joepilsudski wrote:
Putin gives all appearence of
being a strong Russian nationalist, and he probably is, but there are many forces at work behind the scenes..he is certainly not a 'Pan Slavist'.
hardly that Putin could be Pan-Slavist. Pro-Serbian stance of Russia force Russian parliament which currently very well reflects opinion of Russian public and position of Pan-Slavic circles in general. Putin as Putin, reminded me (at first) on typical representative of elite which other Slavs thru history remembered as treacherous (partition of Poland, non-solidar with Serbs, which trade with Slavic interests- friendly with Germany).
Putin at first hesitated to openly support Serbian cause but then switched at pressure of parliament. His administration even started to negotiate with Albanians behind back of Serbs. Then, there was turn-point in Putin`s approach, when he once told to german Merkel that Kosovo represent emotional question for Russia (i would later found that article, i sow it).
That force, which pushing Putin to supporting Serbs is Pan-Slavic elite of Russian society. Same elite pushing improvement of Russian-Polish relations, hopefully improvement of Russian-Ukrainian relations also, soon.
Do you know, that there are people who would tell you that Pan-Slavic elite of complete Slavic world is positioned batter then ever in all Slavic countries. By those `rumors`, Pan-Slavists practically managed to establish coordination between themselves. We all are probably witnesses how Russia, Putin- obey to that Pan-Slavic elite.
interesting
Over half of Ukrainians against joining NATO - survey18:52 | 24/ 01/ 2008
http://en.rian.ru/world/20080124/97682417.htmlKIEV, January 24 (RIA Novosti) - Over 50% of Ukrainians would vote against joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, according to a survey carried out by the country's Democratic Initiatives foundation.
According to the poll, 53% would vote against joining the alliance at a referendum, and 32% would back membership.
Seams that Slavic resistance rising
I personally would always support those circles which suggests formation of
Pan-Slavic security forces. Cooperation between Polish-Ukrainian (UKRPOLBAT) troops on Kosovo is good example of how should that look like. Without their support, Serbs of Kosovo would be doomed already. Only to Slavic soldiers should be alowe to establishing peace on Slavic ground.
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE
REPUBLIC OF POLANDUKRPOLBATPOLISH-UKRAINIAN PEACE FORCE BATTALIONhttp://www.mon.gov.pl/en/strona/129/LG_90_93The idea of establishment of the Polish-Ukrainian Peace Force Battalion originated on October 5,1995 at the meeting of defense ministers of Poland and Ukraine. Three years later its formation was commenced.
POLUKRBAT" in Kosovo
To date the Polish and Ukrainian soldiers nave only met during joint training. The mission to Kosovo is their first combat task. Here they will find out how many skills acquired during manoeuvres they can apply in extreme situations, in the face of grave jeopardy. The battalion's operation in Kosovo includes 545 Polish and 267 Ukrainian soldiers. For the duration of the Kosovo mission a platoon of Lithuanian soldiers was also incorporated into the battalion.
The "POLUKRBAT" staff headquarters in Kosovo is located in the town of Kacanik.
The "POLUKRBAT" tasks include ensuring security of the population inhabiting in the subordinate area as well members of humanitarian organizations, cooperation with the Supreme Commissioner for Refugees, providing protection of major facilities, border crossings, roads, bridges, viaducts and continuous patrols over the subordinate area.
Poles, Ukrainians- thanks for UKRPOLBAT. Slava!
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