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Comment by Just Bill on March 30, 2014 at 11:49pm

Kerry needs to take another ride on a patrol boat or something. He actually makes Obama look good by contrast.

Comment by Frances Farmer on February 28, 2014 at 1:23pm

Via interpretermag.com Ukraine Liveblog:

Kerry spoke by phone to Sergey Lavrov on Friday after seeing reports of pro-Russia gunmen patrolling streets in armored vehicles and taking over airports in the country’s Crimea region. He said Lavrov assured him that Russia intends to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity but noted that Russia has interests in the former Soviet republic, including a naval base in Crimea.

Kerry said the U.S. is watching to see if Russian activity “might be crossing a line in any way” and urged Moscow against action that might be misinterpreted as a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Comment by Not mainstreamer on February 28, 2014 at 11:18am

The United States has been very clear about our commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,

I.e. performed large scale destabilisation of Ukraine (everything from these people are lies)

Comment by Frances Farmer on February 28, 2014 at 11:06am

IDK why I keep doing this to myself.
Grrrrr!

Friday, February 28, 2014

HARTFORD—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs, released the following statement on the announcement of the formation of a new government in Ukraine:

I congratulate Prime Minister Yatsenyuk and his cabinet on the formation of a coalition government.  This announcement brings renewed hope for democracy, unity, and self-determination for the Ukrainian people, who unquestionably brought about this change in their government through sacrifice and perseverance.  The interim government is empowered to prepare for new elections in May and undertake key reforms to strengthen the economy.  While there are surely difficult times ahead, I am encouraged by the efforts of the Parliament to form an inclusive coalition government, and urge its new leaders to work on behalf of all Ukrainians – regardless of regional, ethnic or political affiliations. 

To support Ukraine’s continued progress, I am working with my Senate colleagues on legislation to authorize U.S. financial and technical assistance.  This assistance package will be part of a broader, coordinated program with the European Union, IMF and other international partners.  I encourage the new government to implement the necessary economic reforms to stabilize the economy and set Ukraine on a path to prosperity, including rooting out corruption and increasing transparency in government finances.  Ukraine’s leading industrialists might also consider how they can play a helpful role in stabilizing the economy.   

Finally, I remain deeply concerned about events in Crimea and urge all parties to exercise caution and refrain from further escalating tensions.  The United States has been very clear about our commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, which we believe are key factors of stability and security in the region.   

Comment by Frances Farmer on February 28, 2014 at 10:09am

USG foreign policy

Comment by Frances Farmer on February 28, 2014 at 9:49am

This is terrible! We MUST help those poor bastards from a life of bread and water! Oh, wait. This is about the UK getting a sweet deal on Russian oil and a another debtor country with resources while NATO gets to spoon up to the Russian border.

I don't give a FUCK is Ukraine wants to overthrow their govt. Good for them. I just don't want MY govt's hand in it. That isn't isolationism. Thats anti-imperialism.

Comment by Not mainstreamer on February 28, 2014 at 9:46am

Does not make sense as Ukrainian policy that Crimea should not gain independence (referendum) by using military force. Ukraine is broke.  Sounds more like U.S. policy.

Comment by Not mainstreamer on February 28, 2014 at 9:41am

Ukraine has called for Britain and the United States to intervene in its rapidly-escalating conflict, as the interior minister accuses Russian forces of staging an "armed invasion" in Crimea

We want Freedom & Democray Now = Help us

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