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Nine Russian soldiers who were participating in military exercises in Canada have been expelled from the country, as Ottawa continues to denounce Russia’s military intervention in Crimea, CTV News has learned.
The move comes days after Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that all planned bilateral activities between the Canadian Armed Forces and the military of the Russian Federation are suspended, including exercises such as NORAD's Exercise Vigilant Eagle.
Im sure the Ukrainian and TAtar population in Crimea would disagree with you.
Wrabbit2000
reply to post by dragonridr
Good to have the missiles? Umm.... This is the Russian Federation..one of the top 3 powers on Earth today and really, 2nd only to us....which some would have a pretty serious debate on saying for even that much difference.
If Russia gets to seeing our little Destroyer as a problem and hostilities broke out? One lone Destroyer or a couple in a pack are becoming submarines before their captains can say Boo.
There is a reason the CVBG's form such an awesome travelling armada of Naval power. It's not to show off or look cool, but developed as a logical and reasonable defensive strategy to give BASIC assurance of survival in a war with the Soviet Union (first and foremost).
I'd definitely take them at their word for the Destroyer being there on other matters for pre-planned things. At least I'd hope so. If that is even mentioned between nations as a matter to notice, Putin's respect for us would drop another few notches on the spot. It's the same as if Russia told us to take notice of their Intelligence vessel in Havana harbor right now. Well..yeah..it's there...and we'd sink it just as fast without so much as a 'by your leave'...if war broke out and it wasn't in a defended harbor.
Wrabbit2000
reply to post by aryaputhra
(sigh) Like I keep trying to point out, in this world for nations all made to look inferior to our mighty American egos.....this is Russia. Not some 3rd world toilet waiting for a flush from the next passerby with a fighting force.
Maybe they've infiltrated us with nuclear? Umm.... Maybe they haven't?? There is more suspense in saying the opposite than stating something which was a rather poorly concealed "secret" for decades.
The Soviets damn sure did have sleeper teams here and we damn sure had them over there. We absolutely had (and rumors say..still have by neglect and stupidity) weapons caches around Europe in the event of a roll-over invasion from the Cold War Era.
aryaputhra
Now it seems Eastern Ukraine are also having Protests and holding their own referendums.
Protests against the illegitimate self appointed government in Kiev continue in eastern regions of Ukraine. Thousands-strong gatherings in Donetsk and Lugansk are rallying in support of the Russian language and holding a referendum on the federalization of Ukraine.
www.itv.com...
Seems like this is quickly spreading out of control for the Western backed coup leaders.
asen_y2k
aryaputhra
Now it seems Eastern Ukraine are also having Protests and holding their own referendums.
Protests against the illegitimate self appointed government in Kiev continue in eastern regions of Ukraine. Thousands-strong gatherings in Donetsk and Lugansk are rallying in support of the Russian language and holding a referendum on the federalization of Ukraine.
www.itv.com...
Seems like this is quickly spreading out of control for the Western backed coup leaders.
It this is from today or even yesterday, looks like the Ukrainian media is ignoring it, because only thing they are focusing on, about the east is the arrest of the pro Russian leader Gubarev in Donetsk.
dragonridr
asen_y2k
aryaputhra
Now it seems Eastern Ukraine are also having Protests and holding their own referendums.
Protests against the illegitimate self appointed government in Kiev continue in eastern regions of Ukraine. Thousands-strong gatherings in Donetsk and Lugansk are rallying in support of the Russian language and holding a referendum on the federalization of Ukraine.
www.itv.com...
Seems like this is quickly spreading out of control for the Western backed coup leaders.
It this is from today or even yesterday, looks like the Ukrainian media is ignoring it, because only thing they are focusing on, about the east is the arrest of the pro Russian leader Gubarev in Donetsk.
Biggest mistake Kiev made was voting on that national language thing it was the dumbest idea they had. Because now itsbeing used against them like a club. The irony is apparently the average citizen didnt care what language you spoke.
asen_y2k
dragonridr
asen_y2k
aryaputhra
Now it seems Eastern Ukraine are also having Protests and holding their own referendums.
Protests against the illegitimate self appointed government in Kiev continue in eastern regions of Ukraine. Thousands-strong gatherings in Donetsk and Lugansk are rallying in support of the Russian language and holding a referendum on the federalization of Ukraine.
www.itv.com...
Seems like this is quickly spreading out of control for the Western backed coup leaders.
It this is from today or even yesterday, looks like the Ukrainian media is ignoring it, because only thing they are focusing on, about the east is the arrest of the pro Russian leader Gubarev in Donetsk.
Biggest mistake Kiev made was voting on that national language thing it was the dumbest idea they had. Because now itsbeing used against them like a club. The irony is apparently the average citizen didnt care what language you spoke.
Umm not really, they do care. At this moment, my wifes whos western Ukrainian is fuming at the Kievians who speak in Russian, we are in Kiev by the way,
There were always a divide. The more patriotic and western part speak ukrainian as their main language.
masqua
reply to post by Wrabbit2000
Prior to 1914, Britain had the world's largest naval fleet, with new dreadnoughts aplenty. What they severely lacked was a strong army. Lot of good that navy did them when the Kaiser decided to invade France. Control of the air is an advantage, but a ground war is decided by men with guns (of all sizes).
Also, in the years prior to WWI, the Balkans were a hotbed of mini-wars.edit on 7/3/14 by masqua because: (no reason given)
maddy21
Other than the west how many countries have recognized Ukraine's new govt. Check the news China,India have already voiced their support of Russia and their actions as being legitimate, more will follow suit..