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It's like any power imbalance. Personal relationships gone bad, dodgy bosses, drug dealers, energy suppliers, whatever. Whoever has the power knows full well that the other party can't afford the relationship to end, and in that situation you're completely at their mercy over pretty much everything. It's my way or the highway, and you can't afford the highway.
explod said:Maybe keeping the west out of the site is some emerging evidence that the Ukraine government may have downed this plane and would have had an interest in disturbing evidence. Early days still IMV.
Maybe keeping the west out of the site is some emerging evidence that the Ukraine government may have downed this plane and would have had an interest in disturbing evidence. Early days still IMV.
This mornings Zero Hedge.
The Russians are trying to shift the blame on the Ukrainian Government.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...shot-down-russia/story-fniztvng-1226997531113
Find it interesting that when neutral and authorised officers did arrive on the scene the so called terrorists promptly produced and handed over the black boxes.
It was handed over after Russia voted in favour of a UN resolution calling for an independent investigation. I'd say that's more than just a coincidence.
It hasn't been proven beyond doubt but really the evidence is very strong that it was the separatists.
Evidence! strong!
What is some of this evidence? And is it tangble or just some u tube or someone's say so.
Apart from US backed jawboning we know nought at this stage. Russia had never indicated that they would not go along with proper action. Again this was the press.
The whole thing is absolutely dreadful and unfortunately the press love it. On top of that it is prividing a MSM cover for shocking atrocities around the Gaza east bank.
Evidence! strong!
What is some of this evidence? And is it tangble or just some u tube or someone's say so.
explod said:Apart from US backed jawboning we know nought at this stage. Russia had never indicated that they would not go along with proper action. Again this was the press.
Agree, basilio. Julie Bishop also deserves credit for her role which has been considerable.It looks as if the US has come to the same initial conclusion regarding the shooting down of MH17. The separatists shot it down by mistake using Russian missiles.
I think Tony Abbott is going to get some good recognition for the way he has initially led world outrage on the issue and then worked the UN to make effective security council resolutions on investigating the disaster.
I think the war talk rhetoric has subsided and been replaced with the personal horror of the loss of life and determination to have some sort of justice.
Good work..
TOREZ, Ukraine ”” Separatists fighting the Kiev government claimed credit for shooting down two warplanes Wednesday over eastern Ukraine near where a passenger airliner crashed last week after being struck by a missile.
The attack on the warplanes came just six days after the Malaysia Airlines disaster, which has drawn international outrage and showcased the advanced firepower that apparently is available on the ground in the region. The Ukrainian military said Wednesday that the two planes were flying at nearly 17,000 feet ”” an altitude that is out of the reach of the shoulder-fired missiles that the rebels said they had used to down the jets. Neither the government’s nor the rebels’ claims could be verified.
A NATIONAL day of mourning has been declared next Thursday for the victims of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy, with a multi-faith memorial service planned for St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne.
The Prime Minister, speaking on Melbourne radio, said the Victorian capital was selected for the 10.30am service because 16 of the 38 Australian victims were from the state.
Flags on all Government buildings, here and overseas, will be flown at half-mast and the service will be broadcast live.
I don't think you can blame the lack of Russian integration solely at Russia's feet. The eastern expansion of NATO set the tone that the West still believed that Russia was a threat. The expansion into countries like Georgia served no purpose other than to antagonise Russia by bringing a defence pact that was created to counter Soviet (Read: Russian) aggression right up to her border.
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