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War, War, War See other War, War, War Articles Title: West Turns a Blind Eye on Kiev Aggression West Turns a Blind Eye on Kiev Aggression by Stephen Lendman Ukraines naked aggression on its Donbass residents largely ebbed after Minsk II peace talks concluded two years ago, Kiev straightaway breaching terms agreed on. Fighting again flared up heavily last Friday, continuing daily, regime forces using heavy weapons against Donbass, including in residential areas. Commenting on Facebook, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova blasted Western nations, saying (s)ome peoples job is to turn a blind eye on tanks. Donetsk Peoples Republic (DPR) Deputy Defense Minister/spokesman Eduard Basurin blasted OSCE leadership in cahoots with Kiev putschists, saying the agencys operatives in the territory controlled by Kievs forces connive with neo-Nazis, who carry out artillery and tank strikes on homes in Donetsk, Makeyevka and Yasinovataya. We have an impression that some OSCE officials contribute to the worsening of the situation by informing the Ukrainian forces when they should deal strikes to hit life support infrastructures in Donbass, and when to attack repair teams that are trying to eliminate disruptions in electric, gas and water supply for large cities. US-installed NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg blamed Donbass freedom fighters for Kievs aggression, saying (w)e call for an immediate return to the ceasefire. We call on Russia to use its considerable influence over the separatists to bring the violence to an end - an outrageous comment, ignoring Kievs aggression and right of Donbass freedom fighters to defend their territory and residents. In response, Russias mission at NATO headquarters in Brussels accused Stoltenberg of ignoring reality on the ground, saying (h)ow about call(ing) (on) Kiev (to end) its offensive operations in Donbass and giving up the idea of a military solution (to) the conflict. NATOs strong political and practical support
promised to Ukraine merely encourages the party of warmongers to keep waging aggression. Putin addressed the crisis, saying Kiev portray itself as a victim to maintain Western support. Its leadership needs money. And it is better to ask the EU, European states, the US and international institutes for money (by) presenting itself as a victim of aggression. It one-sidedly supported Hillary during Americas presidential campaign. US-anointed president Poroshenko need(s) to mend ties with the current US administration
Its always easier to drag (it into) solving Ukrainian problems and establish a dialogue this way. Attacking Donbass also aims to distract internal attention from deplorable economic and social conditions, harming most Ukrainians enormously - suffering as well under brutal fascist dictatorship. Despite agreeing to Minsk provisions, Poroshenko and his Nazi-infested regime reject them. Blaming Donbass freedom fighters for Kievs aggression is a pretext
not to implement them, Putin explained. Geopolitically, its an effort to undermine possible Russia/US rapprochement by portraying Moscow as a backer of nonexistent Donbass aggression. (O)ur position is well-known, said Putin. It was provoked by the Ukrainian side. Donbass freedom fighters responded in self-defense - their right under international law to counter naked aggression. Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. His new book as editor and contributor is titled "Flashpoint in Ukraine: How the US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III." http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanIII.html Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com. Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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