The Guardian – It’s not Russia that’s pushed Ukraine to the brink of war

It’s not Russia that’s pushed Ukraine to the brink of war | Seumas Milne
The attempt to lever Kiev into the western camp by ousting an elected leader made conflict certain.
It could be a threat to us all
Seumas Milne Wednesday 30 April 2014

The threat of war in Ukraine is growing. As the unelected government in Kiev declares itself unable to control the rebellion in the country’s east, John Kerry brands Russia a rogue state. The US and the European Union step up sanctions against the Kremlin, accusing it of destabilising Ukraine. The White House is reported to be set on a new cold war policy with the aim of turning Russia into a „pariah state“.

 

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http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/30/russia-ukraine-war-kiev-conflict
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