America and NATO are disingenuous in their intent

Two of America's most outstanding abilities are that of a master manipulator and its ability for "double talk'. The recent Russian ultimatum proposing guidelines for its own security against NATO's increasing containment and military aggression against Russia invoked a response that it "will not go above the heads of European countries, including Ukraine” which could, potentially, make Volodomyr Zelenskiy a "king-maker' in the upcoming, January 10th — 12th negotiations. In addition to this, it suggests that Zelenskiy and Ukraine have an equal say in NATO's alliances and policy. Zelenskiy will seek full, American backing if the negotiations fail and Russia invades Ukraine, but this will not happen. Such a scenario will, of course, leave President Zelenskiy twisting in the wind and seeking asylum in America when his government is replaced by an interim, Russian council. America's tough-talk will be replaced by more sanctions, but they may have less force and effect than previously imagined. With world political power rapidly shifting toward Russia and the Far East — and their new military, political and trade alliances — the US, and past allies, will weaken significantly and their threats will be that of a toothless tiger.