Mr. Poroshenko and EU

      Poroshenko, president of Ukraine, has signed an official agreement with the EU to be an associate member of the bloc.  In addition to this move which was applauded by those loyal to Kiev, the president allowed that eastern Ukraine would be given n increased measure of autonomy, while still a part of Ukraine.  What does this move mean to the average "man in the street"?
     It could mean that Mad Vlad will proceed with his maniacal program of "Land Grab".  If so, then more sanctions will flow his way.   With winter not far off, energy will take center stage, again.  Gas pipeline shut down is something that most EU members expect and are planning accordingly.
    Of course, this will lead Raz-Putin  to fumble his way to another goofy grab.  Maybe he'll claim that Russian speakers in Liberia need protection.  Or maybe his good friends in Syria and Iran will start speaking Russian over dinner and he will invade to protect them from fascists, any fascist, anywhere.  After 75 years, you'd think that the average Russian could get over the Fascist in the Closet mentality.  But then, you are dealing with Russians who still think Napolean is alive and well and at home sharpening his bayonets.
     Good for Mr. Poroshenko.   He deserves unlimited support from France, Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Italy, and Greece, etc.   Maybe he'll prove to be the force to fix Ukraine, in spite of Mad Vlad in Crimea.