I think Kiev lost the loyalty of a critical measure of the Crimea and the Donbass. Yes, there was an invasion—those little green men were Russian—but there was also that loss of loyalty.
On October 23rd, 2017. See this statement in context.
On October 23rd, 2017. See this statement in context.
October 23rd, 2017 / 5:15 p.m.
Former Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine and Russia, As an Individual
I think Kiev lost the loyalty of a critical measure of the Crimea and the Donbass. Yes, there was an invasion—those little green men were Russian—but there was also that loss of loyalty.
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