Re: Mind's Eye Ukraine

I read that Odesa was the largest Soviet port, with the Eastern
almost-half of the UK being majority pro-Russia. Seems like a large
population of Russian nationalists are giving Putin the thumbs up, and
he is asking for a good opportunity. Could be grandstanding to increase
support. I didn't know much until you mentioned it but I am curious
about the circumstances of the population.

On 3/3/2014 6:19 PM, archytas wrote:
> I have no idea what goes on. I don't have any roubles. While reading
> up on some history I did read that Krushchev ceded control of the
> Crimea to Kiev in 1954, Stalin expelled the Tartars killing 45% and
> that there were genocidal starvations. I sort of knew this stuff, but
> was amazed to discover Sevastopol was the centre of massive slaving of
> Europeans to the Middle East, mostly by the Tartars - who sacked
> Moscow in 1751 taking thousands into slavery. This European slavery
> continued after the bombardment of Algiers in 1816.
>
> It looks to me as though the Russians were enticed into invading
> Crimea. This has crashed the rouble and their stockmarket - one
> wonders who was short on both positions. The only thing I'e noticed
> is the reliance of western Europe on Russian energy. Anyone any ideas?
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