Col. Lawrence Wilkerson says that the latest Ukraine crisis, in which Russia is holding Ukrainian navy boats, was foreseeable and likely, given NATO’s constant encroachment on Russia’s border region
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Why the West ,UN.and USA. Leaders never condemned the annexations by the UK, the Spanish Gibraltar,Falkland Island from Argentina,also the Israeli annexations of 2/3 Of Palestine,Jeruselem ,Golan Heights of Syria ?
Regarding Putin polling – only two other presidential candidates achieved over 2 percent in 2018. Communist candidate, at 17.7 percent, might be a level headed president. Liberal candidate, at about 5 percent, once said “tanks do not need visas' ', speaking of moving into rusyn Okraina, and “only two of our missiles would finish off Great Britain' ' after Skripal poisoning by Britain.
You fail to mention that since the early 2000's (a time when Crimea was still a part of Ukraine) there was a treaty between Ukraine and Russia that obligated both of them to inform eachother in advance of sending anything through the strait. Ukraine was complying with that up until now when they suddenly decided they have the right to ram their way through.
As a Russian, I wish to see the peoples of the region secured by a strong international coalition of civilized countries. Welcome to the region, NATO or UN forces! The Kremlin mafia has been committing crimes of war and terrorism for almost 20 years, within Russia and abroad. To justify these crimes, they position themselves as "defenders of Russians" against the US (the US has helped the Russians and Europe immensely on many important occasions). And they lavishly finance professional distorters of events and fake news issuers like Russia Today. The Kremin mafia has been plundering, brainwashing and devastating Russia and wants to do the same to the neighboring countries. It's a mafia fascist regime, where people get jailed for jokes or posts online, hundreds of people have already been prosecuted and jailed for "extremism". So, welcome to NATO. Come and defend Eastern Europe from the fascist mafia.
Crimea was ANNEXED once in 1953 when Khrushchev "gave" it away to Ukraine illegally, the rest is BS
What's in it for NATO?
This is extremely dangerous for Russia may lose the war with Ukraine.
little childs must learnt do not disturb the angry bear haha
Today I zoomed through a school zone, busted though a traffic stop they had set up for me and led the police on a 10 mile high speed chase. Eventually a cruiser did the pit maneuver on me and spun me into the ditch where I got stuck. When the officers approached my vehicle I pulled out my gun and began preaching about my constitutional rights and fundamental freedoms. When I regained consciousness I realized it was all a clever plot by Putin himself to create conflict in my life!
In the video put out by a Ukrainian journalist releasing communications between Russian Coastguard and Ukrainian naval ships, they are warned 11 times to stop or be fired upon! Incidentally this journalist is undercover in Europe, the Ukrainian authorities are aware of this but all the same did turn to YT with a request for his IP address. Beware of novichok smeared doorhandles, all one can say.
As long as nazis have stranglehold on power in Ukraine, this will go on, and not sure if Russia will warn 11 times before striking. An American eyewitness has even seen banners on some government buildings displaying swastikas. Ukraine is proxy of US in hybrid war with Russia, and notably it was US and Ukraine voted against an anti-nazi resolution in UN.
The nazi infestation is so bad, it's spread into Europe. Recently an Indian on the Italian underground was bashed up by one of your Ukrainian supermen for no other reason than him having to walk round the guy's bag which was sticking out a bit. The Ukrainian nazi revival threatening overflow into Europe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dAS3VZCZ_E&t=374s 6:09
It is so bad as evidenced by comments of above video where a nazi brazenly heils hitler! Even Israael supplies arms to nazis in Ukraine. It seems to only be the Russians who have a persistent memory over generations of the nazi horror, that can put a stop to this. US and OTAN(the opposite of all they purport to be) are trying to start a war with Russia using Ukraine, and in particular the Ukrainian nazi militias there. The war could become major with US & UK and nato fighting Russia in Ukraine, and could lead to WW3.
The background to this incident is explained in analysis of Blackstone Intel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucni4znC1IU
American Neocons will throw Porky away like a used tampon if they have no more use for him. Remember, America has no friends only interests.
Your man sounds not very good in my ears, working together Colin Powell a neocon gives no trust at all, liers, liers.
The Russians just built that 2 billion dollar bridge to Crimea (which voted overwhelmingly to join Russia on Feb 14, 2014). Many Kiev politicians have been calling for the bridges destruction. Why would Russia let those Ukrainian war boats near that bridge? Especially since those 3 boats were breaking protocol and refused to stop. If you look at the video carefully, its clear the tug rammed the Russian coast guard ship, not the other way around. Just sayin..
So many Russian apologists in these comments it is sickening as it is obvious. Have we already forgotten that the Russian government was caught in the single largest doping scandal during the Olympics at Sochi? Has everyone already forgotten the thousands of locals who were displaced around that town so Putin could build his overpriced Olympic colosseum to show off his authoritarian power to the world? Has everyone forgotten already the Putin regime's willingness to commit high profile state-sponsored assassinations? A Putin-led regime will do ANYTHING to gain an advantage, democratic laws be damned. His last election was a sham. There is documented cases of any and all opposition to him being violently suppressed. If they are willing to cheat so thoroughly at international sports, it is not a stretch to believe they will go to any devilish lengths to get what they want. I honestly feel bad for the Russian people. They are ruled by scoundrels and cutthroats.
Russia is still a part of Ukraine , and Puroshenko is just a puppet of the Western idiots 😱🤓😛😜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ’ðŸ’ðŸ’
Wilkerson is astute but I think he is wrong on this. Ukraine is unable to join NATO because it has a war going on within its borders. NATO membership is not available to Ukraine while the fighting continues in Donetsk and Lugansk.
Ukraine declares martial law and the west has no comments about it?
Working for Collin Powell it is not a badge of honor…..on the contrary…..let me refresh your memory…. Powell brought to UN the "proof"for invading Iraq….it was bullshit……..
Also…..can your guest point,as the Russians released the exact location where the vessels were intercepted, clarify why the Ukrainian vessels did not respond to commands to stop, instead heading for the bridge…….just curious….
PS…..just made my mind to unsubscribe…..too much disinformation floating….
declare war Russia ? Time to end this plot against Russia and invade Ukraine putting an end to this nonsense!
How long will it be before some one (USA/NATO) False Flag blow that bridge…..?????
pro ukronazi european puppet kk
DOES PUTIN, EAT POUTINE? JUST CURIOUS. WE SELL POUTINE IN CANADA.
Ukraine has seized 15 or so commercial Russian ships. Ukraine boat hit the Russians … if they hadn't done that, we wouldn't be talking about yedda yadda. If Maidan violent coup hadn't happened, we wouldn't be talking about yadda yadda. Dammit, I wish these neocons and war whores would pay the same bloody price they've cost innocent people.
NATO SADM – I keep hearing this. Is there any truth in the very numerous internet accounts and 'leaks' circulating that this Kerch Bridge aka Crimea Bridge 'incident' is really because Russia has twarted an attempt to bring down the Crimean bridge?
Lots rumours that a NATO SADM was on board theso called tug.
The Russians have already shown the tug was not a tug but a spy boat
(carrying Ukrainian AND British Special Forces). Pictures and videos on Russian news and on 'SouthFront' website.
Mainstream media are even reporting Russias massive response and fortification of the bridge.
More s400 already on way. Anti-Ship missiles now at bridge. Tanks and helicopters moving.
Way too much happening for just a tug boat, but if an attack with a low yield nuke (SADM)?
Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
Russia has been in Syria for over four decades! Invited by the legitimate government of Syria. Did anyone whine about America 'meddling' in the Philippines when they had Clark Air Base? Does anyone complain about USA 'meddling' in foreign countries like UK, where they have been invited by the legitimate (Albeit weak, pathetic) government? WHO is meddling in Syria? Four Star General Wesley Clark has told the world the answer to that!
Poroshenko is planning a Mugabe style election where forces (emphasis on force) loyal to him control information, movement and access to ballots, ballot boxes and counting centres.
The United States wants another world war because the crazies that run it think that will pull us out of the recession we have been in since 2008. But of course in the present economy it will just make the rich richer and that is actually okay with them too.
Correction – a gun on both sides.
Notice that the "tug boat" has an unmanned machine gun on the starboard side rear of the bridge.
Contrary to what Wilkerson says, it's very clear to say who is "right or wrong!" Ukraine/Porochenko has staged a clear provocation. In the past, Ukraine has had no problem complying with treaty agreements, of which they are now in clear violation. Forget Chairman Mao: the real question is "who benefits?" The answer (as is always the case in clear provocations of Syria and Russia in the past for many years) is Western Imperialism in its endless quest for global hegemony.
THIS IS NOT UKRAINE BUT NATO !!!! RUSSIA IS DEFENDING ITSELF! GET REAL!
What's NATO has to do with? Did Ukraine secretly joined?
I know, sinse NATO is US European extention army, you are right.
Remove fascists and build socialism 😂
Socialist revolution is only solution to guarantee peace and cooperation
Just say no to fascism. No means NO!
Petro must go!!
Crimeans believe and voted overwhelmingly to once again join Russia. So doesn't that mean they're RUSSIAN? The UN vote was non-binding. And let's face it – the U.N. IS the U.S. Can we PLEASE stop butting into other country's business?? And keep in mind – Col Wilkerson is a Conservative.
Wilkerson is one of the few rational people left these days. All the rest act like every war is so damn easy. Easy for them. If worse comes to worse they have escape plans.
U.S. installed right-wing puppet, Poroschenko, is now finally fulfilling his "Manchurian Candidate" role. U.S. neocons, Bolton, et al., are salivating. I've heard actual supposed "Russian experts" getting on MSM stating that Poroschenko will back down because Ukraine can't possibly counter Russia's military strength. Whoa! Is that "two-dimensional" naive thinking, blatant propaganda, or what?! NATO and the U.S. will gladly hop in to destroy Russia's new Crimean bridge, take over the Kerch Straight, and the Sea of Azov, destroying Russia's ability to distribute oil to its customers. It's not rocket science! The Ukrainian boats refused to halt for inspection as usual, even though they have an agreement with Russia to do just that! This is just more U.S./NATO aggression to damage Russia! It's disgusting! And it could, if the neocons have their way, lead us into WW3!
Russia's thirst for land will be its downfall.
If Putin is poking his finger in America's eye then America needs to reel its neck in about 5,000 miles.
NATO wasn't involved. Let's get that straight.
Ukraine isn't a member of NATO so NATO is just there for provocation. It's NATO members who encouraged Ukraine to blow up the kerch strait bridge. Russia isn't the one at a NATO member country waters stirring up trouble. Russia need to be very firm with Ukraine…..acting like someone's tool.
Not only Crimea, Alaska is Russia too
russia needs control over the crimea for russias own national security, that simple.
What came first, the chicken or the egg? Had the US not used NATO to encroach on Russia, had the CIA not participated in the overthrow of the Ukraine government then install a fascist puppet, had these acts of aggression not occurred; would Russia have annexed Crimea, would any of this be going on, I think not.