Ukraine shares concerns over Russian fleet with CheneyThe Russian cruiser Moscow in Sevastopol | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 497681 United States 09/05/2008 04:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ukraine shares concerns over Russian fleet with CheneyThe Russian cruiser Moscow in Sevastopol Quoting: Anonymous Coward 490610September 5, 2008, 16:55 Ukraine shares concerns over Russian fleet with Cheney Russia's Black Sea Fleet poses a potential danger to Ukraine's security, according to President Viktor Yushchenko who made this statement following talks with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who is visiting the country on Friday. Yushchenko also expressed concern that Moscow may use the fleet based in Ukraine in conflicts with third parties. Cheney has been discussing the recent events in the Caucasus with the Ukrainian leadership. Earlier this week he visited Azerbaijan and Georgia. He pledged U.S. support for Georgia's President Saakashvili and his country's bid for NATO. According to Russia's Foreign Ministry, the move can only spur Tbilisi's aggressive ambitions. Cheney blamed Russia for the political difficulties Ukraine is experiencing at the moment. He also promised U.S. support to Ukraine. [link to www.russiatoday.com] Ummm, Russia leases the port from Ukraine. If Ukraine does not like it, rescind the lease and return the money. What do they think Cheney can do about it anyway? |