Ukraine, A Closer Look

By C Howard Diaz

The Ukraine we recognize as an independent, sovereign nation-state with its current borders and government structure has been in existence since its declaration of independence on August 24, 1991, followed by the national referendum on December 1, 1991, where the majority voted for independence, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union later that month. This marked the beginning of modern Ukraine as we know it today. There was no sustained, internationally recognized independent Ukraine, as we know it today, prior to 1991. The attempts at independence in the early 20th century, like the Ukrainian People’s Republic, were short-lived and did not result in a lasting, sovereign state that was recognized globally in the same manner as the Ukraine post-1991. There was no sovereign state called Ukraine until 1991.

Historical Regions of Ukraine:

• Left-Bank Ukraine was more directly under Russian control since the Treaty of Pereyaslav.
• Right-Bank Ukraine was under the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth until it was annexed by Russia in the late 18th century.
• Western Ukraine was part of Austria-Hungary until World War I, then part of Poland, Romania, and Czechoslovakia between the wars, before being annexed by the Soviet Union in 1939-1940.

Therefore, while Ukraine as a modern nation-state was not part of Russia, significant portions of its territory were part of the Russian Empire for centuries before the Soviet Union was established.

Crimea’s History:

Crimea was part of Russia from 1783, when the Tsarist Empire annexed it a decade after defeating Ottoman forces in the Battle of Kozludzha. Prior to 1783, Crimea was under the control of the Crimean Khanate, which was nominally independent but acted as a vassal state to the Ottoman Empire. The Crimean Khanate had been established in 1441 following the disintegration of the Golden Horde. As internal strife weakened the Mongols, Crimea became an Ottoman protectorate in 1475.

Key Events Leading to Annexation:

  • Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca (1774): After defeating the Ottoman Empire in the Russo-Turkish War (1768-1774), Russia, through this treaty, nominally recognized the independence of the Crimean Khanate from the Ottoman Empire. However, this independence was under heavy Russian influence, effectively making Crimea a Russian protectorate while still nominally independent.

Annexation in 1783: By 1783, with internal strife within the Crimean Khanate and Russian military presence, Empress Catherine the Great formally annexed Crimea, ending its status as a khanate. This was part of a broader strategy to secure Russian control over the Black Sea region.

  • Ottoman vs. Mongol: By the 18th century, the Mongol influence had waned significantly, and the primary external influence over Crimea was the Ottoman Empire. Thus, when discussing the annexation, it’s more accurate to say Crimea was taken from the Ottoman Empire rather than from Mongol control.


The 1954 Transfer of Crimea:

In 1954 the Soviet government transferred Crimea from the Russian Soviet Federation of Socialist Republics (USSR) to the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. This means Crimea was part of Russia for as long as the United States has been the United States. They were a casualty of the expansion of the Soviet Union. What most talking heads won’t say or don’t know is, while being the center of it, Russia was also part of the Soviet Union.

Current Conflicts and Misconceptions:

You can tell who is still drinking the Deep State Kool-Aid by their support of the war in the Ukraine, their hatred of Putin and support for the Nazi’s Zelensky represents. Russia is not the Soviet Union, and the Cold War ended with a promise from the United States that NATO would not expand. Clinton reneged on that promise, and NATO has been expanding ever since. We have pushed Russia into China’s arms. What did we do when the Soviet Union was placing missiles in Cuba? We damn near started WWIII. It was Khruschev who backed down.

The former SS officer from Western Ukraine who was celebrated by the Canadian Parliament is Yaroslav Hunka. This incident occurred in September 2023. During World War II, Yaroslav Hunka worked for the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, also known as the SS Galizien or 1st Ukrainian Division, which was part of the military wing of the Nazi Party, the Waffen-SS.

  • The 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician) was implicated in several war crimes, including the murder of Polish civilians. Specifically the Huta Pieniacka massacre: In February 1944, members of the 14th Division were involved in the massacre of Polish civilians in Huta Pieniacka, where hundreds were killed.


Putin’s Religious Identity:

Stalin tore down all churches in Russia, and Putin has built over 35,000 Christian Churches. Vladimir Putin’s mother, Maria Ivanovna Putina, gave him a gold cross earlier in life. This cross has been described in various biographies and accounts of Putin’s life. It is said to have been a cherished possession of his, and he has been photographed wearing it on numerous occasions. The cross is often seen as a symbol of his Orthodox Christian faith and cultural heritage.

In 1993 Putin visited Jerusalem and other holy sites in the region multiple times, and during one of these visits, he is said to have taken the opportunity to have the cross blessed, reflecting his religious beliefs and reverence for the sacred. This act further underscores the significance of the cross to Putin and his connection to his Orthodox Christian faith. Does that sound like a communist atheist? He is not a Communist; he was when he had to be.

The Maidan Revolution:

When the duly elected Ukraine president, President Viktor Yanukovych, suspended preparations for signing an association agreement with the European Union, the globalist Left went nuts, including John McCain, who went to Ukraine and incited the coup that overthrew a democratically elected president. There was a large protest, and some sniper(s) shot some of the protestors, leading to a revolution that ended up with Yanukovych fleeing to Russia. A tactic that has been used by the CIA in many other places.

  • John McCain expressed support for a “transition” in Ukraine, implying support for ousting Yanukovych in December 2013. Victoria Nuland was linked to efforts to bring about a change in government, supporting those who sought to remove Yanukovych.
  • Joe Biden, Lindsey Graham, and Amy Klobuchar were also present during the Maidan protests, which can be interpreted as a show of support for the opposition and the eventual ousting of Yanukovych.

The CIA has been involved in numerous covert operations around the world, with tactics including election interference, support for coups, assassinations, and funding of opposition groups. Examples include:

  • Here is a list of CIA operations specifically aimed at regime change based on web results:
    • Iran (1953) – Operation Ajax: Overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh.
    • Guatemala (1954) – Operation PB Success: Overthrow of President Jacobo Árbenz.
    • Cuba (1961) – Bay of Pigs Invasion: Attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro.
    • Cuba (1962 onwards) – Operation Mongoose: Series of operations to destabilize Cuba and remove Castro.
    • Congo (1960-1961): Support for the assassination of Patrice Lumumba and backing Mobutu Sese Seko.
    • Dominican Republic (1961): Involvement in the assassination of Rafael Trujillo.
    • Brazil (1964): Support for the coup that installed a military dictatorship.
    • Chile (1970) – Project FUBELT: Efforts to prevent Salvador Allende from taking office.
    • Chile (1973): Support for the military coup that overthrew Allende, leading to Pinochet’s regime.
    • Bolivia (1971): Support for General Hugo Banzer’s coup against Juan José Torres.
    • Nicaragua (1980s) – Support for the Contras: Efforts to overthrow the Sandinista government.
    • Panama (1989) – Operation Just Cause: Overt military action leading to the removal of Manuel Noriega.
    • Iraq (1990s): Support for opposition groups against Saddam Hussein, though more overt regime change occurred in 2003 with military invasion.
    • Venezuela (2002): Alleged involvement in the short-lived coup against Hugo Chávez.
    • Haiti (1991, 2004): Support for coups against Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
    • Syria (1957): Attempt to overthrow the government of Shukri al-Quwatli.
    • Indonesia (1958): Support for rebels against Sukarno’s government.

This list focuses on operations where the primary aim was to change the leadership or government of the country in question. However, the CIA’s involvement in regime change can sometimes be covert, indirect, or part of broader strategies, making some operations harder to categorize definitively as solely “regime change” without broader context. These operations often involve similar strategies:

  • Propaganda and media manipulation.
  • Financial support to political groups or individuals.
  • Training or arming local forces or opposition groups.
  • Backing coups or destabilization efforts.


The Conflict in Donbas:

The Nazi’s in West Ukraine shelled the Donbas since 2012, killing over 14,000 Russian-speaking Ukrainians. The current war wasn’t started in 2022, it was started in 2012.

The Minsk agreements were aimed at establishing a ceasefire and a roadmap to peace in eastern Ukraine, specifically in the Donbas region where conflict between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists had escalated. Here’s a summary of what each agreement entailed:

  • Minsk 1 Agreement (September 5, 2014):
    • Ceasefire: Immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
    • Monitoring: Establishment of OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) monitoring of the ceasefire.
    • Amnesty: Amnesty for those involved in the conflict, with the release of hostages and illegally detained persons.
    • Local Elections: Organization of local elections in the separatist-held areas under Ukrainian law.
    • Decentralization: Discussions on the future status of Donetsk and Luhansk, including decentralization of power, language rights, and local governance.

However, this agreement quickly broke down as fighting continued.

  • Minsk 2 Agreement (February 12, 2015):
    • Ceasefire: A renewed commitment to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire from the moment the agreement was signed.
    • Withdrawal of Heavy Weapons: Withdrawal of all heavy weapons by both sides to create a security zone along the current contact line.
    • OSCE Monitoring: Enhanced OSCE monitoring and verification, including the reopening of the Ukrainian-Russian border for OSCE observers once other conditions were met.
    • Amnesty: Amnesty for those involved in the conflict, similar to the first agreement.
    • Constitutional Reform: Ukraine was to undertake constitutional reforms by the end of 2015, which included decentralization, acknowledging the special status of certain areas in Donetsk and Luhansk (e.g., language rights, ability to form local police).

This track record indicates a pattern of using similar tactics in various countries over many years. However, each operation’s specifics can vary based on the geopolitical context, local circumstances, and the CIA’s objectives at the time. I believe January 6th, 2021, could be added to the list.

Crimea in 2014:

Crimea didn’t want any part of that revolution, and that’s when they turned to Russia and asked Putin to take Crimea back to their true home, Russia.

Crimea voted to separate from Ukraine on March 16, 2014. This was through a referendum where the majority of voters reportedly supported rejoining Russia. However, this referendum was not recognized by the Ukrainian government, the European Union, the United States, and many other countries as being legitimate, citing violations of Ukrainian law and international norms.

  • April 6, 2014: Pro-Russian activists seized administrative buildings in Donetsk, including the regional administration building, declaring the creation of the “Donetsk People’s Republic.”
  • April 12, 2014: Armed groups, led by Igor Girkin (Strelkov), a former Russian FSB officer, took control of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast, which was one of the first significant military actions in the region.
  • April 27, 2014: In Luhansk, separatists occupied the regional administration building, declaring the “Luhansk People’s Republic.”

These events marked the beginning of the conflict known as the War in Donbas, where control over parts of these regions shifted to separatist forces who were Russian and supported by Russia.

On May 2, 2014, 48 Ukrainians identified as being part of the pro-Russian or anti-Maidan groups, which largely consisted of Russian-speaking Ukrainians, were in a trade union house in Odessa. The Ukrainian Nazi’s locked the building full of Russian-speaking Ukrainians and burned them alive. Crimea asked to become part of Russia immediately after in 2014. With Crimea’s request, Putin sent the Russian military to Crimea to protect them from any backlash that might come from the Ukraine.* Again, I believe Putin.

Proposed Solutions:

I’m a firm believer that the use of the term, “complex issue” is used, it’s typically used by tyrants. It’s actually very simple, considering the Ukraine we know is one of the younger countries in the world today, the war should end with the Donbas region of Ukraine, the Russian-speaking region, should be given back to Russia. Crimea should stay in Russia, as it has been since 1783. The remaining Ukraine should be declared a neutral country never to be admitted to NATO. The border can be established by using the Dnieper River.

The river that separates the Donbas region from Western Ukraine is the Dnieper River (also spelled Dnipro). The Dnieper River runs through Ukraine from north to south, effectively dividing the country into an eastern and western part. Donbas is located in the eastern part of Ukraine, east of the Dnieper, while what is colloquially referred to as “Western Ukraine” is on the western side of the river. However, it’s worth noting that this division is more conceptual and cultural than strictly administrative, as Western Ukraine is traditionally considered to include regions further west, like Lviv, Ternopil, and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts, which are not directly adjacent to the Donbas but are separated by several other oblasts.

Conclusion:

Arbitrary borders established in 1991 are the true cause of what is happening today. The Globalists, the Left, and the Main Stream media will not tell you the whole story. If that would ever happen, you would also find out McCain and Obama were on the side of the revolution in the Ukraine. I believe the snipers were hired by the USA and supported by McCain and Victoria Nuland. I also believe they installed Zelensky, but that’s just me. (*Oliver has been blackballed by Hollywood for publishing the interview.) I also believe they installed the next president who would play ball with them, and Joe Biden’s son made a bunch of money.

You should really read this entire story about Crimea’s history. Wilson Center Article on Crimea’s Transfer.