be able to move troops, bomb targets and issue war at this scale without preparation. There has movement on the sea, to Belarus and all along the Ukrainian border. As well, as movement of troops into Crimea. These are now all in motion. In addition, the buying-time of having French and German head of states to visit Moscow. While these talks were fruitless, as Putin had already decided to invade.

Now, the merciless invasion will go on. The next few days will be brutal. There will be blood on the streets, people dying and total fall of the Republic of Ukraine. Russia has the advantage of military strength and can attack on all fronts. There is no space or ability to stop it now. The only concern if civilians are able to flee in time or cross into safety in other places in Europe as refugees. This war will cause much more damage.

When Putin can do this to Ukraine. We know he can do much more to other Republic’s too. Kremlin and Putin are clearly a hostile power, willing to wage war over old grievances of previous generations. That’s not the world order now, but when you live in relics of imperial ideals. That’s what bring you here. Murder. Death. Starvation. And not to forget total destruction.

War is only destructive. It is not the means of building of peace or creating a prosperous future. It is only means of death. In all the various ways that is possible to man. Peace.

Ukraine: Joint statement by the President of Ukraine, the President of the Republic of Lithuania, the President of the Republic of Poland on the Russian Federation’s decision to recognise the so-called “DPR” and “LPR” (23.02.2022)

We, the Presidents of Ukraine, the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Poland – the Lublin Triangle, gathered in Kyiv on 23 February 2022, express our strongest condemnation of the decision by the Russian Federation to recognise the quasi-entities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine – the so-called “Luhansk People’s Republic” and “Donetsk People’s Republic”.

This unprovoked aggressive step by Russia constitutes yet another blatant violation of the fundamental norms and principles of the international law, including the UN Charter, as well as security assurances given to Ukraine in the framework of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum.

Russia deliberately and unilaterally has withdrawn from the Minsk agreements and therefore bears full responsibility for further deterioration of the security situation on the ground.

We reaffirm our strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters. The Russian Federation’s decision to recognise the so-called “LNR” and “DPR” will have no legal implications.

We call upon the international community to take resolute and far-reaching steps in response to this yet another act of aggression committed by Russia against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. This response should include swift introduction of robust package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the measures targeting the Nord Stream 2.

We urge Russia to de-escalate and to withdraw its armed forces deployed around Ukraine’s borders and in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, and to refrain from taking any further military actions.

The Presidents of Lithuania and Poland stand by Ukraine and fully commend and support its efforts to solve Russian-Ukrainian conflict by diplomatic and peaceful means.

Ukraine deserves our strongest support of its European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations, which goes in line with the free will and choice of the Ukrainian nation.

Lithuania and Poland reconfirm their support for Ukraine’s European perspective, in line with respective Joint Declarations signed on 18 March and on 3 May 2021.

We emphasize that, given the significant progress in the implementation of the Association Agreement and internal reforms, as well as the current security challenges, Ukraine deserves EU candidate status and the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Poland will support Ukraine in achieving this goal.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda

President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda

Opinion: Trump is Putin’s “bestie”

We are just seeing a pattern in the former President of the United States of America, Republican Donald J. Trump who easily sides with Russia and their interests. Yesterday, he called Vladimir Putin a “genius” and the “strongest peace force” as “they are going to keep peace, alright”. That’s the just the sort of fella Trump is. This shouldn’t shock anyone.

Trump has in the past favoured Russian interests and Putin’s needs. He has defended the Russians interference in the 2016 elections. The same man said the annexation of Crimea was righteous. So, that the same man praises and defends the “independence” and invasion of Ukraine isn’t shocking. As Trump easily tried to block military assistance to Ukraine, which got him impeached. Therefore, Trump has worked hard to help Russia in Europe.

Heck, Trump was trying to get Russia back in the G-7 and did what he could to make NATO a useless military alliance. That is the sort of man he is and Putin couldn’t have been more happy. He got everything he wanted and he had an ally in Washington D.C. We know he praised Putin in the past and wanted to resemble in him in office. However, it was more growling and less “strong-man” attitude from 45.

The Republican’s are even backing him and defending the Russians, as the people are using Kremlin talking-points in attack of government of Ukraine. This is absurd, the party who is hawkish and been working against Soviet during the cold-war. Now, they are instead buddies and besties… actually more friendly with Moscow than with its own government in Washington D.C. That’s a feat and shows how far the party has gone.

This is why the GOP and Republican’s will not go after Trump here. He has been on Putin’s side since before the 2016 elections. Trump has tried to do business in Russia and even held a beauty pageant there at some point. It has all been beneficial for Trump and his Trump Organization to be associated with Russians. Therefore, he will boost the ego of Putin and be used a pawn in the U.S.

That Trump is saying these things shows what his willing to do. Because, he knows that Putin’s oligarchs can save his businesses and his family affairs. That’s why Putin is a genius for invading Ukraine.

We shouldn’t be shocked or anything. The “golden showers” must have done Trump wonders. Since his so positive and gullible. That he thinks he can replicate him and become alike personality. This just shows what sort of man Trump is and it shouldn’t be put away. It just further the reasons to ensure his not getting back into office.

Since, his wiling to defend these actions and call it “smart”. That’s just show his malice and lack of concern of sovereignty of others. He rather defend Putin, than the interests of Ukraine or the allies in the Western hemisphere. That really says it all and it shows how far the GOP and the Republican party has fallen.

When Trump easily could just be a “Kompromat” of Putin and that’s just the sad reality of this. He is surely on good terms and would most likely have blocked NATO or made it impossible to act rationally on it, if he was still in office. The movements to NATO allies wouldn’t have happened, but instead… he would ensure Russia got a free ride to annex much more territory quicker without a backfiring responses from the U.S. or NATO allies. Peace.

Opinion: Putin sends a stern warning to the former USSR republics

“We intend to act the same way with regard to all our neighbors going forward,” he said. “It’s different with Ukraine, and it’s related to the fact that, unfortunately, the territory of this country is used by third countries to create threats for the Russian Federation. That’s the only reason.” Putin noted that “after the coup in Ukraine, we do not see that level and quality of interaction in Ukraine, it has vanished.”” (TASS – ‘Russia supports sovereignty of neighbors, was forced to make exception for Ukraine — Putin’).

Just as troops are moving into Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin had talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev today. We have seen how he has moved in the recent days and weeks. Now, the Russian Federation is working with full force towards Ukraine and the government of Kyiv.

We heard the war-cry of Putin yesterday. Now today his furthering his message out. It shows that he has the power and possibility to intervene in their republics. This shows that Putin can act in the same manner towards others, if he sees it fit. He has already done that in Georgia in 2008 and Ukraine in 2014. Therefore, this is nothing new, but his stating it as a fact.

All neighbours should be worried, as Putin will use military power and find separatists to use as excuses to invade and possibly annex this territory from the neighbours. Especially, all former USSR republics in the Caucasus, Balkans and in general Eastern Europe. Where Putin could easily find means to go in and invade there as well.

President Putin is showing his imperialism here. This is the ideals of Soviet and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). As it is his will to attack and go after the ones who doesn’t follow the Moscow-paradigm or being within the influence of Russia. If they go astray or find another path. He will find ways to entertain war and invade them as well. In such a way to weaken them and ensure they are losing vital territory to Russia. Therefore, what is happening now in Ukraine could happen elsewhere.

We should be worried about these sorts of statement. Putin is now sending a stern warning to Georgia, Belorussia, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Some of these are already in European Union and others are in NATO.

We cannot know if he would ever act upon it, but we are now seeing what his willing to do. The army are on the borders and some are already invading Ukraine. We can just await what will happen further. However, these sorts of messages is sending a clear message from Kremlin. There is no doubt that Russian army can knock on the doors of the neighbours, if they are going away from the line that Moscow want them to follow. Peace.

Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky – Address to the Nation (21.02.2022)

Dear people, we and our state do not have time for long lectures on history. I will not talk about the past. I will talk about current realities and our future.

Ukraine is within its internationally recognized borders, and will remain so. Despite any statements and actions of the Russian Federation. We remain calm and confident. I want to thank all our citizens for this.

You are proving once again that Ukrainians are a smart and wise nation. And in spite of everything we keep a cool head, react calmly, carefully, like an adult. we are ready for anything. But there is no reason for you to have a sleepless night.

Tonight we held a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council. Ukraine qualifies the latest actions of the Russian Federation as a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state.

All responsibility for these decisions are made by Russia’s political leadership. Recognition of the independence of the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions mean Russia’s unilateral withdrawal from the Minsk agreements, and them ignoring decisions within Normandy format. It undermines peaceful efforts and destroys existing negotiation formats. With today’s and, possibly, tomorrow’s decisions, Russia is legalizing its troops, which have actually been in the occupied territories of Donbas since 2014.

A country that has been supporting the war for 8 years cannot maintain peace as it claims. I discussed the situation with French President Macron, German Chancellor Scholz, US President Biden, British Prime Minister Johnson, and European Council President Michel.

I also plan to talk with Turkish President Erdogan. What will happen next? We want peace. and we are consistent in our actions. Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affaris sent a request to the UN Security Council member states to hold immediate consultations on the basis of the Budapest Memorandum

I initiated the convening of the UN Security Council and a special meeting of the OSCE. We insist on the OSCE to prevent provocations and further escalation. An emergency convocation of the Normandy summit was also initiated.

We expect clear and effective support steps from our partners. It is very important to see now who is our true friend and partner, and who will continue to frighten the Russian Federation with words.

We are committed to political and diplomatic regulation and do not succumb to any provocations. Our borders are securely protected. a system of territorial defense was created. Our partners support us.

In accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Ukraine reserves the right for individual and collective self-defense. We can distinguish between the provocations and the offensive of the aggressor’s troops.

Truth is on our side. we will never hide the truth from you. As soon as we see a change in the situation, as soon as we see an increase in risk, you will know all about it. There is currently no reason for chaotic actions. We will do everything to make it so in the future.

We are committed to a peaceful and diplomatic path, and we will follow it. We are on our land. We are not afraid of anything or anyone. We owe nothing to anyone, and we will not give anything to anyone.

We are sure of this, because now it is not February 2014, but February 2022. Our country is different, our army is different. The only goal is peace in Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine.

Ukraine: Russia has started its invasion of Eastern Ukraine

Yesterday was a unique day and it was the day that President Vladimir Putin and Separatist leaders signed agreements, as well, as acknowledging sovereignty of Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) and Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) in the Donbass region. While the Russians have decreed the “peacekeeping mission” within these regions. We will see huge army movements into these parts of Ukraine. That is clear indication of what Russia planning ahead.

There is already warfare in the Donbass region, which has been going on for 8 years with the support of Moscow. The Separatists have gotten support over the years and thousands has already died in this conflict. It will only get worse now, as the Russians have sent their army and invading the region. That is what will happen now.

Putin has already taken Crimea and now is taking Donbass. So, expect Putin and his armies to push further, as they are only getting a little flack and international scrutiny. While the European powers and U.S. is planning sanctions on Russia. Well, the Russians and allies in Ukraine has ratified the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between them. Therefore, the region is now in the middle of it and getting taken close to annexation into Russia like Crimea in 2014.

What we are also seeing is that the separatist attacking the front-lines and borders within, as the Russian army is supporting them. There is also reports that the Russian has invaded and started to attack in the Kharkiv oblast and the troops are near Kharkiv or Kharkov, the second biggest city of Ukraine. Close to the border of Russia and Belgorod, which have seen troop movement of earlier this month. Now it seems to be moving forward there as well.

The Russians have not only entered the separatist regions in Donbass, but has now also entered Kharkiv region as well. That shows there is battles at the Pervomaiskaya front. If the Russians does this… it isn’t to free the regions with possible Russian affiliation, but to take control of the whole Ukrainian Republic. Which seems to be more likely, as Russia has already carved itself into it and now pursuit more.

The Russians are not respecting a sovereign and their territorial integrity, as they are continuing to take more territory, as the LPR and DPR only has parts of the regions under it’s control. While the separatists and Russian army has to go further into these to take it all. As they have already called them sovereign republics yesterday.

We are now seeing the Russian army is providing military aid and military infrastructure to the Donbass region. Therefore, this invasion was planned and expect it to only be the first draw. As Putin and his armies will further their mission. This has been planned for a long time and is now finally getting executed. The Russian army wouldn’t have surrounded the borders of Ukraine for weeks. As well… as moving troops into Belarus, which makes it possible to attack another side of the Republic too. Therefore, this was scheduled and planned ahead. It isn’t a coincidence and they are awaiting for the excuse for a total invasion.

As they are gearing in for Donbass and reported Kharkov. We can just wonder what is next, but nothing is shocking here. Since the Russian Federation and Putin doesn’t value Ukraine’s nationhood, as he dismissed that yesterday. That gives him all the “reasons” and “lies” to takeover Ukraine.

This is tragic, but the signs are all there. The war has started and the invasion has just begun. Peace.

Opinion: Sanctions will not stop Putin

The Russian Federation and President Vladimir Putin isn’t worried about economic or financial sanctions. That will not touch him the slightest. It will not hurt his political elite or the oligarchs who are partly invested and parts of the financial structure of the rest Europe. Putin knows this and his banking on it.

We should worry that the sanctions will be pointless or not hurt him. As arms embargo and other features will not be prevalent towards Russia. As it is a weapons producer and self-sufficient in some ways. It has also other forms of trade and means of getting revenue. The sanctions and financial implications will also hurt the rest of Europe, as the Gazprom and Gas is vital for the energy needs of Central Europe, which is exported from Russia. Therefore, stopping that will inflate prices and create an energy crisis there. This is why Putin has an ace up his sleeve.

Putin and his allies has planned this for some time. He wouldn’t have the signing ceremony with the separatist leaders of the Donbass regions. Neither would he have moved so much of the army towards the borders and into Belarus for no apparent reason. It was a slow waiting game for the right moment. As Putin knew it wouldn’t cost him much or very little to do so.

Yes, his condemned and the Western powers are writing statements with sort of plans to sanction Kremlin and LPR/DPR. However, this will be very futile, as the Russians has the army within Ukrainian territory and Putin doesn’t respect the nation of Ukraine as an entity. That was his speech today and it’s clear he wants to erase old “mistakes” in Eastern Europe.

Putin will not be faced with the sanctions, as he will brush it off, as he has other trading partners and agreements, which will keep the Russian federation alive and well. They has broader arrangement elsewhere and the West cannot hurt it that much. Yes, it looses some coins in the short-term, but it knows the West will return. As their gas is vital for the needs of central Europe. That’s how he has tricked the game.

That’s why the German Chancellor was such a mediocre figure in Moscow recently. He was such a softie and a lost duck. That must have given Putin hope that Europe wasn’t ready or able to find measures against him. Only Macron had some resolve, but he cannot carry the European Union and NATO on his shoulders. Therefore, Putin felt his safe and sound. He got the bargain chips and the ball is in his court.

That’s how things are looking and President Biden haven’t proven any strength or resolve. No, his been a distant outsider trying to forge a narrative. Nevertheless, he has neither acted in good faith or showed any sort of movement, which would strike fear into Putin. Putin is a seasoned leader and a well established head of state. He wasn’t in office yesterday and that’s why he has done what he could to read the room. This is preparing the war-room and the possible costs of a conflict.

Putin knew he could buy time and waste it for the adversaries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had no chances to win this. He is just being played by both sides. While he has the sovereign rights and territorial integrity of Ukraine to worry about. However, Putin knows he has little to gain or expect in the short term. As Ukraine was able to loose without much fanfare Crimea and now he hopes to repeat that. We just have to see how swiftly he will do this.

Putin hasn’t gambled and he will not fold over some coins lost. No, he will march on to his victory without any concern of the implication of the rest of the West or Eastern Europe. It is just the ideal of Putin and everyone else is just supposed to blindly follow him. Peace.

Opinion: Putin’s War-Cry

Why did the Bolsheviks need to generously encourage any nationalist ambitions on the imperial periphery? Handing over territories and the population of historical Russia… the nationalists didn’t even dream of this. Ukraine has never had traditions of its own statehood… the Ukrainian state is built on denying everything that invites us, the historical memory of millions of people” (…) “Maidan did not bring democracy to Ukraine… after eight years the country is divided, Ukraine is living through a severe economic and social crisis. 15% of the population had to leave the country for work, usually for non-skilled labor” – President Vladimir Putin (21.02.2022).

There is no shadow of a doubt anymore… there is only bullets, ammunition, weapons and mechanical divisions prepared to invade Ukraine from Belarus and encircled the Republic of Ukraine. As the Crimean peninsula is filled with Russian military too. As much as the seas and everywhere has been detected military troops and movement over the last few weeks, as the “military exercises” was moving along.

However, there was more to it. As the Russian has supported separatists in Donbass region, in the Donetsk People’s Reublic and Luhansk People’s Republic, which have been recognized as independent republics. The Kremlin is practically coping it’s strategy, which it did in Georgia in 2008 as they did the same to the self-proclaimed republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The same trick is being used here, but maybe to a further extent.

Putin is clearly in the position and with the army to run through Ukraine. However, that will be a costly war. In Donbass region, the separatists militias has enlisted all grown men during the weekend and sent refugees to Rostov within Russia. Therefore, the preparations was already in motion. As well, as the false-flag operations to make excuses and blame Ukrainian army for cease-fire violation.

However, today the Kremlin and Russia have practically dissolved the Minsk Agreement by recognizing the DPR and LPR. That is the “master-stoke” and the war-cry of the former KGB agent in Moscow. He has planned this and now it is set in stone. Diplomatic communities and everyone can see the talks has been futile. As the inner-circles in Moscow was preparing for this.

The US and Nato have shamelessly turned Ukraine into a theater of potential military action against Russia” (…) “Ukraine’s armed forces may well be commanded directly from Nato Headquarters– Vladimir Putin (21.02.2022).

There is a saying old men is waging war and young people are dying in it. This here sounds like more of the same. As Ukraine is the newest target for Putin to excel his power in Eastern Europe and the former USSR Republics. As he clearly see himself as the man to right the wrongs of the former Soviet leaders. Therefore, this can be a sign of what he is willing to do.

He just entertained the European leaders to check them or see if they had any flex. However, he feels safe and Kremlin think they can pull it off. Since, they were able to annex Crimea and now they can take further territory in the East before Western values or alliances get close to its borders. Therefore, he is now on a mission and wants to send soldiers to die for his cause. The cause of the previous empire and the ones he served as a youngin’ as a spy.

That is clear now and the victims are on both sides. As a bloody war will be on the horizon and the President does it to avenge Lenin. That really says it all. We just hope he doesn’t find any faults for the time of Stalin or tries to reverse anything Yeltsin did. Peace.