Was the regime change in 2014 a coup?
Elon Musk calls 2014 Ukraine regime change a ‘coup’© AFP / Justin Sullivan
Twitter CEO Elon Musk polarized his followers with a tweet declaring there was “no question” that the 2014 change of government in Ukraine was a “coup.” On Saturday, the billionaire tweeted that while “the election” – presumably referring to the 2010 vote that elected Viktor Yanukovych president – was “arguably dodgy,” what followed “was indeed a coup.”
No doubt in my mind either.
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Was Worse in my opinion. Just goes to show how leading nations conduct 'business of the day.'
Was Worse in my opinion. Just goes to show how leading nations conduct 'business of the day.'
Whatever the decision it was for Ukraine not to remain under Russian influence as it was not what the people wanted.
I posted this article elsewhere with regards Yanukovych and it would seem that if Russia defeats Ukraine Putin will put him back in office. Speaks volumes.
Many fleet the country then and quite a lot came to Bulgaria.
Just like they did back in 1990 when they got separated from the Soviet union. They were running for their lives away from the quickly formed anarchy and corruption.
There is town full of Ukrainians here and there's a school opened especially for their kids to study in their language.
The Russian "invasion" didn't unite them, it was an opportunity for many to leave the country and run towards anywhere in Europe, which otherwise wouldn't be possible as they are not part of EU and will never be part of it.
Many already bought properties here and looks like they are not going back.
It is funny how Snow is trying to justify a coup.
Imagine this happening in your country, Snow...
and the lives of your countrymen/women, neighbours and loved ones.
That has got nothing to do with what Luke brings up.
He is talking about what the leaders of the land do, in cooperation with foregin interests-
and the end result is war. Basically risking those innocent lives on the grund for your own
political or economical gain. We're talkin the elites cynical exploitation of a situation
for own gain. And don't be fooled and think the ukrainian president runs the show
from the 'allied side', alone. There is an elite in KIev, and one in Washington. Yes?
Snow, you have to wrap your head around the devide between the rich ones
and the ordinary citizens who pay the price.
This is especially true in Ukraine at the moment. Horrible price too.
Whatever the decision it was for Ukraine not to remain under Russian influence as it was not what the people wanted.
I posted this article elsewhere with regards Yanukovych and it would seem that if Russia defeats Ukraine Putin will put him back in office. Speaks volumes.
Maybe you can explain to me the reason the cia has in uprooting and disrupting current regimes?
I'd really like to understand.
Many fleet the country then and quite a lot came to Bulgaria.
Just like they did back in 1990 when they got separated from the Soviet union. They were running for their lives away from the quickly formed anarchy and corruption.
There is town full of Ukrainians here and there's a school opened especially for their kids to study in their language.
The Russian "invasion" didn't unite them, it was an opportunity for many to leave the country and run towards anywhere in Europe, which otherwise wouldn't be possible as they are not part of EU and will never be part of it.
Many already bought properties here and looks like they are not going back.
It is funny how Snow is trying to justify a coup.
Imagine this happening in your country, Snow...
Here we go again.
It is so easy for you to justify a regime change that made millions flee the country but you are so concerned about those who ran away even if they were not affected by the invasion.
The invasion is only in a small part of this big country, Snow. You are the brainwashed....
You imagination is running wild, do you feel good about it?
Do you like to feel doomed and gloomed?
Ukrainian will look down on you very, very soon, like they already do in UK.
Don't worry about that.
Here we go again.
It is so easy for you to justify a regime change that made millions flee the country but you are so concerned about those who ran away even if they were not affected by the invasion.
The invasion is only in a small part of this big country, Snow. You are the brainwashed....
You imagination is running wild, do you feel good about it?
Do you like to feel doomed and gloomed?
Ukrainian will look down on you very, very soon, like they already do in UK.
Don't worry about that.
The invasion was NOT only in a small part of the country, that is a lie. The Russians tried to take Kiev but were pushed back by the Ukrainians. They thought it would be easy but they were wrong. If it was only about Donbas then why take Kiev?
I don't blame you for your Russian propaganda as that's probably all your media has exposed you to. You are probably being lied to every day by your media.
The invasion was NOT only in a small part of the country, that is a lie. The Russians tried to take Kiev but were pushed back by the Ukrainians. They thought it would be easy but they were wrong. If it was only about Donbas then why take Kiev?
I don't blame you for your Russian propaganda as that's probably all your media has exposed you to. You are probably being lied to every day by your media.
she could be exposed to light propaganda I suppose,
however I doub't it's anything as bad as what we've got here.
Russia bad Russia bad. It's so bad that 85% are certain Russia had no good reason whatsoever, cos USA just lie (Northstream being one example). Noone in the west (exept the awake) gets that USA is manipulating and has been for decades now. The answer I hear is that "but Moscow do the same" and to that I can either say but man have we become as bad as them? Or rather best- just shut my mouth, cos thay have already made up their minds; set in stone.
This ridiculous theory that Russia wants the old usssr revived is the propaganda being used extensively by the west to justify the unnecessary slaughter of humans in this proxy war being fuelled by the warmongers. Russia wants a buffer, a safety sone between Ukraine and itself. Facts.
and the lives of your countrymen/women, neighbours and loved ones.
That has got nothing to do with what Luke brings up.
He is talking about what the leaders of the land do, in cooperation with foregin interests-
and the end result is war. Basically risking those innocent lives on the grund for your own
political or economical gain. We're talkin the elites cynical exploitation of a situation
for own gain. And don't be fooled and think the ukrainian president runs the show
from the 'allied side', alone. There is an elite in KIev, and one in Washington. Yes?
Snow, you have to wrap your head around the devide between the rich ones
and the ordinary citizens who pay the price.
This is especially true in Ukraine at the moment. Horrible price too.
This ridiculous theory that Russia wants the old usssr revived is the propaganda being used extensively by the west to justify the unnecessary slaughter of humans in this proxy war being fuelled by the warmongers. Russia wants a buffer, a safety sone between Ukraine and itself. Facts.
"Whoever does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart.
Whoever wants it back has no brain"
Tiny ma behind. With respect...hehe.
This ridiculous theory that Russia wants the old usssr revived is the propaganda being used extensively by the west to justify the unnecessary slaughter of humans in this proxy war being fuelled by the warmongers. Russia wants a buffer, a safety sone between Ukraine and itself. Facts.
As for your question, it probably would have been better not to have had NATO expansion in the east. In fact maybe NATO should have disbanded when the Warsaw Pact fell, as a gesture of goodwill if nothing else.
And agree to your second part too.
So hard to imagine but when truth speaks lies collapse and really makes you question what kind of a World we live in Lukeon.
We have a World more divided , country against country,a much higher cost of living pushing millions onto the bread line ,yet some people posting "We're all right Jack"
The real threat for me is the possibility of a nuclear war if the U.S and Russia don't resolves their issues. Will Putin be content with a win in Ukraine or could he causes issues with other countries in Europe. Just where does the buck stop Lukeon. The world would be so much better if the entire human race worked to progressing ourselves to new levels.
Will this war resolve issues,will there be winners? I doubt it frankly.