After
the communist revolution in 1917 the USA supported the white army to
replace the Russian Tzar on the throne in a counter revolution to destroy the
revolution . And, USA has been on an anti communist crusade ever since even. Thou there's been no strictly communist country ever . Not even RSFSR especially
after the counter revolution and the death of Vladmir Lenin.
Russia
then changed its name to the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
(RSFSR), reflecting the Bolshevik rise to power following the overthrow of the
Russian Empire. In 1922, the RSFSR became the largest and most influential
constituent of the newly established Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
(USSR), which was a federal union of multiple republics under a single
Marxist-Leninist government. Initially there were 4
1.
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
(RSFSR) –
The largest and most dominant republic, which later became the Russian
Federation after the dissolution of the USSR in 1991.
2.
Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic – The second-largest
republic, located in Eastern Europe, which is now the independent nation of
Ukraine.
3.
Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (now Belarus)
– A republic in Eastern Europe, bordering Russia and Ukraine.
4.
Transcaucasian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic – This federation included
the regions that are now the independent countries of Armenia,
Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
The
formation of the USSR marked the beginning of a new socialist state, which
would continue until its dissolution in 1991.
After Germanys 1919 Armistice in WWI , the German communist revolution that followed failed. Hitler blamed the Weimar republic government for Germanys war
loss for being weak and also declared war on the communists putting them in the same camp.
Hitlers goal and part of his self sufficiency and restoration of the 3rd Reich was built on blood and soil and east ward expansion into Russian. which he managed easily
as its flat all the way to through Ukraine to Moscow . It help he considered them
inferior
Thus
RSFSR and USSR joined the allies fighting Hitler which Hitler duly lost.
Germany
was divided between the allies with France, UK and USA getting West Germany and
RSFSR and USSR getting East Germany.
Hitler wasnt the first to use that route, Napolean had done the same . And Russia doesnt think it will be the last . Russia military is set up for land war to defend its borders . Russia doesnt have the same navy or airforce USA has or the ability to invade other countries like USA.
Straight
after WWII USA turns on its ally RSFSR and USSR and creates the cold war
forming the Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in 1949 a specifically
anti USSR organisation. 10 European countries initially joined , and NATO began
expanding east to Russia . Now there is 32 countries .
USSR
got into economic strife and in 1989 the German wall was breached and in 1993
the USSR became its separate 15 states again . With RSFSR becoming the
Russian Federation of 85 republics , territories and provinces .
East
and West Germany reunified in 1993. Theres huge debate whether in the
unification of Germanys agreement in 1993 if NATO promised Russia not to
expand east .
The
agreement between Ukraine and the United States regarding denuclearization is
primarily tied to the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances,
signed on December 5, 1994, after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Ukraine, having inherited around 1,900 nuclear warheads from
the Soviet Union, agreed to give up its nuclear arsenal and join the Treaty
on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear
weapon state. In return, the memorandum provided Ukraine with security
assurances from the United States, Russia, and
the United Kingdom, promising to respect Ukraine's sovereignty,
refrain from using force or threats against Ukraine, and consult with each
other if Ukraine's security was threatened.
In
exchange for Ukraine’s denuclearization, the signatories of the Budapest
Memorandum pledged not to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine and to
provide political support in the event of a threat to its
territorial integrity. The United States and the United Kingdom committed to
supporting Ukraine diplomatically, ensuring its sovereignty and borders were
respected. However, the agreement did not include provisions for military
intervention. Russia, as a signatory, also promised to respect Ukraine's
borders and sovereignty,
The Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation, and
Partnership between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, also known as the
"Big Treaty",[2][3] was an agreement signed in 1997
between Ukraine and Russia, which
fixed the principle of strategic partnership, the recognition of the
inviolability of existing borders, and respect for territorial
integrity and mutual commitment not to use its
territory to harm the security of each other.
2014
Euromaidan Protests and Yanukovych's Overthrow ;
The Euromaidan
protests were triggered by the sudden decision of President
Viktor Yanukovych in November 2013 to abandon an
agreement with the European Union (EU). This agreement, known as
the Association Agreement, was designed to deepen Ukraine’s ties
with the EU, which was popular with many Ukrainians who hoped for closer
integration with Europe. However, in late November 2013, Yanukovych abruptly
decided to reject the agreement and instead pursued closer economic ties
with Russia, under pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This
decision caused widespread public outrage, particularly in western Ukraine,
which had historically leaned toward European integration, and sparked protests
in the capital, Kyiv. The movement was initially peaceful and
centered around the idea of Ukraine pursuing a pro-European path, but it
quickly grew in scale and intensity.
As
the protests expanded, they were fueled by a broader sense of frustration
with government corruption, economic stagnation,
and abuses of power under Yanukovych's regime.
Protesters in the Euromaidan movement were also calling for
political reform and greater freedoms, aligning themselves with European values
like democracy, rule of law, and human rights.
Escalation
of Protests and Overthrow of Yanukovych:
The
situation escalated in January 2014, when the Ukrainian government
passed anti-protest laws that severely restricted public
gatherings, which led to further confrontation. The protests turned violent,
especially by February 2014, with riot police and protesters clashing
in the streets. The violence intensified, and the government’s handling of the
protests became increasingly brutal.
In February
2014, a significant turning point came when dozens of protesters
were killed in Kyiv, leading to widespread outrage. As the
death toll rose, Yanukovych's support base began to erode, and he
lost the backing of many key political figures, including his own party and regional
leaders. Faced with mounting pressure and the deteriorating
situation, Yanukovych fled Kyiv on February 21, 2014,
and ultimately left the country, first heading to Russia.
The Ukrainian
parliament (the Verkhovna Rada) then declared Yanukovych
unable to fulfill his duties and voted to remove him from
office on February 22, 2014. A new interim
government was established, with Oleksandr Turchynov assuming
the role of interim president.
· Party of Regions (led by Viktor Yanukovych) where in power until the Euromaidan protests forced the ousting of President Yanukovych in February 2014. The party was pro-Russian and had significant support from eastern and southern Ukraine.
· Communist
Party of Ukraine was an ally of the Party of Regions and had
representation in the Rada until its ban in 2015 after the 2014 Euromaidan
revolution.
The Revolution of Dignity, also known as the Maidan
Revolution or the Ukrainian Revolution, took place in Ukraine in February 2014
at the end of the Euromaidan protests,
when deadly clashes between protesters and state forces in the capital Kyiv
The
Russian government has consistently claimed that the U.S. was behind
the Euromaidan protests, calling it a “coup” orchestrated
by Western powers. Russian officials have suggested that the U.S., through the
CIA, played a role in organizing the protests and providing covert support.
These claims, however, have not been substantiated by credible evidence.
The CIA is widely known and
infamous for conducting covert operations in various countries, particularly
during the Cold War and the post-Soviet period. Thou theres no evidence in this
case. But it firs their mo.
Uprisings began in east Ukraine in April
2014, when a commando unit headed by Russian citizen Igor Girkin seized
Sloviansk in Donetsk oblast.
At the same time the Russia invaded Crimea and
annexed it.
2014-2019:
Post-Euromaidan and Transition to a New Government
1.
Petro Poroshenko Bloc (Block of Petro Poroshenko) (led by Petro
Poroshenko)
o
Poroshenko became president in 2014 after the ousting of
Yanukovych. His party was aligned with pro-European policies, supporting
Ukraine’s integration with the EU and NATO.
o
The
bloc was part of a pro-European coalition in government.
2.
People's Front (led by Arseniy
Yatsenyuk)
o
The
party of Arseniy Yatsenyuk, who became Prime Minister after the
revolution in 2014. The People's Front was a pro-European, center-right
political group and formed a key part of the post-revolution government.
3.
Batkivshchyna (Fatherland) (led by Yulia
Tymoshenko)
o
In
2014, Tymoshenko's Batkivshchyna party was part of the
pro-European coalition and had a significant presence in the Verkhovna Rada.
4.
Radical Party of Oleh Lyashko
o
This
party, led by Oleh Lyashko, was another nationalist, pro-European
group that was part of the coalition, although with a more populist rhetoric.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched his presidential campaign in early 2019 under the banner of the Servant of the People political party, which was named after his TV show. His platform focused on anti-corruption, transparency, and reform. He promised to challenge the entrenched political class, promote government accountability, and pursue closer ties with the European Union and NATO. He was an outsider anti establishment populist.
The
current Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, was
appointed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on March 4,
2020. Shmyhal's appointment came after the resignation of the previous
prime minister, Oleksiy Honcharuk, amid political and economic
challenges.
Shmyhal,
who had previously served as the Governor of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast,
was chosen by Zelenskyy to lead the government and continue the reform agenda
and political priorities set by Zelenskyy's party, Servant of the
People.
The
invasion of Ukraine by Russia began on February 24, 2022.
Putin
portrayed the Euromaiden revolution as a Western-backed coup that
overthrew a legitimate, democratically elected government. He argued that the
West had destabilized Ukraine and installed a government hostile to Russia.
Other
reasons cited :
2. NATO Expansion and Security Concerns:
One
of the central justifications Putin provided for Russia's actions in Ukraine
was the fear of NATO's eastward expansion. Russia has long been
opposed to NATO's enlargement, especially the potential inclusion of Ukraine,
which shares a long border with Russia. Putin claimed that NATO's growing
influence in Ukraine posed a direct threat to Russia’s security and regional stability.
He viewed NATO's expansion as an attempt to encircle and weaken Russia.
Preventing
Ukraine's NATO Membership:
Putin
viewed Ukraine’s increasing closeness with the West, particularly its desire to
join NATO and the European Union, as a direct threat to Russian influence and
power. Russia’s intervention, including the annexation of Crimea and support
for separatist movements in Donbas, was partly aimed at preventing Ukraine from
moving further into the Western orbit and to maintain Russian dominance in the
region.
With
the exception of Belarus , a Russian aligned state, Ukraine is now the only non NATO European country .
Putin
listed NATO courting Ukraine to join NATO as one of the major
reasons for the invasion of east Ukraine to keep Ukraine from joining NATO
.
Did NATO
promise no more eastward movement ?
3. Protecting Russian Speakers and Ethnic
Russians:
Putin
often emphasized the protection of Russian-speaking populations in
Ukraine, particularly in the Donbas region, where there are
significant Russian-speaking communities. He claimed that these populations
were being persecuted by the Ukrainian government, which he characterized as
nationalist and anti-Russian. Russia justified its actions as protecting these
communities from what it portrayed as the oppression of ethnic Russians and
Russian speakers in Ukraine.
4. Maintaining Russia’s Strategic Interests:
Russia
had significant geopolitical and strategic interests in
Ukraine, especially regarding the Black Sea and Crimea,
which hosts Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. The annexation of Crimea in 2014 was
framed by Putin as necessary to protect Russia’s military and strategic assets.
Russia also sought to maintain access to important pipelines that pass through
Ukraine, which are critical for energy transport to
USA
Since
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the United States has committed
substantial financial and military support to Ukraine. As of January 2025, the
U.S. has provided approximately $65.9 billion in military
assistance. state.gov
This
assistance includes weapons, equipment, and training to bolster Ukraine's
defense capabilities.
In
addition to military aid, the U.S. has supplied significant economic and
humanitarian assistance. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
has contributed over $23 billion in humanitarian and economic
aid since July 2023, with $2.8 billion allocated specifically
for humanitarian relief, including support for displaced Ukrainians. usafacts.org
Overall,
U.S. spending related to the conflict has reached approximately $175
billion, with $106 billion directly aiding the Ukrainian
government. cfr.org
These
figures underscore the United States' significant financial and military
commitment to supporting Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.
I
think usa is wary of declaring war on Russia like Britain did to Germany in
1939 when Germany invaded Poland . And would rather fight a proxy war not
committing usa troops to keep public on side
It
keeps the contradiction between opposing Russias invasion while supporting
israels zionist colonisation and genocide from public view .
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