This looks like it was translated with one of the tech platforms, so the english is a little wonky in a couple places which I left, but a good analysis piece none the less.
https://southfront.press/war-charade-exposing-wests-pre-planned-escalation/
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation accused Kyiv and its European backers of deliberately undermining recently resumed peace negotiations. Moscow has also requested a meeting of the UN Security Council on the actions of some European countries disrupting the peaceful settlement in Ukraine. The West hides Kyiv’s provocations, accusing Russia of devastating strikes in Ukraine and of refusing the so-called ‘truce’ asked by Zelensky to rotate and rearm his scattered army.
First of all, Kyiv sharply increased its drone attacks on Russian territory since May 20, immediately following a brief diplomatic process, revealing that Western warmongers are more invested in prolonging the war than in seeking a resolution.
A Short-Lived Diplomatic Thaw
On May 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine, suggesting a potential ceasefire agreement. The first round of talks took place in Istanbul on May 16, leading to a major prisoner exchange, 1,000 soldiers from each side, carried out between May 23 and 25. While this humanitarian gesture offered a glimmer of hope, no further progress was made. Instead, immediately after the talks between Russian President Putin with US President Trump, Ukraine launched a massive drone offensive against Russian rear areas, mainly targeting the capital Moscow region, striking civilian infrastructure and settlements.
The timing of these attacks suggests a deliberate strategy: Kyiv, lacking the strength to hold the front, sought to provoke Russian retaliation, thereby justifying further Western military aid and escalation. The gambit worked. Following the massive Russian counterstrikes across Ukraine, Germany announced the lifting of restrictions on long-range weapons for Ukraine, while the UK imposed new sanctions, both moves publicly framed as “responses” to Russian aggression. Yet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz admitted the decision on long-range missiles had been made months earlier, and the British sanctions were approved a week ago, before Russia’s strikes. The narrative of “retaliation” appears to be a premeditated escalation tactic.
Provocation as Policy
The Russian Defense Ministry summed up that Ukrainian forces have launched over 2,331 drone strikes in just one week, with nearly half targeting civilian areas far from the frontlines. These attacks have resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children. In response, Russia has conducted precision strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities, including what Kyiv described as the “largest aerial attack since the start of the war” on the night of May 25.
The pattern is clear:
- Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian territory, knowing it cannot achieve battlefield success.
- Russia responds with overwhelming force, striking legitimate military targets.
- The West seizes the moment to justify further arms deliveries, ensuring the conflict continues.
The West’s True Objective: War Without End
The sequence of events exposes a troubling reality: Western powers, particularly Germany, France and the UK, are not interested in peace, especially until they are not invited to the negotiation table. Their immediate pivot to escalation following the ordered Kyiv’s provocations indicates a preference for proxy warfare over diplomacy. By framing arms deliveries as “defensive responses” to the fake Russian threat, they mask their role in fueling the conflict.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s leadership, facing catastrophic losses at the front, appears willing to sacrifice country’s entire infrastructure just to maintain Western support. The strategy is not military but political—buying time for a failing war effort.