The Truth is needed in Ukraine [View all]

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First, Vladimir Putin’s actions against Ukraine haven’t been “provoked”. They are part of a long-term plan to recreate a greater Russia by regaining control of Ukraine and other states in the “near abroad”. Russia is not going to admit that it has invaded because to do so might invite a stronger Nato response. But until Nato governments unambiguously label Russian actions “aggression” and “invasion”, they will have difficulty mustering support for the stronger actions that needs to be taken.

True, there is no “military” solution to Ukraine. The only solution is diplomatic: Putin must be persuaded to cease and desist. But, as we are learning, that persuasion requires not only diplomacy and sanctions, but also assisting Ukraine in creating the military means to defeat Russia’s new war strategy.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/aug/31/truth-russia-ukraine-nato-war-eastern-europe

By:Gen.Wesley K. Clark (ret.) fmr.Supreme Allied Commander Europe. U.S. Southern Command/J-5 Strategy and Planning/National War College distinct graduate/Graduated 1st in his class on Command and General Staff College(Then Capt.Clark and Then Capt.David Petraeus are the first and the last to achieve this distinction)