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In reply to the discussion: Vladimir Putin says there was nothing wrong with Soviet Union's pact with Adolf Hitler's Nazi German [View all]NordicLeft
(36 posts)54. some real fascists ----- Ukraine’s 'Right Sector' Leader Recognized as Elected Member of Parliament
http://en.ria.ru/politics/20141106/195221622/Ukraines-Right-Sector-Leader-Recognized-as-Elected-Member-of.html

Profile: Ukraine's ultra-nationalist Right Sector
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27173857
The Battle in Ukraine Means Everything
Fascism returns to the continent it once destroyed
http://www.newrepublic.com/article/117692/fascism-returns-ukraine
Preparing for War With Ukraine's Fascist Defenders of Freedom
On the frontlines of the new offensive in eastern Ukraine, the hardcore Azov Battalion is ready for battle with Russia.
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/08/30/preparing_for_war_with_ukraine_s_fascist_defenders_of_freedom
Fascism: an Ism for the 21st Century
The Durability of Ukrainian Fascism
http://www.counterpunch.org/2014/06/06/the-durability-of-ukrainian-fascism/
Svoboda: The Rising Spectre Of Neo-Nazism In The Ukraine
http://www.ibtimes.com/svoboda-rising-spectre-neo-nazism-ukraine-974110
Is the US backing neo-Nazis in Ukraine?
http://www.salon.com/2014/02/25/is_the_us_backing_neo_nazis_in_ukraine_partner/
Civil War Has Begun in Ukraine; U.S. Backs Neo-Nazis against the Democrats; U.S. Media Suppress that News
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2014/05/civil-war-begun-ukraine-u-s-backs-neo-nazis-democrats-u-s-media-suppress-news.html
Svoboda

Right Sector

Svoboda leader Oleh Tyahnybok

Ukrainian opposition leaders Oleh Tyahnybok (L), Vitaly Klitschko (2nd R, back) and Arseny Yatsenyuk (R) pose for a picture with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland


Profile: Ukraine's ultra-nationalist Right Sector
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27173857
The Battle in Ukraine Means Everything
Fascism returns to the continent it once destroyed
http://www.newrepublic.com/article/117692/fascism-returns-ukraine
Preparing for War With Ukraine's Fascist Defenders of Freedom
On the frontlines of the new offensive in eastern Ukraine, the hardcore Azov Battalion is ready for battle with Russia.
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/08/30/preparing_for_war_with_ukraine_s_fascist_defenders_of_freedom
Fascism: an Ism for the 21st Century
The Durability of Ukrainian Fascism
http://www.counterpunch.org/2014/06/06/the-durability-of-ukrainian-fascism/
Svoboda: The Rising Spectre Of Neo-Nazism In The Ukraine
http://www.ibtimes.com/svoboda-rising-spectre-neo-nazism-ukraine-974110
Is the US backing neo-Nazis in Ukraine?
http://www.salon.com/2014/02/25/is_the_us_backing_neo_nazis_in_ukraine_partner/
Civil War Has Begun in Ukraine; U.S. Backs Neo-Nazis against the Democrats; U.S. Media Suppress that News
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2014/05/civil-war-begun-ukraine-u-s-backs-neo-nazis-democrats-u-s-media-suppress-news.html
Svoboda

Right Sector

Svoboda leader Oleh Tyahnybok

Ukrainian opposition leaders Oleh Tyahnybok (L), Vitaly Klitschko (2nd R, back) and Arseny Yatsenyuk (R) pose for a picture with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland

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Vladimir Putin says there was nothing wrong with Soviet Union's pact with Adolf Hitler's Nazi German [View all]
uhnope
Nov 2014
OP
DU Putinistas arriving to defend Comrade Major Putin in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... n/t
ColesCountyDem
Nov 2014
#3
Is he actively trying to drive eastern Europe more fully into NATO's sphere of influence?
LanternWaste
Nov 2014
#5
The replies on this thread just show the lack of knowledge of history is vast here
newthinking
Nov 2014
#11
It's almost as if they think that had the USSR not inked the non-aggression pact, Hitler
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#14
It also allowed Stalin the time to build a huge army and many thousands of tanks...
bvar22
Nov 2014
#41
The pact had a secret protocol dividing Poland and other countries
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2014
#23
ironically, one of the things McCarthyites went after people for was opposing Hitler TOO SOON
yurbud
Nov 2014
#17
the only solution to this terrible admission is to make Russia a super-sized Somalia
yurbud
Nov 2014
#18
There are some problems with your thread, but it is more accurate the the rest of this thread
happyslug
Nov 2014
#58
No, Stalin used the pact with Hitler to take Bessarabia and occupy the Baltic states
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2014
#80
There's a world of difference between "too good to pass up, because it allows land grabs"
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2014
#94
Thank you. I laud your efforts at correcting me and doing it so civilly.
watrwefitinfor
Nov 2014
#82
No, he would have gangs of thugs beat down those cookies in brutal fashion, and then claim he
MADem
Nov 2014
#50
some real fascists ----- Ukraine’s 'Right Sector' Leader Recognized as Elected Member of Parliament
NordicLeft
Nov 2014
#54
So,the BBC, The New Republic, Foreign Policy, Counterpunch, Salon, Intl. Business Times are Russian?
NordicLeft
Nov 2014
#62
This is his publicity video - seriously... it really was made by and for him as head
newthinking
Nov 2014
#63
Fascism is on the march across the EU, and its certainly not springing from Putin
NordicLeft
Nov 2014
#65
Tom Parfitt (the author of the Telegraph OP) is a well-known rightwing pro NATO/US/UK hack
NordicLeft
Nov 2014
#70
People here have not yet figured out that the Republicans have been working on world domination for
newthinking
Nov 2014
#69
No, that's not what I was saying; I was replying to your incorrect claim that EU fascism and Putin
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2014
#104
Well, I'm glad to see the US has run out of problems so we can refight the Cold War.
Starry Messenger
Nov 2014
#35
Does that mean you're not going to comment on DU about anything outside the US
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2014
#42
If you think a government has the right/duty to pursue its national interest to the exclusion
pampango
Nov 2014
#91
That's why we gave so many Nazis jobs and citizenship, and the fascism is present in US.
bobthedrummer
Nov 2014
#97
If Western historians have really been trying to "hush up" the Munich Agreement,
Nye Bevan
Nov 2014
#107
not often you get to hear the Molotov Ribbentop pact spoken of so glowingly. nt
arely staircase
Nov 2014
#109