{"id":143305,"date":"2015-02-03T15:19:14","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T15:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/?p=143305"},"modified":"2015-02-03T15:19:14","modified_gmt":"2015-02-03T15:19:14","slug":"washingtons-ukraine-agenda-risks-ww-iii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/editorials\/washingtons-ukraine-agenda-risks-ww-iii\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington’s Ukraine Agenda Risks WW III"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stephen Lendman<\/em><\/p>\n

Washington planned and implemented Kiev’s coup. Obama admitted US “broker(ing) a deal to transition power in Ukraine.”<\/p>\n

Code language for ousting democratically elected President Viktor Yanukovych. Replacing him with neo-Nazi mob rule.<\/p>\n

In December 2013, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland told Washington-based National Press Club members:<\/p>\n

“Since Ukraine’s independence in 1991, the United States..invested over $5 billion to assist Ukraine in needs and other goals.”<\/p>\n

Code language for regime change. She was Obama’s point person involved in stoking last year’s Maidan violence.<\/p>\n

Caught red-handed urging regime change on tape. Her conversation with US Ukraine ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt was recorded.<\/p>\n

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on Obama’s rhetoric. Saying it provided clear proof of US direct involvement in last February’s coup.<\/p>\n

It “demonstrates Washington’s intention to continue every kind of support to the Kiev government, which apparently intends to end the conflict through violence,” said Lavrov.<\/p>\n

On the one hand, US officials urge peaceful conflict resolution. On the other, they support Kiev’s dirty war.<\/p>\n

Russian Academy of Science politician\/economist Sergey Glazyev beliieves Washington intends “wag(ing) the battle for leadership until the last Ukrainian.’ ”<\/p>\n

It “chose Ukraine as a tool (for) attacking Europe and Russia.”<\/p>\n

“Launching a world war is necessary for the Americans in order to preserve their hegemony in the world through strengthening control over Europe by imposing the Trans-Atlantic free trade agreement; establishing control over Russia and Middle East, thus expanding their competitive advantage in the battle for leadership with the Asian countries,” said Glazyev.<\/p>\n

America’s scheme “is doomed for defeat,” he believes. Multi-world polarity won’t let US plans succeed.<\/p>\n

Great dangers remain. Washington is “starting a war in Europe against” Russia.<\/p>\n

It’s “the main victim” of America’s strategy. There’s “no reason to (expect resolution) in the next few years.”<\/p>\n

Every reason to expect greater conflict. America challenging Russia politically, economically and militarily risks WW III.<\/p>\n

Oleg Tsarov is a former Ukraine parliamentary Party of Regions people’s deputy\/current Novorossiya leader.<\/p>\n

He calls Washington’s Kiev embassy a hotbed of intrigue and subversion.<\/p>\n

Believes US “puppet-masters” together with national security\/defense council chief Oleksandr Turchinov, prime minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and oligarch Igor Kolomoysky want president Petro Poroshenko ousted.<\/p>\n

He has business interests in Russia he wants protected. He may negotiate peace in Donbas to do it, Tsarov believes.<\/p>\n

Successful conflict resolution will enhance his stature. He’d “become the second most important political figure in Ukraine.”<\/p>\n

US ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt runs things for his bosses in Washington.<\/p>\n

They want war. So do Kiev hardliners. Tsarov believes Poroshenko wants coalition government without Yatsenyuk, who, in turn, wants Poroshenko ousted.<\/p>\n

Kolomoysky needs refinancing for his troubled businesses. Not forthcoming from Kiev.<\/p>\n

Donbas military defeats turned Washington against Poroshenko. Kiev hardliners want him ousted.<\/p>\n

“The stakes are very high,” said Tsarov. Much more than wealth and power. US-directed Kiev long knives may kill him.<\/p>\n

Yatsenyuk met with other hardliners. “(T)asked them with organizing an information (war on) Poroshenko,” Tsarov explained.<\/p>\n

Step one toward removing him. “He must be made (to) appear” responsible for Ukrainian crisis conditions.<\/p>\n

“There is no reason for optimism.” Washington has lots of options. “(A) whole slew of” pro-US political stooges were enlisted.<\/p>\n

“There are no non-pro-US politicians capable of coming to power,” said Tsarov.<\/p>\n

“The bench is well protected and will implement the will of the US.”<\/p>\n

At the same time, Kiev’s Donbas military campaign proved disastrous. Rebels keep routing its forces.<\/p>\n

Multiple mobilizations aren’t going as planned. Increasing thousands refuse conscription.<\/p>\n

Many thousands more are deserting. Wanting no part of Kiev’s dirty war. Kiev military forces are in disarray.<\/p>\n

“The road from Donetsk to Kiev is full of vehicles, nationalists\u2026fleeing (on) foot. Something similar is taking place in Mariupol,” said Tsarov.<\/p>\n

Junta forces are surrounded in Debaltsevo. They got a choice to surrender or die.<\/p>\n

Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) Prime Minister Alexander Zakharchenko announced full mobilization.<\/p>\n

He expects a 100,000-strong volunteer force to be enlisted. Achieving it will give rebels a greater advantage over Ukraine’s military than already.<\/p>\n

A well-armed, committed self-defense force against an underachieving, ineffective, increasingly unwilling to fight Kiev military.<\/p>\n

Looking more like a spent force than an army ready for battle. Whether greater US involvement can change things remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

For sure Washington intends to try. By supplying greater numbers of heavy weapons than already. Enlisting more paramilitaries like Blackwater USA (now Academi).<\/p>\n

Perhaps involving significant numbers of US forces on the ground. Similar to Pentagon Iraq operations.<\/p>\n

Thousands of special forces were deployed. A so-called “advise and assist mission.” A euphemism for positioning combat-ready personnel.<\/p>\n

Outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wants greater numbers sent. Classic mission creep. Expect direct involvement in combat.<\/p>\n

Will similar tactics be used in Ukraine? Will Washington take full charge of combat operations?<\/p>\n

Will thousands of US forces invade? Kiev won’t defeat rebels alone. Its military hasn’t the will or resources. Even with greater numbers of US and EU heavy weapons.<\/p>\n

At the same time, its hardliners want war, not peace, Tsarov stresses. Confrontation, not good relations with Russia.<\/p>\n

Washington increasingly runs things. Some parliamentary deputies left Kiev with family members. Afraid of potential fallout if Poroshenko is ousted.<\/p>\n

Tsarov sees crisis conditions continuing “for a very long time.” Russia hasn’t intervened in Ukrainian politics since Soviet Russia’s dissolution.<\/p>\n

Washington took full advantage. Culminating in February 2014. Eliminating Ukrainian democracy. Replacing it with neo-Nazi fascist rule.<\/p>\n

America spends trillions of dollars advancing its imperium. Replacing independent governments with pro-Western stooge ones.<\/p>\n

Fascists eliminating opposition elements forcefully. Abolishing fundamental freedoms. Profiting from economic plunder. Impoverishing whole populations.<\/p>\n

Ukraine follows a familiar script. Including war on its own people. Poroshenko is more front man than leader.<\/p>\n

Tsarov believes his ouster is planned on or around Maidan’s February anniversary. A Kiev national assembly is scheduled for February 15.<\/p>\n

“(I)t’s entirely possible that about 8pm it will transform into an armed assault on (Poroshenk’s) administration,” replicating the beginning of Yanukovych’s ouster.<\/p>\n

Poroshenko knows “the risks,” said Tsarov. He created an anti-coup “working group\u2026(H)ighly placed ‘power ministry’ officials\u2026”<\/p>\n

Whatever he does may fail. If Washington wants him replaced, he’s toast. With mid-February approaching, it remains to be seen if Tsarov’s analysis is accurate.<\/p>\n

His translator called his “understanding of the internal Ukrainian politics\u2026second to none.” At the same time, If hardliners oust Poroshenko forcefully, it’ll be harder for Washington to claim their legitimacy.<\/p>\n

Don’t bet against US dark forces not trying. Or MSM not justifying the unjustifiable. Like so many previous times.<\/p>\n

The battle for Ukraine’s soul continues. World peace hangs in the balance.<\/p>\n

Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net.<\/p>\n

His new book as editor and contributor is titled “Flashpoint in Ukraine: US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III.”<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.claritypress.com\/LendmanIII.html<\/p>\n

Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com.<\/p>\n

Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network.<\/p>\n

It airs three times weekly: live on Sundays at 1PM Central time plus two prerecorded archived programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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