There will be no war! Although someone may need options ...
The reason for writing this review of cases was, in principle, a sudden dialogue. I went to visit, and there, on Channel 1, another show is in full swing. The faces are unfamiliar, but that doesn't matter. Listened. Hysterics. And at the end, the following informative dialogue took place:
- Do you understand what it's all about?
- Why? (I turn on the blunt on the machine)
- The main thing for us is to get a paper from THEM that THEY do not accept our ultimatum!
- So, what is next?
- And then WAR IS ON THE THRESHOLD!!!!
Wow, peace initiatives are in the minds of the population ...
TV played its part, the remnants of the indignant minds of talk show consumers, where the involved "experts" of various levels compete in who screeches louder, boil. Moreover, what touches most of all, boil and puff mainly those who will definitely not go to war further than the sofa. But the proud "WE" - inspires no worse than "Red Bull".
WE, you know, we'll show them.
The principle is as old as the world: if you want to distract the population from internal problems, invent an external enemy. I believe that all these whirling began from here. Well, what could be better than a suddenly appeared enemy, in the face of which it is imperative to rally around, stop rocking the boat and tighten your belts?
The rise in prices around unequivocally hints that it will be necessary not only to tighten the belts, but also to fill new holes in them.
Moreover, it is not necessary to go especially far for the enemy. He's really close.
A few words about the enemy. That is, about NATO and the US or the US and NATO, it's almost the same thing. In general, the enemy looked at these negotiations ... a little stunned. Like a boxer taking a punch and grabbing a knockdown. Indeed, everything happened quite suddenly, so the Americans were clearly not ready for such turns. They did not expect.
Actually, they are to blame. Relaxed.
In general, there is nothing extraordinary in the situation, perhaps, except for the fact that Putin was suddenly so overwhelmed, and he decided to start all this. On the other hand, what exactly happened? Never mind. One country demanded certain guarantees for itself in certain matters.
The ultimatum, about which they began to squeal in the West? Excuse me, but where is the ultimatum? Let's be consistent. This applies to those who are in the West, and our lovers of big words.
An ultimatum, according to the definition, is a requirement related to the limitation of the time given for its execution, as well as the threat of serious consequences in case of its non-fulfillment. An ultimatum is a demonstration of the unwillingness of any kind of negotiations.
Where is the slightest hint of an ultimatum? On the contrary, the Russian side did not set any time limits. We sit down, talk ... Fortunately, there is something to talk about.
As such, there was nothing in the draft agreement between NATO and Russia that materially affected the interests of either side. Non-acceptance of Ukraine into NATO? Forgive me, but the admission of Ukraine is contrary to the charter of the bloc, and this has been voiced more than once in NATO itself. Territorial disputes and claims take place, all with the same Russia.
Russia invited NATO to comply with the Charter. Well, yes, not very nice, I agree.
Refuse any military activity outside the alliance? More than normal when it comes to the territories of Eastern Europe, the Transcaucasus and Central Asia. Of course, when the conversation touches on the topic of expanding the alliance, this is unlikely to work.
Do not deploy additional weapons and new military contingents outside the alliance member states.
Pretty decent request. And fair. Why excessive activity in the same Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine? These countries are not NATO members, of course, it makes sense to demand not to place strike weapons there, because this threatens the country's security.
By the way, about Georgia and Moldova.
An interesting move: the American side proposed, in turn, proposed to withdraw Russian troops from the territories of Georgia and Moldova.
Good move. It is clear that 99% of the world's population has no idea where it is. Okay, “Georgia” is known in the USA. Still, the "Peach State" is the fourth in the United States. But where Georgia is located, which is spelled the same way, is doubtful.
And even before such details as the PMR and South Ossetia, and at all, save the Congress and the Senate. But if they said that the PMR is a part of Moldova occupied by Russia, and South Ossetia was taken away from Georgia, then it is so.
You can try to prove something like that to someone, but ...
It must be understood that the whole world looks at such aspects differently than they do in Russia. So it is not surprising that the parties simply exchanged mutual claims.
Negotiations, so hastily initiated, could end in nothing but timeouts. A month for reflection, which the Russian side has identified the American side, is about nothing. Initially, it was clear that the Americans would go on the defensive for a start, limiting themselves to counterattacks on the principle of "the fool himself."
But where and most importantly, why all these cries that tomorrow the war, which is at the doorstep?
The patriotic part of the Russian public is in no way inferior in terms of the level of thinking of the American one. "Patriots" "on both sides of the Atlantic really want war.
Of course, war is a very nerve-wracking business. Recent events in Kazakhstan have shown how much people in our country love such pictures, so that later they can yell to the fullest about the topic “Forward ...” and so on. "We'll Show Them" becomes a classic.
Of course, many of our unfortunate patriots would very much like to watch how our valiant troops begin to smash the enemy with little blood on his territory at the suggestion of TV channels that are not the purest in conscience.
After all, tomorrow is on the verge of war ...
It is not entirely clear who will fight with whom. US with Russia? So the United States does not have so many troops in Europe in principle. NATO with Russia? Yes, European armies are a little more useful than empty space, of course, but such a carnival is highly doubtful.
Nuclear Apocalypse? Well, thank God, no one from sane people believes in this. But it is very necessary that the patriots yell on both sides of the ocean.
The other side is not very worried, to be honest, unlike ours.
And we are fine. Enemy at the gate, war tomorrow, ultimatum rejected. "Experts" on TV screens are choking with emotions, bringing another dose of optimism to the minds of patriots. And the patriotically minded part of society listens to those who broadcast.
It's funny if it weren't so sad.
I wonder if now, with such a development of events, NATO will take, and in spite of Russia, will accept Ukraine into its ranks? Let's just say, out of harm. Cross the red line. So, what is next? Is it really necessary to unleash the Third World War?
It is clear that the admission of Ukraine into the ranks of NATO is primarily a problem for NATO and only for NATO.
But is it worth it?
The opinion of both our sofa experts and more sensible people is interesting.
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