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US Lays "Minsk 3" Ceasefire Trap for Russia as Europe Prepares "Peacekeepers"

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- The US proxy war in Ukraine is collapsing, prompting urgent attempts to impose a ceasefire on Russia; - This includes a European-led "peacekeeping" mission into Ukraine to freeze the conflict and create a bufferzone preventing Russia from neutralizing the threat the US has created on its border; - The fact the US is openly declaring its needs to pause the conflict in Ukraine to pursue the exact same type of conflict with China in Asia demonstrates a complete lack of sincerity regarding genuine peace; - Current US actions fall within a decades-spanning pattern of encroachment, reaching an impasse, then desperately needing to "reset" relations to rearm and reorganize ahead of the next round of hostilities; References: SITREP BBC - 'Everything is finished': Ukrainian troops relive retreat from Kursk (Mar. 17, 2025): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q198zyppqo Precedent National Security Archive, George Washington University - NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard (Dec. 2017): https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/russia-programs/2017-12-12/nato-expansion-what-gorbachev-heard-western-leaders-early Guardian - US campaign behind the turmoil in Kiev (Nov. 2004): https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/nov/26/ukraine.usa Stars and Stripes - U.S. forces help Georgian army make 'big changes' (2005): https://www.stripes.com/news/2005-06-18/us-forces-help-georgian-army-make-big-changes-1918865.html Reuters - Georgia started war with Russia: EU-backed report (Sep. 2009): https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE58T4MO/ RFE/RL - After Meeting Russian Foreign Minister, Clinton Hails Fresh Start (Mar. 2009): https://www.rferl.org/a/After_Meeting_Russian_Foreign_Minister_Clinton_Hails_Fresh_Start__/1505696.html Trump White House Archives - President Donald J. Trump is Ending United States Participation in an Unacceptable Iran Deal (May 8, 2018): https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-ending-united-states-participation-unacceptable-iran-deal/ Politico - Angela Merkel duped by Russian pranksters pretending to be Ukraine’s Poroshenko (Feb. 2023): https://www.politico.eu/article/angela-merkel-russian-pranksters-faking-petro-poroshenko/ ABC News - Trump admin approves new sale of anti-tank weapons to Ukraine (Oct. 2, 2019): https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-admin-approves-sale-anti-tank-weapons-ukraine/story?id=65989898 Trump White House Archives - President Donald J. Trump to Withdraw the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty (Feb. 1, 2019): https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-withdraw-united-states-intermediate-range-nuclear-forces-inf-treaty/ Evidence US DoD - Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered) (Feb. 12, 2025) https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/4064113/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-at-ukraine-defense-contact/ DW - Germany set to spend big on army and infrastructure (Mar. 5, 2025): https://www.dw.com/en/germany-set-to-spend-big-on-army-and-infrastructure/a-71834527 Guardian - EU chief unveils €800bn plan to ‘rearm’ Europe (Mar. 4, 2025): https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/04/eu-plan-to-bolster-europes-defences-could-raise-800bn-for-ukraine Politico - Macron turns the screws on ministers to boost defense spending (Mar. 13, 2025): https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-spending-minister-defense-donald-trump-us-france/ US DoD - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Greets the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey and Takes Questions From the Press (Mar. 6, 2025): https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/4111493/secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-greets-the-united-kingdoms-secretary-of-state/ BBC - UK to host new Ukraine peacekeeping talks (Mar. 20, 2025): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62z1w1y2neo Guardian - Macron says Russia’s permission not needed to deploy troops in Ukraine (Mar. 16, 2025): https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/16/macron-says-russias-permission-not-needed-to-deploy-troops-in-ukraine Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Odysee (YouTube alternative): https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/7726044004 ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): https://facebook.com/BrianThaiFanclub/ Line Group: https://lin.ee/JIxTpKe Gab: https://gab.com/BrianBerletic VK (Facebook alternative): https://vk.com/brianberletic How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235

Top Comments (10)

@kateoneal4215 2025-03-20

"Continuity of agenda.". I'm sick to death of this psychotic country......

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@russcali4138 2025-03-20

Brian is one of the very best for honest information

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@zatoichiable 2025-03-20

Never trust an agreement by those who violate them in the past...

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@My_DNA_told_me_to_do 2025-03-20

Once warmonger always warmonger 🕵️‍♀️

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@oscar-bc8dy 2025-03-20

"Primacy over peace" perfectly sums up the prevailing wisdom.

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@tdgs62 2025-03-20

The "threat" facing Europe comes from the U.S. not Russia. It's not only military but also to the standard of living to ordinary people who are going to be expected to pay for the U.S. proxy war with Russia in the form of government spending cuts to the public services they use.

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@martinmaher1965 2025-03-20

Well done Brian, I've been watching you for as long as you are doing these informative podcasts. Whether in Asia or Europe you have been right and ahead of the curve. Much appreciated and God bless you and family 🙏, from grateful listener in Eire.😊

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@tolis7411 2025-03-20

Brian, I believe, that, you are one of the few who got the US intentions as they truly are. Congrats mate.

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@richardknight-x1r 2025-03-20

Brian backs his reasoning up with quality and primary sourced, fact based evidence which stands up. Uncomfortable listening but vital for understanding the machinations that are afoot.

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@discreetl6418 2025-03-20

Thanks Brian, you're spot on. Russia needs to stay firm

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