Confirmation the West vetoed Ukraine peace deal

Summary

The transcript discusses the alleged interference by former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as confirmed by Victoria Nuland. It highlights the US and UK's opposition to a peace deal that would have limited Ukraine's military capabilities and prevented it from hosting advanced US weapon systems. The conversation also touches on the broader geopolitical context, including the West's stance on Ukraine's neutrality and the potential for escalated military support to Ukraine, despite previous peace overtures.

Takeaways

• 🔍 The script discusses the possibility of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine that was allegedly disrupted by UK interference under then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
• 🗣️ Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Ukrainian representative Arami have confirmed that there were peace negotiations that were halted due to external advice.
• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The UK's involvement is highlighted as a key factor in the breakdown of peace talks, with Victoria Nuland's confirmation adding weight to these claims.
• 📜 Putin's main condition for the peace deal was the inclusion of limits on the types of weapon systems Ukraine could possess, effectively neutralizing its military capabilities.
• 🚫 There were no corresponding constraints on Russia, such as a requirement to pull back troops or limit its military presence near the Ukrainian border.
• 🤔 Questions were raised about the fairness and strategic implications of the proposed peace deal, leading to its eventual collapse.
• 🗣️ The script challenges the mainstream narrative that the US and its allies were not involved in preventing a peace deal, citing multiple officials' admissions.
• 🔥 The script suggests that the US's opposition to the peace deal was due to a desire to maintain Ukraine's ability to host advanced US weapon systems near Russia's borders.
• 🔄 There's a pattern of the US initially ruling out certain military support to Ukraine and then later considering or authorizing it, indicating a potential escalation in support.
• 💥 The script ends with a critique of the US's policy, suggesting that the decision to block the peace deal and continue military support is leading to unnecessary suffering and loss of life.

Q & A

What was the main condition of the peace deal according to Victoria Nuland's statement?

Victoria Nuland's statement suggests that Russia's main condition was the inclusion of limits on the types of weapon systems Ukraine could have after the deal, which would effectively neuter Ukraine's military capabilities.

Why did the peace deal negotiations fall apart according to the script?

The peace deal negotiations fell apart because it became clear that the deal would leave Ukraine militarily weakened with no similar constraints on Russia, leading to questions about the deal's fairness and desirability.

What role did the UK, specifically Boris Johnson, play in the peace deal negotiations according to the script?

According to the script, Boris Johnson interfered in the negotiations, advising Ukrainians to stop negotiating and to pursue a military victory instead of a peace deal.

What was the US's stance on the peace deal as per the script?

The script implies that the US, along with the UK, opposed the peace deal because it would have limited Ukraine's ability to host advanced US weapon systems near Russia's borders.

What is the significance of the statement made by Victoria Nuland in the context of the peace deal?

Victoria Nuland's statement is significant as it is a high-level admission from a US official about the actual reasons behind the US's opposition to the peace deal, highlighting the geopolitical interests at play.

How does the script describe the reaction of progressive outlets to the idea of the US blocking a peace deal?

The script describes progressive outlets as dismissing the idea of the US blocking a peace deal as Russian disinformation and mocking those who suggested the US stood in the way of peace.

What is the script's view on the narrative surrounding the peace deal and the war in Ukraine?

The script suggests that the narrative surrounding the peace deal is being manipulated to sustain a proxy war, with facts and admissions from officials being buried to maintain this narrative.

What does the script suggest about the internal dynamics within Ukraine and the West's understanding of them?

The script implies that there is a lack of understanding or acceptance in the West, particularly in Washington, of the internal dynamics within Ukraine, such as the rights of ethnic Russians and the implications of the Maidan coup.

What is the script's take on the potential provision of long-range missile strikes to Ukraine?

The script suggests that the US is signaling a potential escalation in the conflict by considering the provision of long-range missile strikes to Ukraine, which could be used to strike deep into Russia.

How does the script characterize the relationship between the US and Ukraine in the context of the war?

The script characterizes the relationship as one where the US is directing Ukraine to continue the war, sacrificing Ukrainian lives to maintain the ability to threaten Russia with US weapon systems.