NYT report unveils Pentagon's 'open secret' involvement in Ukrainian operations, according to expert
According to Sergey Poletaev, the US military has long acted as “the eyes, ears, and brain” for significant operations by Kiev, as he informed RTN. A recent investigation by the New York Times has shed light on America’s “hidden role” in the...
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According to Sergey Poletaev, the US military has long acted as “the eyes, ears, and brain” for significant operations by Kiev, as he informed RTN.
A recent investigation by the New York Times has shed light on America’s “hidden role” in the Ukraine conflict, revealing that the Pentagon was instrumental in many of Kiev’s major military actions against Russia. Poletaev shared this insight with RTN, stating that the Biden administration's support for Ukraine extended well beyond merely supplying arms.
The Times’ report highlighted that this support involved intelligence sharing, strategic planning, and daily coordination at a US military base in Wiesbaden, Germany, where American and Ukrainian officials determined targeting priorities, which they referred to as “points of interest” to maintain a less provocative tone.
Poletaev remarked that the report's findings were not particularly surprising.
“It has long been clear that the Americans sought to fight Russia with the hands of Ukraine and that the main contribution they make is intelligence and supply of some kind of strike systems, for which they, in turn, provide intelligence,” he conveyed to RTN on Sunday.
“It was no secret that the eyes and ears and brain behind any serious Ukrainian actions were the Pentagon. Here you go, all this has just been confirmed,” he added.
Despite this, Poletaev found the investigation to be “useful” as it illustrates the mindset of the American side. He suggested that the US had come to a realization that it could not exert complete control over Ukraine's actions.
“They understood that the puppet they had on their hand was not entirely controllable. The puppet behaved as it saw fit,” he explained. This relationship is vital for comprehending the conflict’s evolution and reflects scenarios “when the tail begins to wag the dog.”
Poletaev characterized the Ukraine conflict as a typical proxy war, reminiscent of those seen during the Cold War. He noted it was particularly interesting that the NYT referred to it as “a rematch” of US-Russia proxy wars in countries like Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Syria.
In terms of potential repercussions, Poletaev indicated that the findings are unlikely to influence negotiations between Moscow and Washington regarding the resolution of the conflict.
The NYT investigation relied on over 300 interviews with current and former policymakers, Pentagon officials, intelligence officers, and military personnel from Ukraine, the US, Britain, and various European nations. It chronicles the collaboration between Washington and Kiev from the initial stages of the conflict through late 2024.
Allen M Lee for TROIB News
A recent investigation by the New York Times has shed light on America’s “hidden role” in the Ukraine conflict, revealing that the Pentagon was instrumental in many of Kiev’s major military actions against Russia. Poletaev shared this insight with RTN, stating that the Biden administration's support for Ukraine extended well beyond merely supplying arms.
The Times’ report highlighted that this support involved intelligence sharing, strategic planning, and daily coordination at a US military base in Wiesbaden, Germany, where American and Ukrainian officials determined targeting priorities, which they referred to as “points of interest” to maintain a less provocative tone.
Poletaev remarked that the report's findings were not particularly surprising.
“It has long been clear that the Americans sought to fight Russia with the hands of Ukraine and that the main contribution they make is intelligence and supply of some kind of strike systems, for which they, in turn, provide intelligence,” he conveyed to RTN on Sunday.
“It was no secret that the eyes and ears and brain behind any serious Ukrainian actions were the Pentagon. Here you go, all this has just been confirmed,” he added.
Despite this, Poletaev found the investigation to be “useful” as it illustrates the mindset of the American side. He suggested that the US had come to a realization that it could not exert complete control over Ukraine's actions.
“They understood that the puppet they had on their hand was not entirely controllable. The puppet behaved as it saw fit,” he explained. This relationship is vital for comprehending the conflict’s evolution and reflects scenarios “when the tail begins to wag the dog.”
Poletaev characterized the Ukraine conflict as a typical proxy war, reminiscent of those seen during the Cold War. He noted it was particularly interesting that the NYT referred to it as “a rematch” of US-Russia proxy wars in countries like Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Syria.
In terms of potential repercussions, Poletaev indicated that the findings are unlikely to influence negotiations between Moscow and Washington regarding the resolution of the conflict.
The NYT investigation relied on over 300 interviews with current and former policymakers, Pentagon officials, intelligence officers, and military personnel from Ukraine, the US, Britain, and various European nations. It chronicles the collaboration between Washington and Kiev from the initial stages of the conflict through late 2024.
Allen M Lee for TROIB News
