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The US blocked the exchange of intelligence and aid with Ukraine, and then offered to agree to a ceasefire.
They did not block anything for Russia.
That is not fair, the Ukrainian leader added.
pic.twitter.com/e6iMfCmFml— Sprinter Observer (@SprinterObserve) April 14, 2025
Perhaps next the holy hand grenade of Antioch
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xOrgLj9lOwk
Initials for dear leader, perfect to protect you from the drones😎
The horseshoes are the ones hung around poor Russian soldiers necks , perhaps they can have dear leaders initials put on them and if their are the lucky ones a headstone
“ ‘And it [Ukraine] was the apple of his eye but there was no way that he would have done it.” He added later: ‘That’s a war that should never have been allowed to start. Biden could have stopped it and Zelensky could have stopped it and Putin should never have started it. Everybody’s to blame”
“Putin should never have started it”
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4310963/posts
The horseshoes are the ones hung around poor Russian soldiers necks , perhaps they can have dear leaders initials put on them and if their are the lucky ones a headstone
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quoting back with no To field
🧲 pakorki
I am amazed that they are not blaming the failure of religious pro war prayers on atheism. Of course, with Putin’s apparent “worship” of the old Soviet Russia, this might annoy him. It seems that Russian thought or fears for the common man is moving steadily backwards. First Nazis, then Magic, Taro, and Fortune Telling, further back reading entrails or tea leaves, and finally ending back more than 2 millennia to (neo) paganism. Maybe throw in the Greek gods of old, or given the origin of the Rus, the Norse Gods like Thor and company.
Unfortunately. those crosses with Putin’s initials don’t seem to be doing the job. Shout Putin’s generals be shooting soldiers carrying these crosses because they don’t want to engage in suicidal attacks?
Overview of the Article
Alan J. Kuperman, identified as an opinion contributor and an academic (with a background in conflict studies, as noted in the web results), argues in his The Hill piece that, despite his general disagreement with Donald Trump, the former U.S. president's recent statements about the Ukraine war are largely correct. Kuperman suggests that Trump’s controversial claims about Ukraine and the war’s origins and perpetuation align with evidence that has been obscured or misrepresented by Western media and political narratives. The article challenges the dominant Western perspective, which often portrays Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as the sole aggressor, and instead highlights the roles of Ukraine, its President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the U.S. under President Joe Biden in escalating and prolonging the conflict.
Key Points of the Article (Based on the Post and Context)
Trump’s Claims Are True:
Kuperman acknowledges that Trump’s statements about Ukraine might seem outlandish to Western audiences due to a "steady diet of disinformation" over the past decade. However, he asserts that these claims hold significant truth when examined closely.
Origins of the Conflict (2014 Violence):
Kuperman argues that the violence in Ukraine, which led to Russia’s initial invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine in 2014, was sparked by Ukrainian right-wing militants. He cites "overwhelming forensic evidence" and a Kyiv court ruling to support this claim, suggesting that Ukraine’s actions, rather than solely Russia’s, provoked the initial conflict. This challenges the narrative that Russia acted unprovoked in 2014.
Zelensky’s Role in Escalating the War:
The article accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of contributing to a broader war by violating the Minsk agreements (Minsk I and II), which were peace deals negotiated to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine between 2014 and 2015. Kuperman suggests that Zelensky’s pursuit of NATO military aid and membership, as well as his political ambitions, led him to abandon these accords, escalating tensions with Russia.
The Minsk agreements, as described in the Wikipedia result, aimed for a ceasefire, withdrawal of heavy weapons, prisoner releases, and constitutional reforms in Ukraine. Russia and the separatist regions (LPR and DPR) have claimed Ukraine’s failure to fully implement these agreements, a point Kuperman seems to echo.
Joe Biden’s Contribution to the Escalation:
Kuperman holds the Biden administration accountable for exacerbating the conflict. He argues that Biden raised "false hopes" in Ukraine by providing extensive U.S. support (e.g., military aid and NATO aspirations), which perpetuated a war that has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties since 2022, with minimal territorial gains (less than 1% of Ukraine’s territory, according to related X posts).
The Foreign Policy web result notes Biden’s strategy of "escalation management," where the U.S. has micromanaged Ukraine’s strategy to keep the war contained, but Kuperman critiques this as misguided, suggesting it prolonged unnecessary suffering.
Criticism of Western Media and Narrative:
Kuperman claims that Western media has continuously lied or misrepresented the situation in Ukraine, creating a distorted view that obscures the roles of Ukraine and the U.S. in the conflict’s outbreak and continuation. This aligns with the post’s mention of a "steady diet of disinformation."
Tragic Outcome and Peace Prospects:
The article concludes that any future peace deal will likely be worse for Ukraine than the Minsk accords, which Zelensky abandoned. Kuperman describes this as a tragic outcome, attributing it to Zelensky’s political ambitions and unrealistic expectations of unlimited U.S. support.
Trump’s Claims on Ukraine: The BBC fact-check (web result 1) notes that Trump has accused Ukraine of starting the war and criticized Zelensky’s leadership, echoing Russian talking points. Kuperman’s article seems to validate some of these claims, particularly regarding Ukraine’s and the U.S.’s roles.
Minsk Agreements: The Wikipedia entry (web result 2) details Minsk I (2014) and Minsk II (2015), which aimed to resolve the Donbas conflict but were undermined by mutual accusations of non-compliance. Kuperman’s focus on Ukraine’s violation aligns with Russian and separatist critiques but contrasts with Western narratives emphasizing Russia’s aggression.
Biden’s Policy: The Foreign Policy article (web result 3) criticizes Biden’s "escalation management" approach, suggesting it has failed to end the war decisively, which Kuperman expands upon by arguing it prolonged unnecessary suffering.
The article suggests that the Ukraine war, with its massive human and financial costs (over 1.1 million casualties and $175 billion+ spent, per related X posts), could have been avoided or shortened if Ukraine and the U.S. had adhered to peace agreements and avoided provocative actions like NATO expansion.
It aligns with a growing narrative, as seen in the X thread, that questions U.S. foreign policy and calls for a ceasefire, as advocated by figures like Trump and JD Vance (mentioned in a reply).
Limitations of This Explanation
Since I don’t have the full text of Kuperman’s article, this explanation relies on the excerpts in Sacks’ post and the related web context. The actual article might include additional evidence, counterarguments, or nuances. However, this summary captures the core arguments as presented and contextualized.
It's time for the Zeepers to understand the same
NEW:
🇺🇸Trump confirmed that Zelensky will not participate in the negotiations and will have to accept the agreement:
"Zelensky will have to do what he has to do. And his poll numbers are not particularly great, to put it mildly..."pic.twitter.com/hLtlUSMXpw— Megatron (@Megatron_ron) February 13, 2025
Unelected EU head, Ursula von der Leyen: "Let there be no doubt what's at stake in these elections. Our peaceful and united Europe is being challenged like never before by populists, by nationalists."
🇰🇵 Zelensky Says North Korean Troops are on the Way to Ukraine
"North Korea is increasing cooperation with Russia. This is no longer just about the transfer of weapons – the DPRK is transferring troops to Russia," the possibly intoxicated President of Ukraine babbled. pic.twitter.com/Omf85ZzgVK— James Porrazzo (@JamesPorrazzo) October 13, 2024
🇰🇵 Zelensky Says North Korean Troops are on the Way to Ukraine
"North Korea is increasing cooperation with Russia. This is no longer just about the transfer of weapons – the DPRK is transferring troops to Russia," the possibly intoxicated President of Ukraine babbled. pic.twitter.com/Omf85ZzgVK— James Porrazzo (@JamesPorrazzo) October 13, 2024
So according to the most recent autopsy results of Alexei Navalny, the 47-year-old's cause of death is a blood clot in the heart.
Doctors suspect it was caused by vaccination against the coronavirus with the Pfizer vaccine.
Apparently Navalny was vaccinated four times....… pic.twitter.com/6wvF8bEzCk— Richard (@ricwe123) February 18, 2024
‼️🇺🇦🏴☠️90% of the 1st Infantry Battalion of the 4th Tank Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces refused to carry out the order and go to the front line to fight with the Russian Armed Forces
▪️A second video has appeared, confirming previously appeared footage of the refusal of… pic.twitter.com/Lyc3c5A59B— -- GEROMAN -- time will tell - 👀 -- (@GeromanAT) January 15, 2024
In 1995 the republicans celebrated their first 100 days of being in the majority by having Chris Farley address them as Speaker Gingrich. Apparently politics used to be fun pic.twitter.com/E4vKwajUqk— Fred (@Grand_handsomer) December 26, 2023
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