Tensions Rising in Ukraine

Getting back to one of the main topics of this blog so far, the crisis in Ukraine is ramping up again. With Russian tanks and troops rolling into Eastern Ukraine along with Russian jets flying routes that go through sovereign air space belonging to EU countries, there is more tension than ever. European countries have issued strong warnings to Russian regarding their recent moves. Perhaps the most vocal are the Germans as their foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, plans to visit Moscow making him the first EU minister to visit the country since July. We all saw how seriously Russia has taken the warnings so far, not only will this visit be interesting but I believe we are all just a little curious as to how far Russia is willing to take this.