[rjp2005]

Eh boy! (shaking head) Now things get tricky. We like the fact that the Ukraine is a bit of a check on Russia's naval power in the black sea, but now they want some "chips" for the big game. I imagine their human rights situation isnt as bad as Iran. :) Will they be strong enough to resist re-assimilation back into Russia in 20-30 years?

[GSlob]

Depends. The more frictions now, the less likely the re-assimilation later. People normally have long memories. But proper transculturation will take something like 3-4 generations at the minimum.

[Jeff Chandler]

Ukraine wants its own uranium cycle

[Nateman]

I'm amazed that Ukraine of all places wants nuclear power. Large areas of that country are still off limits due to Chernobyl.

[Grzegorz 246]

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[Kozak]

Eh boy! (shaking head) Now things get tricky. We like the fact that the Ukraine is a bit of a check on Russia's naval power in the black sea, but now they want some "chips" for the big game.

They HAD LOTS of chips. They had a number of ICBM's not to mention some tactical nukes from the Black Sea fleet. They gave them up at our urging.

If they are willing to have the proper inspection and controls, let them have the power so they can get some relief from being under Putins thumb.

[Thunder90]

Yushenko will not be in power long enough to realise this.