Prepare For War ‘At Any Moment,’ Ukrainian President Warns After Putin Sends 8,500 Soldiers, 270 Tanks To Border -- National Post/The Telegraph
Ukraine must be ready for a full-scale Russian invasion “at any moment,” the country’s acting president warned Thursday, as officials announced the emergency call-up of a 60,000-strong national guard force.
Oleksander Turchynov said Moscow was “ready” to go much further than the annexation of the Black Sea territory of Crimea, which is expected to vote to secede from Ukraine in a referendum on Sunday.
Only clear international pressure could halt slow the momentum of the Kremlin, he said. “All of civilized humanity supports our country,” said Mr. Turchynov. “I am sure that this united effort in the international arena, bringing together all democratic countries, can still allow us to halt this aggression.”
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More News On Growing Invasion Fears Between Russia And Ukraine
Ukraine DM Parubiy warns of full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine -- Kyiv Post
Russia Is Preparing to Invade East Ukraine, Estonia Says -- Bloomberg
Ukraine Says 80,000 Russian Soldiers And 270 Tanks Are Threatening A 'Full-Scale Invasion' -- Michael Kelley, Business Insider
Russia Masses Troops On Border Of Ukraine Sparking Invasion Fears -- Huffington Post
Russia Gets on a War Footing Next to Ukraine -- Jacob Siegel, Daily Beast
Deeper Ukraine Invasion Lurks in Putin's Warnings, 'Provocations,' Clashes in East -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Full-Scale Invasion Threat -- Novinite
Ukraine crisis gets worse, tanks appear in the east -- Daily Caller
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Russia has no plans to invade southeastern Ukraine -- Washington Post/AP
Russians Have ‘No Plans’ to Invade Eastern Ukraine -- ABC News
Russia building a pretext to push deeper into Ukraine? -- Charlie D'Agata, CBS News
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The invasion of the Ukraine by Russia is sending a ripple effect through out Eastern Europe. With the prospects now for possible cold war starting all over again investors brace for sanctions against Russia. And with the already falling economy of the Ukraine, investors and business are bailing out as fast as they can.
During the next few years, the Ukraine economy will be pushed to its limits. Currently, the Ukraine desperately needs 30 billion in loans to survive, and with ousted former president Viktor Yanukovich having already pulled the country out from the European Union, and the new government wanting nothing to do with Russia, the government will be in dire straits.
The US State department has issued a travel warning urging Americans not to travel to the Ukraine. Tourism is a huge part of Ukraine economy. with hotels, airlines and restaurants depending on tourism. As these businesses cut back, the ripple effect in cities like Kiev, Odessa and Yalta will have devastating consequences on the economy. Just as when the housing market died in the US, the effects were felt world wide. Not only will Ukraine's economy continue to decline, but most of Western Europe's fragile economy will also feel the effects.
One industry that seems to thrive on the situation is the foreign bride market, A Foreign Affair operates four office in the Ukraine. Kenneth Agee the marketing director says, "In the last few weeks we have seen the biggest surge ever on women signing up. Not only have we seen the biggest surge, but we have seen the highest quality of women signing up; doctors, engineers, even some of Ukraine's most beautiful models, With the possibility of war looming over the horizon, American men are looking very desirable." A Foreign Affair 's new member Irina of Kiev says, "America is stable, American men have very good family values. These are important to Ukraine women; we want a good environment to raise our families. With Russian tanks rolling down our streets, I do not see a bright future here for starting a family.
The future does not look good for the Ukraine. Russia has no intention of letting Ukraine have complete independence. Most western Ukrainians have had a strong dislike for Russia for many generations, and will do what ever it takes to resist Russian influence or occupation. This being said, the country will have a long battle and many lines drawn in the sand, from serious economic sanctions to full out war. At this time, it looks like this struggle could go on for a decade or more.
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