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Feb 21, 2014 02:00 am | Nikolas K. Gvosdev
The
attention of the world's media is squarely on the denouement of events
in Kyiv—whether the protest movement in the Maidan is crushed by force
or whether the opposition can force the resignation of the government of
Viktor Yanukovych. This focus on the events in the capital, however,
ignores much more serious and long-term developments in the rest of the
country, where the ultimate fate of Ukraine will be decided.Many commentators seem to believe that once things are settled in Kyiv, the problem is over. Indeed, some Westerners hope that once Viktor Yanukovych is forced from power, everything will be settled and it will be time to move on to other issues. Unfortunately, the reality is that no matter what happens in Kyiv, significant portions of the country will reject whatever settlement is proffered.
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