Brian Grafton
Victoria
BC Canada
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Kerch Strait bridge.
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Larry, I sense the same thing has happened in Canada. And I agree with VP that at least part of the reason is because – “officially”, at least – it is better seen as a bit of an enigma. At the same time, I think it difficult to place too much emphasis on language or ethnicity when deciding “who has done what and to whom”. According to what I can determine from the flurry of polls and censuses conducted after Ukrainian independence, While some 78% identified as being ethnically Ukrainian, with 17%+ claiming Russian ethnicity. On the other hand, according to other polls, Russian was used more (52%) in everyday life than Ukrainian at 41%, with 8% saying they used both. That makes sense, considering the relatively recent separation of Ukraine from Russian influence). Given the number of Russian-speaking Ukrainians who may have been “relocated” to Mother Russia, and the apparent inability of the Russians to regulate or control groups with any accuracy, and given the ease with which Russian-speaking Ukrainians might cross a border in the current circumstances, the arrest of Russian-speaking folks who may be tried for terrorism could be simple face-saving. Or simple error.
I’m not at all capable in discussing the chemical things that go bang in the night. But there is an industry devoted to doing just that. Surely by this point a chemical analysis of the residue of the explosions has been completed.
Not much more to offer, except my own personal belief that if this was a Ukranian strike, it may have been ill-thought-out. There are a number of other strikes – e.g., against the juncture of the road and rail bridges with the soil of Crimea. That is, despite Russian claims to the contrary, at least arguably Ukrainian territory. Take out the railyards and exit and entry ramps and you have temporarily closed the bridge without giving Russia as good an argument concerning terrorism.
Gotta go. But the topic is worth more time, IMHO.
Cheers
Brian G
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"We have met the enemy, and he is us." Walt Kelly.
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