Harsh Realities in Ukraine

... the Maidan-installed leadership in Kiev. Freezing the conflict for now looks like the best option for both the United States and Russia. A frozen conflict in Donbass is not what the European Union wants. Europe insists on full implementation of the Minsk accords. However, it needs to face up to the harsh realities. Donbass rebels want a confederal status within Ukraine, complete with a veto on the country’s potential NATO membership. Kiev wants to crush the rebellion, punish its leaders and ...