The resurgent Soviet Union

While our attention is diverted elsewhere, in large part due to partisan politics, the Cold War is making a come back in Central and Eastern Europe under the orchestration of Vladimir Putin, President of Russia.

We recommend the careful reading of “Ukraine Demonstrators Say They Won’t Relent on Demands for Change” from the New York Times.

By keeping his hand on the valve controlling essential natural gas flow to the Ukraine and also through a natural empathy between Ukraine current leaders and the Russians, the Ukraine is on the cusp of spurning the European Union and entering into an economic pact with Russia.

Moreover, we have predicted for some time that the Hungarian keptocracy will withdraw from the EU and also enter cast Hungary’s lot with the Russians.

We would not be surprised if Putin sends Russian troops into the Ukraine, as he did with Georgia (the nation, not the state) a few years back if he believes it necessary to back Ukraine’s leadership which everyday is under greater seize.

According to the Times,

“Amid rumors that Mr. Yanukovich cut a secret deal with Russia on Friday during a meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin in Sochi, Russia, the anger at him has become an increasingly volatile and unpredictable force.” …

“The overwhelming sentiment on the street is rage at Mr. Yanukovich and other leaders, and a desire to see them ousted. Removing the president, who would have to be impeached, is highly unlikely unless some of Ukraine’s richest businessmen, known as oligarchs, turn against him. Removing the appointed government would be easier.” …

“Many Ukrainians felt betrayed by Mr. Yanukovich’s decision to abandon far-reaching trade and political accords with Europe last month, particularly because he had promised for more than a year that he would sign them. A decision to join Russia’s customs union with Belarus and Kazakhstan would enrage the crowds gathered in Kiev and other cities and could set off violence.”

Former post-war Secretary of State Dean Acheson referred to the time period encompassing the World War , World War II and the Cold War as the “European Civil War.” Apparently, it ain’t over yet!