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“Famine in Ukraine should not be presented as genocide”
Published: 27 April, 2010, 20:13
Edited: 29 April, 2010, 00:40
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich claimed on Tuesday that the notorious famine during the 1930s in Ukraine was not genocide.
On the contrary it is a sad day for Ukraine and for its people. Take into consideration every other genocide that recieves recognition and realize that the Ukranian people are heart broken and offended by this statement. Our current joke for a president is Russian and his words, actions and decisions WILL reflect Russian views and not of the true Ukranians. My great grandparents had lived through those times, educate youself a little, ask someone who knows and realize it did happen and John Laughland is a fool for thinking otherwise.A poor reporter if you ask me...
Sofia, The Ukraine genocide discourse constructs a Russian conspiracy against the Ukrainian people but this is not supported by the historical facts. After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe became hostage to neocon geopolitics and ordinary people can see their interests are not served by anti-Russia. But I agree with one expert that the current president of Ukraine must deliver jobs for ordinary people. Today, the only sad people are necons and Russophobes. Many of us who love Russia, Ukraine and European solidarity see this deal is good for Europe, for Ukraine and for Russia.
Thank you RT for your interview with John Laughland from the Institute for Democracy and Cooperation in Paris. He is thoughtful expert. I think today is great day for Ukraine, Russia, Europe and the world and it is sad day for Russophobes and those who want to keep Russia isolated.