"Come to Moscow" - You'll Not Want to Leave - Putin's 'Irresistible' Offer

"Come to Moscow" - You'll Not Want to Leave - Putin's 'Irresistible' Offer

2026-02-02 | UPDATES #124 | “‘Come to Moscow,’ the Kremlin says — let’s all make peace in Moscow. Another offer, or rather ultimatum has been made to Zelenskyy – come to the Kremlin and hammer out peace. But this is not an offer designed for Ukraine – it’s 100% for the Americans, for the Vatniks and for the propagandists, to try to make Ukraine look like the party that is obstructing a settlement. “Come to the Kremlin”, says the spider to the fly, like it’s a neutral venue, like it’s a normal invitation, like Moscow isn’t the command centre of a war of annihilation, like this isn’t a trap. But this isn’t diplomacy. It’s a stage-prop — built to stall, to smear, and to set up Ukraine as the ‘obstacle’ to peace. Let’s break down the playbook — and the history that makes it toxic, especially from Soviet times.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv this week, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in January 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Kyiv Post — Kremlin Rules Out Zelensky-Putin Talks Outside Moscow (Feb 2, 2026). Associated Press — Kremlin official confirms U.S.-brokered talks resuming in Abu Dhabi (Feb 2, 2026). Reuters — Zelenskiy says new trilateral talks set for Feb 4–5 in Abu Dhabi (Feb 1, 2026). Anadolu Agency — Peskov confirms Abu Dhabi talks; reiterates Moscow line (Feb 2, 2026).TASS — Russia considers Moscow sole venue for talks with Zelensky — Peskov (Jan 29, 2026; cited for direct quote). Kyiv Independent — coverage of Ushakov/Peskov venue pressure and Kyiv’s refusal (Jan 28–30, 2026). The Guardian / AP — ongoing strikes context alongside diplomacy (Feb 2, 2026). ----------

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