Ukraine on Fire
- 2016
- 1h 35m
Ukraine. Across its eastern border is Russia and to its west-Europe. For centuries, it has been at the center of a tug-of-war between powers seeking to control its rich lands and access to t... Read allUkraine. Across its eastern border is Russia and to its west-Europe. For centuries, it has been at the center of a tug-of-war between powers seeking to control its rich lands and access to the Black Sea. 2014's Maidan Massacre triggered a bloody uprising that ousted president Vik... Read allUkraine. Across its eastern border is Russia and to its west-Europe. For centuries, it has been at the center of a tug-of-war between powers seeking to control its rich lands and access to the Black Sea. 2014's Maidan Massacre triggered a bloody uprising that ousted president Viktor Yanukovych and painted Russia as the perpetrator by Western media. But was it? "Ukrain... Read all
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No. What we have here is an, admittedly, somewhat one-sided portrayal of events leading up to the US-sponsored coup d'etat in Ukraine in 2014, but since we have already heard the entire narrative of the other side being parroted by MSM, this is not an issue. It's not an issue because everything presented here is factual, accompanied with plentiful video proof. The only error I've found is that Khrushchev was not really Ukrainian (he was pro-Ukrainian, but ethnically Russian).
The narrative goes back to WW2 and examines the roots of Ukrainian nationalism. It then continues to explain the US Cold-War involvement, and the continued interests of, especially, neoconservative elements of the US to poke the Russian bear until there's a reaction that could be used to make Russia weaker.
Watch this as soon as you can because there's a chance it will be banned (though Oliver Stone's name may mean that does not happen). And notice that people criticizing this film only talk in general terms without disputing anything of relevance that is present in the film.
Both documentaries seem to give the perspective of either side without really painting a complete picture.
Viewing both really helps you understand that this situation is not black and white but a very complicated gray.
A great podcast if you are looking to do more research on this topic and how the US Specifically has gotten involved in this conflict is Congressional Dish. This podcast also lists all of its sources (including congressional hearings, spending bills, everything is sourced). This podcaster is American and she does not dive too much into what Putin has done in this conflict but that is only because she operates on the fact that she has no control over Russia's government but since her (and all American's) tax dollars and her elected officials are making these decisions she is trying to inform other American's what is being done in our name.
Episode Numbers: 207, 244, 248.
The right answer for many holes about recent events .
Not only explanations but the necessary frame for interpret the reality near us , for observe the nuances and solve the puzzle defining, in some measure, our lives.
2. Ukraine has been in conflicts for Years.
3. Ukraine has been corrupt forever.
4. I found the next two minutes after 19:30 thought provoking.
5. As of today, we USA have given Ukraine 1 billion dollars.
6. That billion could be spent at home. We have a huge Homeleness problem.
7. I feel sorry for the Ukrainians that are moral, and uncorrupted, but this is Not our fight.
8. I'm beginning to wonder if we should have taken Poland into NATO now.
9. I don't want WW3 with a nuclear entity, and especially for a country that has been in conflict for years.
10. Watch the movie, and see what you think. I forgot about all the corruption in Ukraine. That billion dollars needs to be strictly accounted for. My hope is it all goes to the people, and the people's weapons, and not to some guy in a track suit.
11. You want to cry? Go to an American homeless site.
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- TriviaVladimir Putin had full creative control during the making of this documentary.
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- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
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