Ukraine Crisis: Origins of Conflict and Prospects for Peace

7pm Sunday, Sept 27, 2015 at Eliot Church UCC, 474 Centre St, Newton Corner, 02458.  Presentation by Boston College Prof. of Political Science Paul Christensen, who will describe post-Soviet history of Russia and Ukraine and how US interventions contributed to the rise of Putin.  He will look at US policy including sanctions, and possible solutions such as confederation or autonomy.  The crisis in eastern Ukraine is tragic and dangerous, with suffering and casualties for people in the region and the potential for US/NATO confrontation with Russia.  Discussion will follow.  Sponsored by Newton Dialogues on Peace and War.  Endorsed by Mass Peace Action, Veterans for Peace - Chapter 9, United for Justice with Peace, American Friends Service Committee (Boston), Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Watertown Citizens for Peace, and Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space  Free and open to the public.