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[honeybun]

There is a large Russian population in Crimea but it's part of Ukraine. What right does Russia have to walk in and take over. There are many who did not vote and the way the ballot papers phrased the question did not take into account anyone that opposed the Russians.
He will now look to other parts of Ukraine that has a large Russian population.

This is what's dangerous. He will march ever onwards if he is not stopped.


Honeyb
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[CLKD]

So why didn't the 'russians' go back when USSR split?  There wasn't an upheaval at the time ……… 

[Limpy]

Perhaps it's because it's a big thing to move away from an area that you've always lived in?

[Christine]

Its the reason he keeps giving that he is protecting Russian speakers!!! they all mostly speak Russian in Ukraine, but don't say they are Russian. Before the 'iron curtain' came up Ukraine was under Russian rule, so Russian was all they were allowed to speak.

UN & EU etc are all so concerned about the effect on the economy...it could all get so much worse if its left to carry on, not just for Ukraine but for all of us.

[CLKD]

If they keep pushing Putin with weak 'threats' then it will escalate.  This is about not being able to control Russia ……. they forget that 87% of our oil and gas comes via that huge area 

Why not sit back and not say ought for a while - after all, we went 'into' the Falklands …………

[honeybun]

Yes we did but that was to protect British people being taken over by the Argentinians. It's hardly the same at all.

The west simply can't stand by and watch Russia take over parts of another country.


Honeyb
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[CLKD]

It does seem that the people there are OK about being taken into Russia ….

[honeybun]

Don't see that they had much of a choice what with Russian soldiers surrounding them and the Ukrainian soldiers under lock and key.

Honeyb
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[Limpy]

It does seem that the people there are OK about being taken into Russia ….

Does this include the Ukranian soldier/s who were shot this afternoon when the Russians stormed their headquarters?

Also, heard a non russian speaking Ukranian being interviewed, saying he and the rest of his community boycotted the vote. He couldn't understand the "result", don't think he believed it either.

[CLKD]

Hadn't heard that bit of news.  Why would they boycott even if it wasn't seen to be 'legal', better to have voted than not because the results will be skewed ………. no one will know if someone doesn't Vote  it is a silent protest that will never be realised by out-siders …...

[Limpy]

Since found out, one Ukranian soldier was killed another wounded.

Re the not voting, it might be because they hate the Russians and really don't trust them. If you were a turkey would you vote for Christmas?

[honeybun]

It was not a straight yes or no question that's why there was no point in turning out to vote.

It was not a legal or ethical election.


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[Limpy]

Forgot it wasn't legal.
It definitely wasn't either legal or ethical.

[Taz2]

These were the choices on the ballot paper

"On the ballot paper, voters were asked whether they would like Crimea to rejoin Russia.

A second question asked whether Crimea should return to its status under the 1992 constitution, which would give the region much greater autonomy.

There was no option for those who wanted the constitutional situation to remain unchanged"

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[CLKD]

NATO are in Lithuania - and other Baltic States - are asking for support 'in case' …….