Thoughts on the Crisis in Ukraine and Cremia

[Native]

Hacky

 

[Professor Nub]

Well, politically Russia will never go to war with Ukraine.
Russia, when it was known as the USSR, owned the eastern suburbs of Ukraine. It gave it to the state, meaning to take it back when it became more developed. However, the Soviet Union broke up in the 90's, and the eastern part has been Ukraine's, until now. The eastern side is the side the raises the GDP of Ukraine. It's the economically rich side, it has most of the factories that Ukraine makes its money off. However, in order to do this, Ukraine had to borrow a massive loan from the EU. European Ukraine wants to go back to Russia right now, and Russia is welcoming it back. However, (pardon me for the expression) if it goes back, the stuff hits the fan for the rest of Ukraine. They'll be the poorest country in Europe. The Eastern side will still bear the dept, which Russia will have to pay back. Because the western side is so screwed if this goes ahead, the US and the rest of Europe is strongly against this idea. However, as I said before, the eastern side and Russia both want this to go ahead. They're at a bit of a stand-off at the moment. Russia has sent in troops, basically as insurance. Remember last year when Kim Jong-Un went crazy? This is something like that. Russia will eventually figure out what they lost from this - 3 billion euros worth of goodwill from the Sochi games, and its face to the rest of the world.

 

[_AustinHD]

I'm sure most of the leaders have common sense to be careful with what they say or do. Like the rest of the world (mostly), we don't want to start World War 3.

 

[The_Great_Tito]

I feel so stupid for not knowing what this is ;-;

You should feel stupid for not knowing what this is.

 

[TheCornStealer]

OMJ what's happening??? ;-;

 

[The_Great_Tito]

I don't believe I have that much knowledge to come to a solid conclusion on this, but what I do know is this:

Russia has lost more money in one day as a result of the Ukraine crisis than it spent preparing for the Sochi Games. They have lost almost sixty billion dollars in stock value, and it was all gone in the course of one day. Meanwhile the value of Russian currency dropped to its lowest point on record. This will slow economic activity and growth. Not a good thing considering the Russian economic growth was already pretty low.

Not even Russia's allies want any part of this. Kazakhstan pretty much said "Yeah not your brightest idea Putin" and called to stop the use of force. Putin also said that he can invade any country if he feels the Russian-speaking population is being harmed. What does this mean? Some countries are strengthening ties with NATO and others strengthening ties with China. Obviously seeking protection from their militaries.

Now let us say Ukraine's government decides to go ahead and try to join the European Union and NATO. Now what?

Well you can certainly expect NATO to take serious action against Russia. Some people may see this as World War 3, but I think it would be a smaller affair. NATO is a group of 28 independent nations including The United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, and many many others. I don't think Russia can 1v28 these countries and come out victorious. And yes, it would be Russia pretty much fighting alone. What of China you ask? China is not going to side up with Russia. I'm sure China would side up with the West if anything. Maybe take back some of their land? If this is the case, this is end game for Putin and Russia.

Except Russia has nukes. And you can bet the missile shield NATO wants to build is not going to keep them out very well.

 

[Mooclan]

Russia has nukes, terrorists have nukes, the USA has nukes, North Korea says they have nukes, China has nukes, Europe has nukes. What next, Africa?


(Just kidding.)




I'm not very politically aware of what goes on... anywhere, really. However I am concerned for the people in Ukraine, what with the trouble that's been stirring.

 

[Vaangel]

You can't expect to hear serious and true opinions on this, as this is a forum for Minecraft- players.

I feel so stupid for not knowing what this is ;-;

I'm sorry, but I think you should. How have you not heard of this? Do you never read or watch the news?

 

[Dave | Rev]

I am not very informed about whats happening there :c

 

[Professor Nub]

This is like the cold war in terms of nukes. Us, EU and Russia probably have a billion nukes pointed at different places, but if one of them fires one they're screwed.