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In this article Russian protesters force police out of a government building in the Ukraine and don't even budge when a full scale anti-terrorist assault is threatened. It was useful to read because it informed me about this international event in the Ukraine making me a better global citizen. I am now more aware of the unrest in the Ukraine and resilience of the Russian protesters.

This article is about the possible out comes that can happen when the crisis starts to come to a close. It also gives a great political history of Russia and the Ukraine.

I am glad you put this article on Diigo Clayton! Kissenger does a nice job of reminding people to have historical knowledge before reacting; Russian history and psychology of Ukraine can not be ignored. I was intrigued by his comment that villanizing Putin is a response to not having a clear policy. HK starts his essay well with the reference to how easy war begins and how challenging and daunting it is to end. Words of wisdom...

A separatist fighter in eastern Ukraine gives a nonchalant interview as Ukrainian government forces shell a nearby building.

What did you think about his stoic attitude and actually warning others of the hot materials as he held it in his own fingers. His confidence is clear and his belief that reporting is skewing reality is intriguing.

Vice is a place where you can find good information for whats happening around the world. I've been following the Ukraine riots for the past couple of months and this website has allowed me to follow it in depth.

This article explains why Russia wants Crimea and what they want it for.