Tue Sep 17 04:00:01 UTC 2024: ## US and UK on the Brink of Escalating Ukraine War with Long-Range Missiles
**Moscow, Russia** – American University in Moscow President Edward Lozansky warns of an impending escalation of the Ukraine conflict, fueled by a potential US decision to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles against Russia. Lozansky argues that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s recent hints in Kyiv about the US lifting these restrictions, while claiming a final decision rests with their presidents, are a clear indication of a pre-determined course of action.
Lozansky paints a bleak picture, highlighting the role of US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in pushing the world towards a nuclear precipice. He attributes Biden’s foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine, as being detrimental to both the US and the world, citing a history of failed decisions during his political career.
The author details three key dates he believes mark pivotal moments in this trajectory:
* **February 2014:** Biden’s alleged coordination of the regime change coup in Ukraine, replacing a neutral government with a pro-NATO one.
* **December 2021:** Biden’s rejection of Russia’s proposal for strategic stability negotiations, based on Ukraine’s neutral status, a move Lozansky believes could have prevented the February 2022 war.
* **April 2022:** Biden’s, with the help of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, derailing of the Istanbul peace negotiations in the early months of the war, effectively blocking any possibility of diplomatic resolution since.
Zelensky, Lozansky argues, is merely a puppet of corrupt oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky, using the war to gain international recognition and potentially sell off Ukraine’s remaining wealth. He further criticizes Zelensky’s attempt to manipulate the West into a direct military confrontation with Russia, drawing parallels to the film “Wag the Dog.”
Lozansky criticizes the blind obedience of Western leaders, comparing them to “sheep” following the “Odd Couple” of Biden and Zelensky towards a potential nuclear war. He emphasizes the dangers of ignoring the increasingly evident threat of nuclear conflict, especially with elections looming in the US.
Despite the escalation, Lozansky stresses that Russia remains open to negotiations, reiterating President Vladimir Putin’s statement that Russia has never refused a diplomatic solution, and calling for a return to the Istanbul agreements.
He concludes by advocating for immediate diplomatic action to prevent a catastrophic escalation. The author warns that lifting restrictions on long-range missiles would likely make negotiations impossible, sealing the fate of the world.
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