by Prof Michel Chossudovsky, Global Research:
Introduction
While there are divisions within NATO, Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock confirmed in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) (January 25, 2023), that Germany and its allies [NATO] are at war with Russia:
“Baerbock’s comments come on the heels of nearly a year of direct Russophobic narrative, including openly declared plans for war with Russia.
In mid-November 2022, Der Spiegel published a leaked German Defense Ministry document [68 pages], revealing that the Bundeswehr is preparing for war with Russia [See below]
The secret document titled “Operational guidelines for the Armed Forces” was drafted by Germany’s Chief of Staff, General Eberhard Zorn.
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“He stressed the need for a “mega-reform” of the German military and clearly identified Russia as an “immediate threat”. Infobrics
Screenshot from Der Spiegel, November 14, 2022
Translation of above (From German by Global Research)
Feared confrontation with Russia.
Preparation for “forced war” – The Bundeswehr must become significantly more powerful”
In a confidential strategy paper, General Chief of Staff Zorn swears that the Bundeswehr will face tough years ahead. A conflict with Russia is becoming more likely. The troops must concentrate fully on defence [Abwehr] against an attack.
What this bold statement suggests is that Germany and its allies should “defend themselves” (plural) against a Russian attack.
See also the contradictory statement of Germany’s Foreign Minister:
“The most important is that we do it together, we are fighting against Russia”
Germany’s FM, Annalena Baerbock: “We are fighting a war against Russia,”
They are openly saying it. They are literally saying US/NATO are at war with Russia. pic.twitter.com/80cERnKHHK
— Hassan Mafi (@thatdayin1992) January 25, 2023
Say No to Article V of The Washington Treaty
We are at a dangerous crossroads.
These confused “do it together” statements tacitly pertain to Article Five of the Washington Treaty and NATO’s Doctrine of Collective Defence, namely the undocumented “claim of an attack” against one member of the Atlantic Alliance (aka Germany) could be presented as an Attack against ALL members of the Atlantic Alliance, leading the humanity into a “World War III Scenario”.
Is Article V of the Washington Treaty (with regard to Russia) a talking point in the corridors of the U.S, State Department and the White House?
At the moment. The Answer is No. According to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken:
“President Biden’s determination is to avoid direct military conflict with Russia. …
“Biden has always been emphatic that one of his requirements in Ukraine is that there be no World War III,” Blinken said. (WP)
Inasmuch as Ukraine has lost this war before it started (No Navy and No Air Force), direct or indirect US-NATO confrontations against Russia are difficult to avoid unless there are meaningful peace negotiations.
Germany’s Defense Ministry document drafted by General Zorn opens up a Pandora’s box.
