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To: Katelew who wrote (624705)2/5/2017 7:06:18 AM
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Russia made its move in Crimea right after the Maidan overthrew the pro-Russian government in Ukraine. I'm sure this wasn't a sudden decision - quite clearly, it was a contingency plan prepared in advance. My guess is - they probably expected that the new revolutionary government would quickly make a deal with NATO, and Russia's Crimean bases - with an access to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean - would be lost to them forever.

I think the Crimean referendum was legitimate - the vast majority of the population is either Russian, or native Russian speakers. An opportunity to join a nation with the GDP per capita several times higher than that of Ukraine also must have been an inducement - much higher pensions, benefits, etc.

The EU would never accept Ukraine. The Euros were worried for decades what would happen to their jobs once they have to compete with the inexpensive "Polish plumber". They ain't seen nothin' yet - there is no way Polish plumbers could compete with the Ukrainian guys, accustomed to work for much less.

Instead of becoming a pawn - and a victim - in the game played by greater powers, Ukraine would be far better off remaining neutral, trying to get help from both sides - and working on getting their own house in order - fighting corruption, improving the economy, etc.
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