What Does The US Government Want in Ukraine? - Ron Paul

In several eastern Ukrainian towns over the past week, the military opened fire on its own citizens. Dozens may have been killed in the violence. Although the US government generally condemns a country’s use of military force against its own population, especially if they are unarmed protesters, this time the US administration blamed the victims. After as many as 20 unarmed protesters were killed on the May 9th holiday in Ukraine, the State Department spokesman said “we condemn the outbreak of violence caused by pro-Russia separatists.”

Why are people protesting in eastern Ukraine? Because they do not believe the government that came to power after the US-backed uprising in February is legitimate. They do not recognize the authority of an unelected president and prime minister. The US sees this as a Russian-sponsored destabilization effort, but is it so hard to understand that the people in Ukraine may be annoyed with the US and EU for their involvement in regime change in their country? Would we be so willing to accept an unelected government in Washington put in place with the backing of the Chinese and Iranians?

Crimea War: Nigeria Backs US , EU to Condemn Russian annexation of Ukraine

The Federal Republic of Nigeria on Thursday in New York backed a UN General Assembly resolution which declared Russian annexation of Crimea illegal and affirmed Ukraine's territorial integrity. 

Crimea War: Putin's popularity reaching incredible heights

Russian President Vladmir Putin has despite (or perhaps due to) the situation in Crimea and Ukraine, been enjoying a three-year high in his approval ratings.

On Wednesday, the independent Levada Center released their latest numbers for Putin, and they show that his popularity is growing even more. 

Crimea Latest: US, EU Sanctions won't stop Putin - McCain

US Senator John McCain insisted on Tuesday that the sanctions the by the United States and the European Unions on Russia are not going to deter aggression from Moscow.  “They're not going to do it,” he said on radio show “Imus in the Morning," hosted by Don Imus.

Senator McCain affirmed that Europe can reasonably punish Russia  because of its dependence on Russian oil.