Munich’s Connections to Ukraine Are Long, Dark and Deep

From its earliest beginnings there had always been one country which could have potentially destroyed the Soviet Union from within. That country was Ukraine. Poised like a blade on the soft underbelly of Russia, Ukraine had the population, the geographic position and the plausibility to strike a mortal wound at the Soviet Union. Stalin, aware… Read More Munich’s Connections to Ukraine Are Long, Dark and Deep

Ten Things Most People Don’t Know About Ukraine

A recent look at the official statistics at Munich’s Kreisverwaltungsreferat (county authorities) showed that officially more Ukrainians live in Munich than either Brits or Americans. An estimated 12,000 Ukrainians live in or near Munich. Here are 10 things you should know about Ukraine which might help explain the recent demonstrations war there. These factoids were culled… Read More Ten Things Most People Don’t Know About Ukraine