I wake up to reports that Russian separatist have taken control of a number of cities and that the Ukrainian government is so far powerless to stop them.
This is the beginning of the end for Ukraine.
Ukraine will never be the same and more than likely we're about to see the country partitioned, if not conquered by Russia.
Make no mistake about it.
The Russians outsmarted the EU and US.
Also understand that the biggest loser here (besides the Ukrainian people) is the EU. Smaller European countries are not seeking closer ties with the EU...they're shouting for closer ties to the US. Meanwhile, the EU remains silent because they desperately need Russian gas supplies.
Meanwhile, the US Army silently sits in a corner and applauds quietly.
As far as budget wars are concerned the US Army should be golden. Contain N. Korea and Russia while keeping an eye on US interests in the Middle East and Northern Africa and they're set to make an argument for a bigger slice of the budget pie. Army modernization might get back on track.
The scoreboard has changed.
Winners?
Russia.
Losers?
US and EU.
Inadvertent winners?
US Army. Europe is back as an area of concern..."the best laid plans of mice and men" and all that bullshit ya know!
This is the beginning of the end for Ukraine.
Ukraine will never be the same and more than likely we're about to see the country partitioned, if not conquered by Russia.
Make no mistake about it.
The Russians outsmarted the EU and US.
Also understand that the biggest loser here (besides the Ukrainian people) is the EU. Smaller European countries are not seeking closer ties with the EU...they're shouting for closer ties to the US. Meanwhile, the EU remains silent because they desperately need Russian gas supplies.
Meanwhile, the US Army silently sits in a corner and applauds quietly.
As far as budget wars are concerned the US Army should be golden. Contain N. Korea and Russia while keeping an eye on US interests in the Middle East and Northern Africa and they're set to make an argument for a bigger slice of the budget pie. Army modernization might get back on track.
The scoreboard has changed.
Winners?
Russia.
Losers?
US and EU.
Inadvertent winners?
US Army. Europe is back as an area of concern..."the best laid plans of mice and men" and all that bullshit ya know!
