Ukraine - I Hate It When I'm Right.

Police come under attack when attempting to clear Kiev's streets.  (Photo/Courtesy of Gigapica)

Kiev's Independence Square had fireworks last night;

Demonstrators using them as weapons in their fight.

Viktor Yanukovych sent police to clear the square.

More than 20 people died in heavy fighting there.

Could become a civil war if violence doesn't stop,

If more demonstrators die, or kill another cop.

I predicted this would happen in a rhyme last week,

Said it was an option Yanukovych had to seek.

He'd be facing charges for corruption should he lose,

Plus an angry Putin...  Glad I'm not in Viktor's shoes.

Russia sent advisors in but their advice has sucked.

I'm afraid Ukrainians are seriously....  ahem...  in trouble.

Russia needs to step aside, let Yanukovych fall, 

Just accept that who Ukraine allies with ain't their call.

Viktor's out of options now 'cause, either way, he's screwed.

(Please forgive my language - I'm not usually so lewd.)

(Political cartoon courtesy of artist Christo Komarnitski)

Viktor Yanukovych - Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Protestors on the streets of Kiev. (Photo/Courtesy of democraticunion.eu)

 Victor Yanukovych is the leader of Ukraine

Although, it's in question how much longer he'll remain.

Kiev's streets have burning tire-barricades at night;

Protests have continued as more people join the fight.

Most want the Ukrainians aligned with the E.U.;

Something that the Russians would prefer Ukraine not do.

Putin put the pressure on and Yanukovych caved.

Viktor said he had to; the economy was saved.

Protests broke out right away and they're still going on.

Now the calls are growing; they want Yanukovych gone.

What with all the history Ukraine and Russia share,

More than half the people want the hell away from there.

They believe their future lies with nations to the West;

Emigres from Russia think that looking East is best.

Viktor's only chance right now of staying on the job

Lies in turning them into another angry mob.

Hope it doesn't come to that, but I'm afraid it might.

Left hand, civil war - or else there's Putin on his right.

Deep in debt to Russia  (he's already cashed their check)

Pity Viktor Yanukovych...  I bet he's a wreck.

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo/Courtesy of aimlesshorse.com)