Judging Freedom Aaron Maté : Israel, While the World Watched Alaska.
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Aug 18, 2025 
Aaron Maté, a journalist known for his insights on geopolitics, dives into pressing global issues. He discusses Israel's contentious standing on the world stage and the implications of U.S. foreign policy on humanitarian crises in Gaza. The conversation highlights the denial of medical aid to Gazan children and scrutinizes the ethical dilemmas tied to military actions. Additionally, he touches on the geopolitical complexities surrounding Ukraine and critiques Western responses to international conflicts, offering a critical lens on current events.
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OSCE Monitor Blames Ukrainian Violations
- Benoit Paré, a French OSCE monitor, reported repeated Ukrainian ceasefire violations and far-right militias on the ground in Donbass.
- Paré concluded Ukraine refused Minsk provisions, helping create the conditions Russia later cited for invasion.
U.S. Pressure Undermined Minsk Peace Deal
- Maté notes U.S. diplomats discouraged Ukraine from implementing the Minsk Accords and encouraged continued attacks.
- He frames that U.S. pressure and NATO expansion helped provoke Russia's security response.
Far-Right Forces Limit Ukrainian Compromise
- Maté and quoted Ukrainian sources say an armed far-right minority constrains Zelensky and opposes any compromise with Russia.
- That domestic pressure, plus Western backing, limited Ukraine's ability to negotiate peace.
