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Notes on 8-24-14  “Russia will counter sanctions with their flexing of military might.. such a bully response.”

The Facts on 8-30-14 by Bloomberg: “The European Union moved to slap tougher sanctions on Russia as Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said hundreds of foreign tanks are operating in his country and pleaded for EU help.”  Quoted News: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-29/eu-to-mull-russia-sanctions-as-ukraines-army-pushed-back