RINF<\/a>) – He lied agreeing to Minsk ceasefire terms. He violated them straightaway.<\/p>\nHe has no intention of observing them. Washington won’t permit it. Obama wants escalated conflict. He’s readying Ukrainian forces to launch it full-scale.<\/p>\n
He deplores peace and stability. So does Poroshenko. He’s beholden to Washington controlling his geopolitical agenda.<\/p>\n
On state-controlled television, he said “(t)he war will be over only when Ukraine regains control of Donbas and Crimea.”<\/p>\n
“It will take as much time as it takes. The country\u2019s territorial integrity must be priority number one.”<\/p>\n
“We will use every way possible. We will be uncompromising on that matter.”
\nCrimea is Russian territory. It won’t be handed back to Ukraine. Crimeans won’t tolerate it. Nor should they.<\/p>\n
Donbass rejects Kiev fascist rule. Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) Parliament Speaker Denis Pushilin said Poroshenko’s comments “are aimed at escalating the conflict in Donbas.”<\/p>\n
“This once again confirms the fact that Kiev is not ready to implement all the conditions of the Minsk agreements.” It wants war, not peace.<\/p>\n
DPR Prime Minister Alexander Zakharchenko said “(t)oday we are building our young state enthusiastically.”<\/p>\n
“Still not everything comes easily, but despite the intention of our enemies to destroy the republic, I want to state firmly – we have established ourselves as a young state. We are developing and we have won!”<\/p>\n
He praised Donbass residents for their courage, unity and spiritual strength.<\/p>\n
“I am sure that by our joint efforts we will soon turn our dream into reality and establish a strong, independent and prosperous state created by people and for people,” he added.<\/p>\n
In April 2014, Donetsk and Lugansk declared themselves sovereign states. After their May 2014 referendums, they created the Union of People’s Republics, Novorossiya.<\/p>\n
It bears repeating. They reject fascist rule. They want real democracy. They’ve risked life and limb fighting for it.<\/p>\n
They intend defending what they won. They deserve universal support.<\/p>\n
Low-level war continues daily. In the 24-hour period ending April 30, Ukrainian forces shelled Donetsk 37 times – using heavy artillery and mortar fire.<\/p>\n
According to Defense Ministry spokesman Eduard Basurin, Kiev continues waging war on Donbass.<\/p>\n
“Ukrainian forces also continue harassing fire on our settlements near the contact line from tanks and IFVs (infantry fighting vehicles), and from firearms.”<\/p>\n
“Ukrainian commanders continue covertly pulling in rocket artillery systems to positions along the contact line.”<\/p>\n
DPR intelligence noted heavy Ukrainian weapons well inside the agreed on contact line – in flagrant violation of Minsk. They’re used to shell Donbass.<\/p>\n
Information collected is given to the Joint Center for Control and Coordination, Basurin explained. Dozens of ceasefire violations occur daily.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, “our reconnaissance registered a brief exchange of fire at the positions of the Ukrainian armed units,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Our reconnaissance officers said in their reports that an unknown unit of commandos had stormed and seized a platoon-level fortified strongpoint set up by punitive expeditioners from a nationalistic battalion.”<\/p>\n
“That\u2019s the first time since the outbreak of the conflict that we see an operation of this kind conducted on Kiev\u2019s side in an area adjoining the frontline.”<\/p>\n
“(T)he unit that stormed the positions of the Ukrainian punitive battalion used silent killer weapons that didn\u2019t belong to the Kalashnikov family of assault rifles and was obviously manufactured by a Western company.”<\/p>\n
It’s unclear who ordered the operation. Basurin thinks Kiev will blame Donbass freedom fighters – maybe as a pretext for escalated fighting.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Basurin cited intelligence information indicating Kiev plans large-scale provocations coinciding with May 8 and 9 Victory in Europe commemorations – including shelling residential Donbass areas.<\/p>\n
He explained numerous previous times about Kiev forces building up aggressively along the contact line – in brazen violation of Minsk.<\/p>\n
Now he’s “referring to the use heavy artillery and jet propulsion systems with considerable destructive potential that could lead to mass civilian casualties.”<\/p>\n
If DPR intelligence is correct, expect Kiev aggression on the 70th anniversary of when it ended in May 1945 – Victory in Europe over the scourge of Nazism.<\/p>\n
Reemerged in Europe’s heartland – risking setting the whole continent ablaze again, potentially with nuclear weapons if Washington attacks Russia.<\/p>\n
The worst of all possible outcomes could follow. Humanity destroying war was never more possible than now. Power-crazed lunatics in Washington may risk the unthinkable.<\/p>\n
A Final Comment<\/p>\n
America’s propaganda machine never rests. On Friday, White House press secretary Josh Earnest lied saying:<\/p>\n
“Unfortunately, we see that the Russians continue to fail to live up to the obligations they have made in the context of the Minsk agreements.”<\/p>\n
Fact: The whole world know Russia scrupulously observes Minsk terms to the letter.<\/p>\n
Fact: Washington and Kiev blatantly violate them daily.<\/p>\n
Earnest outrageously claimed Kiev’s “clear willingness” to observe Minsk. Clear evidence proves otherwise.<\/p>\n
Washington and rogue EU partners support and encourage its naked aggression against its own citizens.<\/p>\n
Donbass self-defense forces vow to continue resisting to live free from the scourge of fascism.<\/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":"
KIev’s Poroshenko Vows Continued War<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
by Stephen Lendman<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He lied agreeing to Minsk ceasefire terms. He violated them straightaway. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He has no intention of observing them. Washington won’t permit it. Obama wants escalated conflict. He’s readying Ukrainian forces to launch it full-scale.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He deplores peace and stability. So does Poroshenko. He’s beholden to Washington controlling his geopolitical agenda.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On state-controlled television, he said “(t)he war will be over only when Ukraine regains control of Donbas and Crimea.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“It will take as much time as it takes. The country’s territorial integrity must be priority number one.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“We will use every way possible. We will be uncompromising on that matter.”<\/p>\n
Crimea is Russian territory. It won’t be handed back to Ukraine. Crimeans won’t tolerate it. Nor should they.<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Donbass rejects Kiev fascist rule. Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) Parliament Speaker Denis Pushilin said Poroshenko’s comments “are aimed at escalating the conflict in Donbas.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“This once again confirms the fact that Kiev is not ready to implement all the conditions of the Minsk agreements.” It wants war, not peace.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
DPR Prime Minister Alexander Zakharchenko said “(t)oday we are building our young state enthusiastically.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Still not everything comes easily, but despite the intention of our enemies to destroy the republic, I want to state firmly – we have established ourselves as a young state. We are developing and we have won!” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He praised Donbass residents for their courage, unity and spiritual strength.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“I am sure that by our joint efforts we will soon turn our dream into reality and establish a strong, independent and prosperous state created by people and for people,” he added.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
In April 2014, Donetsk and Lugansk declared themselves sovereign states. After their May 2014 referendums, they created the Union of People’s Republics, Novorossiya.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
It bears repeating. They reject fascist rule. They want real democracy. They’ve risked life and limb fighting for it. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
They intend defending what they won. They deserve universal support.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Low-level war continues daily. In the 24-hour period ending April 30, Ukrainian forces shelled Donetsk 37 times – using heavy artillery and mortar fire.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
According to Defense Ministry spokesman Eduard Basurin, Kiev continues waging war on Donbass.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Ukrainian forces also continue harassing fire on our settlements near the contact line from tanks and IFVs (infantry fighting vehicles), and from firearms.” <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Ukrainian commanders continue covertly pulling in rocket artillery systems to positions along the contact line.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
DPR intelligence noted heavy Ukrainian weapons well inside the agreed on contact line – in flagrant violation of Minsk. They’re used to shell Donbass.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Information collected is given to the Joint Center for Control and Coordination, Basurin explained. Dozens of ceasefire violations occur daily.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On Thursday, “our reconnaissance registered a brief exchange of fire at the positions of the Ukrainian armed units,” he said. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Our reconnaissance officers said in their reports that an unknown unit of commandos had stormed and seized a platoon-level fortified strongpoint set up by punitive expeditioners from a nationalistic battalion.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“That’s the first time since the outbreak of the conflict that we see an operation of this kind conducted on Kiev’s side in an area adjoining the frontline.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“(T)he unit that stormed the positions of the Ukrainian punitive battalion used silent killer weapons that didn’t belong to the Kalashnikov family of assault rifles and was obviously manufactured by a Western company.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
It’s unclear who ordered the operation. Basurin thinks Kiev will blame Donbass freedom fighters – maybe as a pretext for escalated fighting.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
On Wednesday, Basurin cited intelligence information indicating Kiev plans large-scale provocations coinciding with May 8 and 9 Victory in Europe commemorations – including shelling residential Donbass areas.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
He explained numerous previous times about Kiev forces building up aggressively along the contact line – in brazen violation of Minsk.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Now he’s “referring to the use heavy artillery and jet propulsion systems with considerable destructive potential that could lead to mass civilian casualties.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
If DPR intelligence is correct, expect Kiev aggression on the 70th anniversary of when it ended in May 1945 – Victory in Europe over the scourge of Nazism.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Reemerged in Europe’s heartland – risking setting the whole continent ablaze again, potentially with nuclear weapons if Washington attacks Russia.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The worst of all possible outcomes could follow. Humanity destroying war was never more possible than now. Power-crazed lunatics in Washington may risk the unthinkable.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
A Final Comment<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
America’s propaganda machine never rests. On Friday, White House press secretary Josh Earnest lied saying:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Unfortunately, we see that the Russians continue to fail to live up to the obligations they have made in the context of the Minsk agreements.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: The whole world know Russia scrupulously observes Minsk terms to the letter.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Fact: Washington and Kiev blatantly violate them daily.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Earnest outrageously claimed Kiev’s “clear willingness” to observe Minsk. Clear evidence proves otherwise.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Washington and rogue EU partners support and encourage its naked aggression against its own citizens. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Donbass self-defense forces vow to continue resisting to live free from the scourge of fascism.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
His new book as editor and contributor is titled “Flashpoint in Ukraine: US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.claritypress.com\/LendmanIII.html<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com. <\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
It airs three times weekly: live on Sundays at 1PM Central time plus two prerecorded archived programs. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1217,"featured_media":148416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[461],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-148353","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-editorials"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1217"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/148416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rinf.com\/alt-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}