SHOWDOWN AT THE UKRAINIAN/RUSSIAN BORDER

Although WOWagora is a platform that focuses on specific geographic locales it is understood that there are events that have happened or are happening with global repercussions. Such is the case with the buildup of Russian troops along the Ukrainian border.Governmental, diplomatic and militaristic discussions regarding the high stakes game of chicken taking place along the Ukrainian border are ongoing. In addition to these are countless op-eds, commentaries and posts that have and are probably being written as this is.

One of the first things that comes to mind as I consider and evaluate various happenings/issues is framed by the question "why". Asking and answering the "why" helps me better understand the motive/s that frame the scenario under consideration . 

Following are two articles that may helpyou better understand the "why" of the Ukrainian/ Russian border issue ......

INSIDE PUTIN’S UKRAINE OBSESSION

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THE UKIE-RUSSIA CRISIS IS ALL ABOUT GERMANY