I am quoting a part of this article,'Russia Day', June 12, Ex Libris; there is detailed discussion on international politics and power of agreements that follows, but as I've said before it is a huge feast to consume in one sitting. The focus is on Macron, Sholz and Draghi (Italy) , 'playing their roles' (Merkel), their ideas, and Minsk agreements. Donbas- Putin claims part of Russian Federation, nullifying Minsk agreement. Ceasefire will not stop Russia- Putin declared the agreement void: Russia wants a reformatiin of the USSR. 12 days time EU voting on candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. "Their ideas include a ceasefire, followed by building peace and then constructing security measures to ensure that Russia cannot invade other countries again." "Idealism is fine as a philosophical framework, but it must be balanced with realism." "...highly likely to fail based on history, the statistics of Russia adhering to agreements, laws, and pacts, and that Putin has expressed a desire to 'reclaim' (invade) other territories. "Putin doesn't bluff, but seizes what he believes he is entitled to by force."
Thanks E-L for reminding me that, after Hitler invaded Poland and pushed on west, it only took six weeks before the Nazi army reached the English channel. The "revision" of school books in Russia reminds me of Goebbels' 1933 book burning campaign.
I am quoting a part of this article,'Russia Day', June 12, Ex Libris; there is detailed discussion on international politics and power of agreements that follows, but as I've said before it is a huge feast to consume in one sitting. The focus is on Macron, Sholz and Draghi (Italy) , 'playing their roles' (Merkel), their ideas, and Minsk agreements. Donbas- Putin claims part of Russian Federation, nullifying Minsk agreement. Ceasefire will not stop Russia- Putin declared the agreement void: Russia wants a reformatiin of the USSR. 12 days time EU voting on candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. "Their ideas include a ceasefire, followed by building peace and then constructing security measures to ensure that Russia cannot invade other countries again." "Idealism is fine as a philosophical framework, but it must be balanced with realism." "...highly likely to fail based on history, the statistics of Russia adhering to agreements, laws, and pacts, and that Putin has expressed a desire to 'reclaim' (invade) other territories. "Putin doesn't bluff, but seizes what he believes he is entitled to by force."
Thanks E-L for reminding me that, after Hitler invaded Poland and pushed on west, it only took six weeks before the Nazi army reached the English channel. The "revision" of school books in Russia reminds me of Goebbels' 1933 book burning campaign.