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The War in Ukraine

October 26, 2022 by Ara 2 Comments

In March 2022, Vladimir Putin declared war on neighboring Ukraine. Since then, the mainstream media continues to bombard the senses with countless stories covering the conflict.

International support has largely been pro-Ukraine. Billions have been provided to Ukraine in an effort to fend off the Russians.

To better understand why this conflict erupted, a quick look back at some watershed events contributing to the powderkeg.

ETYMOLOGY

Throughout the 20th Century, Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union.

More than thirty years after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, most Russians still view Ukraine as part of Greater Russia.

The conflict has been ongoing in the region for some time now.

In 2014, shortly after Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity, Russia ramped up its aggression. The main point of contention was Crimea.

Russians annexed the region. Shortly afterwards, war broke out in Donbas between Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces.

For nearly a decade, Russians and Ukrainians waged battle on varying platforms, from naval incidents to cyber warfare.

This was largely ignored by the mainstream media.

In early 2021, Russia built up a military presence surrounding Ukraine. NATO took notice and stories emerged of a pending Russian invasion.

Vladimir Putin denounced these claims as false while amassing an army, essentially surrounding Ukraine.

In February 2022, things finally came to a head.

FEBRUARY 2022

The weeks leading up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine were ladened with tension.

NATO issued countless warnings, citing satellite photos they possessed proving Russia’s intent to wage war.

Vladimir Putin continually refuted such claims as propaganda by the West. Yet, on the morning of February 24, 2022, that’s exactly what happened.

The campaign was termed a ‘special military operation’ by The Kremlin. Putin went so far as to challenge Ukraine’s right to statehood.

Missiles and airstrikes bombarded Ukraine, including Kyiv.

Soon afterwards, the International community denounced the act and isolated Russia. Many countries imposed sanctions.

As images of the war flooded the airwaves,  humanitarian and military aid flowed to Ukraine.

To date, the U.S. alone has provided a staggering 20 billion in aid. Eight months into the conflict, we are only beginning to witness its ripple effects throughout the world.

TWO CAMPS

There are two opposing camps concerning the war. One side is pro-Ukraine and believes it is the duty of the free world to intervene and assist the outgunned Ukrainians.

These individuals tend to hold left-leaning political views and take what the mainstream media spins as gospel.

The other side of the coin has no desire to get involved in another overseas conflict. They are isolationists and have no interest in fighting other peoples’ battles. 

This attitude is a byproduct of the numerous wars the U.S. has recently engaged in – Korea, Vietnam, Iraq squared, and Afghanistan, to name a few.

Which side is right? That depends on where you stand ideologically.

However, before you digest every morsel depicted by the media and varying social media platforms, a little food for thought.

Ukraine is engulfed by controversy. Since the early 2010s, a growing problem involving far-right vigilantes has plagued the land.

These individuals spew hate and anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Also worth mentioning; in 2015 The Guardian ranked Ukraine as “the most corrupt nation in Europe”.

RESIDUAL EFFECTS

The effects of the war are a worldwide phenomenon.

Sanctions against Russia are ongoing, but not without pushback by The Kremlin.

According to numerous economists, Russia has cut its supplies of gas to Europe by 88% over the past year.

The lack of supply has sent international gas prices soaring, not to mention a real concern about how Europeans will warm their homes this winter.

Russians are leveraging their influence to combat their ostracization.

This war is bound to escalate. There’s a growing concern that the longer this battle goes, the more likely American involvement becomes.

Recently, reports surfaced of American military involvement on the frontlines alongside Ukrainians.

If this is true, expect nothing short of World War III in the coming months.

MOVING FORWARD

The war between Russia and Ukraine is an international event that is changing the way we live our lives.

There seems to be no end in sight with both sides digging in for the long haul.

Biden’s administration supports Ukraine unconditionally, intensifying an already tumultuous conflict.

It is important to remember that there is more than the mainstream media at your disposal now that we are in the information age.

Instead of consuming only one side of the story, a more prudent approach is to sift through varying outlets reporting on the war. By doing so, one gets a full view of the optics in play.

Perhaps Herodotus put it best:

‘In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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  1. Alan says

    October 26, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    Thoughts
    Bill Clinton conned Ukraine into giving up its nuclear arsenal . This was done under the guise of we will protect you if you surrender these weapons . How’s that working out for them currently! If they had those weapon’s Russia would never had attacked them in the first place . It’s called a deterrent! As far as Nazi groups in Ukraine go, most countries have hate groups or people with those views including right Here in the U.S.A. (KKK/ NEO nazis / Aryan nation/ skin heads) I could list more but I believe the readers get the point!
    Putin was a Spetnaz soldier. Their version of AIRBORNE or SEALS) and he was and still is a hardline communist. He was a KGB Colonel stationed in Berlin when the wall came down. Hmm does that say something about his background . He and other like them have and always will want to restore the USSR to its former glory and its former land borders. They don’t care what it costs . Putin May have very well lost his mind and may be a mad man. Our President is befuddled and most likely suffering from Alzheimer’s based on his words and actions. So how could this possibly not end well! I thought the world finally moved beyond the nuclear decimation we faced through the 60’s into the early 90’s era. It’s looks like we are all on the brink again. It’s a shame that so called world leaders can’t see or understand there are no winners in any war and especially a nuclear war. All wars only have one thing in common to many dead people and their usually not the sons and daughters or the rich or powerful either ! May God help us I all

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    • Ara says

      October 27, 2022 at 8:03 am

      Perfect take, Alan.

      Thank you for the education and wise words. Stay vigilant my compatriot.

      Reply

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