Putin’s power pushes past perimeters
Vladimir Putin worked for the KGB until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. He then became Prime Minister eight years later. Later taking over as President becoming Prime Minster again in 2008 then regaining control once more 2012.
After the fall of the Soviet Union, the power source was cut up into fifteen countries, one of which being Ukraine. Ever since the two nations have been in conflict, Ukraine is the largest European country and Russia being the largest Eurasian nation.
Lately there have been many pro-Russian clashes in the country, being backed up by the Russian military force. In the previous year alone the two nations have had three battles, allowing Putin—the leader of Russia—to claim Crimea as part of Russia once again.
Crimea has been historically an ethically Russian area, however, it was claimed by Ukraine when USSR first dissolved. On Friday, February 27 a very outspoken Pro-Ukrainian leader was shot four times and killed.
Russians and Ukrainians alike suspect that the Russian forces had something to do with the killing. However Boris Nemtsov’s girlfriend claimed that she did not see the shooter’s face. The Russian police are conducting a full investigation of the killing.
A sheduled opposition rally wherein Nemtsov was to speak turned into a mourning rally for the fallen man. Tens of thousands of men and women marched through Moscow, Russia.
The media of the two countries show different sides of the story. In Russia he was shown as a rebellious leader, but in Ukraine he was shown as something greater. They spoke highly of Nemtsov calling him “winningly charming” and stated that “he will be missed”.
“He will be missed.” Will this be the last flame to die in the battle for Ukraine? If so, perhaps this is only a match to light the fire that had been missing in Ukrainians’ bellies?
