Ukraine: US Lies, Provocation, Broken Promises, Fake News

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Just to Remind Everyone



During WW2 the Kiev government was a NAZI government that practiced some of the vilest atrocities know to mankind and as we know it still supports Nazism, having changed place/street names to those of Nazi heroes, it holds Nazi style youth groups, celebrates Nazi holidays and has used it's Nazis to attack the Donbass region for more than 10 years

The statue above is solid PROOF of the Donbass fight against the NAZIS in WW2

The statue commemorates the freedom of the Donbass from Nazi control

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Trump's plan will soon end Ukraine war

Musk, whose pro-Trump super PAC contributed over $118 million to the 2024 campaign, has positioned himself as a leader in efforts to significantly reduce federal spending

Tech tycoon Elon Musk stated that the bloodshed in Ukraine will soon come to an end, crediting US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed plan.

Trump’s team suggested freezing the war, establishing a demilitarized zone along the frontline, and providing Ukraine with new weapons, contingent upon Kiev agreeing not to join NATO for approximately 20 years,

“The senseless killing will end soon. Time is up for the warmonger profiteers,” Musk wrote on X, responding to a post about Trump's plan for Ukraine

This comes amid reports that Musk participated in a call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the day after the presidential election, according to a source familiar with the matter as reported by CNN.

Another source mentioned that Trump was with Musk at Mar-a-Lago when Zelensky called to congratulate him. The conversation, described by someone briefed on the call, was positive and cordial. Trump placed the call on speaker, and Zelensky expressed gratitude to Musk for providing Starlink communications to Ukraine during its ongoing war with Russia. The call lasted around seven minutes, with no discussion of policy, CNN reported citing the same source.

Trump’s victory comes at a critical time for Kiev, as Russia continues to make advances in the eastern Donbass region.

During his presidential campaign, Trump expressed skepticism about ongoing US support for Kiev, as the war stretches into its third year. He has also hinted that the US might push Ukraine toward a fragile truce with Russia.

Musk, whose pro-Trump super PAC contributed over $118 million to the 2024 campaign, has positioned himself as a leader in efforts to significantly reduce federal spending. Despite this, he has benefitted from billions in federal contracts with NASA, the military, and other government agencies.

Musk’s involvement in Trump’s call with Zelensky raises questions about the role and influence he may have in the incoming administration.

The US Department of Defense announced on Friday that it will continue providing military aid to Ukraine until the end of President Joe Biden’s term, aiming to exhaust the remaining allocated funds for supplies before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.

The White House is set to fast-track weapons deliveries to Ukraine, according to reports from Reuters and Politico on Wednesday. Citing unnamed US officials, the reports underscored concerns that, even with President Biden’s approval of further aid, the Pentagon could face delays in delivering the equipment, potentially taking months. This delay raises fears that the incoming president could halt the shipments at any time.

Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said on Thursday that, despite some equipment being out of stock or requiring more time for delivery, the Defense Department anticipates that President-elect Trump will not block any aid packages already approved by President Biden.

She clarified that the Pentagon still has around $4 billion in military aid available for Ukraine through the previously committed Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) and about $2 billion through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

“When it comes to presidential drawdown packages, some things can arrive within days and weeks. Some items in those packages take longer. It does matter on what’s available on our shelves,” Singh said.

Furthermore, Singh assured that military aid packages for Ukraine will continue to be dispatched in the coming weeks, stating, “You’re going to continue to see packages roll out before the end of this administration.”

When questioned about whether the Pentagon has sufficient weapons and equipment in stock to utilize the remaining allocated funds before January 20, Singh sidestepped, saying, “We’re always constantly backfilling and restocking our shelves.”

She declined to give specifics, adding, “I’m not going to get into an Excel spreadsheet of what we have on our shelves, but we’re committed to providing Ukraine what it needs, including that $4 billion in authority. We are going to use it, and the president has committed to that.”

Since February 2022, the US Congress has authorized over $174 billion in military and other forms of aid to support the war in Ukraine.

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I imagine everyone has heard of the Berlin wall

The fact that the victors of WW2 took control of Germany

They then divided up Germany and different parts were controlled by different countries

I will not bore you with all the details as they have already been written about on this forum

Russia did a deal with America and NATO:

Russia agreed to pull out of Germany

In return America / NATO agreed that they
would not move an inch closer to Russia

As we know US/NATO did not keep up their part of the agreement

Fast forward to 2014 when there was an ILLEGAL military coup in Ukraine

The Donbass and Crimea refused to accept the illegal government

The Crimea immediately voted against being controlled by the illegal government and voted instead to join Russia as most of the inhabitants were ethnic Russians, spoke and read Russian and had a Russian culture

Even the non-Russians in Crimea voted in favour of joining Russia because they did not wish to be controlled by the illegal government

Sadly the Donbass became under attack from the illegal Kiev government

Donbass made many appeals to the international community for help

This lead to the Minsk agreements:

These agreements were to stop the fighting and granted Donbass autonomy

The agreements were signed by France, Germany and Russia and were accepted into INTERNATIONAL LAW by the UN

The UN offered NO protection from the years of ongoing attacks on Donbass by the Kiev NAZIS

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Kremlin denies WashPo report that

Putin and Trump spoke on phone

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denies any phone conversation between Trump and Putin, describing the Washington Post report as completely untrue

The Kremlin denied Monday a report from US media claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump had discussed the Ukraine conflict during a phone call last week.

This comes after the Washington Post reported on Sunday that Trump spoke with Putin on Thursday, urging him not to escalate the situation in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists that the Washington Post report "is completely untrue. This is pure fiction, it's just false information," adding that "there was no conversation."

"This is the most obvious example of the quality of the information that is being published now, sometimes even in fairly reputable publications," Peskov said.

The Washington Post's report stated that during the call, Trump reminded Putin of the United States' significant military presence in Europe.

According to sources quoted by the newspaper, Trump also expressed a desire for continued discussions aimed at reaching a "quick resolution" to the war in Ukraine.

During his campaign, Trump promised to bring an immediate end to the conflict, and sources indicated that he might support a deal allowing Russia to retain certain territories it has captured.

Trump briefly raised the issue of territorial concessions during the call, suggesting a willingness to negotiate Ukraine's contested regions, though specifics remain unconfirmed.

In turn, the Russian President has demanded Ukraine withdraw from swathes of eastern and southern territories as a precondition to peace talks.

No preparations underway for Putin's contacts with Western leaders

In response to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's comments on Sunday, in which he indicated that the "right time" for talks with Putin would come soon, Peskov stated that no preparations are being made for a phone conversation between Putin and Western leaders.

He added that Moscow has not received any signals suggesting such talks are imminent.

"There are no preparations underway right now, we have not received any signals," Peskov told reporters when asked whether preparations are underway for Putin’s negotiations with Scholz.

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I am surprised because almayadeen are very careful about what they post and check everything carefully before putting it on their site

The US is behind so many lies that it is difficult to find out the truth

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US rushing weapons to Ukraine

before Trump takes office

President Biden's outgoing administration's drive to send billions of dollars in military weapons to Ukraine before leaving office is meeting huge logistical challenges, increasing concerns that the shipments may deplete already-stretched US stocks, sources told The Wall Street Journal

The difficulties highlight how much Donald Trump's victory has hampered the US-led drive to assist Ukraine, which has suffered significant losses against Russia.

Over $7 billion in drawdown authorization, which allows the Pentagon to send weapons and ammunition to Ukraine from its stockpile, remains unspent, as does more than $2 billion to support long-term equipment contracts for Kiev.

Biden administration officials are concerned that Trump's administration may reduce Ukraine's armament supplies to bring Kiev and Moscow to the bargaining table, as he has promised to end the war

Before the election, the administration planned to provide the remaining aid to Ukraine by April, according to a Pentagon official.

Pentagon is sending over 500 interceptors for the Patriot missile defense system and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS, to Ukraine, with delivery expected in the coming weeks, according to a senior administration official.

In addition, a "small number of contractors" will be deployed to assist in repairing and maintaining F-16s and other equipment, according to a Pentagon official. The Biden administration opposed such a step in August, but since then, additional systems have become unworkable due to a shortage of competent staff to fix or maintain them.

Weapons supplies to Ukraine generally take weeks, if not months, and the impact of the expected increase in weapons exports on US military inventories, notably air defenses, is "a big concern," according to another senior US source. The United States is considering measures such as purchasing back weapons from other nations to send to Ukraine, according to a senior US official.

While Ukrainian officials have asked for more Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike Russian sites up to 200 kilometers beyond the front lines, the Pentagon has been hesitant, noting Russia's relocation of important installations out of range.

The Biden administration also restricts Ukraine's employment of these weapons, preventing strikes on Russian territory. Recently, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declined Ukrainian President Zelensky's request to prioritize ATACMS delivery above other overseas buyers, saying it was "a lot to ask" from other customers.

A new version of the ATACMS, known as the Precision Strike Missile, is in production, but it will take years to create enough to replace the current system. Meanwhile, the US is pressing allies to deploy weapons from their stockpiles to Ukraine, particularly air-launched weapons for F-16s.

To assist Ukraine's air defense, the US has sent AGM-88E anti-radiation missiles, improved air-to-air missiles, and Joint Direct Attack Munition kits for converting unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions.

US military and intelligence officials believe the war in Ukraine is “no longer a stalemate” due to Russia’s recent gains on the battlefield, The New York Times (NYT) reported last Friday.

The report described Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as appearing “worn and stressed,” concerned not only about setbacks on the battlefield but also about the results of the US elections, during a meeting with American officials in Kiev last week.

Ukrainian troops, the report added, are contending with low morale, limited reinforcements, and an inability to match Russian firepower.

An unnamed Ukrainian major stationed near Russia’s Kursk Region told the NYT that Ukrainian forces are “constantly losing previously occupied positions,” with Russian forces enjoying an advantage in manpower and artillery.

Despite these challenges, US officials believe that Ukrainians might capitalize on “Russia’s weaknesses” if American support “remains strong until next summer,” the report pointed out.

Russian forces have steadily advanced in recent months, capturing the heavily fortified town of Ugledar in the Donbass region early last month. Moscow has also intensified its offensive to push Ukrainian units back from the Kursk Region, which was targeted in an incursion in August.

Zelensky has expressed increasing concern over the war's trajectory, acknowledging earlier this year that Kiev has effectively become “a hostage” to the volatile US election cycle. In July, he called on Ukraine's foreign allies to intensify their support to help bring the conflict to a close “as soon as possible.”

It's notable that the incoming US President has frequently referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “the greatest salesman on Earth,” emphasizing throughout his campaign that he could end the Ukraine war within 24 hours if re-elected.

Trump has consistently argued that Ukraine is incapable of achieving a military victory over Russia, positioning himself as a potential peacemaker capable of swiftly resolving the conflict.

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Pentagon warning to Ukraine on corruption

A new Pentagon report highlights ongoing corruption within Ukraine's military and government, with allegations of stolen funds and mismanaged aid

In a quarterly report to Congress released this week, the Pentagon's Inspector General Robert Storch stated that "corruption continues to complicate Ukraine's efforts to achieve its EU and NATO aspirations," citing the country's military as a "key player" in such scandals.

"Judges, politicians, and officials have been charged with corruption, and the Ministry of Defense has been a key player in many corruption scandals," the report noted, citing data from the US State Department and media sources

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported uncovering a corruption network inside the defense ministry early this year when five individuals attempted to steal 1.5 billion hryvnia (about $39.6 million) in state cash earmarked for mortar shell purchases.

Aleksey Reznikov, the Defense Minister, was fired some months ago due to graft charges. His replacement, Rustem Umerov, stated in January that an audit found $262 million in theft-related charges in weapons purchases. A US intelligence officer informed writer Seymour Hersh last year that Umerov is "even more corrupt" than his predecessor.

Millions diverted to fake businesses

In May, Ukrainian media revealed a scheme in which officials in Kharkov diverted millions of euros to fake businesses for non-existent building materials, leaving the area undefended when Russian forces arrived.

The report echoes the claims of a Ukrainian general who last month warned that the Ukrainian armed forces are unable to respond quickly to changing battlefield conditions due to bureaucracy and corruption in their logistics.

General Dmitry Marchenko revealed in an interview that adaptability is a crucial prerequisite for a modern military, and Kiev's force lacks it - but not because of the troops. "Unfortunately, our bureaucracy, our corruption, do not allow us to adapt and quickly produce what we need," he remarked, referring to Ukraine's military sector.

The US has committed $182 billion in aid to Ukraine, with $86.7 billion already spent. However, a Pentagon audit revealed that $1.1 billion in military aid was poorly accounted for, with funds spent on "unrelated" projects in Europe.

The Pentagon last week reported that US President Joe Biden's government is to provide an additional $6 billion in aid to Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

“President Biden has committed to making sure that every dollar we have at our disposal will be pushed out the door between now and January 20,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters on Wednesday.

Biden administration officials are concerned that Trump's administration may reduce Ukraine's armament supplies to bring Kiev and Moscow to the bargaining table, as he has promised to end the war.

Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, stated on Monday that Kiev's Western allies may be using corruption concerns as a pretext to delay Ukraine's invitation to join the alliance.

"We speak sincerely to all partners. Corruption exists in all countries," Yermak said in an interview with Ukraine's 1+1 broadcaster. "If someone tells us we cannot get an invitation to NATO because of the level of corruption in Ukraine, then they are looking for reasons not to do it."

For months, Ukraine has voiced frustrations over delays in its bid to join NATO, a goal it considers essential for its security amid the war in Ukraine.

While reports of corruption in Ukraine, particularly within the military, have been regularly documented, Ukrainian officials argue that these issues should not impede their NATO aspirations.

An April poll by Ukrainska Pravda indicated that more than half of Ukrainians view corruption as a significant barrier to the country's development, thus reflecting the public's awareness of the issue.

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Implications of strike inside Russia?

The US decision is said to be a response to Russia's escalation, particularly the reported deployment of DPRK troops to Kursk—a claim for which Western officials have yet to present concrete evidence

France and the United States have signaled a significant shift in the Ukraine war, granting Kiev permission to strike deep into Russian territory with advanced missiles.

French Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed on Monday that France remains open to allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russian military targets, stating, "We openly said this was an option... to strike a target from where Russia is currently aggressing Ukrainian territory."

This position aligns with the US decision to permit the use of US-made Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) inside Russia.

Biden greenlights ATACMS

According to an analysis by CNN, the Biden administration's approval of Ukraine's use of ATACMS marks a significant reversal of its earlier hesitation, following a familiar pattern of initial reluctance to grant Kiev's requests for advanced weaponry, such as HIMARS, Abrams tanks, and F-16s.

While this decision enhances Ukraine's military capabilities, analysts suggest it is unlikely to be a game-changer due to the limited supply of ATACMS and their relatively short range compared to Russia’s vast geographical expanse.

The missiles, with a maximum range of 300 kilometers (190 miles), are expected to target high-value Russian military sites. Reports indicate that Russian airfields within range of these missiles have already relocated attack aircraft further inside Russian territory.

Despite these new capabilities, Ukraine has demonstrated its ability to penetrate Russian defenses with domestically produced drones, which have caused significant disruption at Moscow’s airports and within its energy infrastructure, the analysis notes.

However, the report overlooks significant internal challenges facing Ukraine, such as troop shortages and corruption scandals within its military and government. Speaking to Ukrainskoye Radio on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the strain on exhausted brigades at the frontlines and the difficulties in mobilizing adequately trained reinforcements.

“We have not mobilized enough troops,” Zelensky admitted, referencing two laws enacted earlier this year aimed at addressing these deficiencies.

Escalation and Global Implications

The US decision is said to be a response to Russia's escalation, particularly the reported deployment of DPRK troops to Kursk—a claim for which Western officials have yet to present concrete evidence.

Given the pronounced bias in much of the Western media's coverage, such reports are likely to be fabrications or exaggerated narratives designed to justify escalatory measures. Nonetheless, the Biden administration has framed this "move" as an escalation warranting a proportional response

While Kiev has welcomed the decision, concerns persist about provoking a retaliatory response from Moscow.

The CNN analysis highlights the potential for Russia to restore its deterrence through sabotage or attacks on civilian infrastructure in Europe. However, recent reports of explosive packages planted on European courier planes further illustrate how such narratives can sometimes serve to amplify fears, despite the absence of conclusive evidence.

A War Trump Will Inherit

According to CNN, the timing of these decisions—just before President-elect Donald Trump takes office—adds complexity to the geopolitical challenges he will inherit.

While Trump has expressed an interest in negotiating peace, the conflict has entered a new phase marked by deeper US involvement and significantly heightened stakes.

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In my valued opinion Biden is clinically insane

The US still relies on Russia for uranium, if Putin stops the supply there are going to be a lot of cold Americans