In 2014, #Ukraine needed a loan. Two offers were made to it: 🔴 The World Bank ( #FMI ) offered $15 billion with two conditions: Lift the ban on private-sector land ownership -Reduce pensions and fuel subsidies 🔴 #Russia also offered $15 billion, but WITHOUT the austerity and privatization requirements.

Ukrainian President #Ianoukovitch decided to accept Russia's offer, and #Washington then triggered a coup, overthrowing Ianoukovitch. The new Ukrainian government accepted the IMF loan and its conditions: austerity and privatizations Multinational consortiums with American capital have already bought 1/3 of Ukrainian territory.

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