Is Russia a member of the IMF?
It’s March 21 2014 right now and if you know anything about politics any and every person reading this must admit that Putin at least for now as made a pretty smart move by taking Crimea. Do I like the move? Personally I think the Ukrainian people have a right to control all affairs that occur in their country. That said sanctions have been put on Russia, laughable sanctions; however one can also ask the question if this is also a strategic move by the United States who based on the statements of Obama don’t seem to want war in this scenario.
In almost all of the Statements issued by Obama he seems to be urging the world to join forces to stop Russia from taking over Crimea. Although I’ve heard some complaints I personally think Obama is doing the right thing by trying to include the world into the discussion. Americans are tired of wars and even though America is a super power it’s clear that it’s citizens don’t want to get entangled in war with another super power that really won’t have any benefit to them.
Is Russia a member of the IMF? As of March 21 2014 YES!
Currently as of March 21 2014 there are 188 countries that are part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Russia is one of them! However Russia does have a strong manufacturing base and they provide a lot of essential services to most of Europe. So if you’re asking me what I think will happen I think they’ll be a major bail out for Ukraine I’m not sure how it will happen but I think it will happen.
Long term for Ukraine however they’ll need a strong government that will put the Ukrainian economy first. Because the worst thing that can come out of this is the world turns it’s back on Ukraine and the vast majority of Ukrainians opt to go back to Russia. I hope the Ukrainian people can be strong during this time and I pray that there will be no war.
Being that politics is a very different animal Putin’s take over of Crimea can either make him look like a barbarian that views war as something inevitable or make him look like a genius that may in fact restore the former soviet union. People should never forget the history of China and how China became a communist country! I would not under estimate Putin nor will I under estimate the United States I actually see a bail out for Ukraine and i see this situation eventually dying down only to emerge if the Ukrainian economy tanks!