For the EU it is time to help Ukraine to defend myself, lest later to fight for themselves, convinced well-known financier George Soros
Through the conflict in Ukraine, Russia threatens the very existence of Europe, but European citizens do not realize the extent of the threat. Writes about this in his article "Europe, Wake up," the famous American financier George Soros.
For the EU it is time to help Ukraine to defend myself, lest later to fight for themselves. However, the US and the EU avoid direct military confrontation, and Russia takes advantage of this. Not limited to support for militants in the Donbass, which are constantly fighting the newly formed Ukrainian government, Russia in August introduced in Ukraine their regular troops. NATO has established that Russia used multiple rocket launchers and cluster munitions, which had a powerful destructive effect.
The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko in September appealed to President Barack Obama for lethal and non-lethal weapons, but only received radar, reminds Soros. Radar, in his opinion, there is little than can help in the war against advanced Russian tanks. Europe refuses to provide Poroshenko any military assistance, because fear response from Russia.
"No less dangerous and intentions of world leaders to impose on Ukraine new financial obligations after the election on October 26. This already puts pressure on the Ukrainian exchange reserves, causing rumors of a possible default," says the financier.
Russia and here is the moment. First of all, she constantly offers - but refuses to put the final signature, the signature of an agreement on gas. While Russia is trying to prevent reverse gas supplies to Ukraine from Europe.
Finally, Russia is constantly trying to negotiate with the OSCE regarding the control of the Ukrainian border on the background of the constant attacks on Donetsk airport and Mariupol.
It is easy to predict that Putin will do next, says Soros. The President of the Russian Federation will wait for the elections, and then offer Poroshenko gas and other benefits on acceptable terms - but only if the post of Prime Minister would be suitable Putin people. And this man clearly should not be from the team leaders of the Maidan. Most likely, Poroshenko will not accept such a deal, otherwise its position in Ukraine will be under considerable threat.
What in this situation, you should do the US and Europe? According to Soros, the sanctions against Russia needs. However, they exert pressure not only on Russian, but also on the European economy. In this case, you must provide Ukraine with direct assistance in the fight against Russian aggression. It will have a stimulating effect on Ukraine and Europe, says the author of the article.
"New Ukraine has the political will to protect Europe from Russia and to implement radical structural reforms. But for this international partners of Ukraine must first provide it with adequate support," said the financier. He notes that the frustration is already spreading in Ukraine because of a failure in direct military aid.
Right now members of the EU must Wake up and act like countries directly involved in the war, insists Soros. According to him, it is better to provide Ukraine with comprehensive assistance, than to defend themselves.
He also fears that the US could go on a big deal with Russia. As part of this transaction Russia could help in the fight against IG or simply not to intervene - for example, not to supply Syria S300 missiles. In exchange, Obama would allow Russia "at home" to behave as she wants. Such a deal would be a huge geopolitical mistake with far-reaching consequences, says Soros.
Source: http://news.liga.net/
