All about control an MONEY!
So, looks like Russia will get Eastern Ukraine... but what happens after??
http://ru-facts.com/news/view/34840.html
S & P predicted Ukraine defaulted in case of loss of Donbass
2014-05-04 11:33 AM | Finance
S & P predicted Ukraine defaulted in case of loss of Donbass If the south-eastern regions of Ukraine will get independence from Kiev, the country will face default on external debt. In an interview with Reuters told the committee head of sovereign ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S & P) John Chambers.
According to him, Ukraine entered the crisis with “moderate public debt,” but if the exchange rate falls and the country will lose part of its territory, the ability to service the loans of Kiev “will be jeopardized».
In February, the aggravation of the political situation, S & P has downgraded the long-term foreign currency rating of Ukraine from CCC + to CCC and gave him a negative outlook. The next revision of the forecast agency plans to hold in July.
International Monetary Fund has approved a $ 17 billion Ukraine in a two-year loan. Condition for receiving the money will be holding a series of reforms, in particular Kiev undertook to raise utility tariffs and reduce government spending.
However, the IMF warned that if the de facto government will miss the eastern part of the country, Kiev will require a new assistance that will be available only in exchange for additional reforms.
morning May 2 Ukrainian Army and National Guard launched an operation using armored vehicles and aircraft against armed supporters of federalization in the Donbass. Key events unfold around the cities of Slavic and Kramators’k. Both sides have suffered losses. In particular, the militia managed to shoot down three helicopters.