Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Ukraine: A military-industrial complex to die for

SS-18 SatanIt seems that one of the most important dimensions of Russia's fixation on Ukraine is one little discussed in the mainstream media.

That dimension, namely the importance to Moscow of Ukraine's surprisingly well developed military industrial complex, is a key reason Russian President Vladimir Putin won't let go of Ukraine.

Moreover, the bulk of Ukraine's military industrial complex is in Ukraine's south and east, which adds clarity to Russia's focus on those parts of Ukraine.

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