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In reply to the discussion: Wikileaks Ukraine cable proves US government knew of fascist threat [View all]go west young man
(4,856 posts)that Lavrov's fears (as recognized in the cable) and portrayed to the US government were contingent upon Ukraine joining NATO, is that correct? Because the cable points out he had concerns about a spilt and civil war as well as the rise of fascists.
Excerpt here:
Not only does Russia perceive encirclement, and efforts to undermine
Russia's influence in the region, but it also fears
unpredictable and uncontrolled consequences which would
seriously affect Russian security interests. Experts tell us
that Russia is particularly worried that the strong divisions
in Ukraine over NATO membership, with much of the
ethnic-Russian community against membership, could lead to a
major split, involving violence or at worst, civil war.
Obviously if the country resorts to civil war (as it is doing and he predicted it would) then he and the US analysts reading the cable, would be aware that it probably would not be a part of NATO. Your point is a touch ridiculous.