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Russia dismisses Crimea ultimatum claims as 'nonsense'
2014-03-04
"Pshaw!" he added. "Pish and tush!"
[Al Ahram] The Russian Black Sea fleet based in Crimea denied Monday there were plans to storm Ukrainian military positions on the peninsula, calling reports of an ultimatum "nonsense," Interfax said.

"That is complete nonsense," a representative of the fleet was quoted as saying after Ukraine's regional military said it had received an ultimatum to surrender early Tuesday or face attack.

"We are used to daily accusations about using force against our Ukrainian colleagues," he said. "Efforts to make us clash won't work."
Posted by:Fred

#7  I giggled a bit too, but the boyfriends and messianics won't like Barry get bullied, and that McCain is trying to get his tv time, and barry is caught with his oh snap! line vs. Romney. The polling house may suggest a ramp in rhetoric, Kerry says something stupid, and suddenly we blunder off to war.

I believe this whole operation has not only been gamed a few times, but ready to go within 24 hours of decision time. The lack of drama seems to be a major point in the plan - no Russian flags on uniforms, use of local irregulars, a few helicopters and transport planes is kinda ho hum for we think of as Invasion!

The US administration response is the typical warm butter rhetoric to be expected, what was that line undocumented workers, unobstructed tourists? I bet right now Kerry the Purse is finalizing a price with whoever is in charge at the moment in Ukraine, in exchange that person will be in charge post Maiden. So long as the Russian behave themselves like 19th century gentlemen I think DV is right, the check clears.

I picture three deal breakers (I'm sure there are more): Ukraine/Russian irregulars get at each other, bringing troops into a fight. Ukrainian military calling BS and starting a fight. Somebody in the US administration continuing their streak of own goals.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2014-03-04 18:05  

#6  "the west's spine will stiffen"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Good one, DV.
Posted by: Barbara   2014-03-04 14:59  

#5  

Enough said!
Posted by: 3dc   2014-03-04 13:15  

#4  the west's spine will stiffen

I'm going to my room.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2014-03-04 05:04  

#3  The regime in Washington sees this as yet another crisis which should not be wasted. A global conflict which prompts a 'national emergency' would be just what the doctor ordered.
Posted by: Besoeker   2014-03-04 02:56  

#2  If the Russians offered safe passage out of the Crimea the west wouldn't do shit after Russian annexed it.

But if they storm the garrisons... they look like conquerors and the west's spine will stiffen.

Little point in attacking and time is on Putin's side.
Posted by: DarthVader   2014-03-04 01:19  

#1  Time is on their side. Why rush?

It's not like the West will actually do anything.
Posted by: phil_b   2014-03-04 00:11  

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