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| Putin: Washington behind Ukraine events all along, though flying low |
| 2014-05-01 |
| "...Putin stated that since the US has taken a lead role in resolving the political crisis in Ukraine, it is "telling that they originally were behind this process, but now they just have emerged as leaders" of it. The "Maidan cookies" [LINK] policy paves the way to a broader crisis, Putin warned, referring to US officials showing up in central Kiev and encouraging protesters during demonstrations. "It is necessary to understand that the situation is serious and try to find serious approaches to the solution," he said. Putin said that he has called on Kiev to start an all-Ukrainian dialogue, adding that other countries should not be blamed for the crisis. '[They should] treat equally the rights of those living in other areas of Ukraine, first of all, I mean, the east and southeast, establish a dialogue, find a compromise," he told journalists while speaking about the measures necessary to put an end to the crisis. "Here's what you need to do; searching for the guilty outside Ukraine is wrong...'" |
| Posted by:Uncle Phester |
| #1 Careful there Puty, you're starting to sound like liberals who believe everything is racist. Flying low requires skill. When has the WH demonstrated any skill out of stuffing the domestic ballot boxes, a la Chicago? |
| Posted by: P2kontheroad 2014-05-01 08:26 |