Ukraine Warns Of Europe’s Worst Conflict Since World War II -- Bloomberg
Ukraine warned of an escalating conflict in its easternmost regions as a rebel leader said talks this week may include negotiations for a truce.
The country’s military will take on Russia’s “full-scale invasion,” Defense Minister Valeriy Geletey said on Facebook today, a shift away from the government’s earlier communication that focused on an offensive against insurgents. Ukraine “must urgently build up defenses against Russia,” which is seeking “to advance to other areas in Ukraine,” Geletey said.
Ukraine and its allies in the U.S. and Europe are accusing Russia of dispatching troops and backing militias to open a new front in the conflict that the United Nations estimates has claimed 2,600 lives. The Kremlin has repeatedly denied involvement in the unrest. Talks today between representatives from Russia, Ukraine, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the separatists will continue Sept. 5.
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My Comment: This assessment is probably correct.
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WNU-What part of the assessment?
You are right Black Knight .... I should have been more specific. I was focused on how the situation can get worse, and that absent any political/diplomatic talks .... we can spiral into something that would make the Yugoslav break-up and civil war pale in comparison. And yes .... with all the trends going the wrong way .... this could end up being the worst conflict in 70 years.
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