[Peace-discuss] Rise of populism in Ukraine

[David Johnson]

Thanks for posting this article Ron,

A semi-decent article from AP.

One thing they definitely attempted to obscure is the following ;

" The country’s ultranationalist groups came to the fore in 2014, when they spearheaded massive street protests that led to the ouster of Russia-friendly President Viktor Yanukovych. Russia responded by annexing Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and backing separatists in the east, moves that drew Western sanctions. Thousands of Ukrainian nationalists then headed to the east, forming volunteer battalions that served as a vanguard for the Ukrainian forces in the rebel regions. "

What they failed to clarify and mention is that ousted President Viktor Yanukovych was democratically elected and that his " ouster " was a VIOLENT COUP.
Also, that shortly after the coup government took power, Ukrainian Fascists attacked the Trade Union confederation building in Odessa ( Crimea ), set it on fire, causing over two hundred casualties of injured and dead. There were other attacks as well against selected targets. THAT is what sparked Russia's military occupation and annexation, which was supported by close to 90 % of the Crimean citizens. Go to of all sources as Wikipedia to see what the polling data showed in regards to majority support for annexation into Russia. Polling data going back 15 years + that supported annexation.

The western sanctions should have been placed on the undemocratic illegitimate and violent government of Ukraine. The " separatists " in Eastern Ukraine revolted after the violent coup and the new coup government wanting to impose a neo-Nazi Governor and other right wing officials in the Donbass region against the wishes of the population. They want an autonomous government from Kiev where they pick their own political representatives.
Lastly, in the current Ukrainian parliament ALL Left parties are banned and illegal. Many Leftist leaders and members ( from Social Democrats and further Left ) were murdered and many are currently in prison, or have fled the country.

Of course the western corporate media will NEVER state these facts.

David J. 

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Ukraine's ultra-right increasingly visible as election nears

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