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The idea of Ukraine joining a Western military alliance is unacceptable to any Russian leader. After the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Gorbachev agreed to let Germany unify and join NATO, with the condition that NATO wouldn't expand eastward. However, NATO quickly moved to East Germany and later expanded to Russia's borders under Clinton. The new Ukrainian government voted overwhelmingly to join NATO, which Russia sees as a strategic threat. They believe Petro Poroshenko's government is not protecting Ukraine but rather threatening it with a major war. This situation poses a serious threat to Russia, and any Russian leader would have to react accordingly.

In 2014, three foreign ministers from Poland, Germany, and France arrived in Ukraine to guarantee a peaceful resolution between the government and the opposition. However, just two days later, a coup d'etat took place, allegedly orchestrated by the United States. The European guarantors claimed ignorance of the situation. The memory of these events seems to have faded in Europe, but Ukraine has not forgotten. The desire to bring Ukraine into NATO and the ongoing conflict in the Donbas region have contributed to the current tragedy.

Today we are in a state of war, our army is ready to fight. We will go to Donbas with war, take back our territories by force, regardless of the casualties. We are prepared to take direct action in the occupied territories.

Speaker 0: Poroshenko. He orders to kill our own people. He doesn't care about shedding blood. We have a question. Why is this happening?

In 2014, after the Sochi Olympics, Russia attacked the Eastern Donbas regions in Crimea, taking advantage of what they perceived as weakness in the United States. The US was heavily involved in conflicts like Afghanistan and Iraq, struggling to succeed in the global war on terror. Then, along came Trump.

The Donbas region in Ukraine declared independence from the revolutionary government in 2014, leading to a conflict with Ukraine. Russia intervened to prevent a planned Ukrainian attack, hoping to avoid casualties. Unlike American tanks in Vietnam, a Russian tank stopped when civilians blocked its path, showing cautious rules of engagement.

The Donbas region, adjacent to Russia, did not align with the revolutionary government that took power in Ukraine in 2014. Instead, it declared independence, prompting Ukraine to mobilize a large army against it. In response, Russia intervened to prevent Ukraine's planned attack, hoping to minimize casualties among Ukrainians, whom they view as brother Slavs. A notable incident involved civilians blocking a Russian tank, demonstrating a level of restraint in the Russian military's engagement rules. This contrasts with typical military responses, where tanks would not stop for civilians. The cautious approach of the Russians reflects their desire to maintain good relations with Ukraine.

There was no desire or need for military, political, or economic aggression. A special military operation was not necessary. If the West had not allowed the coup in February 2014 and had not given carte blanche to those who immediately declared the cancellation of the status of the Russian language in Ukraine, the residents of Crimea and Donbass, who refused to accept the coup's results, would not have had to seek support from the West.

Народ пришел в республику, потому что не надо фашистов. Участник событий 9 мая видела, как расстреливали безоружных людей, но в СМИ показывают, что напали вооруженные ополченцы. У людей не было даже палки. Translation: People came to the republic because they don't want fascists. A participant in the May 9th events saw unarmed people being shot, but the media shows armed militia attacking. People didn't even have sticks.

Братья Донбасса обратились к России за помощью, и было принято решение о проведении специальной военной операции. Brothers from Donbass appealed to Russia for assistance, leading to the decision to conduct a special military operation.

Our house is on fire, be careful. The anti-terrorism operation will not last two or three months. They say there are terrorists here, but who is the terrorist? We are the terrorists. Enough of the criminals. I used to be proud that Ukraine was the only country in the former Soviet Union without war, where the communists peacefully transferred power. But now, contradictions are intensifying. In December 2013, the Euromaidan movement grew in Kiev, motivated by the government's decision to sign an association agreement with the European Union. The protests started as a festival but became more hostile. The situation escalated, leading to a war in the Donbass region. The conflict divided the people, and politicians fueled the discord. The government launched an anti-terrorist operation, and the army began fighting in cities like Sloviansk. The war caused civilian casualties and destruction. The president, Poroshenko, promised peace but continued the conflict. The situation remains dire, with both sides suffering.

Putin's intention in the war was to keep NATO, meaning the United States, off Russia's border. After the Soviet Union ended in 1991, the US decided to continue NATO's eastward expansion, formally deciding in 1994 to include Ukraine and Georgia. This expansion began in 1999 and continued in 2004, upsetting Russia. In 2008, the US pushed for NATO enlargement to Ukraine and Georgia, which border Russia. Russia protested, fearing the US would react similarly if Russia placed military bases near its borders. In 2014, the US actively worked to overthrow Yanukovych in Ukraine, and later, Ukraine refused to enforce the Minsk agreement, leading to conflict in the Donbas. Putin's initial war intention was to force Zelenskyy to negotiate neutrality, but Ukraine withdrew from near agreement due to US influence, leading to a proxy war with significant Ukrainian casualties.

13 апреля 2014 года Совет национальной безопасности Украины объявляет о начале антитеррористической операции. Президент Бурчино также объявил о начале этой операции, которая на самом деле является войной против народа Донбасса. --- On April 13, 2014, the National Security Council of Ukraine announced the start of an anti-terrorist operation. President Burchino also declared the beginning of this operation, which is essentially a war against the people of Donbas.

Masters of war build guns, sparking protests turned revolution in Ukraine. Yanukovych's refusal to sign EU agreement led to his removal. Russian troops enter Ukraine, Crimea votes to join Russia. Pro-Russian militants seize buildings, US offers aid. Conflict escalates, ceasefire broken, military action resumes. Attacks in Donetsk kill civilians, blamed on Ukrainian forces. Violence continues, leaving casualties in its wake. Peace remains elusive in the midst of turmoil.

The events in Ukraine have caused concern among anti-fascists worldwide. People from different countries, including Serbia, Spain, Italy, Russia, and America, have gone to Donbas to defend the Russian people. In April and May 2014, tensions escalated, and civilians joined recruitment stations to defend their homes. The Ukrainian government labeled the self-proclaimed republics as separatists and terrorists, leading to a devastating war. A woman named Ina Cucarruza, who lost her legs in an airstrike, pleaded for action before her death. The fighting around Donetsk airport resulted in civilian casualties and destruction. The Ukrainian army targeted civilians and infrastructure, causing terror. The Vostok battalion suffered heavy losses while defending the high ground. The conflict continues with heavy artillery and sniper attacks.

Putin's intention in the war wasn't to take over Ukraine, but to keep NATO, meaning the United States, off Russia's border. After the Soviet Union's end in 1991, an agreement stated NATO wouldn't move eastward, but the US decided to expand NATO eastward, formally deciding in 1994 to include Ukraine and Georgia. NATO enlargement began in 1999, upsetting Russia. By 2008, the US pushed for NATO expansion to Ukraine and Georgia, which Russia protested, drawing a parallel to a hypothetical military base on the US border. In 2014, the US actively worked to overthrow Yanukovych. Putin's intention was to force Zelensky to negotiate neutrality, which initially occurred, but Ukraine withdrew from the agreement, reportedly due to US influence. The US aimed to isolate Russia by controlling the Black Sea, viewing it as a proxy war, while the consequences included significant Ukrainian casualties.

In 2014, foreign ministers from Poland, Germany, and France acted as guarantors of an agreement between then-President Yanukovych's government and the opposition, stipulating a peaceful resolution. According to the speaker, a coup d'etat occurred two days later, instigated by "American cronies" to create conflict, instead of winning through elections. The speaker claims the European guarantors feigned ignorance. The speaker states that this, along with NATO expansion towards Russia's borders and the "bloody events" in Donbas for eight years, led to the current tragedy.

Russia has been invaded three times through Ukraine, and they don't want Ukraine to join NATO. Gorbachev agreed to German reunification under NATO with the promise that NATO wouldn't expand eastward. However, in 1997, plans were made to move NATO eastward, incorporating 15 countries and surrounding the Soviet Union. NATO expanded into 14 new nations and withdrew from nuclear weapons treaties with Russia, placing missile systems in Romania and Poland. The U.S. allegedly overthrew the Ukrainian government in 2014, installing a Western-sympathetic government. Russia then entered Crimea to protect its warm water port. The new Ukrainian government allegedly began killing ethnic Russians in Donbas and Lugans. The Minsk Accords, designed to keep NATO out of Ukraine, were refused by the Ukrainian parliament. Zelenskyy was elected in 2019 promising to sign the Accords, but allegedly pivoted due to threats from ultra-rightists and the U.S. Russia then intervened, aiming to negotiate. A treaty guaranteeing Ukraine wouldn't join NATO was allegedly signed, but Boris Johnson, allegedly under Joe Biden's direction, forced Zelenskyy to abandon it.

I took a gun and stood with important doctors against robbers. I am in Donbas, fighting there. I said people are coming forward, but they didn't take me seriously.

The war in Ukraine began in 2014, not 2021. NATO allies supported Ukraine with training and equipment, making their armed forces stronger by 2022. This support was crucial when Putin decided to attack.

2 июня 2014 года штурмовик СУ-25 наносит удары по Луганску, сбрасывая снаряды на город. Это первый удар украинской армии. Люди спешат покинуть улицы, когда самолет атакует центр города, где расположены детский сад, сквер и жилые дома. On June 2, 2014, a SU-25 attack aircraft strikes Lugansk, dropping shells on the city. This marks the first attack by the Ukrainian army. People hurriedly leave the streets as the plane targets the city center, where a kindergarten, park, and residential buildings are located.

Ukraine is portrayed as historically linked to Russia until a 2014 coup led to conflict in Donbas. Mass graves allegedly hold civilians killed by Ukrainian paramilitary groups, described as genocide. Evidence collection is underway, with claims of numerous burial sites. American journalist George Eliason reports sending evidence of these alleged crimes to Western media. Charles Kopchin, former special assistant to Obama, acknowledges atrocities occur in conflicts, but questions the targeting of civilians. The situation is described as a civil war fueled by foreign entities, including the US. A Finnish journalist claims Western media misreports events. Language restrictions targeting Russian speakers are cited as a grievance. Military action began in Southeastern Ukraine in April 2014, with civilians attempting to halt Ukrainian tanks. Odessa residents seeking a referendum were allegedly burned alive in a trade union building in May 2014. No one was punished. Donbas citizens held a referendum and declared themselves sovereign states. Volunteers from various countries joined the Donbas militia, while Ukrainian nationalist battalions committed atrocities. The Lugansk City Hall was attacked, and Donetsk Airport became a battleground. Civilians were targeted, and water supplies were interrupted. The Minsk agreements failed to bring peace, and fighting continued. Donbas residents express a desire to separate from Ukraine. Over 25,000 civilian facilities have been destroyed, and thousands killed.

2 июня 2014 года штурмовик СУ-25 наносит первый удар по Луганску. Он сбрасывает снаряды на город и выпускает ракеты по центру, где расположены детский сад, сквер и жилые дома. Люди в панике покидают улицы. **English Translation:** On June 2, 2014, an SU-25 attack aircraft launched the first strike on Lugansk. It dropped shells on the city and fired rockets at the center, where a kindergarten, a park, and residential buildings were located. People were seen fleeing the streets in panic.

In 2014, three foreign ministers from Poland, Germany, and France arrived in Ukraine to sign an agreement between the government and the opposition. However, just two days later, a coup d'etat took place, orchestrated by our American allies. The European guarantors of the agreement claimed ignorance. This event, along with the desire to bring Ukraine into NATO, has led to the ongoing tragedy in the Donbas region.

The Ukraine war did not start in 2022 as often portrayed, but in 2014. The conflict's roots go back to the failure to build on Gorbachev's vision of a common European home post-1990. The US pursued a unipolar world view, believing it won the Cold War, when in reality, Gorbachev initiated the end of the conflict. The war's origins are heavily debated, with differing perspectives on why it began.