Ukraine in the balance
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 13, 2014 - Only the most gloomy pessimists think Russian President Vladimir Putin will launch a military invasion of Ukraine to bring it back into Moscow's fold. But even the most cheerful optimists can envisage no scenario that does not leave Ukraine crippled, destabilized and a constant hostage to the Kremlin. A highly dangerous week lies ahead. The Ukraine government in Kiev is preparing milita ... more

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