kuchinster

kuchinster

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A seeker of truth, with a keen sense of justice.

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About Modern History

kuchinster
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:37:43 +0100 last edited: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 09:13:03 +0200

Gathered on one page some facts about the history of Russia, the USSR, the US, fascism, capitalism, economics, and more.
https://node9.org/page/kuchinster-hub/history

#russian #Russia #WWII #WW2 #USSR #USA #NATO #fascism #capitalism #nuclear #nuclear-weapons #psyops #terrorism #nazi #ukraine #canada #france #britain #CIA #gulag #chernobyl #economy #famine #history

2025-10-06 19:11:19

kuchinster

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US campaign behind the turmoil in Kiev
This article is more than 20 years old.

But while the gains of the orange-bedecked "chestnut revolution" are Ukraine's, the campaign is an American creation, a sophisticated and brilliantly conceived exercise in western branding and mass marketing that, in four countries in four years, has been used to try to salvage rigged elections and topple unsavoury regimes.

Funded and organised by the US government, deploying US consultancies, pollsters, diplomats, the two big American parties and US non-government organisations, the campaign was first used in Europe in Belgrade in 2000 to beat Slobodan Milosevic at the ballot box.

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In Ukraine, the equivalent is a ticking clock, also signalling that the Kuchma regime's days are numbered.

Stickers, spray paint and websites are the young activists' weapons. Irony and street comedy mocking the regime have been hugely successful in puncturing public fear and enraging the powerful.

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The Democratic party's National Democratic Institute, the Republican party's International Republican Institute, the US state department and USAid are the main agencies involved in these grassroots campaigns as well as the Freedom House NGO and billionaire George Soros's open society institute.

US pollsters and professional consultants are hired to organise focus groups and use psephological data to plot strategy.

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Officially, the US government spent $41m (£21.7m) organising and funding the year-long operation to get rid of Milosevic from October 1999. In Ukraine, the figure is said to be around $14m.

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If the events in Kiev vindicate the US in its strategies for helping other people win elections and take power from anti-democratic regimes, it is certain to try to repeat the exercise elsewhere in the post-Soviet world.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/nov/26/ukraine.usa
#ukraine #ukrainian #government #coup #Maidan #prehistory #history #politics #eu #europe #USA #US #american #usaid #NGO #Soros #softpower #imperialism #Western #deception #lie #mindmanipulation #anglo-saxons #anti-Russia

history

2025-10-05 19:27:42

kuchinster

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kuchinster wrote the following post Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:26:56 +0200

NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard

Not once, but three times, Baker tried out the “not one inch eastward” formula with Gorbachev in the February 9, 1990, meeting. He agreed with Gorbachev’s statement in response to the assurances that “NATO expansion is unacceptable.” Baker assured Gorbachev that “neither the President nor I intend to extract any unilateral advantages from the processes that are taking place,” and that the Americans understood that “not only for the Soviet Union but for other European countries as well it is important to have guarantees that if the United States keeps its presence in Germany within the framework of NATO, not an inch of NATO’s present military jurisdiction will spread in an eastern direction.”

https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/russia-programs/2017-12-12/nato-expansion-what-gorbachev-heard-western-leaders-early

#Russia #USSR #soviet #russian #history #politics #europe #NATO #imperialism #war #Western #deception #lie #anglo-saxons

russian history

2025-10-05 20:29:07

Anne

anne_har@diaspora.psyco.fr

From what I heard, Mr S. Lavrov delivered a meaningful master speech at NATO, didn't he ? Or... ?

2025-10-05 20:45:36

kuchinster

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@Anne Oh, to be honest, I don't know. But as far as I know, he and his president have to repeat the same words over and over again to their Western colleagues. It's very difficult working with Western politicians, as if they were mentally ill; you have to repeat the same thing dozens of times for them to understand anything.

2025-10-02 09:54:12

kuchinster

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harry haller wrote the following post Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:46:41 +0200

Revisiting President Putin’S Empire Of Lies Speech – 24 February 2022

Putin’s speech is constructed around the assertion that NATO’s expansion and the persecution of Russian speakers in Ukraine represent fundamental, existential threats to Russia. by https://www.youtu.be/@garlandn
September 24, 2025 Streamed live on Sep 7, 2025

Summary

In this detailed commentary on President Vladimir Putin’s “Empire of Lies” speech delivered on February 24th, 2022, Garland Nixon thoroughly unpacks the historical, geopolitical, and legal justifications Putin presented for Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. The speech is framed as a response to decades of what Russia perceives as Western duplicity, broken promises, and aggressive NATO expansion threatening Russian security. Putin outlines the root causes of the conflict, emphasizing the mistreatment of Russian-speaking populations in Eastern Ukraine and NATO’s eastward encroachment as existential threats to Russia. He portrays the West, particularly the United States and its allies, as an empire built on lies, hypocrisy, and imperial ambitions, citing past military interventions in Serbia, Iraq, Libya, and Syria as evidence of disregard for international law and global stability.

Putin stresses Russia’s efforts over 30 years to negotiate security arrangements fairly, only to face deception and hostility. He warns against repeating the historical mistake of appeasing aggressors, referencing the Soviet Union’s failure to prepare adequately against Nazi Germany in World War II. He underscores that Russia is prepared militarily, including with advanced nuclear capabilities, and that any aggression toward Russia will be met with “ominous consequences.” The speech also justifies Russia’s recognition of the Donbas republics and the subsequent “special military operation” as legally grounded under international law and necessary to protect civilians from genocide and neo-Nazi threats.

Throughout the speech, Putin calls for Russian unity, patriotism, and readiness to face the challenges ahead. He appeals to the Ukrainian military to lay down arms, portraying the Kyiv regime as an illegitimate, neo-Nazi power oppressing its people. The speech concludes with a firm warning to external powers against interference and a call for internal consolidation across Russian society, government, and institutions to ensure national stability and security.

Key Insights

Root Causes and Historical Context Are Central to Putin’s Narrative: Putin’s speech is constructed around the assertion that NATO’s expansion and the persecution of Russian speakers in Ukraine represent fundamental, existential threats to Russia. By framing these as “root causes,” he seeks to justify Russia’s military action not as aggression but as a necessary defense. This highlights the importance of understanding the historical grievances and security concerns that shape Russia’s foreign policy. It also challenges Western narratives that paint Russia purely as an aggressor without cause.
️‍♂️ The West’s Broken Promises Undermine Trust: Putin repeatedly accuses the US and NATO of cynical deception, specifically breaking promises not to expand eastward after the Cold War. He also references international agreements like the Minsk Accords as tools used by the West to delay Russian action while arming Ukraine. This accusation underscores a fundamental lack of trust between Russia and the West, complicating diplomatic efforts and fueling a zero-sum security mindset.
⚖️ Legal Justifications Serve Both Domestic and International Audiences: Putin’s speech carefully details the legal basis for Russia’s military operation, citing the UN Charter’s Article 51 on self-defense, treaties with the Donbas republics, and historical precedents. This legal framing attempts to legitimize Russia’s actions on the world stage and counter Western claims of illegality. It also serves to solidify domestic support by presenting the operation as a lawful, necessary defense rather than an unprovoked invasion.
Military Preparedness and Deterrence Are Emphasized: Putin stresses that Russia remains a foremost nuclear power with cutting-edge weapons, warning of “ominous consequences” for any aggressors. This rhetoric signals a firm deterrent posture designed to dissuade NATO and the West from escalating the conflict, reinforcing the message that Russia is prepared for full-scale confrontation if necessary.
Appeal to Ukrainian Soldiers Reflects an Effort to Undermine Kyiv’s Military Cohesion: By addressing Ukrainian military personnel directly, urging them to refuse “criminal orders” and return home, Putin aims to fracture the Ukrainian armed forces and reduce resistance. This tactic reflects psychological and information warfare components intended to weaken Ukraine internally and encourage defections or surrender.
“Empire of Lies” as a Moral and Political Critique of the West: The speech’s title and repeated references to Western hypocrisy and moral decay serve to delegitimize the US-led international order. Putin portrays the West as an empire built on lies, coercion, and imperial ambitions, contrasting this with Russia’s asserted moral and historical mission. This theme resonates with Russian narratives of victimhood and resistance to Western domination.
Call for National Unity Highlights Russia’s Total War Mentality: The concluding sections emphasize the need for Russian society—including government, business, and civil society—to unite patriotically and mobilize for an all-encompassing effort to defend the nation. This holistic approach to conflict, viewing war as a societal enterprise rather than merely a military one, reflects Russia’s strategic culture where resilience and cohesion are paramount. It also signals the seriousness with which Russia views the current geopolitical confrontation.

Conclusion

President Putin’s “Empire of Lies” speech is a comprehensive articulation of Russia’s grievances, justifications, and strategic outlook regarding the Ukraine conflict and broader relations with the West. It situates the military operation within a historical continuum of Western duplicity, broken promises, and aggressive expansionism that Russia claims threatens its very existence. The speech combines legal rationale, historical lessons, military deterrence, and appeals to patriotism to frame Russia’s actions as defensive and necessary. Understanding this speech is crucial for grasping Russia’s perspective, motivations, and the depth of mistrust fueling ongoing tensions. It also highlights the challenges of diplomacy in a context where both sides view each other as existential threats, making compromise difficult and conflict more likely.

This detailed analysis by Garland Nixon serves as a reminder that the narratives surrounding the Ukraine crisis are complex and deeply rooted in history, ideology, and perceptions of security. The “Empire of Lies” speech offers a window into the Russian mindset and the rationale behind one of the most consequential geopolitical conflicts of the 21st century.

https://www.greanvillepost.com/2025/09/24/revisiting-president-putins-empire-of-lies-speech-24-february-2022/

#russia #ukraine #2022 #putin #speech #empire_of_lies #garland_nixon #greenvillepost

2025-10-02 10:02:25

kuchinster

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Russia is destroying Ukrainian fascists and their weapons without rushing, so that there is enough for everyone. And without malice, simply “because it must be done,” “to beat up” those who cause the most trouble (a Russian tradition). Russia has a thousand years of war experience behind it and unlimited possibilities ahead, its own energy, materials, and brains, so there is no need to rush.

2025-10-01 21:57:57

kuchinster

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csa@diaspora.psyco.fr wrote the following post Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:19:16 +0200

Who's Truly To Blame For The Russia-Ukraine War

https://archive.org/details/whos-truly-to-blame-for-the-russia-ukraine-war-the-full-story-pax-tube-1080p-av-

#NATO #USA #US #american #CIA #eu #europe #Western #warmongers #ukraine #Maidan #ukrainian #vassalage #war #blameRussia #russian #history #Russia

russian history

2025-10-03 11:29:16

harry haller

harryhaller@diaspora-fr.org

Citations: Consequences of the Collapse of the Soviet Union https://online.norwich.edu/online/about/resource-library/consequences-collapse-soviet-union

The Looting of Russia (1999) https://cepr.net/publications/the-looting-of-russia/

Russia's Economic Crisis https://inomics.com/blog/russias-economic-crisis-1377533

NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/russia-programs/2017-12-12/nato-expansion-what-gorbachev-heard-western-leaders-early

Russia's Got A Point: The US Broke NATO Promise https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-shifrinson-russia-us-nato-deal--20160530-snap-story.html

US campaign behind the turmoil in Kiev https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/nov/26/ukraine.usa

Georgia started war with Russia: EU-backed report https://www.reuters.com/article/world/georgia-started-war-with-russia-eu-backed-report-idUSTRE58T4MO/

How The US-Russian Relationship Went Bad https://carnegieendowment.org/posts/2019/03/how-the-us-russian-relationship-went-bad%3Flang%3Den

10 Years Later: Maidan's Missing History https://responsiblestatecraft.org/maidan-ukraine/

The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/world/europe/cia-ukraine-intelligence-russia-war.html

The Secret History of America's Involvement In The Ukraine War https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/29/world/europe/us-ukraine-military-war-wiesbaden.html

Extending Russia https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR3000/RR3063/RAND_RR3063.pdf

2025-10-03 17:48:41

kuchinster

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@harry haller Wow! Thank you, what a great collection! I'm going to sit down and study it. :-)

2025-10-01 21:38:39

kuchinster

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About the price of rigid thinking

Today I would like to talk about Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis. In a nutshell, here's what you need to know:

- He was born in 1818 in Hungary.

- While working at the Central Vienna Hospital, he reduced the mortality rate of women in childbirth to less than 1% (in Europe at that time, hospital-acquired epidemics of childbed fever claimed the lives of up to 60% of patients and their children).

- But even with such a solid argument, he was unable to convince his colleagues to wash their hands and clean their nails. They ridiculed him and categorically refused to listen.

- Realizing that he could save many women and children from suffering and death, but seeing the impenetrability of the scientific community, the doctor was stressed and very worried. It is understandable that it is difficult not to fall into depression, realizing that he himself had only recently started washing his hands before contact with patients. He wrote: “Only God knows how many women I sent to their graves before their time with my own hands.”

- As if that weren't enough, in 1865, the 47-year-old Semmelweis was beaten for two weeks by staff at a psychiatric hospital until he died. He had been admitted to the hospital under false pretenses and without his consent. His experiment with criminal hand washing was shut down, which immediately increased the mortality rate in the clinic several times over.

More details about this can be found here. It's hard to read. After reading such texts, it is more difficult to calmly accept arguments such as, “There couldn't have been any witch hunts in Europe! They had a high level of culture and humanity for many centuries!” Yes, culture and science were also developed, of course. But specialists were not ready to deviate from the dogmas accepted in medicine at that time.

Fortunately, Karl Meyrhofer, who was studying the causes of childbed fever, soon came to the same conclusions as Semmelweis. It was easier for him to prove something because microscopes were already available, which made it possible to see the smallest particles in decaying tissues. Moreover, experiments on animals showed that the entry of such particles into the body causes blood poisoning. Unfortunately, even this was not enough to convince his colleagues. Mayrhofer published a study showing that postpartum fever was caused by particles carried on the hands of doctors and students (often after working in the morgue or with patients with purulent infections). After that, he was no longer allowed to publish, and at the insistence of his boss, the clinic did not renew his contract.

Later, they figured it out and erected monuments across the planet to such people who sacrificed themselves to save the lives of children and women. But how many were killed and demoralized by the disregard for facts and reasoning!

https://my-tribune.blogspot.com/ [ru]
#europe #european #medicine #history #thinking

2025-09-20 11:29:22

kuchinster

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harry haller wrote the following post Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:59:12 +0200

Lenin Library http://marx2mao.com/Lenin/Index.html #lenin

#library #history #books #marxism #study for #future

book history

How the West promised the USSR that NATO would not expand eastward

2025-02-15 10:06:30

kuchinster

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How the West promised the USSR that NATO would not expand eastward, by Roland Dumas, former minister.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddg8APRm1ZA

In a late interview, Hans-Dietrich Genscher, back then German Foreign Minister, said that a NATO expansion eastward had never been an issue during the talks: https://youtu.be/xXH77am9-To?t=1041

There is however this video clip from the time of the talks, where he says quite the opposite in front of cameras and also the news person says that “it was promised not to expand NATO eastward”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2iOAtNlleg

https://diasp.org/posts/20564345
#Russia #USSR #soviet #russian #history #politics #europe #NATO #imperialism #war #Western #deception #lie #anglo-saxons

history russian

2025-10-05 19:26:56

kuchinster

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NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard

Not once, but three times, Baker tried out the “not one inch eastward” formula with Gorbachev in the February 9, 1990, meeting. He agreed with Gorbachev’s statement in response to the assurances that “NATO expansion is unacceptable.” Baker assured Gorbachev that “neither the President nor I intend to extract any unilateral advantages from the processes that are taking place,” and that the Americans understood that “not only for the Soviet Union but for other European countries as well it is important to have guarantees that if the United States keeps its presence in Germany within the framework of NATO, not an inch of NATO’s present military jurisdiction will spread in an eastern direction.”