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In reply to the discussion: Ukraine Violence Spreads: At Least One Killed in Odessa Riots [View all]joshcryer
(62,270 posts)15. There aren't enough ethnic Russian for a breakaway.
They never had popular support. All Putin could wish for is taking towns and preventing a vote, as it stands now ethnic Ukrainians are not letting that happen. This "success" will only embolden them, as they now know they can simply burn out the fascists relatively easily with no repercussions. Russia will be invading soon.
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You don't think Putin order Ukrainian military into UKRAINE? Jesus freaking Christ. nt
EmilyAnne
May 2014
#18
The real issue is that Russia's fascists back Putin as do fascists throughout Europe.
pampango
May 2014
#65
Yes, far-right support for Putin is more sinister and worthy of condemnation
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#71
It was Russia that took control of Crimea with its troops, not the USA
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#75
Invading a country and then organising a referendum in the section you've taken
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#77
It's disgusting to see "Dems are as bad as Republicans" and "Russians were defending themselves"
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#79
Fuck. It's hard to see how it ends in anything but huge violence after that
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#8
This is a major escalation. I think the current version of Ukraine is about to become history.
Comrade Grumpy
May 2014
#10
I thought we were talking about the provinces Russian was likely to take over
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#44