Ukraine
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Press Kit on Human Rights in Ukraine By Oriental Review
The flywheel of political repressions in Ukraine is gaining momentum these days. In sharp contrast with the liberal approach by president Yanukovych to the “Euromaidan” rout, the interim Kievan administration did not hesitate much about cracking down the public uprising against the “neo-Nazi regime” on the rise in the East and South of Ukraine. Continue reading
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No, Putin Isn’t Following ‘Reagan Playbook’ in Ukraine–Thank God By Jim Naureckas
David Ignatius is a Washington Post columnist who is notable for his coziness with his sources in the CIA. So when he writes a column (4/8/14) headlined “Putin Steals the CIA’s Playbook on Anti-Soviet Covert Operations,” it’s hard to know how to take that: Is it supposed to be a criticism or a compliment? Continue reading
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Video: Anti-Russian sentiment a resource play diversion By Michael Hudson
Hundreds of pro-Russian protesters have seized public buildings in Eastern Ukrainian cities. They’re demanding referendums to secede from Ukraine in order to become a part of Russia. Ukrainian officials have blamed Putin for this continued unrest, but it should be noted that Ukraine is a major transit route for natural gas exports to Europe from… Continue reading
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The Time for Negotiations between Russia and the West on Ukraine Has Not Come By Nikolai Bobkin
The White House’s immediate plans include somehow forcing Moscow, first of all, to recognize the legitimacy of the new government in Kiev, and second, to agree to Ukraine’s turning once and for all toward the Euro-Atlantic. The fate of Ukraine itself is of little interest to the Americans, just as they are ignoring the radical… Continue reading
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NATO Sets PACE of Aggression towards Russia with ‘Fogh’ of War By Finian Cunningham
When asked on the foundational purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, its first Secretary General, Britain’s Lord Ismay, famously said: “To keep the Russians out, the Americans in, and the Germans down”. Continue reading
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Dangerous Crossroads: Presence of Foreign Mercenaries in Eastern Ukraine By Daniel Patrick Welch
The Kiev government is having trouble holding power even in western Ukraine, where it should have firm control. Meanwhile it’s bringing in mercenaries to retake eastern areas, anti-war activist Daniel Patrick Welch told RT. Continue reading
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Civil war looms as pro-US regime threatens massacre of east Ukraine protesters By Alex Lantier
Ukraine stands on the brink of civil war, as the unelected pro-Western regime that seized power this February in Kiev threatens a bloody crackdown on protesters occupying local government offices in cities across traditionally pro-Russian sections of eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
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Donetsk and Lugansk Implode Ukraine By Alexander Boytsov
Since April 6-7 the situation in the south-eastern parts of Ukraine unfolded with amazing speed. The protesters in Kharkov, Donetsk and Lugansk gathered for staging “protests on day off”. But this time they did not go home as normally before another working week starts. The demonstrators continued the action. Continue reading
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It’s Not Russia That Is Destabilizing Ukraine By Sergei Lavrov
The profound and pervasive crisis in Ukraine is a matter of grave concern for Russia. We understand perfectly well the position of a country which became independent just over 20 years ago and still faces complex tasks in constructing a sovereign state. Continue reading
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NATO’s aggression against Russia and the danger of war in Europe By Chris Marsden and Julie Hyland
Since they mounted a coup in Kiev on February 22 with the aid of oligarchs and fascists, the United States and its allies in NATO have outlined measures against Russia that are tantamount to an unofficial declaration of war. In the space of just six weeks, the NATO powers have gone from helping stage a… Continue reading
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Video: West Looks to Carve Up Ukraine & Privatize Industries Held by Kleptocrats
Michael Hudson: The financial grab for Ukraine’s industries is simply war by another name, as other Eastern European countries have experienced a similar fate (inc. transcript). Continue reading
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Imperialist hypocrisy and lies on eastern Ukraine protests By Alex Lantier
Amid the escalating conflict over the seizure of local government buildings by pro-Russian protesters in eastern Ukraine, US officials and the American media are hypocritically denouncing Russia for allegedly inciting the actions. These charges, presented as facts but without any substantiation, are part of an intensification of the imperialist offensive in Eastern Europe, the aim… Continue reading
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Global Research Ukraine Report March 11-24 2014
5 April 2014 — Global Research Regime Change in Ukraine and the IMF’s Bitter “Economic Medicine” By Prof Michel Chossudovsky, March 24, 2014 In practice, the IMF does not wield “sound economic governance” nor does it protect the vulnerable. It impoverishes entire populations, while providing “prosperity” to a small corrupt and subservient political and economic elite. Continue reading
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Fraternal Genocide in Ukraine: U.S. Instigating Yugoslav Scenario
The US effort to turn Ukraine into a forward area for positioning NATO bases is paving the way for fraternal genocide and ethnic cleansing in the former Soviet state, repeating the Yugoslav scenario, Aijaz Ahmad, a famous Indian philosopher and political expert said in an article in a leading Indian newsmagazine, Frontline. Continue reading
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Ukraine, a Fascist Coup? A Photo Essay By Andre Vltchek
Ukraine is burning, it is going to the dogs; it has been taken over by an illegitimate government engorged with fascists, neo-Nazis and simple pro-Western opportunists, as well as countless EU and US-sponsored members of various NGO’s. The West has destabilized an entire nation, supporting right-wingers and fascists. Then it began spreading anti-Russian propaganda, even… Continue reading
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The Role of Fascism and the Oligarchs in Ukraine
The following interview with The Last Defense is with the main spokesperson of Ukraine’s Borotba Party, Sergey Kirichuk. Borotba is “a left-wing, antifascist Ukrainian political party fighting for the solidarity of Ukrainians”. Continue reading
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Kiev snipers, the regime and Yanukovych By Alexander MERCOURIS (UK)
The regime in Kiev says the snipers on 20th February 2014 belonged to the security forces. No surprise there. It also insinuates that the Russians were involved – a predictable but nonetheless fantastic allegation that will only serve to undermine its credibility on this issue. Continue reading
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Why America Needs a Face-Saving Retreat Plan for Ukraine By Andrew KORYBKO (USA)
The American foreign policy blunders in Ukraine have been colossal, and as it currently stands, it looks as like they have completely backfired. Ukraine rejected the EU Association Agreement in November, only to have a covert Western-led coup usurp power. At that time, American policy seemed to have prevailed, but the flimsy foundation it was… Continue reading
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US-Ukraine loan ‘final rape and plunder by the West’
The law approved by Congress to grant a one billion dollar loan to Ukraine is only a loan guarantee and will not even dent Ukraine’s huge debts, 25 billion of which must be paid this year, William Engdahl, a geopolitical analyst, told RT. Continue reading
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Western Looting Of Ukraine Has Begun By Paul Craig Roberts
It is now apparent that the “Maiden protests” in Kiev were in actuality a Washington organized coup against the elected democratic government. The purpose of the coup is to put NATO military bases on Ukraine’s border with Russia and to impose an IMF austerity program that serves as cover for Western financial interests to loot… Continue reading
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