A rather large and action-packed episode has been added onto this increasing drama with Russia, Ukraine, the United States and the European Union.
Today Vladimir Putin and Moscow, Russia, announced they formerly recognize the two separatist states of Donetsk (DPR) and Lugansk (LPR) People’s Republics.
I deem it necessary to make a decision that should have been made a long time ago to immediately recognize the Donetsk (DPR) and Lugansk (LPR) People’s Republics.
Putin said on television while writing the official decree
‘The move, he said, was a direct result of the failure of the 2014 Minsk agreements, designed to put an end to fighting,’ wrote RT.
They are not interested in peaceful solutions – they want to start Blitzkreig. Every day they are amassing troops in the Donbass.
He also made remarks against Ukraine, accusing them of “Russiaphobia,” along with “extreme nationalism” and “Nazism.”
RT explains more about it here.
The people of the state of Donetsk were elated and overjoyed, taking to the streets to celebrate Russia’s recognition of them.
Because of this recognition, Russia says they will now also be sending troops to the states of Donetsk and Lugansk to “secure the peace.” ‘Putin has instructed the Defense Ministry to send peacekeepers into the Donbass, while telling the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish diplomatic relations with the states,’ RT explained.
Lars from “Survival Russia” – a man who used to work with NATO sometime ago, and has been cited in some WinePress reports concerning these calamities – said this in response to the news that Russia recognizes the two separatist states.
Putin [has] just officially recognized Lugansk and Donetsk as sovereign states. The two states are of course not part of the Russian Federation. They are by Russia recognized as sovereign states. They also have a mutual agreement on various forms of aid and assistance. I think Russia will provide maximum assistance against the Ukrainian forces in the defense of these two new “states”, in lack of a better term.
There [is] still room for diplomacy, in my opinion.
Ruffled Feathers And Angry Faces
In response to this move, the United States announced that they will be transporting all of their diplomats in Ukraine to Poland, reported by the Kyiv Post.
Today the Department of State is again taking action for the safety and security of U.S. citizens, including our personnel. For security reasons, Department of State personnel currently in Lviv will spend the night in Poland.
We strongly reiterate our recommendation to US citizens to depart Ukraine immediately. The security situation in Ukraine continues to be unpredictable throughout the country and may deteriorate with little notice.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
On top of this, the United States levied its first set of sanctions against these two states Russia recognizes.
Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that President Biden will sign an executive order to “prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by US persons to, from, or in the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine.” This will “provide authority to impose sanctions on any person determined to operate in those areas of Ukraine,” additionally noting that these actions are separate to broader Western sanctions prepared “should Russia further invade Ukraine.”
Additionally, adding to the drama, RT also reports,
‘Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he had discussed “the events of the last hours” with US President Joe Biden and was planning to chat with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson after a meeting of Kiev’s National Security and Defense Council. The urgency of the situation was such that Johnson interrupted a press conference to say that he was leaving to talk to Zelensky “and offer him the support of the United Kingdom.”’
Furthermore, the European Union was not happy with this move to say the least.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tweeted,
The recognition of the two separatist territories in #Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the #Minsk agreements.
The EU and its partners will react with unity, firmness and with determination in solidarity with Ukraine.
Follow The Money
The WinePress has gone against the grain and strong majority of mainstream, alternative, independent, and religious outlets on this ever-continuing Russia-Ukraine debacle. The WP, rather than rushing to demonize Russia for no real reason, nor to jump into Russia’s lap, The WP has tried to get down to the facts, and perhaps deeper insights into what is really going on.
In the other reports we have published as of recent, both Ukrainians and Russians, per interviews of the people on the border, have zero desire to get into a war with each other, and have laughed off a lot of noise from the media.
Moreover, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – the man who quite literally starred in a show that he helped direct, where he played the lead role as Ukrainian president – said if an invasion were to come, it would have been on the 18th. And yet, that obviously did not occur.
And this list goes on.
But The WinePress has said from the onset of this calamity is that it is probably a huge arms deal, or some other under-the-table business deal going on, though it was only speculation. But one thing is for sure: follow the money.
To get further perspective into what is going on, and the United States’ and Europe’s involvement, taking a gander at some economic factors is necessary – as noted in other aforementioned reports, specifically concerning a gas pipeline that runs from Russia, through the Ukraine, and into Germany.
Financial advisor and analyst Neil McCoy-Ward recently gave some additional insights into what is fueling the drama.
As he summarizes, the U.S. and Western news says (implying) Russia is trying to takeover the Ukraine and all of Europe, and inch closer towards the United States. Whereas Russia says the U.S. is breaking agreements they’ve made, and America has been spreading eastward towards them inadvertently per NATO, and how the U.S. is setting up weapons systems throughout Europe and with Russian neighbors.
But digging into some of the economics, Russia last year had a surplus on their core goods, versus the U.S. that had a $1 trillion dollar deficit last year, as shown by McCoy-Ward.
Furthermore, he presents statistics of the largest international holders of U.S. treasuries – Japan and China taking the top spots – with Russia nowhere to be found. McCoy-Ward notes that in 2018 Russia began dumping substantial amounts of their holdings.
This is something The WinePress noted last year, where Russia had gotten rid of the remainder of their holdings of U.S. treasuries.
But since 2018, Russia has been instead stacking their gold reserves.
McCoy-Ward suggests this is not unusual, as perhaps Russia wants to stop trading oil – which is Russia’s top specialty for trade – in American dollars; the “petrodollar” it is nicknamed. The last time someone wanted to stop trading this way in recent history was Muammar Gadhafi, which we all know what happened there. Whereas Russia wants to build their alliances with China, and the more Middle Eastern nations, as to trade into something else other than the Dollar.
Naturally, the United States would not like this.
Speaking from the neutral perspective, McCoy-Ward says this is smart due to America’s inflation, deficits, and many more economic issues; compared to Russia and their allies as they are prepping for a new currency.
As for another added financial analysis, stock market expert and writer for the Trends Journal, Gregory Mannarino notes a few things he sees and thinks where it is going.
Right now, nations around the world are in a race to set up arms deals with each other.
No matter how this plays out over there, this is an arms deal in disguise and it’s actually way-way bigger than that, too.
We are on the cusp of probably several things: [one of them], a new, probably, Cold War reminiscent in times past with Russia.
To backup his claim of an arms deal, he cites two different headlines that are not getting a lot of publicity. Reported by Defense World, the United States sold $6 billion dollars worth of tanks (250) to Poland. Or in late-January when the United States gave $200 million in military aid to Ukraine.
This package includes additional Javelin and other anti-armor systems, grenade launchers, munitions, and nonlethal equipment essential to Ukraine’s front-line defenders.
Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anton Semelroth, a Pentagon spokesman.
These are examples of some of these arms deals the masses are not aware of.
Mannarino also explains that a new Cold War is beneficial for many nations, in terms making money, as it “sparks a global arms races,” as wars costs lots of money to fund and supply.
But Mannarino also speculates on an even bigger problem, one he says we should expect to see, is a global energy crisis “the world has never seen.” These would be distractions will be used to blame skyrocketing inflation. The masses cannot be allowed to figure this out.
A ‘Super-Crisis’ Regarding The Economy And Energy Costs Are Deliberately Coming Soon
However, if some war does indeed breakout, then Mannarino says to expect energy costs to balloon.
The entire world is a stage. The entire world is a chessboard. And central banks work in concert with supposed “world leaders” to create events like we are seeing over there [in the Ukraine] right now – to allow central banks to do what they are doing, [to inflate while buying up the debt they generate].
AUTHOR COMMENTARY
If you have not read the other recent reports concering Russia-Ukraine, I highly suggest checking them out to get an even fuller context:
The Russia-Ukraine Propaganda Continues. It’s More Hype
The Russia-Ukraine Propaganda Continues, But Still No Invasion. Media Spreads Fear Of Nuclear
[7] And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. [8] For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.Mark 13:7-8
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
1 Timothy 6:10
War is a racket, ladies and germs: it always comes down to money, and that’s all this.
We shall continue to watch what transpires, but, as I have said from onset of this debacle, all this is happening for the reasons NOT expressed in the media; and, arms deals are transpiring as I said this was probably what was really at hand. Not to toot my own horn and whet my own whistle, but these perspectives and deeper insights The WP have presented are not detailed elsewhere, or at least in very slim amount. I say that because I just laugh when I see all the alternative and religious outlets eating right out of the hands they call “fakestream media.” One minute they are all liars, but now you can trust them when it comes to war allegations? Funny stuff.
[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).
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