Alexander Mercouris
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Russia Takes More of Lysychansk, Withdraws from Snake Island, China Rejects G7 Russian Oil Price Cap
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UKRAINE OBSOLETE FOR EUROPE TOO…
The unasked question that must be in many minds about American policy-makers is: Have they decided that a nuclear war with Russia must be risked and that it may be necessary to sacrifice a few US cities if it comes to that? Surely, what seems like reckless or poorly considered US foreign policy combined with the expensive updating of the US nuclear arsenal and delivery systems, the placement of nuclear forces in NATO countries bordering Russia and the declaration of a “first strike” nuclear policy seem to express loudly the intention for nuclear war by our leaders. Yet, no journalists… Read more »
“I think the evidence is clear that the US has such plans and is willing to have one of two American cities or even more destroyed, as may be necessary in order to obliterate Russia and China.”
Completely agree, however I would swap-out “..as may be necessary in order to obliterate Russia and China.” for “..as may be necessary in order to institute their much-vaunted plans for a ‘Great Reset.”
The West reminds me of a toddler having a tantrum, and to punish the parents, it breaks all it’s own toys.
It’s kinda funny watching Mr. Mercouris desperately trying to find justifications for Russia’s completely unjustifiable abandonment of Snake Island. The exact same thing happened when the Russians inexplicably withdrew from Kiev after having surrounded it militarily. When before have we ever seen an army unilaterally & voluntarily give back hard-won territory to their enemy, especially while the conflict is still raging? This entire “war” is starting to exhibit the same authenticity of a World Wrestling Federation ‘fight’.
Something about the Ukrainian conflict stinks to high heaven.
There are many examples in military history of armies unilaterally and voluntarily giving back hard won territory. The Duke of Wellington went back and forth like a yo yo for years before finally driving the French out of Spain. But it is true it is always a bit embarrassing politically.
The land area of Snakes Island is only 0.17 km2 (0.066 sq mi).
0.17 km2 = 17 hectares / 42 acres.