Thread: Что произойдет в восточной Украине? (Eastern Ukraine?)

Originally Posted by Eric C.

The thing is, they do have to deal with the situation in the east. And if keeping such a situation under control and stabilizing it takes signing any documents, even if they have long-term consequences, they just have to go on and sign them. Otherwise, the integrity and sovereignty of the entire country might be at stake, and that is the first thing to avoid. They may do some little harm to avoid much bigger harm.

I would have probably agreed with you had there not been quite a few documents that were signed by the temporary government which had nothing to do with any kind of stabilization of the situation. First and foremost, the intention to join the EU is somewhat controversial in Ukraine and as such actually promotes the instability of the situation. Another good example is the declaration of Crimea as an occupied territory which is somewhat destabilizing as it puts additional burden on the existing Ukrainian businesses up to their closures with the subsequent massive layoffs. Also, worth mentioning is the declaration of the acceptance of Mejlis as the legitimate executive body of Crimean Tatars. What does it have to do with the stabilization of the situation in Ukraine? And so on and so forth. So, no, I don't think the actions of the temporary government have anything to do with the stabilization. In my opinion, in order to stabilize the situation the temporary government should actually DO NOTHING. Any protests in Eastern Ukraine demanding referendum? Say: "Oh, sorry, can't do that, only the permanent government could do that, we're really sorry. Just wait." Crimea demanding referendum to extend their local authority? Say: "Oh, sorry, can't do that, only the permanent government could do that, we're really sorry. Just wait." That's really all to it. Or if people demand immediate actions say: "Yes! Your demands are so right! Let's start discussing it now..." And discuss and discuss and discuss until the end of May. Then, let the permanent legitimate government deal with the situation. I think had they acted that way, the situation would have become much less heated than now.

Originally Posted by Crocodile

So, no, I don't think the actions of the temporary government have anything to do with the stabilization.

I agree. If anything, they consistently make the situation worse with each controversial decision.