Why Putin doesn't accept Donetsk's accession to Russia ?



Self proclaimed region " Donetsk People's Republic" has appealed to Russian president Vladimir Putin to consider its accession with Russia.However, he seems to be so reluctant and not rushes to grab the territory as he did in March after referendum in Crimea. 

 Additionally, Putin has also called the pro-Russian groups in the East to postpone the voting that was held in favor of seeking independence from the Ukrainian government, but his suggestion has been ignored. This means that Putin is trying to distance Russia from Ukrainian crisis, especially the uprising in the Eastern part of Ukraine. Actually, there are many reasons why Putin is less interested in annexing Donetsk and Lugansk.

Firstly, the both regions are not a vital strategic territory to be annexed. If we focus on the geography, the two regions are not worth to Russia as Crimea peninsula. Control of Crimea can undeniably provide much more benefits to Russia especially military benefits. Moreover, it gives Russia the access to the naval base at warm water port Sevastopol and the Black Sea Fleet.Unlike Crimea, Donetsk and Lugansk actually are not strategically militarily beneficial to seize.

Secondly, one scenario can't be used twice. Russia can't reuse the scenario which was used in Crimea otherwise it will face up with many more severe consequences. The scenario in Crimea actually shocks the West and U.S the most and if Russia keeps repeating the scenario, It will not be tolerated.

Third, it should be sanctions. We generally think that sanctions imposed by the western countries might not work properly to pressure and force Russia to return back the territory. But if we think deeply the sanctions are not imposed on Russian nation as a whole but only the high ranking officials, banks and cronies who have close relationship with the Kremlin; for instance, asset freeze and visa ban. It means that the sanctions still work well but just need time.Later or sooner it will severely suffer the Russia's economy.

Last but not least, it must be the military confrontation. After Russia illegally occupied Crimea, NATO and US start building up their military capability by conducting the series of military exercises and deploying numbers of forces to the countries which are bordered by Russia. Thus, any new moves of Russia to further conquer Ukraine's lands, the military actions would be taken place and it would surely result in the casualties and military clash

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Assad: The Man Who Saves Syria?

Image
" During the war, you have to reduce the ship to the shore. You don't run away because there is a war unless Syrian people want you to leave. If I am the reason of the war, I will leave," Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad wants to be remembered as the man who saved Syria if his war-torn nation could strive to put an end to the bloodiest civil war. Iranian intelligence official was quoted as saying by Russian stated owned media Sputnik that President Assad has refused safe heaven provided by Tehran, where he could safely hide and command his army at home. But he stubbornly decided to stay in Damascus. In late February, US and Russia brokered a cessation of hostilities aimed to hinder fighting in Syria, paving the way for peace talks, but Assad's fate has still remained controversial since the West demands Assad to step down while Putin reiterates that Assad's future and Syrian internal affairs must be decided by Syrians
Read more

Why Vietnamese government tries to strictly control media rights?

Image
Historically, a fter decolonization of France from Vietnam in 1954, Vietnam was divided into two along 17 th parallel (North and South Vietnam) according to Geneva peace accord. The North Vietnam was ruled by communist leader, Ho Chi Minh , while the South was ruled by king Bao Dai. In 1955, G. Ngo Dinh Diem which was backed by the U.S. overthrew  the King Bao Dai and came to power as a president of the Republic of Vietnam. The involvement of the U.S. in Vietnam led to the “Second Indochina War” which known as Vietnam War. Due to many factors such as the anti-war protests, long bloodiest war, and massive spending on military intervention, Nixon Administration sought the way to end the war and decided to withdraw its troops from Vietnam by negotiating with North Vietnam and signing Paris Peace Accord in 1973. In 1975, North Vietnam troops, which led by communist leader Ho Chi Minh, won over the South, and seized control Saigon. Finally, North and South were officially unified
Read more

African Leaders Eye Xi's Deep Pocket ?

Image
After paying a state visit to Zimbabwe, China's Xi Jinping is attending the Afro-Sino summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, where there is the gathering of around 40 heads of states and governments of the country members of African Union. During the address at the summit, President Xi unveils new measures, including financial package of $60 billion to empower African countries and support the development process. China is regarded as not only the largest trading partner of Africa but also generous and prominent donor. For many years, China has funded various development projects in Africa, aiming to help African countries boost the infrastructure, telecommunications, energy, and medical system. Regrading security sector, this rising power also tries to take a role as a peace maker helping stabilize the region. Late last year, China sent hundreds of its combat forces to join the peace keeping operation for the first time in South Sudan under the mandate of United N
Read more