Just a couple of short things I want to report on.
Ukraine: I always knew that Yanukovich was a coward and a totally unprincipled man. That, and an idiot, of course. Well, he just proved it again. Not only did he let that old Soviet Politburo-style, semi-mummified, and thoroughly sclerotic moron McCain enter the Ukraine just to visit the “Euromaidan” crowd, he also caved in to the demands of the so-called opposition (which at this point should be called *insurgents* or *rebels*) and ended up sacking top security officials and blaming the riot police for the violence. I have seen the footage of the violence and I can tell you that the cops showed amazing restraint in the face of what was a carefully prepared and well executed assault using heavy stones, metal bars, chains, and tear gas. In any other country the cops would have opened fire. Yet Yanukovich did not even have the courage to stand behind those who protect him. Worse, he also freed all the rioters arrested for assaulting the cops. Now, I am not a big fan of riot police in general – I see them like dogs ready to assault anybody their master(s) order them to – but in this case I have to say that they were extraordinarily restrained, really. And yet, Yanukovich caved in a blamed them for everything. If Yanukovich had deliberately wanted to appear weak and pathetic he could not have done a better job. What a piece of garbage his guys is…
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Ukraine: I have been very critical of pro-Russian Ukrainians and Russians in the Ukraine and I have to admit that I should have made a special distinction for the Crimean Peninsula were truly interesting things are happening. To make a long story short, the Crimean authorities have officially warned that they would not allow the pro-EU thugs to dictate the future of the Crimean Peninsula. They have also told the population of Crimea to be ready to defend its autonomous status and future. It appears that unlike the lukewarm and confused pro-Yanukovich demonstrators from the Eastern Ukraine who traveled to Kiev, the Crimeans are far more determined and focused. On one hand, this is very good, but on the other, this is also very scary because if it comes to a violent standoff between the central authority (whoever will be in power in Kiev after Yanukovich) and the population of the Crimean Peninsula there is a 100% certitude that the forces of the Black Sea Fleet will get involved. In purely military terms, the Black Sea Fleet forces can defend the Peninsula, but that would mean a de-facto war between the Ukraine and Russia. Again, in purely military terms, Russia can easily beat the Ukraine, but the human and political costs could be horrendous, and the risks of a NATO intervention very big, especially if a crazy person like Hillary is in power in DC. This is stuff of nightmares and may God prevent that from occurring.
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Russia – EU relations: several newspapers have revealed recently that Russia has already deployed its Iskander-M missiles in Kaliningrad. Polish and Lithuanian politicians have expressed their concern and worry. What did these idiots think – that Russia was jocking when it warned about a response to the deployment of the US anti-missile system in Eastern Europe? Now they are all living with a crosshair painted on their thick foreheads. Enjoy!
The Saker
EXCELLENT update on Ukraine! I’m THANKFUL for your heartfelt personal insights. They have a strong “ring” of TRUTH not rhetorical propaganda.
I just got done watching;
Kusturica- Why does NATO still exist- To fight terrorism- It’s laughable!
youtube – watch?v=Q9nM2cHmbjk
I understand & agree with a lot of what he is saying (Putin good for Russia, Bolsheviks murder of CZAR/family, makeup of protestors in Central Square Of Kiev, EU, NATO, Yugoslavia & it’s aftermath, Hollywood machine,…). Maybe he was self censoring himself or it is RT policy not to speak of the Global Criminal Syndicate (ZOG NWO) but IMO you’re only speaking half truths and not piercing the core of the REAL problem.
Trying to keep it short/simple & some missed points.
I would appreciate you insight. First time I heard of this gentlemen.
wayne
So who does Yanukovich listen to? It doesn’t take much in the brain department to realize that riot police protect regimes.
Perhaps to rephrase things: What do you think Yanukovich’s strategy was, and the same for Russia? Another color revolution was obviously in the cards if he won the upcoming election, and the odds that they would try it early over the EU deal were reasonably high.
Paul
Very good Press TV “The Debate”. Very good analysis on Ukraine. No “presstitutes”
The Debate – Ukraine Crisis
youtube.com/watch?v=9y_teoT0_U8
@Anonymous 1 & Anonymous 3: thanks will watch the shows and let you know what I think.
@Paul: So who does Yanukovich listen to?
Alas, I am afraid that he only listens to himself and his oligarchs. And then his Prime Minister – Azarov – seems an okay guy, but with no willpower. He would make a good college professor but a terrible politicians. I am telling you – the power in Kiev is in very weak hands, this all reeks of the period between February 1917 and the October Revolution when Kerensky basically crashed the country and the Bolsheviks easily just picked up the reign of power.
The Saker
The battle for Ukraine has ended. And the clear winner is Moscow.
Hi Saker,
I Just read what you were writing about Crimea one year ago, and I should really call you a Prophet for that: Everything was just like you wrote: That there would be an illegal Coup in Kiev, and that Crimeans would not want to be part of the Ukraine anymore. And exactly that was what happened.