Archive for the ‘Ukraine War’ Category
Posted by seumasach on February 27, 2014
leaving the EU to make up the $34 billion shortfall!
Yatsenyuk, 39, is a millionaire former banker who served as economy minister, foreign minister and parliamentary speaker before Yanukovych took office in 2010. Widely viewed as a technocratic reformer, he appears to enjoy the support of the U.S.[a subtle reference to Nuland’s famous phone conversation!-Ed.]
Obviously a man of the people!
Ukraine protesters nominate legislator for new PM
Telegram
27th February, 2014
KIEV, Ukraine — Leaders of Ukraine’s protest movement on Wednesday proposed a top legislator as the country’s next prime minister, while Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered major military exercises just across the border in a show of force and apparent displeasure over the country’s new direction.
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Posted by seumasach on February 27, 2014
In a display of people power, the so-called ‘Euromaidan’ council made the announcement, while also naming candidates for several other key ministries, after its members addressed crowds on Independence Square.
For “people power” read armed NATO-nazi gangs
“This is a government which is doomed to be able to work only for 3-4 months … because they will have to take unpopular decisions,” Turchinov said.
3-4 months is optimistic.
Andriy Paruby, head of the “self-defence” force protecting the Kyiv protest zone from police action during the three months of conflict, was named secretary of the powerful National Security and Defence Council.
Russia puts troops on alert as Ukraine elects ‘kamikaze’ cabinet
EuroActiv
27th February, 2014
The leaders of Ukraine’s protests yesterday (26 February) named ministers they wanted to form a new government following the overthrowing of President Viktor Yanukovich, as Russia put troops on high alert in a show of strength.
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Posted by seumasach on February 27, 2014
The Socilaist Worker’s Party which has claimed the vanguard role in the fight against fascism since the 1970s has failed to spot the fascist coup d’etat in Ukraine limiting itself to the casual observation that “some of the fascist street fighters have been offered jobs alongside the police”.
In fact , the riot police have been disbanded and according to EuroActiv “Andriy Paruby, head of the “self-defence” force protecting the Kyiv protest zone from police action during the three months of conflict, was named secretary of the powerful National Security and Defence Council”.
The “fascist street fighters” are being integrated into the regime. That sounds like a fascist regime to me.
“As fighting intensified the reliance on far right militias grew. But so did the depth of opposition to the president.” Oh well, in that case… I mean, if the it’s about breaking “Ukraine’s Stalinist ruling class”!
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Posted by seumasach on February 27, 2014
Andrei Korybko
Voltairenet
22nd February, 2014
Poland, the eager American servant that it has been, has now officially taken on the role of the ‘Slavic Turkey’ in relation to Ukraine. Just as Turkey has been a geopolitically convenient conduit for arms, personnel, and material support for the Syrian terrorists, so too has Poland begun to officially fulfill this role for their Ukrainian counterparts.
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Posted by seumasach on February 27, 2014
SCMP
27th February, 2014
China’s top newspaper criticised the West on Thursday for remaining locked in a “cold war mentality” against Russia in the contest for influence over Ukraine, calling for the shackles of such outmoded thinking to be cast off to deal with the crisis.
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Posted by seumasach on February 27, 2014
Statement of Chairman of the PSPU, Natalia Vitrenko
Larouche PAC
24th February, 2014
The entire world is disturbed by the events in Ukraine. The heart of the matter must be understood. The Progressive Socialist Party of Ukraine, as a left opposition party that has fought and continues to fight against the domestic and foreign policy conducted both by the Orange forces under Yushchenko and by the alliance of the Party of Regions and the Communist Party of Ukraine, under Yanukovych, finds it necessary to present our evaluation.
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Posted by seumasach on February 26, 2014
The media have suddenly gone very quiet on events in Ukraine but then celebrating a fascist coup doesn’t look very good. I can only assume they intended to use these elements to provoke a crackdown and consequent civil war and were wrong footed by Yanukovitch’s ceding of power to them. This article reveals the conflict in Maidan Square as Tymoshenko’s camp try, in vain, to disarm the right wing groupings.
El Maidán se niega a desarmarse
El Pais
24th February, 2014
En teoría, los poderes fácticos de Ucrania se han puesto al frente del ministerio del Interior, el Servicio de Seguridad del Estado y el Ejército. Sin embargo, el relevo, que en la superficie se presenta como una toma de posesión normal de los servicios clave para la protección del Estado y de los ciudadanos, es un proceso peligroso y plagado de dificultades. Así lo comprobó este diario el lunes en visitas a responsables de los distintos grupos que combatieron por el Maidán y que hoy se niegan a entregar las armas a los autoproclamados dirigentes del país, de los que desconfían claramente.
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Posted by seumasach on February 25, 2014
WND
24th February, 2014
The chief rabbi of Ukraine has issued a warning to the Jews in his country: Be vigilant, stay away from the protests and avoid the center of Kiev.
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Posted by seumasach on February 25, 2014
Lauder said that WJC views with concern the vandalism that happened during Sunday night at the Giymat Rosa Synagogue in Zaporizhia, 250 miles southeast of Kiev, which sustained some damage from firebombs.
Lauder says new Ukraine’s government ‘must promote equal rights’
EJP
24th February, 2014
NEW YORK (EJP)— “We hope and expect that all members of the new Ukrainian interim government will promote equal rights for all citizens and harmony among Ukraine’s diverse communities,” World Jewish Congress (WJC) President Ronald S. Lauder said Monday, saying he is ‘’looking forward to a democratic and peaceful future for Ukraine.’’
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Posted by seumasach on February 25, 2014
Ashton seems to realize that Russian support will be crucial in getting the EU out of this mess. Cosying up to Russia won’t endear her to the Maidan men however! Of course, she has committed the EU to nothing by way of financial support- Ukraine to be left to tender mercies of IMF. This is the mother of all messes.
EU’s Ashton urges Russian understanding, support on Ukraine
Reuters
25th February, 2014
Feb 25 (Reuters) – Russia should behave like a good neighbour towards Ukraine and let it move forward in the way it chooses after three months of unrest and conflict, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Tuesday.
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Posted by seumasach on February 25, 2014
Manlio Dinucci
Voltairenet
23rd February, 2014
Are you familiar with Viktor Pinchuk, the second wealthiest man of Ukraine? This steel magnate has developed a strong network of ties in the West, be it in the United States or in France. A philanthropist, he supports artists and is now sponsoring a “revolution.”
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