Russian vassalization of Ukraine

[The Comrade]

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[The Comrade]

[gla22]

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You've asked repeatedly who is going to win, and I've told you repeatedly.

There are about fifteen or so Oligarchs in Ukraine, and they have really been pushing EU integration, which shocked alot of observers because it was expected that they would go with Russia. But lately, the understanding is that Ukraine's oligarchs are fearing absorption. They know that if the EU gets to take control of Ukraines economic decision-making, they will stand to make simply massive amounts of money. Taxes will be slashed, pensions will be slashed, many of the decisions that effect the day-to-day lives of Ukrainians will be made by the IMF - all of this puts money in their pockets. But if Russia is able to take over Crimea, including Sevastopol, they will be able to control the economy of Ukraine to such an extent that Ukraine's oligarchs would most certainly end up being driven out by larger Russian competitors.

So, the only possible winners: Ukrainian oligarchs, who get to steal the wealth of their countrymen to pay for the stuff they supported. Russian oligarchs, who get to steal the wealth of another country. EU/US oligarchs, who get to expand their power bloc and gain military access to a country that sits right by the heart of Russia.

So, the only possible winners: Ukrainian oligarchs, Russian oligarchs, EU/US oligarchs. None of them are going to "help" the Ukrainian people.

[The Comrade]

i'm sure there's lots of companies that would like ukraine to stop borrowing money and being unable to pay it back. that doesn't make this some grand IMF plot.

and while we're at it, i'd like to point out that ukraine has been foundering for 20 years. joining the EU fwill almost assuredly help them.

[The Comrade]

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Actually, that number is pretty accurate. I can gladly name names if you like, although I'm not huge on spelling out Slavic names on my phone. Also keep in mind that these guys are being appointed to key government positions as we speak.

I have no doubt that GDP will rise. Of course when most of that increase is diverted into the pockets of billionaires, who are now ideally situated to continue their spree of corruption, I find myself not caring all that much.

[The Comrade]

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