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The speaker discusses the US plan to expand NATO to Ukraine, despite Ukrainian opposition. Viktor Yanukovych's neutrality stance angers the US, leading to a crisis and coup in 2013. US involvement in the insurrection is evident, with senators openly supporting the demonstrators in Kiev. Victoria Nuland's actions, including distributing cookies, further highlight US interference in Ukraine.

Victoria Nuland, the top US diplomat for Europe, had a phone call with US ambassador to Ukraine, Jeff Pyatt. They discussed getting Sari and Von Kymun to agree that Sari could come in Monday or Tuesday to help glue the situation with UN and EU assistance. Since 1991, the US has invested over $5 billion in Ukraine to build democratic skills and institutions, promote civic participation and good governance, and help Ukraine achieve its European aspirations. The US supports Ukrainian resistance, as protesters want closer ties to Europe, not Russia. The US's main interest has been the relationship between Germany and Russia, fearing their union could pose a threat. The US fears German technology and capital combined with Russian natural resources and manpower.

Victoria Nuland, the top US diplomat for Europe, had a fascinating phone call with US ambassador to Ukraine, Jeff Pyatt. Pyatt said that Sari and Von Kymun agreed that Sari could come in Monday or Tuesday to help glue the situation with the UN and the EU. The United States has invested over $5,000,000,000 since 1991 to assist Ukraine in building democratic skills and institutions, promoting civic participation and good governance, all preconditions for Ukraine to achieve its European aspirations. The US supports Ukrainian resistance, as protesters want closer ties to Europe, not Russia. The US's main interest has been the relationship between Germany and Russia, because united, they are the only force that could threaten the US. The US fears German technology and capital combined with Russian natural resources and manpower.

The authenticity of a recorded conversation between Assistant Secretary Nuland and Ambassador Piatt is not confirmed by Speaker 1. They refuse to discuss the details of the private diplomatic conversation. However, Speaker 1 does not deny that the recording is authentic. Speaker 2 argues that the conversation reveals the US actively influencing the formation of a future government in Ukraine. Speaker 1 defends this as normal diplomatic behavior. Speaker 2 insists that publicly claiming the decision is up to Ukrainians while privately arranging a deal is contradictory. Speaker 1 downplays the significance of the recorded phone call. The conversation ends with Speaker 1 declaring they are finished.

The Svoboda Party, formerly known as the Social Nationalist Party, has ties to Nazi Germany and its leader, Holitanybok, has openly targeted Jews and ethnic Russians. Despite being condemned as racist and antisemitic, the US government worked with them, thinking they could control the situation. Victoria Nuland from the US State Department met with Svoboda and was caught on a leaked call discussing who they would put in power. They debated whether Klitschko should be in the government and ultimately decided against it. The focus was on manipulating the situation in their favor.

We're discussing Victoria Nuland, the top US diplomat for Europe, and her phone call with US Ambassador to Ukraine, Jeff Pyatt. Nuland highlights the importance of international support, mentioning that both Seri and Ban Ki Moon have agreed to assist Ukraine. Since Ukraine's independence in 1991, the US has invested over $5 billion to help build democratic institutions and promote civic participation, essential for Ukraine's European aspirations. The American public supports Ukraine's resistance, as protesters seek closer ties to Europe rather than Russia. The US has historically been concerned about the potential alliance between Germany and Russia, viewing it as a significant threat due to their combined resources and capabilities.

The opposition in Ukraine includes extremist groups like Svoboda, which has ties to Nazi Germany. The leader of Svoboda, Holitanybok, has openly targeted Jews and ethnic Russians. Despite being condemned by the EU, the US government backed these extremists, thinking they could control the situation. Victoria Nuland from the US State Department was caught on a leaked call discussing who they would put in power. They didn't think Klitschko should be part of the government.

Частые визиты американских представителей, включая г-жу Нуланд, на Майдан. Делегация обсуждала ситуацию, но посол США поддерживал протестующих, что вызывало недовольство. Байден говорил одно, но в Украине делали другое, что вызывало недоверие. Посольство США казалось управляющим центром событий. Translation: Frequent visits by American representatives, including Ms. Nuland, to Maidan. The delegation discussed the situation, but the US Ambassador supported the protesters, causing dissatisfaction. Biden said one thing, but actions in Ukraine differed, leading to mistrust. The US Embassy seemed to be a controlling center of events.

Speaker 0 suggests that the UN should help unite the situation, while expressing a negative view towards the EU. Speaker 1 agrees and mentions the need to prevent the Russians from sabotaging the situation. They discuss the current political dynamics and the possibility of success if they act quickly. Speaker 0 plans to work on Klitschko and suggests bringing in someone with international influence. They also mention the need to reach out to Yanukovych. Speaker 1 mentions that Biden is willing to help.

Checklist: - Identify the core timeline and security-related turning points shaping Russia–US/West relations. - Preserve the sequence of events and the key claims as stated. - Exclude filler, repetition, and off-topic discussion. - Highlight unique or surprising assertions without adding new judgments. - Translate only if needed; here, keep as original English. Putin was not anti-American or anti-West when he came to power; he wanted normal relations. Even then this did not set things on an inevitable course, but the real changes that put things in a disastrous course were on the security side. First, the expansion of NATO, then the bombing of Belgrade in 1999, seventy eight straight days of some harebrained, terrible scheme of Madeleine Albright, to break apart Serbia, which was Russia's ally, and create Kosovo and put the largest NATO military base, Bundesliga, in Kosovo to cover Southeast Europe. Putin watched that. He didn't like that at all. Then came 9/11, and Putin said, okay. We wanna cooperate with you. We can help. We also face insurgencies. We don't we don't like this. The US more or less brushed Russia off at that point. In 02/2002, The US did something even more provocative and profound, which was to abandon the anti ballistic missile treaty. This for Russia was a first class security disaster, because the ABM treaty was viewed as a protection against The US nuclear first strike, and this was viewed in an incredibly harsh way by Russia, and it is a massive danger. Then immediately in 2003 came the Iraq invasion over Russia's absolute objections over the UN Security Council, absolute objections. Then in 2004 came a NATO enlargement to seven more countries, including the three Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, including two Black Sea countries, Bulgaria and Romania, and including two Balkans countries, Slovakia and Slovenia. So by 02/2007, then the the temperature was up to here, and president Putin gave at the Munich Security Conference a very strong message. Stop this. Stop this. You are pressing right up against our red lines. Do not go further. And then famously, in 02/2008, The US announced a policy that had actually been adopted fourteen years earlier, but it made it public, which was the demand that NATO would enlarge to Ukraine and to Georgia in the Caucasus. And this for Russia was unbelievable. Now Russia would be surrounded by NATO in the Black Sea region. And European leaders at the time called me privately. What is your president doing? This is so reckless, so provocative. By the way, many of these same leaders now are completely mum. We love The United States. This has nothing to do with NATO. This war, of course, it's about NATO. The whole thing is about NATO. It's always been about NATO. And this was true in 02/2008. And then quickly to bring the story up to date, in 02/2011, again, these neocons doubled down. We're gonna overthrow Syria, where Russia happens to have a a naval base. We're going to overthrow Libya, where Russia has an ally. And we then took steps and in 2014 overthrew the government of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, on 02/22/2014. This was a coup in which The US played a significant role. Sad to say, I saw some of it with my own eyes, which I did not wanna see, but I did see some of it with my own eyes. The US was up to its neck in that coup. And of course, the Russians knew it. They even did us a favor of intercepting Victoria Nuland's phone call with the The US ambassador to Ukraine, Jeffrey Piot, who's now a senior state department official. Victoria Nuland's my colleague at Columbia University, unbelievably.

The speaker discusses the presence of a guest from the United States who frequently visited and supported protests in Ukraine. They express concern about the excessive use of force by the authorities during these protests. The speaker questions the appropriateness of supporting the protesters and creating conflict when they occupy government buildings. They also mention their contact with Vice President Biden and criticize the inconsistency between his words and actions in Ukraine. The speaker suggests that the US ambassador in Ukraine regularly met with representatives of the protests, giving the impression that there was a headquarters managing the process.

We believe our sanctions and the threat of more sanctions played a role in Yanukovych leaving office. We've been actively involved in supporting the new government, and the US has been seen as a friend in helping this transition happen peacefully. This is about supporting Ukraine in determining its own future. While it might seem like a US versus Russia situation, it's about supporting Ukraine's wishes. The US also has an economic interest, as Ukraine's potential inclusion in the EU could greatly benefit our trade agreement with Europe. Yanukovych lost legitimacy by using force against peaceful protests. Foreign leaders were there to stand up for the right to protest. While some radical elements exist within the opposition, the movement largely rejects those ideas. We're confident the new government will be inclusive, and we'll work to ensure those radical elements don't dominate.

The conversation involves Victoria Nuland, a top US diplomat for Europe, and US ambassador to Ukraine, Jeff Pyatt. They discussed UN involvement to "glue" the situation, along with the EU. Since 1991, the US has invested over $5 billion in Ukraine to build democratic skills and institutions, promote civic participation and good governance, and help Ukraine achieve its European aspirations. The US is interested in Ukraine because protesters want closer ties to Europe, not Russia. The US has historically fought to prevent a relationship between Germany and Russia, fearing their combined power. The US fears German technology and capital combined with Russian natural resources and manpower.

Speaker 1 believes "we're in play," but Klitschko is a complication, especially with his Deputy Prime Minister announcement. Speaker 0 agrees Klitschko shouldn't be in the government, suggesting he stay out and focus on political work. Speaker 0 believes Yatseniuk has the necessary experience and needs Klitschko and TinyBook on the outside, communicating with him regularly. Speaker 1 will reach out to Klitschko to talk before or after their meeting. Speaker 0 mentions that Jeff Feldman secured UN involvement with Robert Seri and Ban Ki Moon agreeing Seri could come in Monday or Tuesday to "help glue this thing and fuck the EU." Speaker 1 agrees on the need to "make it stick together" due to potential Russian interference. Speaker 1 will work on Klitschko and suggests international outreach to midwife the situation, along with regrouping on Yanukovych outreach. Speaker 0 adds that Biden is willing to give an "attaboy" tomorrow.

During a visit to Kyiv, the speaker planned to announce a $1 billion loan guarantee. However, the Ukrainian officials failed to take action against a state prosecutor as promised. The speaker refused to give them the money and told them to call the president if they disagreed. The speaker threatened to leave in six hours if the prosecutor wasn't fired, and eventually, the prosecutor was fired. Another speaker, who was the secretary of state at the time, mentioned that everyone in the administration, including Obama and the vice president, wanted to remove that prosecutor to support Ukraine's revolution.

I established a foundation in Ukraine prior to its independence from Russia, which has been active and influential in recent events. I appreciate criticism, but it should align with my views. During the upheaval, members of Congress, notably John McCain, visited Ukraine, showing support for those challenging their government. McCain's presence reassured the protesters in Maidan that they had backing from the United States. He emphasized that the struggle was about the future they desired and deserved for their country. What about the US ambassador?

When the Maidan revolution happened, I was asked to advise the new Ukrainian prime minister on the economic crisis. I flew to Kyiv, and while there, I was told that the US had financed the people at Maidan. This supposed spontaneous revolution of dignity raises some questions. Where did all the media outlets come from? Who organized this? Where did the buses come from, and who called all those people in? It was clearly an organized effort.

When the Maidan happened, I was asked to meet with the new Ukrainian prime minister to discuss the economic crisis. I went to Kyiv, and while I was there, I was told that the US had paid for all the people at the Maidan. People call it a spontaneous revolution of dignity, but where do all the media outlets, the organization, the buses, and the people come from? It's clear that this was an organized effort.

We're discussing a phone call between Victoria Nuland, the top US diplomat for Europe, and the US ambassador to Ukraine, Jeff Pyatt. They talk about getting Sari to come in on Monday or Tuesday with the help of the UN and EU. The United States has supported Ukraine since its independence in 1991, investing over $5 billion to promote democracy, good governance, and civic participation. Americans support Ukrainian protesters who want closer ties to Europe. The United States has always been concerned about the alliance between Germany and Russia, as it poses a threat. The combination of German technology and capital with Russian resources and manpower has historically worried the US.

Here is a concise transcript of the video: **Speaker 0:** Klitschko's situation is complicated, especially with his new deputy prime minister role. I think Yatseniuk is the right person with economic and governing experience, and he needs Klitschko and Tani Book on the outside, advising him. Klitschko working under Yatseniuk won't work. **Speaker 1:** Let's set up a call with Klitschko. Reaching out to him directly helps manage the personalities involved and allows us to move quickly. **Speaker 0:** Jeff Feltman mentioned Robert Seri as the new UN guy who could come in to help. **Speaker 1:** We need to make this stick, especially with potential Russian interference. Let me work on Klitschko, and we need someone with an international presence to help. We can regroup on outreach to Yanukovych tomorrow. **Speaker 0:** Sullivan says Biden is willing to give an "attaboy" tomorrow to help things stick.

I met with the opposition and the foreign minister this weekend. It's up to the Ukrainian people to decide the path forward, but discussions are happening. These are more than discussions. Top US officials are on the ground, discussing a plan to broker a future government, involving the UN. The US is midwifing the process. These are private diplomatic conversations where we discuss UN involvement. It's dishonest to say we don't have an opinion. There's a difference between private discussions and our public position. As diplomats, we discuss a range of options. Saying privately you're cooking up a deal, then saying publicly it's up to Ukrainians, those are different positions. Diplomatic discussions are sensitive, but those are totally different positions. You're overstating a private phone call.

Victoria Nuland, the top US diplomat for Europe, had a phone call with US ambassador to Ukraine, Jeff Pyatt. They discussed getting Sari and Von Kymun to agree that Sari could come in Monday or Tuesday to help glue the situation with UN and EU assistance. Since 1991, the US has invested over $5 billion in Ukraine to build democratic skills, institutions, civic participation, and good governance, preconditions for achieving European aspirations and ensuring a secure, prosperous, and democratic Ukraine. The US supports Ukrainian resistance, as protesters want closer ties to Europe, not Russia. The US's main interest for a century has been the relationship between Germany and Russia, fearing their union. The US fears German technology and capital combined with Russian natural resources and manpower.

Victoria Nuland, the top US diplomat for Europe, had a phone call with the US ambassador to Ukraine, Jeff Pyatt. They discussed getting Seri and Ban Ki Moon to help "glue" things together with UN and EU assistance. Since 1991, the US has invested over $5 billion in Ukraine to build democratic skills and institutions, promote civic participation and good governance, and help Ukraine achieve its European aspirations. The US primordial interest has been the relationship between Germany and Russia, as united, they are the only force that could threaten the US. The US primordial fear is German technology and capital combined with Russian natural resources and manpower.

US officials are discussing global issues, including events in Ukraine. They have met with the opposition and the foreign minister, but the path forward is up to the people of Ukraine. However, it is not surprising that discussions are happening. There are claims that the US is actively involved in brokering a future government and bringing in UN officials. The US government acknowledges private diplomatic conversations but also has a responsibility to convey its position publicly. There is a difference between private discussions and public statements. Some argue that if the US is privately working on a deal while publicly stating that it is up to Ukrainians to decide, it is contradictory. However, others believe that the private conversation was just a couple of minutes and should not be overstated.

In February 2014, the US actively worked to overthrow Yanukovych. You can hear this in the phone call between Victoria Nuland and US Ambassador Peter Piatt. It's fascinating. In the call, I mentioned that Klitschko shouldn't be in the government, it's not necessary or a good idea. Yatseniuk is the right person because of his economic and governing experience. Also, "fuck the EU." We need to do something to make this situation better.