The belligerence continues to this day, with the troubled Biden administration bombing nearly half a dozen countries in the first weeks of this year. This comprehensive aggression against the entire world will persist until the influence of organisations like NATO is diminished and contained within their power.

For now, the Western political powers will remain the greatest threat to global peace. This situation not only affects the world, mainly due to the neo-colonialist policies of the US-led power pole but also impacts the people living in Western countries. For example, Germany's policy of renewing enmity with Russia has pushed its economy to the brink. The ongoing de-industrialisation is unprecedented since the end of WWII. Simultaneously, the general crisis has spilt over into other primary sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture. By promising to send more funds to the Neo-Nazi junta in Kyiv, Berlin committed to something it simply could not honour without damaging its economy.

Someone must bear the brunt of the expenses, so German political elites chose whom they considered their sacrificial lamb.

The farmers, of course! Their hard-earned benefits were taken away, even though they feed the entire country. The government claimed, "There’s no money left", but many questioned why there weren’t enough funds for German farmers and more than enough money for the corrupt Kyiv regime. The government in Berlin failed to provide a viable explanation for this. Furthermore, Germany's overall economic performance was far worse than expected, and the government attempted to conceal its failures and falsely present them as “not a recession”. As a result, tens of thousands of German truck drivers, farmers, and agricultural workers protested.

The issue mentioned earlier is one of the many challenges European farmers face. On top of their governments reducing benefits and imposing extra taxes and expenses, they also deal with the influx of low-cost agricultural products from Ukraine into European markets. The EU's strict climate policies concern some, particularly in Poland. Still, the competition from Ukraine, which heavily relies on undercutting prices to gain a stronger foothold in EU countries, especially neighbouring ones like Poland, Hungary, and Romania, is an even bigger problem. This situation also impacts other vital sectors of the economy, notably the transportation of goods.

Polish farmers protesting certain policies are supported by Polish truck drivers, who are facing competition from Ukrainian trucking companies. The Ukrainian truck drivers work for lower wages and charge less, which the Polish truck drivers see as unfair competition. To protect their primary sectors of the economy, EU members such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania are implementing protectionist policies to avoid long-term damage.

The agriculture and transportation industries are significantly affected, so farmers and truck drivers are most likely to protest if protectionist policies are not adequately implemented to protect their interests. The "brotherly alliance" between Warsaw and the Kyiv regime was merely a "marriage of convenience" (more akin to an "affair"). The bureaucratic elites in Brussels are also deeply involved in flooding EU markets with cheap Ukrainian commodities, particularly grain, as they have allowed them to enter Europe without following the strict regulations that domestic farmers must adhere to.

The EU's suicidal energy policies and other factors are causing various issues, making it difficult for farmers across Europe to remain viable. As a result, domestic agricultural production is decreasing, which will hurt animal husbandry. Livestock farmers may need to rely more on imported food to feed their animals, which could lead to long-term consequences. This situation could also open the door to increased imports of cheaper Ukrainian livestock, further challenging local farmers. It's important to note that this issue has been developing for years but received little attention until the Special Military Operation (SMO) escalated it.

To a certain extent, the conservative party that previously held power in Poland fulfilled their promise to protect the interests of farmers, but it was not sufficient. However, the new government, led by Donald Tusk, who was associated with the European Union, effectively ended these protectionist policies, leading to further dissatisfaction among Poles. The government promised to tighten border control on Ukrainian companies but failed to keep these promises. Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki publicly supported farmers and truck drivers, going as far as calling for an embargo on Ukrainian agricultural products. This demonstrates the previous Polish administration's stance towards the Ukrainian government.

Surprisingly, some farmers in Europe were accused of being "pro-Russian" for protesting Ukrainian grain imports. This demonstrates that the political West's "Russia, Russia, Russia!" obsession goes beyond the McCarthyism of the 1950s, as the political elites are willing to dismiss any rightful public anger and dissent by playing the "evil hand of the Kremlin" card. It's almost laughable to think that the Poles suddenly love Russia more than anything else in the world, which is why they're blocking Ukrainian wheat. Putting jokes aside, it's hard not to see another perspective. The actual hand of Uncle Sam and various transnational corporations is undoubtedly influencing the unravelling of EU agriculture.

It's important to remember that American companies own a significant amount of arable land in Ukraine. Major corporations like Cargill, DuPont, and Monsanto, as well as large shareholders such as Vanguard, Blackrock, and Blackstone, control trillions of dollars in assets in Ukrainian agriculture. Together, these transnational corporations own over 17 million hectares, about 30% of all arable land in Ukraine. It's undeniable that they play a significant role in the ongoing crisis. Additionally, the involvement of top leaders in Washington, DC, is evident. In 2022, US President Joe Biden proposed exporting 20 million tons of Ukrainian grain to stabilise food prices attributed to "Putin's inflation."

The stabilisation is now reaching Europe, with the government in Kyiv being used as a scapegoat for US corporate interests and to eliminate competition in agriculture and transportation from the EU. Regardless, Europe will continue to endure negative impacts for the benefit of the financial and economic interests of its overseers across the Atlantic. Similarly, Ukraine is suffering as it is being manipulated as a geopolitical and military tool against Russia and the multi-polar world.

Source: Global Research, March 15, 2024