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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant
Alright, I admit my background is the Middle East/ Asia and not Europe/Russia.
What's going on in the Ukraine? Should we be assisting the Freedom fighters against the extremely corrupt communist government?
Is it Ukrainians against Ukrainians?
After reading and watching some of the brutal beating of unarmed civilians by the Ukraine police I can only imagine at the level of corruption in the Ukrainian government.
Why did the EU turn their backs on the Ukrainian people? Fear of the Russians?
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Ukraine is a chocolate mess. Imagine an entire country with a multiple personality disorder, yet all of the personalities are insanely paranoid. The Ukrainian national anthem captures the sadness well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHzHlSLhtmM
It is Ukrainians vs each other, fueled by a divided country that is part pro-Europe and part pro-Russian. Corruption? Of course, it's on par with most of Africa, and everyone there knows it.
Why did the EU turn away? Without a doubt it was fear of Russia. Europe is dependent on Russian energy. If Gazprom turns off the pumps, Europeans die.
Should we be there helping the freedom fighters? Tough question in the best of times with solid leadership in place in our gov't, but given our current political quagmire I'd say H-E-double hockey sticks- NO. Our politicians would find a way to make life even more miserable for the Ukrainians. Russia demands a buffer zone between it and the west, and unless we fix the problem (Russia) the borderlands will all remain in turmoil.