NATO Allies Criticize U.S. For Being Caught Off Guard By Russia’s Military Buildup
Brushing aside President Obama’s threat of more sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin annexed the Crimean region of Ukraine on Tuesday with the stroke of a pen, while NATO members criticized Washington for getting caught off guard by Russia’s military buildup.
As the Russian national anthem played and cheering lawmakers wept,Mr. Putin and Crimean leaders signed a treaty in Moscow to make Crimea part of the Russian Federation, only two days after the region held a disputed referendum enforced by Russian troops.
“In the hearts and minds of people, Crimea has always been and remains an inseparable part of Russia,” Mr. Putin said in a passionate speech, adding that he had no further ambitions for Ukrainian territory.
NATO, Schmato. We need to get out of NATO and be our own country.
ReplyDeleteWho the heck are they to complain when their own countries that border Russia and the Ukraine sat on their hands??????