The Decade-Long CIA-Ukraine Relationship

The latest conspiracy theory-turned-fact: the US has been in Ukraine since just after Russia took Crimea. [The Rude Awakening] February 26, 2024 [WEBSITE]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( The Decade-Long CIA-Ukraine Relationship [Rude Awakening] [Sean Ring] SEAN RING Chalk another one up for the conspiracy theorists. The CIA and USG have been in Ukraine since just after Russia took Crimea. And yesterday, [The New York Times]( decided to tell everyone about it. It’s getting embarrassing now. The definition of a conspiracy theorist is morphing into the exact definition of “clairvoyant.” But the powers that be are now happy to let us know: the USG has been in bed with Ukraine for a decade. [Glenn Diesen]( sums up the article nicely on X: The New York Times reports on America's secret war against Russia since Maidan in 2014: - On the eve of the US-backed coup in Ukraine, 24 February 2014, the new spy chief of the US-installed government in Kyiv "called the C.I.A. station chief and the local head of MI6... and proposed a three-way partnership." - The partnership "is no wartime creation" as it "took root a decade ago." - Since the coup, Ukraine's intelligence agencies were transformed into "Washington’s most important intelligence partners against the Kremlin." - "A C.I.A.-supported network of spy bases constructed in the past eight years that includes 12 secret locations along the Russian border." - Secret bases established "fully financed, and partly equipped, by the C.I.A." - "Around 2016, the C.I.A. began training an elite Ukrainian commando force — known as Unit 2245 — which captured Russian drones and communications gear so that C.I.A. technicians could reverse-engineer them and crack Moscow’s encryption systems." - "That initial tranche contained secrets about the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet, including detailed information about the latest Russian nuclear submarine designs. Before long, teams of C.I.A. officers were regularly leaving his office with backpacks full of documents." - The CIA used their secret bases in Ukraine to "track Russian spy satellites and eavesdrop on conversations between Russian commanders." - "The C.I.A. also oversaw a training program, carried out in two European cities, to teach Ukrainian intelligence officers how to convincingly assume fake personas and steal secrets in Russia." - The CIA directs attacks on Russian cities such as Rostov. - "The C.I.A. and other American intelligence agencies provide intelligence for targeted missile strikes." After reading this piece, it’s hard to call Vladimir Putin a liar about US involvement in Ukraine. In fact, the USG, via the CIA, has been lying for ages about its relationship with Ukraine. Let me quickly review one crucial piece of information called the Minsk Agreement. [Click here to learn more]( [Mark Your Calendar – Monday, February 26]( You've been personally invited to join [this exclusive list]( to receive real-time trade alerts from our expert trader on Monday. Only select readers will get access to a potential 100% profit in just 24 hours. [Reserve your spot now to get the details before it's too late]( The Minsk Agreement In a [Rude]( I wrote two years ago, I defined the Minsk Agreement thus: The Minsk Conundrum The Minsk Agreements were two sets of points to bring peace between Ukraine and Russia. But they never worked because the two countries saw the agreements in entirely different lights, now called the Minsk Conundrum: Ukraine sees the 2015 agreement as an instrument to re-establish control over the rebel territories. It wants a ceasefire, control of the Russia-Ukraine border, elections in the Donbas, and a limited devolution of power to the separatists – in that order. Russia views the deal as obliging Ukraine to grant rebel authorities in Donbas comprehensive autonomy and representation in the central government, effectively giving Moscow the power to veto Kyiv’s foreign policy choices. Only then would Russia return the Russia-Ukraine border to Kyiv’s control. So, they were doomed to failure from the start. What we didn’t know at the time was that then-President François Hollande and then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel flat-out lied about keeping the agreement. From Merkel’s interview with [Zeit]( ZEIT: But one can still find it plausible how one acted in earlier circumstances and today, in view of the results, consider it wrong. Merkel: But that also requires you to say what exactly the alternatives were at the time. I thought the initiation of NATO accession for Ukraine and Georgia discussed in 2008 was wrong. The countries neither had the necessary prerequisites for this, nor had the consequences of such a decision been fully considered, both with regard to Russia's actions against Georgia and Ukraine and to NATO and its rules of assistance. And the 2014 Minsk agreement was an attempt to give Ukraine time. That’s why Putin is still so upset with Merkel. He repeated his position to Tucker Carlson: if he knew Merkel were lying, he’d have started the Special Military Operation much sooner. But I’m not here to defend Putin. They’re Lying to You The apparent goal of releasing this exposé in The Times is to essentially say to the American taxpayer, “You were right. We’re caught. But we’ve been here for so long, and you’ve been paying for this the entire time anyway. So we may as well keep going.” And I’m here to say, “No.” You simply cannot let them get away with this. The CIA and its useful idiots even “tiptoed around Trump” to keep this farce going. Again, from The Times: The election of Trump in November 2016 put the Ukrainians and their CIA partners on edge. Trump praised Putin and dismissed Russia’s role in election interference. He was suspicious of Ukraine and later tried to pressure its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to investigate his Democratic rival, Biden, resulting in Trump’s first impeachment. But whatever Mr. Trump said and did, his administration often went in the other direction. This is because Mr. Trump had put Russia hawks in key positions, including Mike Pompeo as C.I.A. director and John Bolton as national security adviser. They visited Kyiv to underline their full support for the secret partnership, which expanded to include more specialized training programs and the building of additional secret bases. Wrap Up What a mess. But it’ll get even messier if the U.S. stays in Ukraine. As far as I can see, Trump had no comment on the piece. But I wonder if he’ll do anything different if he’s reelected. 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[Make sure you know right now!]( In Case You Missed It… A Black Eye On Gemini [Magician Black Rabbit] [Sean Ring] SEAN RING Imagine releasing a flagship product without knowing what it will spit out. Imagine not testing this product to the point of distraction. And then imagine a massive public relations problem once your magic rabbit flies out of your hat. Well, Google did all that and more. Its rebranded Bard AI engine is now called Gemini. And Gemini carries all the left-wing bias of its creators. It’s stunningly woke, to the point of historical distortion. And folks have had enough of the nonsense. In this Rude, I will go back to what I think is the beginning, how earlier events have led to this point, and what the future may hold. Remember, Google’s motto once was “Don’t be evil.” Try not to snicker too hard. Who is James Damore? [James Damore] For a goof, let’s ask Gemini who James Damore is. Gemini responds to the question “Who is James Damore?” thus: James Damore is primarily known for two things: - Writing a controversial memo about Google's diversity and inclusion policies: - In 2017, while working as a software engineer at Google, Damore wrote a memo titled "Google's Ideological Echo Chamber." The memo argued that biological differences are partly responsible for the underrepresentation of women in tech, and criticized Google's diversity initiatives. - The memo sparked widespread debate and was heavily criticized for its claims of sexism and being based on faulty scientific reasoning. - As a consequence of the memo, Google fired Damore, citing a violation of the company's code of conduct. - Damore later sued Google for discrimination, but the case was ultimately dismissed. - Becoming an internet personality and advocate for certain conservative viewpoints: - After the Google incident, Damore became a figure in certain online communities that support conservative political and social views. - He has spoken at various events and written articles expressing his views on diversity, gender, and technology. It's important to note that Damore's views and the claims made in his memo are widely disputed and criticized by many experts and scientists. Additionally, his association with certain online communities has led to further controversy. It's crucial to approach information about James Damore with a critical eye and consider the various perspectives surrounding his actions and views. If you'd like to learn more about him, I can provide you with additional resources and information, but I encourage you to evaluate them carefully and consider the wider context. “Google’s Ideological Echo Chamber,” you say? Yesterday, James Damore was utterly vindicated. Now, let’s have some fun. What does Gemini produce? "My customers can have any color they want as long as it's black." - Henry Ford or Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google? Now, try not to spit your coffee out through your nose. Here are some of the plum choices offered up on X. [founding fathers] Credit: [@EndWokeness]( [viking] Credit: [@EndWokeness]( [pope] Credit: [@EndWokeness]( [Diversity] Credit: [@BasedTorba]( From X user [@seanmdav]( If you ask Google’s AI whether “whiteness should be eliminated,” it says the answer is “complex and multifaceted” and tells you to study critical race theory and immerse yourself in “whiteness studies.” But if you ask Google’s AI if “blackness should be eliminated,” it says the very question is “deeply concerning and harmful” and “perpetuates violence and discrimination.” Who designed Gemini anyway? His name is Jack Krawczyk. Once you read his X posts, the more you see why Gemini sucks. [X posts] Credit: [@LeftismForU]( Then Elon made his feelings clear about Jack Krawczyk: [Elon] Credit: [@elonmusk]( But NBChé and The New York Times didn’t care until the inevitable happened: [Google making changes] [NYT] As of writing at 6 am ET, Gemini’s AI image generator is still paused. [Gemini AI CNBC] Then, thank our lucky stars, the satire flooded the place… [Babylon Bee] Credit: [@TheBabylonBee]( [Chess] Credit: [@AssociatedFress]( [Meme] Credit: [@Chesschick01]( Now that we’ve had our fun, let’s get serious for just a bit. [Famed A.I. Expert "Do This By March 8th"]( [James Altucher]( Genius investor James Altucher is predicting between now and March 8, a new generation of A.I. will create a brief "wealth window" in America. It could make crypto look like pocket change... [Click here for all the details ]( [Click Here To Learn More]( A Word on Truth Historically, pursuing "truth" has been a driving force behind many advancements that characterize Western civilization. For instance, the ancient Greeks laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought with their inquiries into truth, ethics, and the nature of the universe. Philosophers like Plato and Aristotle emphasized the importance of seeking truth to better society and the self. This quest for understanding shaped philosophical thought and the early development of democratic ideals, emphasizing reasoned debate and evidence over dogma or tyranny. The Enlightenment period marked a significant shift towards empirical research and rationality in science. People such as Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei championed the scientific method as a way to uncover truths about the natural world, moving away from superstition and towards evidence-based understanding. This movement laid the foundation for the scientific and industrial revolutions, drastically transforming societies with technological advancements and improved living standards. Moreover, the emphasis on truth has influenced Western countries' legal and political systems, with principles like transparency, accountability, and the rule of law central to democratic governance. And, dare we say it, the idea that truth should guide justice and legislation has been crucial in shaping societies that strive for fairness and equality. The problem with Gemini and biased AI systems is that we immediately recognize their untruths and do not attempt to reshape our thoughts because the machine spits nonsense. Remember that Scottish couple from the 1820s above? Well, today, the population of Scotland is 96% white, and as recently as 2001 was 98% white. So, while it’s possible there were black men in Scotland in 1820, they weren’t representative of what a Scotsman looked like in 1820. Heck, they’re not representative of what a Scotsman looks like today. And in that way, Gemini lies to us. Speaking of Scotland… Billy Wigglestick and Universality My favorite Shakespearean play is Macbeth by a mile. It’s about the ambition of one man and his pushy wife and how far we’ll go to obtain what we want. Note: In the Rude, William Shakespeare is known as Billy Wigglestick. He’s an old friend who deserves to be treated like one, nickname and all. The universality of Shakespeare’s themes (Macbeth’s ambition, Hamlet’s indecision, Romeo and Juliet’s forbidden love, Julius Caesar’s betrayal) is why he’s still read today. If it were fluffy language and iambic pentameter, we’d read much more from Elizabethan England. That universality is for the entire human race to consume, not just the European portion of it. So, while Gemini is an absurd bit of code, Denzel Washington playing Macbeth is just fine. (If you want to see why Denzel is one of the best, watch Training Day. His Oscar was richly deserved.) However - and this is a big “however” - Denzel was selected to play Macbeth because he’s one of the best and is a huge box office draw. That is, Denzel wasn’t brought in to play to the black crowd but to maximize the box office take. The crap Disney pulls in their live-action remakes is an entirely different matter and more akin to what Gemini is doing. The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan and Wendy, and Snow White reduce their target market by being “inclusive” of everyone but white families. While GOOGL hasn’t moved much on the Gemini kerfuffle, DIS is still down by nearly half since making its all-time high in 2021. Wrap Up Truth matters. And Google has given us a turd of an AI system in Gemini. It flat-out lies. There are many alternatives, though each has its issues. So, while AI makes our jobs easier and will revolutionize the world, there’s a lot of work to be done. Trust, but verify. And then reverify. Have a wonderful weekend! All the best, [Sean Ring] Sean Ring Editor, Rude Awakening Twitter: [@seaniechaos]( [Paradigm]( ☰ ⊗ [ARCHIVE]( [ABOUT]( [Contact Us]( © 2024 Paradigm Press, LLC. 1001 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. By submitting your email address, you consent to Paradigm Press, LLC. delivering daily email issues and advertisements. 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