What’s the difference between Russia/Ukraine and UK/Falklands « The HabitableZone

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What's the difference between Russia/Ukraine and UK/Falklands March 10, 2014 10:01 pm RobVG

After reading Bowser for a dozen or so years, I felt the need to get a broader perspective on this Ukraine thing.

I remember when the “Iron Lady” took back the Falklands. The west had no problem with it.

Seems like there’s somewhat of a parallel.

“Ukraine, a brief history”

So, Crimean Ocean . . . by DanS 2014-03-18 03:37:32
Big differences. by bowser 2014-03-11 10:16:04
- You see no similarities? by RobVG 2014-03-13 20:14:30
  - Clarification. by bowser 2014-03-14 01:17:02
    - Russia + Crimea by RobVG 2014-03-15 09:59:15
      - Crimea votes to join Russia. Heavy sanctions from EU and US. n/t by RobVG 2014-03-17 07:21:36
        
        "58% of the population of Crimea are ethnic Russians." by bowser 2014-03-17 11:43:11
        
        Two options on the ballot by SteveS 2014-03-17 07:34:13