Protesters Win? Ukraine Leader Intends to Sign EU Deal

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From: The David Pakman Show

[Cicada]

1. What happens when Russia cuts off their oil?

Ukraine is in a tough spot because their economy depends on trade with Russia. Putin may react badly.

[dipsydoodle]

2. "all hat, no cattle"

The opposition have no economic viable alternatives.

btw - I don't think they have a problem getting hold of oil. The price of gas is a different matter.

[On the Road]

3. Vitaly Klitschko Has Never Landed a Bigger Punch:

In the past few weeks, the towering heavyweight known in the sporting world as Dr. Ironfist has emerged as a leader of the popular revolt in his homeland of Ukraine — a struggle that has led him to vacate his world title in order to focus on politics. Protesters in the capital, Kiev, are demanding the government’s ouster after it failed last month to move ahead with an E.U. integration deal, and their rallies have made the city’s Independence Square look like the site of medieval siege warfare. Surrounded by riot police, the demonstrators have erected barricades of ice, scrap metal and loose boards, while, over open fires in the square, volunteers stir giant cauldrons of soup and hot tea to help the crowds withstand the blistering cold.

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