Putin's Western Allies: Why Europe's Far Right Is on the Kremlin's Side

Foreign Affairs ^ | MARCH 25, 2014 | Mitchell A. Orenstein

[annalex]

There was no “invasion” of Crimea

There was military presence all over the peninsula and Ukrainian bases were taken by force. That is occupation; then the Soviet gang voted something to the effect of annexing Crimea, so the occupation continues under this guise. Learn something about the words you are trying to use, then use them.

the Crimean peninsula held a referendum

Referendum that gave no option to stay in Ukraine, conducted under the barrels of Soviet machine guns and rightly boycotted by all interested parties but one, is for kangaroos.

no controlling legal authority in Kiev

LOL. Ukraine has a recognized border and a functioning government recognized by the world community of nations. What the Soviet scum in Kremlin thinks about it is their own business.

[SunkenCiv]

Note: this topic was posted 3/29/2014. Thanks annalex.

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