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WhoIsNumberNone

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Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:06 AM Mar 2014

TYT: Crimea Russia Vote Could Destabilize The World



*Ukraine lurched toward breakup Thursday as lawmakers in Crimea unanimously declared they wanted to join Russia and would put the decision to voters in 10 days. President Barack Obama condemned the move and the West answered with the first real sanctions against Russia. Speaking from the White House, Obama said any decisions on the future of Crimea, a pro-Russian area of Ukraine, must include the country's new government. "The proposed referendum on the future of Crimea would violate the constitution and violate international law," Obama said. "We are well beyond the days when borders can be redrawn over the heads of democratic leaders." Russian President Vladimir Putin was almost certainly behind Thursday's dramatic developments, but it was not clear whether he is aiming for outright annexation, or simply strengthening his hand in talks with the West. The U.S. moved to impose financial sanctions and travel restrictions on opponents of Ukraine's new government and the EU also announced limited punitive measures against Putin's government, including the suspension of trade and visa talks. Both Washington and the EU said they were discussing further sanctions...* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down.
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TYT: Crimea Russia Vote Could Destabilize The World (Original Post) WhoIsNumberNone Mar 2014 OP
It will be the reaction to the people's decision that will determine newthinking Mar 2014 #1

newthinking

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1. It will be the reaction to the people's decision that will determine
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 12:47 PM
Mar 2014

whether things stabilize or turn nastier. If cooll heads prevail a crises can still be avoided. If the Ukraine, nationalist, or other military provoke confrontation all hell could break loose. Just my analysis of where things are at.

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