The Reality of Ukraine War

A burgeoning narrative in media and politics is developed against Russia that it has invade Ukraine, ignoring Western provocation, and geopolitical maneuvering that contributed to Russia-Ukraine war. Journalists and media groups ignore that promises, NATO expansions, and political interventions that increased tensions. We will recall these promises and uncover the political engineering behind Russian-Ukraine conflict.  Hollow Promises In early 90s, the negotiations over German reunification, the US ensured Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev promised no eastward NATO expansion. US Secretary of State James Baker notable promised “not one inch eastward” in a February 1990 meeting, the promise echoed among other officials. These promises reflected a broader effort to get Soviet consent to unification. However, these negotiations never made in writing. When the Soviet Union dissolved, Russia wanted to develop cooperative relations with the West, envisioning a “common space of peace and prosperity from Rotterdam to Vladivostok.” However, different views exist within in the US. For example, former US Ambassador Jack Matlock does not want NATO expansion because of Russia’s weak position and lack of threat, while Henry Kissinger supported the expansion because the US want to sideline Russia when it is weak rather than strong. Kissinger’s mindset led to NATO’s expansion…