Ukrainian boiling cauldron.
Ukraine did not
stop shaking from the opposition rallies about two weeks. Huge crowds gathered
on the main streets of Kiev and all due to the fact that on November 21 the
Ukrainian government announced the suspension of association with the EU. This
caused a lot of resentment among the population of Ukraine.
I recall the
action taking place in Ukraine in 2004-2005, and find an almost identical
situation. Ukrainian citizens were dissatisfied with the results of the
elections and staged rallies. This is called “the Orange Revolution”.
And what now? “Column
of several thousand opposition blocked all entrances to the government building
in Kiev, "Interfax-Ukraine".
According to the
agency, most of the protesters stopped in front of the main entrance to the
building. Behind the column movement block cars supporters of integration with
the EU.”
People are
trying to overthrow the
ministers. They break and
destroy everything. Moreover, they are divided into two large groups: one for
joining the EU, the other against. But there is a huge problem - if the
opposition decides to overthrow the government, the country will turn into
chaos.
As a result, the
country will be in the economic crisis, unemployment will rise, and hence the
level of crime, too. Ukraine will come to dire times.
“The President
stressed that the actions of opposition aim to disrupt the current government.
Putin also suggested that the events taking place in Ukraine indicate that
Yanukovych opponents: have no control over the social processes in the country,
or protests - cover for extremist goals. In addition, the Russian leader
expressed the view that the so-called "Evromaydan" is no revolution, apparently
it is destruction. According to Putin, the events in the central streets of
Kiev have little connections to Ukraine and the EU.”
What does the EU
think about it? It calls on the Government of Ukraine to avoid violence. EU
administrators say their "doors" are open to the government and the
opposition, who are not opposed to integration. This is obvious, for the EU it
will only have a positive impact.
European
Parliament President Martin Schulz said:
“We have two kinds of interlocutors, the government
representing the country but also the opposition, which is part of the nation.
If you keep a door open, you keep it open not for one, but for both”
“Support for the
mass protests has come from a surprise quarter. Three previous post-Soviet
presidents of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, Viktor Yushchenko and Leonid Kravchuk
have all expressed “solidarity” with peaceful rallies.”
So, the
Ukrainian government is going to make the right choice. But there is one
condition that makes the Government of Ukraine doubt. This is gas. President
Vladimir Putin is doing everything to he can to prevent that country from
developing closer ties with Europe – even threatening to cut off the gas that
the country needs to get through the winter.
“The prospect of
signing an association agreement with the European Union, and on the other hand
the pressure from Moscow on Kiev to participate in a union with them has
plunged the Ukrainian government into a difficult predicament.
‘Now after the
“no” to the Association Agreement and while the popular movement continues –
and I repeat it continues – their predicament has deepened. The current leader
President Yanukovych and the government of Prime Minister Azarov are trying to
find a way of justifying themselves and saying that the negotiations are still
ongoing.
‘We will see if
this is true in the coming days and above all we are waiting to see what kind
of response will come from the European Union and to see if will still place
its trust in Kiev.””
I can’t imagine
how much time it will take Ukraine to make a choice, but I can certainly say
that this choice is very important for every Ukrainian.
Alexander, I think that you made a good job, however, I didn't see anything like the features or column. It's rather retelling and analysis of political articles on this topic. I found it quite difficult to read because there are a lot of difficult words and some paragraphs I've read without realization. I know about the situation that takes place in Ukraine and with help of your article I could study all the aspects more detailed. To tell the truth, I gave up before the last three paragraphs! Quotes are very good but you have a lot of them in this review! I've heard your personal voice only at the conclusion, unfortunately. Try to tell in your own words and it will be much better!
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