Way back "in the beginning" Russia was very clear what it wanted...a neutral Ukraine without NATO forces at it's border. In our 'wisdom' we assumed Putin was lying and of course now we will never know. The US interest is to allow Russia to decimate Ukraine in order to keep the war machine profitable and possibly to cover up some Biden fraud in that part of the world. Zelenski is a hapless pawn who has been lionized by the world for his "strength and courage". What mere mortal could resist this? Meantime back in DC our elected leaders ignore the risk of starvation to third world countries and continue to blame Putin for his response to the sanctions placed on him. (it says a lot about this situation the Russia's economy is thriving while western economies are on the brink). And more than a few of the uniparty elites in DC are clamoring for a nuclear confrontation.
All as the 'patriotic' population look on in complete apathy while those who see this situation for what it is are called traitors.
I stopped at the word "armed." Russia doesn't need to attack by arms. Eg, they can cut Lithuania's electrical power & let them pay top $$ for LNG to power a jerry-rigged grid. Who knows what other non-military pain Russia can inflict.
I do hope the author is right.
The only thing worse than WW3 is total subjugation of free humanity as a consequence of pre-agreed compromises by all the power brokers of the world.
Pray they’ve lost control of the geopolitics, because it also means they’ve lost control of the narrative & us.
Best wishes
Mike
Way back "in the beginning" Russia was very clear what it wanted...a neutral Ukraine without NATO forces at it's border. In our 'wisdom' we assumed Putin was lying and of course now we will never know. The US interest is to allow Russia to decimate Ukraine in order to keep the war machine profitable and possibly to cover up some Biden fraud in that part of the world. Zelenski is a hapless pawn who has been lionized by the world for his "strength and courage". What mere mortal could resist this? Meantime back in DC our elected leaders ignore the risk of starvation to third world countries and continue to blame Putin for his response to the sanctions placed on him. (it says a lot about this situation the Russia's economy is thriving while western economies are on the brink). And more than a few of the uniparty elites in DC are clamoring for a nuclear confrontation.
All as the 'patriotic' population look on in complete apathy while those who see this situation for what it is are called traitors.
"The Parties agree that an armed attack"
I stopped at the word "armed." Russia doesn't need to attack by arms. Eg, they can cut Lithuania's electrical power & let them pay top $$ for LNG to power a jerry-rigged grid. Who knows what other non-military pain Russia can inflict.
Russia can still supply Kalingrad by air & sea.
Thank you for this balanced clear headed analysis.
I hope cool heads do in fact prevail, I agree with Mike Yeadon too.
The incredible tragic irony here is if course the absolute ignorance of the notion of danger hovering over all our heads.
The average Australian, simply has no idea there is a War, - ANYWHERE.
-Thanks to a determined Media who “keep the minds of the people empty and their bellies full”
Ukraine might as well be a football team, for all the reasonably educated average Australian is concerned.
Thank you for this excellent & insightful analysis!
Is Lithuania being a stickler for sanctions?