Thursday, March 20, 2014

No Russian Invasion of East Ukraine - Russia - Ukraine Latest


Lets Get Real:

This is the test, can the word of Russia be trusted, if THEY are being honest then we are on the same page at least, if this is another lie from Russia then we shall see more sanctions, even the chance of a regional war in the Ukraine, with the West supporting the Kiev Government vs. Russia.   This is a chance for Russia to get out of the hole it has created and to keep the Crimea, otherwise how much is a nuclear bunker these days. 

Review of US Sanctions on Russia - Ukraine Latest


Lets Get Real:

Lets hope these new US sanctions get the attention of the Kremlin, the new Russia is not the OLD USSR, Russia in connected to the international money system, thus previous Cold War sanctions had less effect, these new sanctions should bite those close to Putin, its a clear signal, NO EAST UKRAINE invasion, or worse will to come.   On the other hand Putin might see this as a golden chance to take the whole of the Ukraine, otherwise Ukraine might become part of the EU and NATO, then its over for any chance of Russia taking over the Ukraine.   Lets hope Putin has big ears and hears this bell otherwise the new cold war 2 will get hot. 

Sanctions Day between US and Russia - Ukraine Crisis Latest


Lets Get Real:

This time the US can laugh at Russian sanctions, this kind of measure will get all those on the list respect from their individual political bases and make it hard for their opposition to challenge them when it comes to Russia and the Ukraine.   This shows that Moscow does not either understand the US system or only wants to see what it wants, either is BAD.   The latest US sanctions below are much more harder, they should get the attention of the Kremlin and those close to President Putin, one could be wrong but one gets the impression that Russia will not go for East Ukraine, it might push the West to openly arm the Kiev Government and draw in the West in to a fight with Russia, this is only a guess, we shall in the hours and days ahead. 

More US Sanctions on Russia - Ukraine Crisis Latest

For the Historical record:


As part of that process, I signed a new executive order today that gives us the authority to impose sanctions not just on individuals but on key sectors of the Russian economy.  This is not our preferred outcome.  These sanctions would not only have a significant impact on the Russian economy, but could also be disruptive to the global economy.  However, Russia must know that further escalation will only isolate it further from the international community.  The basic principles that govern relations between nations in Europe and around the world must be upheld in the 21st century.  That includes respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity -- the notion that nations do not simply redraw borders, or make decisions at the expense of their neighbors simply because they are larger or more powerful.