SHTF Plan – by Mac SlavoFor those who thought that the crisis in the Ukraine is over because it’s been out of the mainstream news for 72 hours, think again.
According to reports, Vladimir Putin has now deployed a massive military force on the Ukraine/Crimea border. Formerly one country, it has now effectively been split in half, spurring condemnation from the United States and Europe.
In August of 2013 President Obama warned of imminent military action in Syria. He quickly tucked his tail between his legs after Russia hinted that they would launch retaliatory strikes. Now in Ukraine, where US-sponsored intelligence teams likely plotted, organized and executed a “revolution,” Obama’s rhetoric has once again led to a stand off. And for all intents and purposes, western forces have essentially backed down.
If the following is any indication, Vladmir Putin isn’t just talking. Crimea has been annexed. It is now a member state of Mother Russia. The only question is whether or not the Russian President is prepared to cross into Ukraine to “protect” Russian interests.
By all accounts, Putin is preparing for war.
Ukraine warned last night that 80,000 Russian troops were massing on its borders and could invade – as world leaders told Vladimir Putin to back off.
A senior security chief in Kiev said Moscow could launch a full-scale invasion and Russian troops would be in the Ukrainian capital within ‘two or three hours’ of the order to advance.
Photographs of Russian tanks and armoured personnel carriers close to Ukraine’s borders added to tensions.
Last night senior British officials told the Mail they had received reports about Russian troops massing on the border since Tuesday and were concerned by the show of force.
British intelligence is unsure whether the movements are intended to back up the annexation of Crimea, preparation for an invasion or simply defensive.
The Group of 7 Industrialized nations led by President Obama and UK Prime Minister David Cameron responded to the show of force by threatening action bilateral action.
Leaders of the Group of Seven economies told Russia on Tuesday to stop its work on a referendum in Ukraine’s Crimea region and “cease all efforts to change the status of Crimea” or face action.
“Should the Russian Federation take such a step, we will take further action, individually and collectively,” the G7 statement said.
It’s not clear exactly what the response will be should Russia fail to withdraw.
It should be clear by now that Russia will never, ever give up Crimea.
Crimea, for all intents and purposes, is now lost to the west. The border is in a state of total lock down, complete with mine fields:
To highlight the seriousness of the situation, take a look at the following video depicting a dramatic confrontation on the border as CNN journalists attempt to enter the country.
“Stand f%cking still. I said stand still. I’ll shoot to kill.”
As far as Russian soldiers are concerned, they are in an Iraq-like war zone and they’re taking no chances.
Here on the home front the American people are anxiously awaiting news of when President Obama and family will be taking their next luxurious golf outing.
It would seem that Putin is preparing for an invasion into Crimea with the U.S. providing support, heavens knows Kerry spouts retaliation enough. If we attack Russia they will bring it here to the U.S., more than likely Nuclear that way our infrastructure and our economy will be busy repairing itself and to bogged down to support a war effort, and not able to stomach to many hits , but even a conventional strike would still enlighten U.S. citizens what it is like to be on the receiving end of war. The ones in Washington are not worried about casualties as much as getting a point across. God help us if we attack or encourage Ukraine to do so just so we can get in on it, things are going to change drastically, this isn’t the European theater back during WW2 where we were half a world away and hard to get to.
“It would seem that Putin is preparing for an invasion into Crimea ……..”
It wouldn’t be an invasion, barry.
Russia has every right to be there.
Tick, tock…………..
or barry…could not Russia sell off all their dollars/bonds/etc? and crash the U.S. economy…not sure, but I thought I read something about it earlier.
I served in the military when Reagan was in office, there was a government shutdown that took place during this time and we were told that we may not be getting a paycheck, a lot of soldiers talked about not coming to work if they didn’t get paid, the C.O. of our battery made it a point to inform us that whether we get paid or not we will still be soldering away. My point is manufacturers will still produce war machines (by force or voluntarily) and the U.S. will still fight whether the dollar is worth anything or not. I was looking at the invasion from the aspect of Ukraine going into the Crimea peninsula to take back control with the U.S. openly providing support. I believe the election will be Crimea seceding from Ukraine and the build up of Russian forces is a deterrent to stop Ukraine from coming in.
point well taken barry…but, when reagan was in office we did not have the BRIC nations selling oil outside the dollar. etc. We are not in Kansas anymore Dorothy 🙂
They’re having a bank run right in Crimea in now in Ukraine’s largest bank, Oshad
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