Russian offensive will take place no matter what, says Ukrainian daily The in this editorial. Published three days before Putin’s recognition of the self-declared separatist republics, it denounces the unshakable imperialism of its big neighbor.
February 16 was the date announced by our Western allies for a probable Russian intervention in Ukraine. Then there had been no aggression. Some even breathed a sigh of relief saying to themselves: “The risk has passed.”
It is unclear whether the Kremlin actually planned to start the big war that day. To tell the truth, it is not of primary importance, because in reality the attack will take place. [La Russie a finalement autorisé le 22 février le déploiement de militaires en soutien aux séparatistes.]
Doctrine of Russian imperialism
Yes, you read correctly, the attack will take place. In the coming days, or March 17 or July 24, dates that I choose at random. Because we all have to face the facts: Russia is ready to attack us anytime, every day, every minute. As long as the doctrine of Russian imperialism and the reconstitution of the Soviet Union dominates in the Kremlin, we will live under this permanent threat! And it must be recognized that
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“Le Jour”, a publication launched in 1996, aims to be the spearhead of the new generation of the Ukrainian press, which is more critical, more modern and more professional. Den Russian version: http://www.day.kiev.ua/rus/
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