EP#210 | DSD | Russia-Ukraine Truths: NATO, Neocons, and the Real Red Line with Prof. Jeffrey Sachs
🎙️ Episode Overview
In Episode #210, Ray Doustdar deep dives into the root causes of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, guided by an explosive interview between Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Piers Morgan. From the origins of NATO to the 2014 Ukrainian coup, this episode challenges mainstream narratives and asks: Who’s really provoking whom? Ray uses Sachs’ insights to peel back the geopolitical layers, examining history, power plays, and broken promises. This is a masterclass in pattern recognition, historical awareness, and calling a spade a spade.
🔑 Key Takeaways
🧠 The Real Red Line Was NATO
Putin's consistent demand: Ukraine must remain neutral. NATO’s expansion eastward is seen as an existential threat—not just by Putin, but by all of Russia’s political class.💥 The 2014 Coup Was the Catalyst
The U.S. helped oust Ukraine’s democratically elected president, Viktor Yanukovych, despite an EU-backed peace deal. The war started there—not in 2022.🧱 Warsaw Pact Gone, NATO Surged
After the USSR collapsed, the Warsaw Pact dissolved, but NATO expanded aggressively—contrary to U.S. promises made in 1991.🇷🇺 It’s Not About Putin Alone
According to Sachs, this isn’t a “Putin problem.” Russia as a nation views NATO's encroachment as a red-line violation.🧨 The U.S. Has a Pattern of Regime Change
From Haiti to Libya, Serbia to Iraq, Sachs details 60+ CIA-backed coups. Ukraine was just the latest.🎯 Historical Parallels Matter
Ray draws links to the Monroe Doctrine, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kosovo, and Syria—arguing that double standards abound.
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – New Segment: Audio Commentary Format
01:52 – Why Russia-Ukraine Can’t Be Ignored
04:39 – Prof. Sachs on NATO’s Broken Promises
08:08 – Crimea’s Identity & the 2014 Annexation
13:13 – NATO Expansion: Clinton to Today
16:18 – Ukraine’s 2009 Neutrality Promise
17:32 – The 2014 Coup: U.S.-Backed Regime Change
30:56 – Minsk II Agreement: Signed, Then Ignored
34:43 – The “Game of Risk” & U.S. Provocations
40:57 – U.S. Exceptionalism vs. Russian Borders
44:16 – Monroe Doctrine Hypocrisy
47:39 – Wrapping It Up: All Sides Are to Blame
❓ FAQ
Q: Why does Ray focus so much on NATO?
Because it’s the key trigger for Russia’s actions. NATO’s post-Cold War expansion directly contradicts U.S. promises made to Russia in the early ’90s.
Q: Who is Professor Jeffrey Sachs?
An American economist and geopolitical scholar. His blunt critique of U.S. foreign policy gives critical insight into how global power really operates.
Q: Was this episode pro-Russia?
No. It’s pro-truth. Ray challenges all sides, seeking a complete picture—including how the U.S. and NATO contributed to this conflict.
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🔎 Keywords
Russia Ukraine war, NATO expansion, Minsk II Agreement, Ukraine coup 2014, Jeffrey Sachs, Monroe Doctrine, CIA regime change, Project for a New American Century
🗂️ Categories
Geopolitics, Media Deconstruction, History Revisited, Global Conflict
🏷️ Tags
#RussiaUkraine #NATO #JeffreySachs #Geopolitics #DSD #CallASpadeASpade #JudgeTheTake
