Why Did “The Ukraine” Become Just “Ukraine”?

This from Mental Floss.. and it’s a truly amazing story of how the nation of Ukraine has evolved. The America.The Russia?The Britain? no.. Ukrainians didn’t like “the” Ukraine was bit. No “the” Ukrainians didn’t. I guess we’re all guilty of saying it…now and then. The crisis in “the” Crimea has certainly led to people thinking … Read moreWhy Did “The Ukraine” Become Just “Ukraine”?

U.S. Moves Six Fighter Jets to Baltics, More Airmen to Poland

The U.S. military is increasing its presence in Poland and the Baltics in response to the crisis in Ukraine, officials said Wednesday…. So much for not ratcheting up tensions, I guess… Russia firing off ICBMs.. The United States reestablishing its Cold War footing. Secretary of Defense Hagel also said supplying additional arms to Ukraine would be … Read moreU.S. Moves Six Fighter Jets to Baltics, More Airmen to Poland