Vladimir Putin

Putin: After World War I German resentment simmered as a result of the humiliating terms of the Treaty of Versailles. No doubt many influential Russians, especially those in the military, are still fuming over the collapse of their Communist empire, according to The Star. Ordinary Russians must be wondering why Putin is being criticized for securing their countrys huge naval bases and critical link to the Mediterranean Sea. After all it was okay for the U.S. to violently invade Iraq and Afghanistan, two counties half a world away from American soil. If anyone doubts how the U.S. would react if the combat boots were on the other feet, just take a moment to recall the Cuban missile crisis. That was a near-death experience for the planet. Thankfully diplomacy succeeded and No doubt there will be a lot more bellicose babbling and destabilizing acts some unofficially sanctioned and others perpetrated by provocateurs but when the smoke clears Vladimir Putin will have won some form of jurisdiction over areas of Crimea that are deemed crucial to Russias long-term interests. If the West had encouraged a Switzerland-style neutrality for the Soviet Unions old Balkan states, instead of cajoling them into joining Russian pride and paranoia would not now be feeding Putins Hitler-style aggression. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.