Intelligence (probably overhead surveillance and radio
intercepts) seems to show conclusively that Russia is increasing its support of
the Ukrainian “rebels” (in quotes, because many appear to actually be Russian
troops out of uniform). They are apparently
shipping heavy weapons (tanks, armored personnel carriers, heavy artillery and
rocket launchers) across the border to the rebels in increasing numbers, apparently
in response to the Ukrainian army’s increasing success in pushing the rebels
back.
On the other hand the White House, according to today’s news
sources, is embroiled in a contentious internal debate about whether to even share
this intelligence and tell the Ukrainians where these weapons are, let alone give
them any real help in destroying them.
President Obama is reportedly worried about “escalating” the confrontation
with Russia – funny, President Putin seems to have no problem at all with escalation.
At a time when it seems to me any sensible leader would at
least be providing the Ukrainian government with weapons to counter the Russian
subversion, our president seems to be spending his time playing golf and meeting
celebrities in trendy restaurants. Has
he just checked out of his job early, as some reporters are now publically speculating this weekend? At a point when American firmness against
Russian aggression is essential (especially since the Europeans appear to be unbelievably
spineless in this affair), we are in pretty bad shape if our President has
decided to go AWOL.
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