Let me just say that I could care less what happens in Ukraine. I am only interested in OUR NATIONAL INTEREST. That does not mean dieing over there. It does mean a quik nuke for anyone who messes with us. HERE.
Keep in mind that before Nikita Khrushchev launched his de-Stalinization campaign, Donetsk was known as Stalino.
Putin is waiting for a bloodbath so he can move right in.
In Donetsk, they may be willing to trade sovereignty for a federal soution.
But Kiev has had problems imposing central authority around the country. Every one wants their version of the Maidan.
Unfortunately, corrupt people around Kiev leaders and the oligarchs who have plundered the country won’t easily let go of the levers of power.
Its a tragedy in Ukraine waiting to happen.
I gather that eastern Ukraine WANTS to be Russian, unlike western Ukraine.
They want out of Ukraine? So, leave. I’ll bet other Ukrainians would be happy to give them the ride to the border.
If they are willing to consider a political settlement, such as what the interim Pres. has just offered, that’s a different story.