1. weakening Russian economy; it won't stop, especially if the US continues to deflate the price of oil, as this will drag the Ruble and the social security system
2. the necessity of an actual military participation in the conflict, while not having the possibility to decrease Russia's presence without risking the defeat of
3. the destruction of pro-Russian movements and organizations on the Junta-controlled territory
4. crumbling of the pro-Putin majority formed after the Crimea [invasion]
5. the Cold War with the USA and a threat of coup d'état
6. the consolidation of Junta state authorities, which achieved a partial legitimity, are fully backed up by the West (in terms of the supply of money, weaponry, "consultants", intelligence, specialized equipment), and are openly anti-Russian
7. an absence of any guarantees:
of Ukraine staying out of Alliances;
related to the future of Russian-speaking population in Ukraine;
of possibilities to legally establish pro-Russian political parties and movements in Ukraine;
related to the future of
related to the fate of Crimea
just one related, funny thing I noticed: in the discussions below articles on the "Cassad" site, the most offensive is "you liberal" LOL)
