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originally posted by: flibblebee
originally posted by: rickymouse
originally posted by: the2ofusr1
The Ukraine being what it is ,dos not lend to the western type very well .Thinking back to some comments made by Webster Tarpley saying something to the effect that what Russia had suggested was a group of states within the Ukraine would be the best option .This seems to have been what was there to a certain degree as the Crimea was fully autonomous and had their own Govt. and was well understood . The other regions were a type of the same but shared more with the Govt in Kiev . I guess it's like a big family that gets along just fine when they come together for a visit but could never live in the same household again . a reply to: rickymouse
This would be a better think for Ukraine I think. If it broke up into a few states, then people would have a choice. Right now the New government is trying to force everyone to do what they want, that is not right. I do like the country I live in but would not force our system on other countries. I think the people of Ukraine are going to be exploited by this government, their dreams of a better society will never materialize. Just because people think differently does not mean one is right or wrong. You shouldn't force change on people, this is not the middle ages anymore.
So, Putin was right.
Just wanted to be sure that's what we are concluding, Putin's sugestion (after all he knows the regional politics better than all of us on here) was the best one after all.
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originally posted by: rickymouse
originally posted by: flibblebee
originally posted by: rickymouse
originally posted by: the2ofusr1
The Ukraine being what it is ,dos not lend to the western type very well .Thinking back to some comments made by Webster Tarpley saying something to the effect that what Russia had suggested was a group of states within the Ukraine would be the best option .This seems to have been what was there to a certain degree as the Crimea was fully autonomous and had their own Govt. and was well understood . The other regions were a type of the same but shared more with the Govt in Kiev . I guess it's like a big family that gets along just fine when they come together for a visit but could never live in the same household again . a reply to: rickymouse
This would be a better think for Ukraine I think. If it broke up into a few states, then people would have a choice. Right now the New government is trying to force everyone to do what they want, that is not right. I do like the country I live in but would not force our system on other countries. I think the people of Ukraine are going to be exploited by this government, their dreams of a better society will never materialize. Just because people think differently does not mean one is right or wrong. You shouldn't force change on people, this is not the middle ages anymore.
So, Putin was right.
Just wanted to be sure that's what we are concluding, Putin's sugestion (after all he knows the regional politics better than all of us on here) was the best one after all.
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I'm not sure exactly what Putin suggested so it is hard to say if I completely agree. Something should be worked out between the Ukrainian people. Not the people who seized control of the country.
originally posted by: Expat888
the people of ukraine will suffer more because fools and idiots fight for power with no regard for the well being of the people ..
originally posted by: maghun
a reply to: thesaneone
No money, no gas, no army...
The 777 failed to fell in the preplanned location, the junta started attacks immediately after the "accident", but today the losses higher than ever. It seems they lost the "ATO" definitely...
Coal is the main fossil fuel of Ukraine. It is mined in the Donetsk and Lviv-Volyn basins. Donetsk Basin (Donbass) is the largest in Ukraine. It is located on the territory of Donetsk and Lugansk oblasts.
The area of the basin is about 60,000 sq. km. (50,000 sq. km. within Ukrainian border). The eastern part of the Donetsk Basin is located in Rostov oblast of Russia. Industrial coal mining began in 1795.
This region, in east-central Ukraine, is industrial heartland of the country and one of the major heavy-industrial and mining-metallurgical complexes of Europe. The region is the most urbanized, and russified area of Ukraine. The key cities are Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk, and Donetsk.
Besides its basic mining industries, Donetsk Basin has highly developed ferrous-metals industries that produce iron and steel in large quantities. Durable goods manufactured in Donetsk Basin include mining and metallurgical equipment, diesel locomotives, and tractors.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: the2ofusr1
Yeah because fights never break out in the Russian Duma -
Or would people prefer the opposition parties storm the Ukraine parliament and seize people as the Russian goon squad did in Crimea / South / East Ukraine?
Let's just hope come election time the Ukrainians actually get somebody THEY want and not somebody we want.
Your characterization of what actually happened in the Crimea is typical of the propaganda we hear in the west .
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: the2ofusr1
Yeah because fights never break out in the Russian Duma -
Or would people prefer the opposition parties storm the Ukraine parliament and seize people as the Russian goon squad did in Crimea / South / East Ukraine?
Or as the Nazi puppet regime in Kiev did.