Unless Europe and the United States act swiftly, the situation in Ukraine is about to get worse — possibly a lot worse. The Minsk II agreement that was supposed to stabilize the conflict and provide a path forward to political settlement is languishing as a result of repeated violations and unenforceable terms. Any hope Vladimir Putin had of economic sanctions being lifted were dashed by the EU decision this week to extend the regime for another six months.
Despite a year of sanctions and deteriorating relations with Europe, President Putin continues to do what he can to prevent Ukraine from deciding …read more
Source: European Voice