As a free country Ukraine has the right to decide to which power bloc it wants to belong (if any). The Russian strategy of ethnic politics is bankrupt and will only lead to balkanization
F16s of the Netherlands Royal Airforce
UPDATE: During the next three weeks three jets will be prepared for a mission in the Ukraine border area. The destination is probably one of the NATO member states: Poland, Slovakia, Hungary or Romania. The wildcard is Belarus. The tyrant Alexander Lukashenko has always been a loyal sock puppet to Putin. But not anymore. He also fears Vladimir's Heim-Ins-Reich policy. To be continued.
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EU/NATO ASKED NETHERLANDS FOR 4 F-16S
EU and NATO have asked the Dutch Government for four fighter jets. Apparently the Dutch can muster three. Peace dividend, anyone?DUTCH SENDING THREE F-16S TO UKRAINE
The Dutch Government has decided to station three F-16 fighter jets to defend Ukrainian sovereignty. More details later today. Watch this space!
BREAKING: NATO Just Announced They Are Going To Increase Forces In Eastern Europe.. Due To The Russian Military On Ukraine Border #tcot
— Sandra Schneider (@sandyaschneider) April 16, 2014
Latest events in Eastern Ukraine are true film stuff. Tarantino and Benigni could make great movies out of it. pic.twitter.com/ZV3CudYMYy
— Yannis Koutsomitis (@YanniKouts) April 16, 2014
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