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2014-04-12 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

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Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2014-04-12 13:43|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Thanks TFSM. I thought it also a bit strange that the Russians were able to tow old scrap ships and sink them in Donuzlav Lake to blockade the Ukrainian Navy. This event had to have been observed via non-air breathers [satellites], but was evidently not reported to Kiev in order for their navy put to sea and avoid the blockade.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-04-12 15:05|| 2014-04-12 15:05|| Front Page Top

#2 Well, also, keep in mind that an ally of Putin's was running the whole country (including the Navy) until about half a week or so before Putin's actions. Ukraine's in as bad a shape as we are in this regard: yeah, they kicked the guy out, but they're right next to Russia.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2014-04-12 15:23|| 2014-04-12 15:23|| Front Page Top

#3 TFSM said keep in mind that an ally of Putin's was running the whole country

Which is also true of our country.

Posted by AlanC 2014-04-12 18:50|| 2014-04-12 18:50|| Front Page Top

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