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KoKo

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5. His including Moldova and Georgia as "the three" who paid a price

Reply to dipsydoodle (Original post)

Sun Jun 29, 2014, 03:51 PM

Jun 2014

leads me to believe he is pointing out that there are Russian supporters in both countries. Particularly one section of Moldova and he is warning that "protections" will be necessary.
Don't think that's exclusively economic...but, military. So...shot across the bow to Russia while sending a feeler out for expedited NATO support.

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Ukrainians expect EU to protect country's 'independence and territorial integrity' [View all] dipsydoodle Jun 2014 OP

It Is An Appeal For Diplomatic Support, Sir The Magistrate Jun 2014 #1

Interesting what that one will twist into a pretext to criticize Ukraine. stevenleser Jun 2014 #2

As he says, "In solidarity." Igel Jun 2014 #3

Not my inference - Kiev Post's headline. dipsydoodle Jun 2014 #6

Not sure if it's a bid for expediting NATO protection going forward.... KoKo Jun 2014 #4

His including Moldova and Georgia as "the three" who paid a price KoKo Jun 2014 #5

The EU itself has no provision for military responses. dipsydoodle Jun 2014 #7

Now they work together: NATO-EU: a strategic partnership KoKo Jun 2014 #8

A bit more about current news of discussion between them... KoKo Jun 2014 #9

Its not really a matter of who blinks first. dipsydoodle Jun 2014 #10

I would hope not... KoKo Jun 2014 #12

Of Course They Are, Ma'am The Magistrate Jun 2014 #11

And.....What COULD GO WRONG....with that? KoKo Jun 2014 #13

Putin, Ma'am, Is a Flat Fascist, Bred To the Bone The Magistrate Jun 2014 #14

With Nato Striking in Accordance with EU and USA...and on our Taxpayers Dime as we live KoKo Jun 2014 #15

NATO Is Not A Global Body, Ma'am The Magistrate Jun 2014 #18

You seem to have faith in a Peaceful Outcome of what you say has been KoKo Jun 2014 #19

Your attack on Putin get's more and more OTT.... KoKo Jun 2014 #16

Putin's Govrnment Meets Every Criteria Of Fascism As Classically Defined The Magistrate Jun 2014 #17

It is your opinion.... KoKo Jun 2014 #20