Pro-Russian activists have also taken to the streets in the south-eastern city of Donetsk in recent days
Main points
- 97% of Ukrainian population support separatism of Crimean peninsula from Russia
- Russia launched an incursion on Ukraine
- EU published an official list of 21 sanctions against Russian and Ukrainian officials
This story just shows how politically unstable these European countries are. I heard that politics and any matter or opinion relating to the subject is extremely sensitive and that people may be offended at even the slightest implication of opposition. For both locals and foreigners, this type of situation is extremely dangerous and can be a frightening ordeal especially when violence and bloodshed are involved.
You have quite a strong opinion about European countries. Do you think the Philippines is any more stable? In what ways i the Philippines similar/different to the countries you're thinking about in this regard?
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