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Speaker 1 (00:02):
This is a clip from Bloody History. You can access
the entire episode now on our website and all podcast platforms.
June tenth, the US President John F. Kennedy delivered a
speech at American University in Washington, DC, in which he
touched upon a number of important international issues. The speech
was published in the Soviet press. The editors in chief
(00:24):
of the newspapers Pravda and Izvestia asked the Chairman of
the Council of Ministers of the USSR, Nikita Krushcheff, to
comment on this speech by US president. Below are published
the responses of Nikita Krushcheff question. In his speech, US
President John F. Kennedy focused particularly on the issue of
(00:44):
war and peace. He stated that in our age, total
war makes no sense and that peace need not be
impossible and war need not be inevitable. He also stated
that both the United States and its allies in the
Soviet Union and its allies have a mutually profound interest
in adjusting and genuine peace and in enduring the arms race.
(01:04):
How do you assess these statements by the US President.
US President John F. Kennedy's speech attracted attention both in
the United States and in other countries, including the Soviet Union.
This speech by the President touches upon the most important
question of our time, war and peace in a situation
where nuclear weapons have acquired colossal destructive power and the
(01:25):
stockpiles of these weapons are constantly growing. I think that
the Soviet people read the US President's introduction with interest,
since this speech represents a step forward in the realistic
assessment of the international situation and speaks of the need
to find ways to free humanity from the from the
arms race and the threat of a global thermonuclear war.
(01:47):
The international community and all Soviet people are well aware
that the Soviet government's foreign policy has always been guided
by the leniness principle of peaceful coexistence between the states
with different social systems. Our government has made specific proposals
for ending the arms race, general and complete disarmament and
banning nuclear tests, the creation of nuclear free zones in
(02:10):
various parts of the globe, the withdrawal of foreign troops
from foreign territories, the conclusion of a peace treaty with
Germany and a resolution on this basis of the issue
of West Berlin, and the conclusion of a non aggression
pact between the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization and the member countries of the Warsaw Pact. One
(02:30):
could cite many examples of the specific, purposeful activities of
the Soviet government, both within the UN and in various commissions, committees,
and subcommittees, where practical proposals were made on the aforementioned
in many other controversial and unresolved issues, President Kennedy's speech
emphasizes the real danger to the world, including the United States,
from the arms race and the accumulation of massive quantities
(02:53):
of nuclear weapons. He rightly argues that under current conditions,
a world war is particularly senseless, as it would be
inevitably result in enormous human losses and destruction of material
assets created by the labor of many generations. He also
rightly notes that the arms race, if not halted, could
lead to military catastrophe. Nuclear bombs are not like cucumbers
(03:16):
that can be stored in a warehouse and preserved for
a long time. The President's statement that our world war
is not inevitable just under under current conditions is also noteworthy,
as is well known, we reached this conclusion long ago.
From what was said, it is clear that the speech
contains a number of positive points, demonstrating a sober assessment
(03:37):
of the real situation. While reading the speech of the
US President, one cannot help but notice some of the
contradictory provisions contained therein. The President speaks of the need
to end the Cold War. However, in declaring this, does
the U s President seek to eliminate the sources of
the Cold War? This is not clear from his speech.
Let us take for example, one of the most important problems,
(03:59):
the question of conclcluding a German peace treaty. President Kennedy states,
our commitment to defend Western Europe and West Berlin, for example,
remains unwavering. Because of the identity of our vital interests.
The United States will make no deal with the Soviet
Union to the detriment of other countries and other peoples,
not only because there are partners, but because their interests
(04:21):
and ours coincide. It seems that the US government is
unwilling to seek a negotiated solution to the German problem
and remains largely committed to its old positions, which essentially
align with those of the most reactionary and aggressive forces
in West Germany led by Adenauer, Brandt and other revenue
(04:43):
I don't know. This word is reven kissed minded individuals.
One of the main sources of the Cold War, therefore
remains unaddressed. The Soviet government would like to sign a
German peace treaty and on its basis, resolve the West
Berlin issue with its former allies in World War II.
As is known from repeated statements by the Soviet government,
(05:04):
the resolution of this issue does not seek to benefit
one side or harm the other. The signing of a
German peace treaty would benefit the cause of peace as
a whole in all nations, including the American people, would benefit.
Soviet proposals on the German question are concrete and clear.
They are based on recognition of the current situation in
(05:25):
Europe and Germany, the existence of two sovereign German states,
the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany.
As for West Berlin specifically, there are no more reasonable
and logical proposals than the creation of a free city
of West Berlin with corresponding guarantees of its international status.
(05:46):
I reaffirm that the Soviet Government stands for the strictest
international guarantees for the Free City of West Berlin, with
the participation of the United Nations. It must be resolutely
emphasized that there is no escape from the conclusion of
a German peace treaty. The issue must and will be resolved.
We would prefer it to be resolved by agreement with
(06:06):
the Western Powers. In order to eliminate the sources of
the Cold War, and not only the Cold War, but
the dangerous sources of unleashed a new World War. We
need not just wishes, but concrete actions. Or take another
very important issue. The President talks about easing international tensions,
but how can this be reconciled with the existence of
(06:28):
American military bases on foreign soil. It's a fact that
the United States surrounded the Soviet Union and other socialist
countries with its military bases. They essentially occupied South Vietnam,
South Korea, Japan, and a number of other countries. Furthermore,
to this day, as a result of US aggression, Taiwan,
the original Chinese territory, is still occupied by American troops.
(06:51):
In some countries, American troops they practically perform the functions
of an international gend army, conducted military operations to suppress
the National Liberation movement. What can we say about the
US trampling on the Soviet rights of other states. The
most rabid US political figures, and in some cases they
(07:13):
directly call for open and even armed intervention in the
internal affairs of Cuba. Seeking to impose on the Cuban
people a system that is pleasing to the US imperialist
monopolies occupy fairly high positions. If we take President Kennedy's
statement about ending Cold War and strengthening peace to its
logical conclusion, then it is necessary to refrain from interfering
(07:35):
in the international affairs of other states, respect their sovereignty,
observe the norms of international law, and respect the UN Charter,
not only in words but also in deeds. And eliminate
military bases that are a springboard for aggression against other states.
Or take such a straightforward issue as a non aggression
Pact between NATO countries and a Warsaw Pact member states.
(07:57):
An agreement on this matter would only bring a warming
of the political atmosphere. After all, it wouldn't involve territorial
or other concessions, as such a treaty would bring equal
benefits to all countries that sign it, and yet Western
countries say such a treaty shouldn't be signed. They explain
this by saying, we are all members of the United Nations,
whose charter stipulates non aggression by some countries. But if
(08:20):
they cite the United Nations Charter non aggression, then why
did Western powers create aggressive blocks? Talk of NATO being
created for defensive purposes is naive. After all, many senior
officials in this military alliance don't hide its aggressive nature,
its targeting of the Soviet Union and other socialist countries.
(08:40):
All right, I need to pause for a second because
something is becoming overwhelmingly obvious with this document. Okay, let
me point out a couple things. It's twenty twenty five
and the Russians handed us a document written in Russian. Okay,
they don't have an English translator, they don't have chat GPT. No,
(09:02):
they were sending a message. This entire document is the
Russians sending us a message today in twenty twenty five.
That's what this document is. This document is a very
strong signal to the Americans that, look, we want peace.
(09:29):
John Kennedy wanted peace, Kruse Jeff wanted peace. We all
want peace. That's what they're saying. That's what is being
said today from the Russians to the Americans, for sure,
and they're using historical precedent to make the case. That's
what this document is
This is a clip from Bloody History. You can access
the entire episode now on our website and all podcast platforms.
June tenth, the US President John F. Kennedy delivered a
speech at American University in Washington, DC, in which he
touched upon a number of important international issues. The speech
was published in the Soviet press. The editors in chief
(00:24):
of the newspapers Pravda and Izvestia asked the Chairman of
the Council of Ministers of the USSR, Nikita Krushcheff, to
comment on this speech by US president. Below are published
the responses of Nikita Krushcheff question. In his speech, US
President John F. Kennedy focused particularly on the issue of
(00:44):
war and peace. He stated that in our age, total
war makes no sense and that peace need not be
impossible and war need not be inevitable. He also stated
that both the United States and its allies in the
Soviet Union and its allies have a mutually profound interest
in adjusting and genuine peace and in enduring the arms race.
(01:04):
How do you assess these statements by the US President.
US President John F. Kennedy's speech attracted attention both in
the United States and in other countries, including the Soviet Union.
This speech by the President touches upon the most important
question of our time, war and peace in a situation
where nuclear weapons have acquired colossal destructive power and the
(01:25):
stockpiles of these weapons are constantly growing. I think that
the Soviet people read the US President's introduction with interest,
since this speech represents a step forward in the realistic
assessment of the international situation and speaks of the need
to find ways to free humanity from the from the
arms race and the threat of a global thermonuclear war.
(01:47):
The international community and all Soviet people are well aware
that the Soviet government's foreign policy has always been guided
by the leniness principle of peaceful coexistence between the states
with different social systems. Our government has made specific proposals
for ending the arms race, general and complete disarmament and
banning nuclear tests, the creation of nuclear free zones in
(02:10):
various parts of the globe, the withdrawal of foreign troops
from foreign territories, the conclusion of a peace treaty with
Germany and a resolution on this basis of the issue
of West Berlin, and the conclusion of a non aggression
pact between the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization and the member countries of the Warsaw Pact. One
(02:30):
could cite many examples of the specific, purposeful activities of
the Soviet government, both within the UN and in various commissions, committees,
and subcommittees, where practical proposals were made on the aforementioned
in many other controversial and unresolved issues, President Kennedy's speech
emphasizes the real danger to the world, including the United States,
from the arms race and the accumulation of massive quantities
(02:53):
of nuclear weapons. He rightly argues that under current conditions,
a world war is particularly senseless, as it would be
inevitably result in enormous human losses and destruction of material
assets created by the labor of many generations. He also
rightly notes that the arms race, if not halted, could
lead to military catastrophe. Nuclear bombs are not like cucumbers
(03:16):
that can be stored in a warehouse and preserved for
a long time. The President's statement that our world war
is not inevitable just under under current conditions is also noteworthy,
as is well known, we reached this conclusion long ago.
From what was said, it is clear that the speech
contains a number of positive points, demonstrating a sober assessment
(03:37):
of the real situation. While reading the speech of the
US President, one cannot help but notice some of the
contradictory provisions contained therein. The President speaks of the need
to end the Cold War. However, in declaring this, does
the U s President seek to eliminate the sources of
the Cold War? This is not clear from his speech.
Let us take for example, one of the most important problems,
(03:59):
the question of conclcluding a German peace treaty. President Kennedy states,
our commitment to defend Western Europe and West Berlin, for example,
remains unwavering. Because of the identity of our vital interests.
The United States will make no deal with the Soviet
Union to the detriment of other countries and other peoples,
not only because there are partners, but because their interests
(04:21):
and ours coincide. It seems that the US government is
unwilling to seek a negotiated solution to the German problem
and remains largely committed to its old positions, which essentially
align with those of the most reactionary and aggressive forces
in West Germany led by Adenauer, Brandt and other revenue
(04:43):
I don't know. This word is reven kissed minded individuals.
One of the main sources of the Cold War, therefore
remains unaddressed. The Soviet government would like to sign a
German peace treaty and on its basis, resolve the West
Berlin issue with its former allies in World War II.
As is known from repeated statements by the Soviet government,
(05:04):
the resolution of this issue does not seek to benefit
one side or harm the other. The signing of a
German peace treaty would benefit the cause of peace as
a whole in all nations, including the American people, would benefit.
Soviet proposals on the German question are concrete and clear.
They are based on recognition of the current situation in
(05:25):
Europe and Germany, the existence of two sovereign German states,
the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany.
As for West Berlin specifically, there are no more reasonable
and logical proposals than the creation of a free city
of West Berlin with corresponding guarantees of its international status.
(05:46):
I reaffirm that the Soviet Government stands for the strictest
international guarantees for the Free City of West Berlin, with
the participation of the United Nations. It must be resolutely
emphasized that there is no escape from the conclusion of
a German peace treaty. The issue must and will be resolved.
We would prefer it to be resolved by agreement with
(06:06):
the Western Powers. In order to eliminate the sources of
the Cold War, and not only the Cold War, but
the dangerous sources of unleashed a new World War. We
need not just wishes, but concrete actions. Or take another
very important issue. The President talks about easing international tensions,
but how can this be reconciled with the existence of
(06:28):
American military bases on foreign soil. It's a fact that
the United States surrounded the Soviet Union and other socialist
countries with its military bases. They essentially occupied South Vietnam,
South Korea, Japan, and a number of other countries. Furthermore,
to this day, as a result of US aggression, Taiwan,
the original Chinese territory, is still occupied by American troops.
(06:51):
In some countries, American troops they practically perform the functions
of an international gend army, conducted military operations to suppress
the National Liberation movement. What can we say about the
US trampling on the Soviet rights of other states. The
most rabid US political figures, and in some cases they
(07:13):
directly call for open and even armed intervention in the
internal affairs of Cuba. Seeking to impose on the Cuban
people a system that is pleasing to the US imperialist
monopolies occupy fairly high positions. If we take President Kennedy's
statement about ending Cold War and strengthening peace to its
logical conclusion, then it is necessary to refrain from interfering
(07:35):
in the international affairs of other states, respect their sovereignty,
observe the norms of international law, and respect the UN Charter,
not only in words but also in deeds. And eliminate
military bases that are a springboard for aggression against other states.
Or take such a straightforward issue as a non aggression
Pact between NATO countries and a Warsaw Pact member states.
(07:57):
An agreement on this matter would only bring a warming
of the political atmosphere. After all, it wouldn't involve territorial
or other concessions, as such a treaty would bring equal
benefits to all countries that sign it, and yet Western
countries say such a treaty shouldn't be signed. They explain
this by saying, we are all members of the United Nations,
whose charter stipulates non aggression by some countries. But if
(08:20):
they cite the United Nations Charter non aggression, then why
did Western powers create aggressive blocks? Talk of NATO being
created for defensive purposes is naive. After all, many senior
officials in this military alliance don't hide its aggressive nature,
its targeting of the Soviet Union and other socialist countries.
(08:40):
All right, I need to pause for a second because
something is becoming overwhelmingly obvious with this document. Okay, let
me point out a couple things. It's twenty twenty five
and the Russians handed us a document written in Russian. Okay,
they don't have an English translator, they don't have chat GPT. No,
(09:02):
they were sending a message. This entire document is the
Russians sending us a message today in twenty twenty five.
That's what this document is. This document is a very
strong signal to the Americans that, look, we want peace.
(09:29):
John Kennedy wanted peace, Kruse Jeff wanted peace. We all
want peace. That's what they're saying. That's what is being
said today from the Russians to the Americans, for sure,
and they're using historical precedent to make the case. That's
what this document is
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