Special Interests Escalating the Ukraine-Russia War

Propaganda Narratives in War

Regardless of your stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, it's clear that special interests are escalating the war. Governments often use two main propaganda narratives to keep the public invested in a war campaign that doesn't serve their national interests. The first is the "commitment" lie, which suggests that once you support a war effort, you must remain committed, even if the war effort proves to be pointless. The second is the "domino effect" lie, which implies that if you allow a specific "enemy" to win one conflict, they will be emboldened to invade other countries until they control the entire planet.

The Situation in Ukraine

In the US, these narratives were prevalent in the recent congressional vote for additional monetary and logistical aid to Ukraine. Despite the media's portrayal, the reality is that Ukraine has already lost the war. No amount of additional funding or arms shipments will change this, as the key to winning a war is always manpower first, logistics second. This is particularly true in a war of attrition, which is the method Russia is using to whittle down Ukraine's forces.

The Role of the Western Media

The western media has been acting as a hype machine for Ukraine, refusing to discuss the reality of the situation. In September 2022, many claimed that the Russian pullback to the Donbas was a retreat and the beginning of the end for Vladimir Putin. However, this was likely a strategic move by Russia to consolidate its position and prepare for surgical strikes on western Ukraine's resources and grid infrastructure.

The Impact of the War on Ukraine's Population

With Ukraine's grid heavily damaged, a large portion of the population has left the cities and headed for Europe until the war plays out. Almost 7 million Ukrainians have left the country in the past 2 years, with another 6 million displaced. Russia is now moving to push civilians out of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, allowing for a more aggressive attack.

Russia's Military Strategy

Russia has been using an "artillery bubble" to protect ground forces as they advance. They've also doubled their importation of explosive materials commonly used for artillery in the past several months. Despite mainstream analysts' claims, Russia likely has the forces necessary for a major offensive, depending on the weakness of Ukraine's defensive lines.

Ukraine's Defensive Challenges

Ukraine's defensive lines are a facade with no secondary positions or trenches to stall Russian breakthroughs. This is likely due to a lack of manpower, as evidenced by the government's struggles with conscription. The average age of Ukraine recruits is 43 years old, indicating that youth recruitment is waning. The country has also been using Special Forces soldiers for trench duty, a sign of desperation.

The Need for Diplomatic Solutions

The current situation calls for diplomatic solutions, but no one seems to be discussing this. Instead, the western public has been bombarded with lies about Ukraine's ability to win. When they lose, people will be shocked and possibly incensed by the outcome. This could potentially lead to a larger war effort by NATO.

Conclusion

It's clear that special interests are escalating the Ukraine-Russia war, and it's crucial to ask why. Now is the time for peace negotiations, before Ukraine is overrun. If diplomacy is removed from the table completely, we must conclude that a larger war is desired, and our leadership has something substantial to gain by putting the world at risk.

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