Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Stomping on the sickle

by Eze Eluchie

Do the various sanctions being levied against the Russian Federation by the United States and its European Union allies not qualify as acts of war?

Will Russia be justified in taking drastic actions to protect itself and its peoples from economic, social and political strangulation?

Is there a duty on Russia to ensure that its retaliation is commensurate with the sanctions levied? Or will it be justified in taking any and all measures its leadership deems fit?

Should it not suffice as a cause of worry for those imposing these sanctions that each new set of sanctions, increases President Vladimir Putin’s popularity and approval rating with the Russian population?

Where does sub-Saharan Africa fit in this entire fast developing scenario. What can we get from it (presuming most of those foisted over the continent as rulers have a thinking cap to put on).


We sure do live in interesting and perilous times.


Picture: 'Russian flag'


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