The conflict is beginning to take on a problematic tone. The negotiations are worth anything because the rebels doesn't listen to Russia. I never thought they did actually. The Russian military on the border with Ukraine have proven an ineffective influence with the rebels.
February 2, 2015
Bloomberg -- Eight top former U.S. officials (click here) urged the White House to start sending lethal weaponry to Ukraine in its battle against pro-Russian rebels, adding to the pressure on the administration as fighting there has escalated again. Administration officials say they are focused on a diplomatic solution but are examining all options.
The call by the eight former officials came in a report on Monday that urges the administration and NATO to send $3 billion of military aid, including anti-armor missiles, to bolster Ukrainian forces over the coming three years...
Now, the rebels want fresh recruits. The events in eastern Ukraine are completely out of control. If there was ever a major confrontation it would destabilize the region. There are currently at least 5000 dead. That is a burgeoning crisis with major powers in the middle of it.
February 2, 2015
...Mr. Zakharchenko, (click here) the head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, said mobilisation was "urgent" and that the call-up would take place in the next 10 days.
"This is to increase our army to 100,000 people," he said. "It does not mean we will take in 100,000, but the joint army of Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics' army should be 100,000."
However, the rebels' ability to raise large numbers of forces is unclear...
If Russia enters Ukraine with troops they will keep on going. They won't some at the western Ukraine border either. There is always the possibility the people in Kiev and other cities will suffer unbelievable outcomes, if the rebels prove successful.
This was never a matter of if, it has always been a matter of when does The West send Ukraine the armaments they are looking for. We always hope there will be a break through with talks, but, Russia has no influence with the rebels.
February 2, 2015
Bloomberg -- Eight top former U.S. officials (click here) urged the White House to start sending lethal weaponry to Ukraine in its battle against pro-Russian rebels, adding to the pressure on the administration as fighting there has escalated again. Administration officials say they are focused on a diplomatic solution but are examining all options.
The call by the eight former officials came in a report on Monday that urges the administration and NATO to send $3 billion of military aid, including anti-armor missiles, to bolster Ukrainian forces over the coming three years...
Now, the rebels want fresh recruits. The events in eastern Ukraine are completely out of control. If there was ever a major confrontation it would destabilize the region. There are currently at least 5000 dead. That is a burgeoning crisis with major powers in the middle of it.
...Mr. Zakharchenko, (click here) the head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, said mobilisation was "urgent" and that the call-up would take place in the next 10 days.
"This is to increase our army to 100,000 people," he said. "It does not mean we will take in 100,000, but the joint army of Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics' army should be 100,000."
However, the rebels' ability to raise large numbers of forces is unclear...
If Russia enters Ukraine with troops they will keep on going. They won't some at the western Ukraine border either. There is always the possibility the people in Kiev and other cities will suffer unbelievable outcomes, if the rebels prove successful.
This was never a matter of if, it has always been a matter of when does The West send Ukraine the armaments they are looking for. We always hope there will be a break through with talks, but, Russia has no influence with the rebels.
