Anti-government protesters march on the street in Kiev February 6, 2014. Credit: Reuters/David Mdzinarishvili
Russian Adviser Threatens Ukraine With Military Force -- USA Today
Ukrainian protesters say they have no doubt that Russia will intervene militarily in the unrest that has been plaguing the former Soviet territory for months.
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukrainian protesters said Thursday they have no doubt Russia will intervene militarily in the unrest here if the current Moscow-aligned president gives in to demands for more freedoms and stronger ties to the West.
"Everyone knows that Russia is going to send troops to Ukraine – we have known it for a long time now," said Kateryna Chorna of Kiev who has regularly taken part in the anti-government protests that started in November.
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Update: Ukraine leader to Sochi as Kremlin warns may act against "coup" -- Reuters
My Comment: If Russia does send troops into Ukraine .... it will completely poison Russian - European/U.S. relations for years, and it will deeply divide Ukraine into two sides where reconciliation will be impossible to attain for the next generation or two.
Update: The threats are now rising .... Moscow accuses U.S. of fomenting Ukraine coup; recordings leaked -- Reuters
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I have to bow to your background on this subject. I note this; If I remember correctly Putin has repeatedly said he will not accept NATO or the EU into what was the eastern areas of the old WARSAW pact. The Ukraine abuts Russia and he may feel that he has to intervene.
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