Ukraine: Do Not Meddle!

There is a very real problem for Ukrainians; they are in disagreement over the best way forward for their country. Should they move closer to Europe or stay close to Russia, on whom their economy is presently dependent? Ideally it should not be an either or, since much more effort should have been put into recognising Russia as a European Power and much more energy applied to recognising the opportunities for mutual prosperity offered by closer ties between the EU and the post Soviet Russian Federation.

As things stand Ukraine is more or less evenly split between the two camps, with the pro-Russians having a majority in Parliament and probably in the country, whilst the pro -Europeans have the most organised and dynamic campaign. This is the classic post empire upheaval which occurs in former constituent parts of a dissolved combination of a union, especially when nationalities have intermingled. Ukraine played a very big part in the Soviet Union. Khrushchev was himself a Ukrainian.

It is important that the Ukraine be allowed to resolved these issues through its democratic institutions and among themselves. It ought to be a condition of any association with them, that they must first achieve a consensus or at least demonstrate a significant majority in favour of further EU ties. In this context, the arrival into the protests of various EU Right Wingers and the divisive figure of the Viet Nam apologist and failed Presidential candidate, US Senator John McCain, is unhelpful.

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