The ceasefire in Ukraine has started but the next question is whether Russia will withdraw its armaments and troops from Eastern Ukraine in accordance with the "Truce" signed in Minsk ?
Did Putin not transfer at least 50 tanks to the Russian Rebels in Eastern Ukraine while negotiations were still going on ? Together with the tanks already there, how many will now be withdrawn ?
Will the tanks and armaments be returned to the factory where they were produced, or will they be hidden somewhere near the Black Sea where the Russian Armada is docked ? There they could be quickly redeployed when the Truce "breaks down" ! Or will they be required for a Military Training exercise ?
That the Truce has not been honoured will be quickly seized upon by Putin for the smallest of reasons ! He desperately needs a reason to convince Russian citizens that he is doing all he can to protect Russia's interests. This would also demonstrate his authority and deflect attention from the crumbling "Rouble" !
With his "crumbling dream" of a bigger Russia, Putin must now prove that he is still the right leader for Russia ! He has his back against the wall !
For the West the message is clear ! Hillary Clinton was right when she said that the West must regroup and become more united.
Feet on the ground very near the Borders of Western Ukraine are required to counter Russian feet which are very near the Borders of Eastern Ukraine at present !
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Did Putin not transfer at least 50 tanks to the Russian Rebels in Eastern Ukraine while negotiations were still going on ? Together with the tanks already there, how many will now be withdrawn ?
Will the tanks and armaments be returned to the factory where they were produced, or will they be hidden somewhere near the Black Sea where the Russian Armada is docked ? There they could be quickly redeployed when the Truce "breaks down" ! Or will they be required for a Military Training exercise ?
That the Truce has not been honoured will be quickly seized upon by Putin for the smallest of reasons ! He desperately needs a reason to convince Russian citizens that he is doing all he can to protect Russia's interests. This would also demonstrate his authority and deflect attention from the crumbling "Rouble" !
With his "crumbling dream" of a bigger Russia, Putin must now prove that he is still the right leader for Russia ! He has his back against the wall !
For the West the message is clear ! Hillary Clinton was right when she said that the West must regroup and become more united.
Feet on the ground very near the Borders of Western Ukraine are required to counter Russian feet which are very near the Borders of Eastern Ukraine at present !
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