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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Xolodno
(6,384 posts)Zelenski also placed Medvedchuk under house arrest, froze his and his political parties assets, which was in opposition and brought down its media capabilities. It was probably on its way to win a good portion of the next elections.
And he hasn't stopped there, now he's going after Poroshenko.
So the ability to get a government that tilts towards Russia or even remains neutral at this point is fading.
It's obvious Putin isn't going to invade as its almost mid February, slow walked the build up and its starting to warm up. However, that doesn't mean they won't convert the stationed forces into a more permanent situation. Thereby, having a daily threat against Ukraine.
And Russia does have economic tools in the quiver. They may use those first during the rest of the year and next. But have a standing army as an ace in the hole, just in case.