03-03-2014, 06:43 PM
I wonder if Putin wants to reclaim part of the Ukraine, specifically Crimea - very important sea base for Russia.
A good portion of the Ukraine never wanted to secede from Russia in the first place. But, of course, a good portion did want to be an independent nation. I think it's estimated to be about 60/40, the majority side depending on who's doing the estimating -- last I read.
Guess we'll see if Poland, Hungary and other US allies in the region start getting nervous and asking for our intervention.
Anyway, I agree that we should stay out and see if this can be contained locally. Hopefully, it won't turn into another civil war (and nobody will be looking to stoke one for their own political agendas).
A good portion of the Ukraine never wanted to secede from Russia in the first place. But, of course, a good portion did want to be an independent nation. I think it's estimated to be about 60/40, the majority side depending on who's doing the estimating -- last I read.
Guess we'll see if Poland, Hungary and other US allies in the region start getting nervous and asking for our intervention.
Anyway, I agree that we should stay out and see if this can be contained locally. Hopefully, it won't turn into another civil war (and nobody will be looking to stoke one for their own political agendas).