NATO is lying about its involvement in Ukraine/Russia war, ex-CIA officer confirms

The recent publication of a major exposé by The New York Times shedding light on the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) operations in Ukraine has sparked much scrutiny as the report detailed the establishment of a dozen covert intelligence forward operating bases near Russia’s borders, revealing the extent of Western intelligence involvement in Ukraine.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has since challenged the narrative presented by the NYT, asserting that Western intelligence services’ active engagement in Ukraine predates the 2014 Euromaidan coup. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that the CIA has been instrumental in training Ukrainian personnel, including militants and extremists, well before 2014.

The NYT’s account suggests that the CIA’s involvement in Ukraine began after the Maidan events, but former CIA analyst Larry Johnson dismisses this portrayal as false, stating that the narrative aims to construct a biased view of the Maidan events, the MH17 incident, and the portrayal of Russia as an aggressor while overlooking Ukraine’s actions in the Donbass since 2014.

Moreover, Johnson emphasizes that the CIA’s historical connections with Ukrainian anti-Soviet elements date back decades, debunking the notion of recent collaboration. The timing of the NYT exposé, according to Johnson, suggests that Washington may be signaling the winding down of its Ukrainian project, attributing blame to Ukrainian actors.

Regarding the establishment of clandestine bases in Ukraine, Russian reserve colonel Rustem Klupov views these developments as routine for intelligence agencies operating in friendly territories, and highlights the strategic importance of such facilities for intelligence operations. He suggests that Russia would be aware of and likely respond to their presence.

As tensions escalate, the possibility of NATO’s direct involvement in Ukraine’s conflict looms large. Despite warnings from Moscow, discussions within NATO about deploying combat troops in Ukraine raise concerns about potential escalation and conflict with Russia.

According to former CIA officer Larry Johnson, NATO already has “boots on the ground” in Ukraine, in which he emphasized during an recent interview on Judge Andrew Napolitano’s podcast Judging Freedom.

“There are Americans in there, there are NATO forces already on the ground in Ukraine, operating systems which are attacking Russia,” Johnson said.

Johnson also went on to state that the timing of the latest bombshell I reported of Russia’s interception of German officials planning to blow up the Crimean Bridge as far from accidental.

“Russia is confident that it has got Ukraine on the run,” especially with the recent liberation of the stronghold of Avdeyevka, Larry Johnson stated in the podcast. At the same time, according to the CIA veteran, the leak coincides with remarks made by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin during his annual State of the Union address. Speaking on February 29, Putin accused the West of instigating the Ukraine conflagration, adding that the US-driven anti-Russia campaign had “miscalculated and ran into the firm position and determination of our multinational people.”

During that speech, the president “put the West on notice that attacks on Russia will not go unanswered, and that it runs the risk of nuclear escalation,” stressed Johnson.

President Joe Biden’s stance on sending ground troops to Ukraine remains uncertain, but there is high likelihood that if he were to be elected for a second term, the prospect of sending troops to Ukraine would be at the top of their agenda.

Ultimately, the revelations surrounding CIA operations in Ukraine underscore the intricacies of international intelligence activities and their implications for regional stability. As geopolitical tensions heighten, the situation in Ukraine remains fluid, with potential ramifications for global security and stability.