Republic of Crimea considered accepted into Russian Federation (Crimea Part Of Russia Alert)

Itar-Tass ^ | 03/18/2014 | Itar-Tass

[Ciexyz]

The West tried to make Putin out as The Hobbit. Poor miscalculation.

[Ciexyz]

Putin moved with decisive action and all due speed to protect Russian minority from being marginalized by Ukrainian thug coup leaders who could have set up a Kosovo type scenario where NATO comes in and bombs Russian minorities. Russia was weak when Serbians were being bombed by NATO and a basket case state was created. Putin learned by our own actions what to expect from the US and EU.

[Marguerite]

"This will start a wave of secessions and acquisitions all over the world. Europe will shatter, China will expand, muslim immigrant regions will secede."

You sound like Chicken Little: "The sky is falling!!!"

[Marguerite]

Why is the West crying foul following the overwhelming majority of the Crimeans deciding to join their motherland Russia, when it was the USNATO that forced with bombs the cession of Kosovo from Yugoslavia.

They consider supporting Kosovo to break away from Yugoslavia, was not breaking international law, but when it comes to Crimea, then all of the sudden, international has been broken.

Freaking hypocrites.

[Marguerite]

President Putin speaking:

“More than 82 percent of the Crimea electorate took part in the vote. Over 96 percent of them spoke out in favour of reuniting with Russia. These numbers speak for themselves.

To understand the reason behind such a choice it is enough to know the history of Crimea and what Russia and Crimea have always meant for each other.

Everything in Crimea speaks of our shared history and pride. This is the location of ancient Khersones, where Prince Vladimir was baptised. His spiritual feat of adopting Orthodoxy predetermined the overall basis of the culture, civilisation and human values that unite the peoples of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. The graves of Russian soldiers whose bravery brought Crimea into the Russian empire are also in Crimea. This is also Sevastopol – a legendary city with an outstanding history, a fortress that serves as the birthplace of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. Crimea is Balaklava and Kerch, Malakhov Kurgan and Sapun Ridge. Each one of these places is dear to our hearts, symbolising Russian military glory and outstanding valor.

In people’s hearts and minds, Crimea has always been an inseparable part of Russia. This firm conviction is based on truth and justice and was passed from generation to generation, over time, under any circumstances, despite all the dramatic changes our country went through during the entire 20th century.”

The Crimeans are returning to Russia. It’s none of US business.

It’s like Texas seceding from Mexico and joining the United States, back in the day. It was full of Americans, living in a failed state on the wrong side of an arbitrary border.

[Vince Ferrer]

It isn't intended to be a chicken little statement. I have a globe that was made in the early 60s. I noticed in the 90s that the majority of the countries on the globe no longer existed. The biggest reasons were the collapse of the Soviet union and the British empire. Nothing happens, then a whole lot happens. We are entering a period where a lot is happening. Already Scotland, Venice, plus various muslim regions plus Spanish regions wants to secede. I think things will accelerate.

[ridesthemiles]

Do all these people need to get new ‘papers’ & new passports?

[Marguerite]

“We are entering a period where a lot is happening.”

Sorry, my bad.

I misunderstood your post.