What do you think about Russia and the Crimea. Interested in your opinion.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by fuuao

Can we just keep politics out ...

International relations involves the actions of political actors, namely the politicians who have the power. Given the OP's question, I don't see how a germain discussion develops with your caveat.

[MickZEL]

And what do you say about the bombing of Yugoslavia 15 years ago? This was done without the permission of the United Nations.

[bronsin]

Well dont be shocked but Im just a hop skip and jump away from dementia!

Took me hours this afternoon to remember what day it is. (Wednesday not Tuesday!)

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Well dont be shocked but Im just a hop skip and jump away from dementia!

Took me hours this afternoon to remember what day it is. (Wednesday not Tuesday!)

Just ribbing you . Just having a little fun . Your wit is still sharp enough to be FAR away from dementia!

[MickZEL]

http://zakon.mirtesen.ru/blog/438669...m=page_2&pad=1
Speak Russian ?

[bronsin]

No and I cant read it either!

But it must be interesting...

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Hershey

I think it's mostly about the naval base in Crimea . Not sure if there are gas pipelines that pass through Ukraine to supply Europe . If so , that's likely another reason . This scenario is somewhat similar to Germany hosting the Olympics and what followed . Hopefully that's not the case . I think my remembering history is correct .

IIRC, Germany is currently getting 30% or more of it's natural gas (mainly for heating) from Russia. If we (the U.S.) were producing at our potential, that would ease Germany's position, and might remove that chess piece Putin has on the board.