Gingrich: Inside the mind of Vladimir Putin

Gingrich: Inside the mind of Vladimir Putin

Tuesday March 25th, 2014 at 9:54 AM

CNN.Com - Opinion

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Newt Gingrich: Symbolic gestures and even sanctions may not deter Putin
• He says it's vital to understand Putin's point of view as lifelong national security professional
• Putin values strength, military might and feels deep-seated grievance over recent history
• He says Putin is citing international law, precedents to justify his actions in Crimea

Editor's note: Newt Gingrich is a co-host of CNN's "Crossfire," which airs at 6:30 p.m. ET weekdays, and author of a new book, "Breakout: Pioneers of the Future, Prison Guards of the Past, and the Epic Battle That Will Decide America's Fate." A former speaker of the House, he was a candidate in the 2012 Republican presidential primaries.