Svoboda and the History of Ukrainian Nationalism (TRNN)

[BelgianMadCow]

Tensions continue between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine's Crimea region, the main issue being the imminent referendum vote, which could place Crimea under Russian control. We here at The Real News want to take a step back and get a broader look at the Ukrainian protests and the new transitional government.

On the one hand, Russian media reports, as well as Russian President Vladimir Putin, characterize Ukrainian protesters as right-wing extremists who led the ouster of Ukrainian President Yanukovych. On the other hand, President Barack Obama, U.S. officials, and other segments of the American media have reported on these events as a legitimate popular revolution.

With us to discuss what's really the underlying truth is Per Rudling. Rudling is an associate professor of the Department of History at Lund University, concentrating on nationalism and the far right in the Polish-Ukrainian-Belarussian borderlands.

Clip and transcript at TRNN.

[rdharma]

1. Thank-you.

That video is very informative.

[zeemike]

2. Thanks for the history lesson.

We need more of that.

[BelgianMadCow]

3. I'll add the second part as soon as they air it (and I see it)

I'm curious to learn more as well.

[zeemike]

4. Please do.

I will be looking for it.

[BelgianMadCow]

7. It's below

enjoy!

[HatTrick]

5. Thanks

The Real News Network normally has very good material like this.

They are also listener supported, and don't take money from corporations.

[BelgianMadCow]

6. VIDEO Part 2: How Right-Wing Nationalism Rose to Influence in Ukraine

haven't watched it yet.

[jakeXT]

8. He really dodges the question of financing. /nt