The chain of events in Ukraine holds eerie similarities to the period in the run-up to World War II, when Adolf Hitler sent in troops to “rescue” the pro-German portions of the populace in Czechoslovakia.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
The Seattle Times: Ukraine and historic parallels: a reading list for understanding war
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attend a Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow, on May 9, 2014.
