Ukraine is literally doing NATO's job, and is the only country in the world that is fulfilling the Alliance's destiny. NATO was designed to deter no other war than with Russia. However, Kyiv is still not invited to the Alliance, says Garry Kasparov, a Russian political activist and world chess champion, in his passionate speech at the Halifax Security Forum held in Washington.
The West owes to Ukraine "everything." But instead, the proposals are "let's sacrifice them."
"NATO was built to fight only one war, not Afghanistan, not Syria, one war: to save free Europe from Russian aggression. Ukraine is the only country that is fighting this war, and we're still discussing should include them or not," he claimed.
Kasparov said that NATO is not strong and effectively "doesn't exist," adding that it's fake and only a four-letter word. And it's not about "how many weapons you have," but "I'm willing to fight and die."
"Oh, it’s nice that you have a Canadian-led brigade in Latvia. Will they shoot if the Russians cross the border? We know the answer. It will take ages to negotiate," he continued.
Kasparov said that if not for Ukraine standing in front of Russian tanks, they would already be in Poland.
"Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole of Europe. The only reason you are still sitting here celebrating (NATO) is because Ukraine is dying every minute. It's a massive sacrifice," he stressed.
Only thanks to Ukraine is Russia not fulfilling Putin’s dream of restoring the Russian empire, Kasparov explained.
However, if Kyiv is forced to accept a US-proposed deal, which has been dubbed a "Munich-style agreement," then it is clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will realize that dream."
"And then, you guys are next. But you are not willing to fight," Kasparov underlined.
"Show Trump the middle finger"
He also appealed to the US senators to take action against the deal, which demands that Ukraine abandon its NATO membership aspirations, lose Donbas, and forgive Russia for 190,000 war crimes.
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"As a Russian, I also feel guilty—that’s why I cannot simply tell him, 'Show Trump the middle finger.' But how many senators are here? Are you going to tell Donald Trump he cannot do that?" he asked.
Putin, Xi Jinping are celebrating
Kasparov says that the US-proposed deal isn't even worth serious discussion, as Trump’s business partner made it to enrich his family and sell Ukraine.
"How can we seriously discuss Ukraine giving up fortifications that are saving Europe?" he said, mentioning a series of Ukraine's protection structures located in the east of the country, which have been holding the Russians from the complete occupation of the region for 11 years.
These obstacles and digouts would be taken if Russia takes Donbas.
He said the West has every advantage, in terms of military, political, and economic power, but it is still losing the war with Russia.
According to him, Chinese Xi Jinping and other pro-Russian leaders, "are celebrating."
"Russia has North Koreans, Cubans, Africans. They have volunteers. And we are still talking about escalation," he added.
