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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates explains to Mary Kissel why the U.S. should be more forceful against Russian president Vladimir Putin. Also, the danger of playing politics with aid to Ukraine. Plus, Malaysia's human-rights record. Photo: Getty

Robert Gates: Putin's Challenge to the West

Wednesday March 26th, 2014 at 5:30 PM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has a long-festering grudge: He deeply resents the West for winning the Cold War. He blames the United States in particular for the collapse of his beloved Soviet Union, an event he has called the "worst geopolitical catastrophe of the 20th century."

His list of grievances is long and was on full display in his March 18 speech announcing the annexation of Crimea by Russia. He is bitter about what he sees as Russia's humiliations in the 1990s—economic collapse; the expansion of NATO to include members of the U.S.S.R.'s own "alliance," the Warsaw Pact; Russia's agreement to the treaty limiting conventional forces in Europe, or as he calls it, "the colonial treaty"; the West's perceived dismissal of Russian interests in Serbia and elsewhere; attempts to bring Ukraine and Georgia into NATO and the European Union; and Western governments, businessmen and scholars all telling Russia how to conduct its affairs at home and abroad.

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Getty Images

Mr. Putin aspires to restore Russia's global power and influence and to bring the now-independent states that were once part of the Soviet Union back into Moscow's orbit. While he has no apparent desire to recreate the Soviet Union (which would include responsibility for a number of economic basket cases), he is determined to create a Russian sphere of influence—political, economic and security—and dominance. There is no grand plan or strategy to do this, just opportunistic and ruthless aspiration. And patience.

Mr. Putin, who began his third, nonconsecutive presidential term in 2012, is playing a long game. He can afford to: Under the Russian Constitution, he could legally remain president until 2024. After the internal chaos of the 1990s, he has ruthlessly restored "order" to Russia, oblivious to protests at home and abroad over his repression of nascent Russian democracy and political freedoms.

In recent years, he has turned his authoritarian eyes on the "near-abroad." In 2008, the West did little as he invaded Georgia, and Russian troops still occupy the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions. He has forced Armenia to break off its agreements with the European Union, and Moldova is under similar pressure.

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Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says Western leaders need a strategy to contain and isolate Russia economically and militarily. Photo credit: Getty Images.

Last November, through economic leverage and political muscle, he forced then-President Viktor Yanukovych to abort a Ukrainian agreement with the EU that would have drawn it toward the West. When Mr. Yanukovych, his minion, was ousted as a result, Mr. Putin seized Crimea and is now making ominous claims and military movements regarding all of eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine is central to Mr. Putin's vision of a pro-Russian bloc, partly because of its size and importantly because of Kiev's role as the birthplace of the Russian Empire more than a thousand years ago. He will not be satisfied or rest until a pro-Russian government is restored in Kiev.

He also has a dramatically different worldview than the leaders of Europe and the U.S. He does not share Western leaders' reverence for international law, the sanctity of borders, which Westerners' believe should only be changed through negotiation, due process and rule of law. He has no concern for human and political rights. Above all, Mr. Putin clings to a zero-sum worldview. Contrary to the West's belief in the importance of win-win relationships among nations, for Mr. Putin every transaction is win-lose; when one party benefits, the other must lose. For him, attaining, keeping and amassing power is the name of the game.

The only way to counter Mr. Putin's aspirations on Russia's periphery is for the West also to play a strategic long game. That means to take actions that unambiguously demonstrate to Russians that his worldview and goals—and his means of achieving them—over time will dramatically weaken and isolate Russia.

Europe's reliance on Russian oil and gas must be reduced, and truly meaningful economic sanctions must be imposed, knowing there may be costs to the West as well. NATO allies bordering Russia must be militarily strengthened and reinforced with alliance forces; and the economic and cyber vulnerabilities of the Baltic states to Russian actions must be reduced (especially given the number of Russians and Russian-speakers in Estonia and Latvia).

Western investment in Russia should be curtailed; Russia should be expelled from the G-8 and other forums that offer respect and legitimacy; the U.S. defense budget should be restored to the level proposed in the Obama administration's 2014 budget a year ago, and the Pentagon directed to cut overhead drastically, with saved dollars going to enhanced capabilities, such as additional Navy ships; U.S. military withdrawals from Europe should be halted; and the EU should be urged to grant associate agreements with Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine.

So far, however, the Western response has been anemic. Mr. Putin is little influenced by seizure of personal assets of his cronies or the oligarchs, or restrictions on their travel. Unilateral U.S. sanctions, save on Russian banks, will not be effective absent European cooperation. The gap between Western rhetoric and Western actions in response to out-and-out aggression is a yawning chasm. The message seems to be that if Mr. Putin doesn't move troops into eastern Ukraine, the West will impose no further sanctions or costs. De facto, Russia's seizure of Crimea will stand and, except for a handful of Russian officials, business will go on as usual.

No one wants a new Cold War, much less a military confrontation. We want Russia to be a partner, but that is now self-evidently not possible under Mr. Putin's leadership. He has thrown down a gauntlet that is not limited to Crimea or even Ukraine. His actions challenge the entire post-Cold War order including, above all, the right of independent states to align themselves and do business with whomever they choose.

Tacit acceptance of settling old revanchist scores by force is a formula for ongoing crises and potential armed conflict, whether in Europe, Asia or elsewhere. A China behaving with increasing aggressiveness in the East and South China seas, an Iran with nuclear aspirations and interventionist policies in the Middle East, and a volatile and unpredictable North Korea are all watching events in Europe. They have witnessed the fecklessness of the West in Syria. Similar division and weakness in responding to Russia's most recent aggression will, I fear, have dangerous consequences down the road.

Mr. Putin's challenge comes at a most unpropitious time for the West. Europe faces a weak economic recovery and significant economic ties with Russia. The U.S. is emerging from more than a dozen years at war and leaders in both parties face growing isolationism among voters, with the prospect of another major challenge abroad cutting across the current political grain. Crimea and Ukraine are far away, and their importance to Europe and America little understood by the public.

Therefore, the burden of explaining the need to act forcefully falls, as always, on our leaders. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "Government includes the act of formulating a policy" and "persuading, leading, sacrificing, teaching always, because the greatest duty of a statesman is to educate." The aggressive, arrogant actions of Vladimir Putin require from Western leaders strategic thinking, bold leadership and steely resolve—now.

Mr. Gates served as secretary of defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obamafrom 2006-11, and as director of central intelligence under President George H.W. Bush from 1991-93.

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Obama’s disapproval rating hits a new high

Wednesday March 26th, 2014 at 5:07 PM

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Negative views of President Obama have hit a new high, according to a poll.

The AP-GfK poll shows 59 percent of Americans now disapprove of Obama -- a point higher than the previous high set in December.

Obama's approval rating stands at 41 percent. That's the second-lowest figure the poll has ever found.

Part of Obama's problems appear to be related to foreign policy: The poll shows Americans disapprove of his handling of the situation in Ukraine 57-40 and disapprove of how he handles relationships with other countries 58-40.

In January, Americans were evenly split on Obama's diplomacy skills.

The poll was conducted Thursday through Sunday.

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» Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch over 150 deadly glide bombs in huge air attack - The Independent
30/03/25 03:21 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch over 150 deadly glide bombs in huge air attack    The Independent

» Shock after Putin’s Greenland call - news.com.au
30/03/25 02:00 from Putin - Google News
Shock after Putin’s Greenland call    news.com.au

» Assassination attempt on Putin? Limousine believed to be among Russian President's official cars explodes in Moscow - Deccan Herald
30/03/25 01:01 from Putin - Google News
Assassination attempt on Putin? Limousine believed to be among Russian President's official cars explodes in Moscow    Deccan Herald

» Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow plans new offensive as Putin drags out talks with Trump, Kyiv says - The Independent
30/03/25 00:57 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow plans new offensive as Putin drags out talks with Trump, Kyiv says    The Independent

» $3,55,796 limo from Putin's fleet explodes into fireball on Moscow street: Report - India Today
30/03/25 00:42 from Putin - Google News
$3,55,796 limo from Putin's fleet explodes into fireball on Moscow street: Report    India Today

» Viral video: Putin’s limousine worth $357,000 engulfed in flames after Zelensky’s ‘die soon’ remark | Watch - Mint
29/03/25 23:55 from Putin - Google News
Viral video: Putin’s limousine worth $357,000 engulfed in flames after Zelensky’s ‘die soon’ remark | Watch    Mint

» Putin’s £275,000 Limousine explodes in Moscow days after Zelensky’s ‘death’ remark - The Financial Express
29/03/25 22:00 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s £275,000 Limousine explodes in Moscow days after Zelensky’s ‘death’ remark    The Financial Express

» Putin escapes assassination bid? Buzz over Limousine explosion in Moscow - Hindustan Times
29/03/25 21:58 from Putin - Google News
Putin escapes assassination bid? Buzz over Limousine explosion in Moscow    Hindustan Times

» German intelligence warns Putin preparing Nato assault by end of decade - Evening Standard
29/03/25 19:23 from Putin - Google News
German intelligence warns Putin preparing Nato assault by end of decade    Evening Standard

» Watch: Putin’s £275,000 Limousine explodes in Moscow - The Times of India
29/03/25 18:40 from Putin - Google News
Watch: Putin’s £275,000 Limousine explodes in Moscow    The Times of India

» Ukraine: Zelensky scorns Putin’s peace efforts as Russia bombards Ukraine with drones - Express
29/03/25 18:04 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine: Zelensky scorns Putin’s peace efforts as Russia bombards Ukraine with drones    Express

» Zelensky scorns Putin’s peace efforts as Russia bombards Ukraine with drones - Express
29/03/25 18:04 from Putin - Google News
Zelensky scorns Putin’s peace efforts as Russia bombards Ukraine with drones    Express

» Ukraine LIVE: Zelensky scorns Putin’s peace efforts as Russia bombards Ukraine with drones - Express
29/03/25 16:52 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine LIVE: Zelensky scorns Putin’s peace efforts as Russia bombards Ukraine with drones    Express

» ‘He Thinks He and Putin Are Friends’: John Bolton on How Trump Gets Manipulated - POLITICO
29/03/25 16:00 from Putin - Google News
‘He Thinks He and Putin Are Friends’: John Bolton on How Trump Gets Manipulated    POLITICO

» Russia prepares 'major spring offensive' in Ukraine in WEEKS as Vlad 'has no intention of reaching peace deal' this year - The US Sun
29/03/25 15:45 from Putin - Google News
Russia prepares 'major spring offensive' in Ukraine in WEEKS as Vlad 'has no intention of reaching peace deal' this year    The US Sun

» Putin will have nothing to say at peace negotiations, Zelensky says. - Kyiv Independent
29/03/25 14:27 from Putin - Google News
Putin will have nothing to say at peace negotiations, Zelensky says.    Kyiv Independent

» US politics live: Putin’s Greenland speech raises eyebrows - news.com.au
29/03/25 13:41 from Putin - Google News
US politics live: Putin’s Greenland speech raises eyebrows    news.com.au

» Putin’s limousine ablaze after mysterious explosion in Moscow - Euro Weekly News
29/03/25 12:30 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s limousine ablaze after mysterious explosion in Moscow    Euro Weekly News

» Putin: Time to Dump Zelensky, 'Finish Off' Ukraine Soldiers - Newser
29/03/25 12:00 from Putin - Google News
Putin: Time to Dump Zelensky, 'Finish Off' Ukraine Soldiers    Newser

» Limousine explodes in Central Moscow: Does it belong to Putin’s Fleet? - Sarajevo Times
29/03/25 11:00 from Putin - Google News
Limousine explodes in Central Moscow: Does it belong to Putin’s Fleet?    Sarajevo Times

» "One year is all Putin needs." Russia may mobilize huge army again after Ukraine peace deal, Dutch intel warns - Euromaidan Press
29/03/25 09:58 from Putin - Google News
"One year is all Putin needs." Russia may mobilize huge army again after Ukraine peace deal, Dutch intel warns    Euromaidan Press

» Vladimir Putin's limo blows up in massive explosion as car engulfed in huge fireball on Moscow street - GB News
29/03/25 08:28 from Putin - Google News
Vladimir Putin's limo blows up in massive explosion as car engulfed in huge fireball on Moscow street    GB News

» 'Historical roots': Putin hints at backing Donald Trump's plan to annex Greenland - The Times of India
29/03/25 05:28 from Putin - Google News
'Historical roots': Putin hints at backing Donald Trump's plan to annex Greenland    The Times of India

» Putin’s paranoia: guards search honor troops - defence-blog.com
29/03/25 05:08 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s paranoia: guards search honor troops    defence-blog.com

» Vladimir Putin vows to 'finish off Ukraine' before mocking Britain's armed forces and economy - GB News
29/03/25 04:25 from Putin - Google News
Vladimir Putin vows to 'finish off Ukraine' before mocking Britain's armed forces and economy    GB News

» Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,129 - Al Jazeera English
29/03/25 03:52 from Putin - Google News
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,129    Al Jazeera English

» Putin proposes external governance for Ukraine - Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3
28/03/25 22:20 from Putin - Google News
Putin proposes external governance for Ukraine    Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3

» Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump pushes for more of Kyiv’s rare minerals - The Independent
28/03/25 21:50 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump pushes for more of Kyiv’s rare minerals    The Independent

» Ukraine updates: Putin suggests UN administration of Ukraine - DW (English)
28/03/25 19:11 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine updates: Putin suggests UN administration of Ukraine    DW (English)

» Putin Calls for Zelensky’s Removal, ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops - The Moscow Times
28/03/25 18:35 from Putin - Google News
Putin Calls for Zelensky’s Removal, ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops    The Moscow Times

» Trump's 'unprecedented' demands for Zelensky to restore Putin’s gas empire - Express
28/03/25 18:35 from Putin - Google News
Trump's 'unprecedented' demands for Zelensky to restore Putin’s gas empire    Express

» Vladimir Putin threatened to 'finish off' Ukrainian troops — after partial cease-fire violation of - New York Post
28/03/25 18:34 from Putin - Google News
Vladimir Putin threatened to 'finish off' Ukrainian troops — after partial cease-fire violation of    New York Post

» Putin proves again he cannot be trusted — he’s out for domination - New York Post
28/03/25 17:47 from Putin - Google News
Putin proves again he cannot be trusted — he’s out for domination    New York Post

» Why is Vladimir Putin Encouraging Donald Trump’s Greenland Ambitions? - The National Interest Online
28/03/25 17:45 from Putin - Google News
Why is Vladimir Putin Encouraging Donald Trump’s Greenland Ambitions?    The National Interest Online

» US must not let Putin out of global isolation, Zelensky says - Kyiv Independent
28/03/25 17:39 from Putin - Google News
US must not let Putin out of global isolation, Zelensky says    Kyiv Independent

» Putin calls for UN-run administration to oust Zelensky before peace talks can begin - FRANCE 24 English
28/03/25 17:14 from Putin - Google News
Putin calls for UN-run administration to oust Zelensky before peace talks can begin    FRANCE 24 English

» Ukraine war latest: US rejects Putin call over Ukrainian leadership - as European leader voices doubts on 'reassurance force' - Sky News
28/03/25 16:42 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war latest: US rejects Putin call over Ukrainian leadership - as European leader voices doubts on 'reassurance force'    Sky News

» Putin: U.S. Is ‘Serious’ About Plan to Control Greenland - The Wall Street Journal
28/03/25 16:42 from Putin - Google News
Putin: U.S. Is ‘Serious’ About Plan to Control Greenland    The Wall Street Journal

» ‘Strong Indications’ Putin is Preparing to Attack NATO - 19FortyFive
28/03/25 16:28 from Putin - Google News
‘Strong Indications’ Putin is Preparing to Attack NATO    19FortyFive

» Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance, boasts of battlefield gains - Standard-Examiner
28/03/25 16:21 from Putin - Google News
Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance, boasts of battlefield gains    Standard-Examiner

» Putin’s endorsement of Trump’s Greenland takeover reflects their vision of a new world order - The Guardian
28/03/25 15:52 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s endorsement of Trump’s Greenland takeover reflects their vision of a new world order    The Guardian

» "Putin is war criminal": Zelenskyy rejects proposed UN interim leadership - Euromaidan Press
28/03/25 15:41 from Putin - Google News
"Putin is war criminal": Zelenskyy rejects proposed UN interim leadership    Euromaidan Press

» Vance says Denmark has 'not done a good job' at keeping Greenland secure as Trump pushes for U.S. ownership - NBC News
28/03/25 15:23 from Putin - Google News
Vance says Denmark has 'not done a good job' at keeping Greenland secure as Trump pushes for U.S. ownership    NBC News

» Trump's rhetoric on Greenland mirrors Putin's on Ukraine: Amb. John Bolton - MSNBC
28/03/25 15:22 from Putin - Google News
Trump's rhetoric on Greenland mirrors Putin's on Ukraine: Amb. John Bolton    MSNBC

» Zelenskiy cautious on new minerals deal but says past U.S. aid was not a loan - Reuters
28/03/25 15:07 from Putin - Google News
Zelenskiy cautious on new minerals deal but says past U.S. aid was not a loan    Reuters

» Putin warns of intensifying competition in the Arctic - Semafor
28/03/25 14:58 from Putin - Google News
Putin warns of intensifying competition in the Arctic    Semafor

» Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance - The Associated Press
28/03/25 14:40 from Putin - Google News
Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance    The Associated Press

» Putin’s calculated move with Trump shows Russia’s edge - The Hill
28/03/25 14:08 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s calculated move with Trump shows Russia’s edge    The Hill

» Putin ‘lying’ to Trump envoy: McMaster - The Hill
28/03/25 13:36 from Putin - Google News
Putin ‘lying’ to Trump envoy: McMaster    The Hill

» UN chief dismisses Putin's 'temporary' governance proposal in Ukraine - Anadolu Agency | English
28/03/25 13:26 from Putin - Google News
UN chief dismisses Putin's 'temporary' governance proposal in Ukraine    Anadolu Agency | English

» Vance visits Greenland amid pushback over Trump's hopes to control the territory - NBC News
28/03/25 13:02 from Putin - Google News
Vance visits Greenland amid pushback over Trump's hopes to control the territory    NBC News

» Putin says it’s ‘a profound mistake’ to treat Trump’s push for Greenland and its vast deposits of rare minerals as ‘some preposterous talk’ - Yahoo
28/03/25 12:46 from Putin - Google News
Putin says it’s ‘a profound mistake’ to treat Trump’s push for Greenland and its vast deposits of rare minerals as ‘some preposterous talk’    Yahoo

» Putin says it’s ‘a profound mistake’ to treat Trump’s push for Greenland and its vast deposits of rare minerals as ‘some preposterous talk’ - Fortune
28/03/25 12:46 from Putin - Google News
Putin says it’s ‘a profound mistake’ to treat Trump’s push for Greenland and its vast deposits of rare minerals as ‘some preposterous talk’    Fortune

» McConnell warns of ‘embarrassing naivete’ in Trump admin’s dealings with Putin while sharply criticizing Ukraine policy - CNN
28/03/25 12:28 from Putin - Google News
McConnell warns of ‘embarrassing naivete’ in Trump admin’s dealings with Putin while sharply criticizing Ukraine policy    CNN

» Putin Tests How Far Trump Will Go Against Europe on Sanctions - Bloomberg
28/03/25 12:10 from Putin - Google News
Putin Tests How Far Trump Will Go Against Europe on Sanctions    Bloomberg

» Putin Says Russia Won't Interfere In Trump's Plan To Take Over Greenland - NDTV
28/03/25 12:09 from Putin - Google News
Putin Says Russia Won't Interfere In Trump's Plan To Take Over Greenland    NDTV

» Putin Issues Arctic 'Conflicts' Warning Over Trump's Greenland Plans - Newsweek
28/03/25 11:55 from Putin - Google News
Putin Issues Arctic 'Conflicts' Warning Over Trump's Greenland Plans    Newsweek

» Putin: Trump desire to take Greenland ‘has nothing to do with us’ - The Hill
28/03/25 11:54 from Putin - Google News
Putin: Trump desire to take Greenland ‘has nothing to do with us’    The Hill

» Putin calls dismissing U.S. interest in Greenland a 'profound mistake' - UPI News
28/03/25 11:39 from Putin - Google News
Putin calls dismissing U.S. interest in Greenland a 'profound mistake'    UPI News

» Belligerent Putin raises his bets in the Arctic - The Independent Barents Observer
28/03/25 11:23 from Putin - Google News
Belligerent Putin raises his bets in the Arctic    The Independent Barents Observer

» Putin says Trump plans for Greenland 'has nothing to do' with Russia - Fox News
28/03/25 11:18 from Putin - Google News
Putin says Trump plans for Greenland 'has nothing to do' with Russia    Fox News

» Putin Threatens to ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops as U.S. Continues to Push for Cease-Fire - National Review
28/03/25 10:53 from Putin - Google News
Putin Threatens to ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops as U.S. Continues to Push for Cease-Fire    National Review

» Putin Launches Russia's New Nuclear-Powered Submarine - Newsweek
28/03/25 10:32 from Putin - Google News
Putin Launches Russia's New Nuclear-Powered Submarine    Newsweek

» Putin suggests Ukraine could have UN-led government to organise elections - The Guardian
28/03/25 09:06 from Putin - Google News
Putin suggests Ukraine could have UN-led government to organise elections    The Guardian

» Putin floats idea of UN-led government in Ukraine - BBC.com
28/03/25 08:53 from Putin - Google News
Putin floats idea of UN-led government in Ukraine    BBC.com

» US dismisses Putin's idea of temporary UN governance in Ukraine - Euronews
28/03/25 08:19 from Putin - Google News
US dismisses Putin's idea of temporary UN governance in Ukraine    Euronews

» Trump administration rejects Putin's proposal that the U.N. should govern Ukraine - NBC News
28/03/25 07:24 from Putin - Google News
Trump administration rejects Putin's proposal that the U.N. should govern Ukraine    NBC News

» Putin plays for time against Trump in Ukraine talks - Le Monde
28/03/25 07:14 from Putin - Google News
Putin plays for time against Trump in Ukraine talks    Le Monde

» Putin floats idea of temporary government for Ukraine and talks tough about battlefield gains - CBS News
28/03/25 07:08 from Putin - Google News
Putin floats idea of temporary government for Ukraine and talks tough about battlefield gains    CBS News

» Kyiv officials trash Putin’s ‘external governance’ plan for Ukraine - POLITICO Europe
28/03/25 07:00 from Putin - Google News
Kyiv officials trash Putin’s ‘external governance’ plan for Ukraine    POLITICO Europe

» Putin Calls For Zelensky's Removal As Ukraine Negotiations Face Uncertainty - NDTV
28/03/25 06:54 from Putin - Google News
Putin Calls For Zelensky's Removal As Ukraine Negotiations Face Uncertainty    NDTV

» Putin Calls to Remove Zelensky, ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops - The Defense Post
28/03/25 06:18 from Putin - Google News
Putin Calls to Remove Zelensky, ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops    The Defense Post

» Trump’s giving Putin ‘far too much,’ says UK ally Nigel Farage - POLITICO Europe
28/03/25 06:11 from Putin - Google News
Trump’s giving Putin ‘far too much,’ says UK ally Nigel Farage    POLITICO Europe

» Putin calls Trump’s Greenland ambitions serious and rooted in U.S. history - Meduza
28/03/25 05:57 from Putin - Google News
Putin calls Trump’s Greenland ambitions serious and rooted in U.S. history    Meduza

» Zelensky may regret wishing for Putin’s death - The Spectator
28/03/25 05:52 from Putin - Google News
Zelensky may regret wishing for Putin’s death    The Spectator

» JD Vance and wife due in Greenland as Putin warns US threat to take over not 'extravagant talk' - Sky News
28/03/25 05:46 from Putin - Google News
JD Vance and wife due in Greenland as Putin warns US threat to take over not 'extravagant talk'    Sky News

» White House dismisses Putin's proposal for temporary government in Ukraine - Kyiv Independent
28/03/25 05:45 from Putin - Google News
White House dismisses Putin's proposal for temporary government in Ukraine    Kyiv Independent

» Turkey's Erdogan tells Russia's Putin that Black Sea ship safety can contribute to peace - Reuters
28/03/25 05:42 from Putin - Google News
Turkey's Erdogan tells Russia's Putin that Black Sea ship safety can contribute to peace    Reuters

» Putin vows to 'finish off' Ukraine and mocks Britain for its economy as he boards nuclear submarine in Arctic - Daily Mail
28/03/25 05:34 from Putin - Google News
Putin vows to 'finish off' Ukraine and mocks Britain for its economy as he boards nuclear submarine in Arctic    Daily Mail

» Putin Calls To Remove Zelensky, 'Finish Off' Ukrainian Troops - Barron's
28/03/25 05:31 from Putin - Google News
Putin Calls To Remove Zelensky, 'Finish Off' Ukrainian Troops    Barron's

» Putin’s winning strategy? He knows exactly how to tempt Trump - The Times
28/03/25 05:25 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s winning strategy? He knows exactly how to tempt Trump    The Times

» How Far Does Russia’s Influence Reach in Europe? - The New York Times
28/03/25 05:03 from Putin - Google News
How Far Does Russia’s Influence Reach in Europe?    The New York Times

» Ovechkin set for NHL goal record but Putin link casts shadow - DW (English)
28/03/25 04:58 from Putin - Google News
Ovechkin set for NHL goal record but Putin link casts shadow    DW (English)

» Putin Floats UN-Backed Transitional Government in Ukraine - The Moscow Times
28/03/25 04:42 from Putin - Google News
Putin Floats UN-Backed Transitional Government in Ukraine    The Moscow Times

» Russia's Putin says it would be a 'profound mistake' to dismiss Trump's push for Greenland - CNBC
28/03/25 04:22 from Putin - Google News
Russia's Putin says it would be a 'profound mistake' to dismiss Trump's push for Greenland    CNBC

» Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine to end war - New York Post
28/03/25 04:18 from Putin - Google News
Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine to end war    New York Post

» Ukraine war live updates: Putin suggests interim government for Ukraine with UN support - BBC.com
28/03/25 04:09 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war live updates: Putin suggests interim government for Ukraine with UN support    BBC.com

» Putin Proposes ‘Temporary Administration’ Running Ukraine And Trump’s Greenland Ambitions - Forbes
28/03/25 03:58 from Putin - Google News
Putin Proposes ‘Temporary Administration’ Running Ukraine And Trump’s Greenland Ambitions    Forbes

» Live: Ukraine received new, 'entirely different' version of US minerals deal, Zelensky says - FRANCE 24 English
28/03/25 03:53 from Putin - Google News
Live: Ukraine received new, 'entirely different' version of US minerals deal, Zelensky says    FRANCE 24 English

» Ukraine received new, 'entirely different' version of US minerals deal, Zelensky says - FRANCE 24 English
28/03/25 03:53 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine received new, 'entirely different' version of US minerals deal, Zelensky says    FRANCE 24 English

» White House dismisses Putin's proposal for temporary government in Ukraine. - Kyiv Independent
28/03/25 03:47 from Putin - Google News
White House dismisses Putin's proposal for temporary government in Ukraine.    Kyiv Independent

» Putin says rivalries are increasing in the Arctic, but economic cooperation is possible - Reuters
28/03/25 03:38 from Putin - Google News
Putin says rivalries are increasing in the Arctic, but economic cooperation is possible    Reuters

» Washington Reacts to Putin's Idea of US-Led Transition Government in Kyiv - Newsweek
28/03/25 03:37 from Putin - Google News
Washington Reacts to Putin's Idea of US-Led Transition Government in Kyiv    Newsweek

» Ukraine-Russia war latest: US rejects Putin call to oust Zelensky for temporary administration to negotiate peace - The Independent
28/03/25 03:28 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine-Russia war latest: US rejects Putin call to oust Zelensky for temporary administration to negotiate peace    The Independent

» Putin suggests interim government for Ukraine with supervision from UN - Yahoo
28/03/25 02:48 from Putin - Google News
Putin suggests interim government for Ukraine with supervision from UN    Yahoo

» Russia’s Putin says North Korea, China should join Ukraine ceasefire talks - Radio Free Asia
28/03/25 02:13 from Putin - Google News
Russia’s Putin says North Korea, China should join Ukraine ceasefire talks    Radio Free Asia

» Watch Putin’s speech in full after Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’ with Ukraine ceasefire - AOL
27/03/25 23:50 from Putin - Google News
Watch Putin’s speech in full after Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’ with Ukraine ceasefire    AOL

» U.S. says Ukraine determines own governance after Putin suggests temporary administration - CBC.ca
27/03/25 23:48 from Putin - Google News
U.S. says Ukraine determines own governance after Putin suggests temporary administration    CBC.ca

» U.S. says Ukraine determines own governance after Putin suggests temporary administration - CBC News
27/03/25 23:48 from Putin - Google News
U.S. says Ukraine determines own governance after Putin suggests temporary administration    CBC News

» Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks - Al Jazeera English
27/03/25 23:35 from Putin - Google News
Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks    Al Jazeera English

» Putin proposes formation of new govt in Kyiv, calls for elections in Ukraine before truce talks - Firstpost
27/03/25 23:35 from Putin - Google News
Putin proposes formation of new govt in Kyiv, calls for elections in Ukraine before truce talks    Firstpost

» Putin gives Trump BLESSING for Greenland grab as Vlad warns Nato of Arctic war - The US Sun
27/03/25 23:16 from Putin - Google News
Putin gives Trump BLESSING for Greenland grab as Vlad warns Nato of Arctic war    The US Sun

» Putin attends new Russian nuclear submarine launch ceremony - The Independent
27/03/25 23:08 from Putin - Google News
Putin attends new Russian nuclear submarine launch ceremony    The Independent

» Starmer says sanctions should increase on Russia to secure Ukraine peace - BBC.com
27/03/25 23:04 from Putin - Google News
Starmer says sanctions should increase on Russia to secure Ukraine peace    BBC.com

» Putin says not surprised by Trump's Greenland bid due to longstanding US mineral interests - FRANCE 24 English
27/03/25 23:03 from Putin - Google News
Putin says not surprised by Trump's Greenland bid due to longstanding US mineral interests    FRANCE 24 English

» The Romanian mathematician trying to stop Putin and Trump wrecking the West - POLITICO Europe
27/03/25 23:00 from Putin - Google News
The Romanian mathematician trying to stop Putin and Trump wrecking the West    POLITICO Europe

» Ukraine war latest: US ‘intensifies demands’ for Kyiv’s minerals and energy assets - The Independent
27/03/25 22:41 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war latest: US ‘intensifies demands’ for Kyiv’s minerals and energy assets    The Independent

» Putin Suggests Temporary Administration For Ukraine To Move Toward Ending War - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
27/03/25 22:24 from Putin - Google News
Putin Suggests Temporary Administration For Ukraine To Move Toward Ending War    Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

» Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine to end war - Reuters
27/03/25 22:04 from Putin - Google News
Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine to end war    Reuters

» Putin proposes putting Ukraine under temporary UN control to hold elections - South China Morning Post
27/03/25 21:14 from Putin - Google News
Putin proposes putting Ukraine under temporary UN control to hold elections    South China Morning Post

» Opinion | Putin is playing Trump and Witkoff like a Stradivarius - The Washington Post
27/03/25 20:55 from Putin - Google News
Opinion | Putin is playing Trump and Witkoff like a Stradivarius    The Washington Post

» Putin says Greenland 'nothing to do with Russia' in nod to US - BBC.com
27/03/25 20:21 from Putin - Google News
Putin says Greenland 'nothing to do with Russia' in nod to US    BBC.com

» Ukraine war latest: Putin says US is serious about Greenland - and that Russia will 'defend its interests' in Arctic - Sky News
27/03/25 19:30 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war latest: Putin says US is serious about Greenland - and that Russia will 'defend its interests' in Arctic    Sky News

» Putin Sends a Clear Warning as Trump Eyes Greenland - The Daily Beast
27/03/25 19:23 from Putin - Google News
Putin Sends a Clear Warning as Trump Eyes Greenland    The Daily Beast

» Putin Sends a Clear Warning as Trump Tries to Take Over Greenland - The Daily Beast
27/03/25 19:23 from Putin - Google News
Putin Sends a Clear Warning as Trump Tries to Take Over Greenland    The Daily Beast

» Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine, Russian news agencies report - Reuters
27/03/25 19:22 from Putin - Google News
Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine, Russian news agencies report    Reuters

» Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest in the Arctic - The Associated Press
27/03/25 19:02 from Putin - Google News
Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest in the Arctic    The Associated Press

» Putin threatens US over Greenland ambition: ‘We will not allow encroachments’ - New York Post
27/03/25 18:48 from Putin - Google News
Putin threatens US over Greenland ambition: ‘We will not allow encroachments’    New York Post

» Putin attends launch ceremony of new Russian nuclear submarine - Lufkin Daily News
27/03/25 18:46 from Putin - Google News
Putin attends launch ceremony of new Russian nuclear submarine    Lufkin Daily News

» Introducing temporary government in Ukraine should be discussed, Putin claims. - Kyiv Independent
27/03/25 18:44 from Putin - Google News
Introducing temporary government in Ukraine should be discussed, Putin claims.    Kyiv Independent

» Introducing temporary government in Ukraine should be discussed, Putin claims - Kyiv Independent
27/03/25 18:44 from Putin - Google News
Introducing temporary government in Ukraine should be discussed, Putin claims    Kyiv Independent

» Putin Launches Russia's Nuclear-Powered Sub - MarineLink
27/03/25 18:35 from Putin - Google News
Putin Launches Russia's Nuclear-Powered Sub    MarineLink

» Putin proposes placing Ukraine’s government under U.N.-led temporary administration and holding new elections - Meduza
27/03/25 18:32 from Putin - Google News
Putin proposes placing Ukraine’s government under U.N.-led temporary administration and holding new elections    Meduza

» Putin suggests possibility of placing Ukraine under temporary administration, Russian news agencies report - Reuters
27/03/25 18:31 from Putin - Google News
Putin suggests possibility of placing Ukraine under temporary administration, Russian news agencies report    Reuters

» Putin says US 'serious' about Greenland at Arctic conference - DW (English)
27/03/25 17:56 from Putin - Google News
Putin says US 'serious' about Greenland at Arctic conference    DW (English)

» Is Putin suffering from a deadly disease? Zelensky says he will die soon; here's the truth - The Economic Times
27/03/25 17:13 from Putin - Google News
Is Putin suffering from a deadly disease? Zelensky says he will die soon; here's the truth    The Economic Times

» Russia's Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine - The Jerusalem Post
27/03/25 16:52 from Putin - Google News
Russia's Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine    The Jerusalem Post

» ‘Putin’s Lying to Him!’ H.R. McMaster Issues Warning to Trump Peace Envoy Steve Witkoff ... - Mediaite
27/03/25 16:50 from Putin - Google News
‘Putin’s Lying to Him!’ H.R. McMaster Issues Warning to Trump Peace Envoy Steve Witkoff ...    Mediaite

» Russia's Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine - Reuters
27/03/25 16:42 from Putin - Google News
Russia's Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine    Reuters

» Russia’s Putin eyes Arctic cooperation despite geopolitical tensions - Al Jazeera English
27/03/25 16:39 from Putin - Google News
Russia’s Putin eyes Arctic cooperation despite geopolitical tensions    Al Jazeera English

» Putin predicts Trump will ‘systematically’ go after Greenland - The Hill
27/03/25 16:26 from Putin - Google News
Putin predicts Trump will ‘systematically’ go after Greenland    The Hill

» Putin Believes Trump Is ‘Serious’ About Annexing Greenland - The Moscow Times
27/03/25 15:50 from Putin - Google News
Putin Believes Trump Is ‘Serious’ About Annexing Greenland    The Moscow Times

» Putin keeps watchful eye as Trump eyes Greenland annexation - krcgtv.com
27/03/25 15:39 from Putin - Google News
Putin keeps watchful eye as Trump eyes Greenland annexation    krcgtv.com

» Vladimir Putin warns of growing competition for Arctic supremacy - Financial Times
27/03/25 15:06 from Putin - Google News
Vladimir Putin warns of growing competition for Arctic supremacy    Financial Times

» Putin warns world to take Trump’s Greenland annexation threat seriously: ‘Not eccentric talk’ - The Independent
27/03/25 15:05 from Putin - Google News
Putin warns world to take Trump’s Greenland annexation threat seriously: ‘Not eccentric talk’    The Independent

» US plan to take over Greenland is 'serious', Vladimir Putin says - ABC News
27/03/25 15:04 from Putin - Google News
US plan to take over Greenland is 'serious', Vladimir Putin says    ABC News

» Russia Could Supply Small Nuclear Power Plant For Musk's Mars Mission: Putin Envoy - NDTV
27/03/25 14:59 from Putin - Google News
Russia Could Supply Small Nuclear Power Plant For Musk's Mars Mission: Putin Envoy    NDTV

» US has ‘serious plans’ regarding Greenland, Putin says - The Associated Press
27/03/25 14:50 from Putin - Google News
US has ‘serious plans’ regarding Greenland, Putin says    The Associated Press

» Putin warns of Arctic war if US takes Greenland as Britain and France to send 'reassurance force' to Ukraine - LBC
27/03/25 14:45 from Putin - Google News
Putin warns of Arctic war if US takes Greenland as Britain and France to send 'reassurance force' to Ukraine    LBC

» Watch Putin’s speech in full after Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’ with Ukraine ceasefire - The Independent
27/03/25 14:42 from Putin - Google News
Watch Putin’s speech in full after Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’ with Ukraine ceasefire    The Independent

» Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest in the Arctic - Yahoo
27/03/25 14:28 from Putin - Google News
Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest in the Arctic    Yahoo

» Putin says US plans regarding Greenland 'not extravagant conversations' - Anadolu Agency | English
27/03/25 14:03 from Putin - Google News
Putin says US plans regarding Greenland 'not extravagant conversations'    Anadolu Agency | English

» Putin threatens Arctic WAR as he issues chilling one-word reaction to Trump's Greenland takeover plans - Daily Mail
27/03/25 13:55 from Putin - Google News
Putin threatens Arctic WAR as he issues chilling one-word reaction to Trump's Greenland takeover plans    Daily Mail

» Trump plan to take over Greenland is ‘serious’, Putin says - South China Morning Post
27/03/25 13:49 from Putin - Google News
Trump plan to take over Greenland is ‘serious’, Putin says    South China Morning Post

» Trump’s plan to take over Greenland is ‘serious’, Putin says - South China Morning Post
27/03/25 13:49 from Putin - Google News
Trump’s plan to take over Greenland is ‘serious’, Putin says    South China Morning Post

» Putin Reacts to Trump's 'Serious' Greenland Plans Ahead of Vance Visit - Newsweek
27/03/25 13:45 from Putin - Google News
Putin Reacts to Trump's 'Serious' Greenland Plans Ahead of Vance Visit    Newsweek

» Revealed: Trump’s plan to force Ukraine to restore Putin’s gas empire - The Telegraph
27/03/25 13:34 from Putin - Google News
Revealed: Trump’s plan to force Ukraine to restore Putin’s gas empire    The Telegraph

» Putin threatens Arctic WAR ahead of US Vice President Vance's visit to Greenland and claims NATO is using regi - Daily Mail
27/03/25 13:16 from Putin - Google News
Putin threatens Arctic WAR ahead of US Vice President Vance's visit to Greenland and claims NATO is using regi    Daily Mail

» Zelenskyy’s chilling 3-word take on Putin - SILive.com
27/03/25 13:05 from Putin - Google News
Zelenskyy’s chilling 3-word take on Putin    SILive.com

» Zelensky: Putin will die soon and the Ukraine war will end - The Times
27/03/25 13:00 from Putin - Google News
Zelensky: Putin will die soon and the Ukraine war will end    The Times

» 'Trump looks at Putin as a friend' — Expert negotiator dissects Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks - Kyiv Independent
27/03/25 12:43 from Putin - Google News
'Trump looks at Putin as a friend' — Expert negotiator dissects Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks    Kyiv Independent

» Anonymous issued warning about Putin's 'Project Russia' plan and urged people to act 'before it's too late' - LADbible
27/03/25 11:41 from Putin - Google News
Anonymous issued warning about Putin's 'Project Russia' plan and urged people to act 'before it's too late'    LADbible

» Putin envoy says Russia could supply a small nuclear power plant for Musk's Mars mission - Reuters
27/03/25 11:15 from Putin - Google News
Putin envoy says Russia could supply a small nuclear power plant for Musk's Mars mission    Reuters

» Zelenskyy sensationally predicts Putin 'will die soon' - Yahoo
27/03/25 10:55 from Putin - Google News
Zelenskyy sensationally predicts Putin 'will die soon'    Yahoo

» Zelenskyy sensationally predicts Putin 'will die soon' - Fox News
27/03/25 10:55 from Putin - Google News
Zelenskyy sensationally predicts Putin 'will die soon'    Fox News

» Panama Deals a Blow to Putin's Shadow Fleet - Newsweek
27/03/25 10:46 from Putin - Google News
Panama Deals a Blow to Putin's Shadow Fleet    Newsweek

» Russia says it will stop fighting in Ukraine in the Black sea. It's said that before. - USA TODAY
27/03/25 10:41 from Putin - Google News
Russia says it will stop fighting in Ukraine in the Black sea. It's said that before.    USA TODAY

» Zelenskyy says Putin will 'die soon' due to age - NBC News
27/03/25 10:15 from Putin - Google News
Zelenskyy says Putin will 'die soon' due to age    NBC News

» Putin is playing games with you, Starmer and Macron warn Trump - POLITICO Europe
27/03/25 10:09 from Putin - Google News
Putin is playing games with you, Starmer and Macron warn Trump    POLITICO Europe

» Zelenskyy: ‘Putin will die soon’ - Fairfield Sun Times
27/03/25 09:59 from Putin - Google News
Zelenskyy: ‘Putin will die soon’    Fairfield Sun Times

» Putin health fears explode with rumours Russian president 'soiled himself' - Express
27/03/25 08:16 from Putin - Google News
Putin health fears explode with rumours Russian president 'soiled himself'    Express

» Is Putin close to death? After Zelensky claimed Vladimir 'will die soon', how the Russian leader has been dogg - Daily Mail
27/03/25 07:58 from Putin - Google News
Is Putin close to death? After Zelensky claimed Vladimir 'will die soon', how the Russian leader has been dogg    Daily Mail

» Will Putin 'die soon'? Health rumours which have dogged Russian leader - Daily Mail
27/03/25 07:58 from Putin - Google News
Will Putin 'die soon'? Health rumours which have dogged Russian leader    Daily Mail

» Zelensky predicts Putin ‘will die soon’ amid speculation over Russian leader’s ailing health - New York Post
27/03/25 07:57 from Putin - Google News
Zelensky predicts Putin ‘will die soon’ amid speculation over Russian leader’s ailing health    New York Post

» ‘Putin will die soon’: Zelensky makes bold claims amid Russian leader’s health rumours | What does he suffer from? - Mint
27/03/25 07:30 from Putin - Google News
‘Putin will die soon’: Zelensky makes bold claims amid Russian leader’s health rumours | What does he suffer from?    Mint

» Putin’s imperial mission destroys freedom in Russia - Financial Times
27/03/25 07:28 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s imperial mission destroys freedom in Russia    Financial Times

» Putin 'Will Die Soon': Top 5 Takeaways From Zelensky's Big Interview - Newsweek
27/03/25 07:24 from Putin - Google News
Putin 'Will Die Soon': Top 5 Takeaways From Zelensky's Big Interview    Newsweek

» Arrested Leader of Moldova’s Gagauzia Asks Putin for Help in Securing Her Release - The Moscow Times
27/03/25 07:08 from Putin - Google News
Arrested Leader of Moldova’s Gagauzia Asks Putin for Help in Securing Her Release    The Moscow Times

» 'Vladimir Putin will die soon', Volodymyr Zelensky vows as Ukrainian forces gain ground in Russia - GB News
27/03/25 06:49 from Putin - Google News
'Vladimir Putin will die soon', Volodymyr Zelensky vows as Ukrainian forces gain ground in Russia    GB News

» "Now It's Our Turn": Putin To Visit India, Accepts PM Modi's Invite - NDTV
27/03/25 06:15 from Putin - Google News
"Now It's Our Turn": Putin To Visit India, Accepts PM Modi's Invite    NDTV

» Keir Starmer accuses Vladimir Putin of hollow promises on ceasefire - BBC.com
27/03/25 05:50 from Putin - Google News
Keir Starmer accuses Vladimir Putin of hollow promises on ceasefire    BBC.com

» Who could replace Putin: the bear-catching bodyguard, the ex-FSB chief or the 'Viceroy of the Donbas'? - LBC
27/03/25 05:50 from Putin - Google News
Who could replace Putin: the bear-catching bodyguard, the ex-FSB chief or the 'Viceroy of the Donbas'?    LBC

» Ukraine's Zelensky predicts Vladimir Putin's death: ‘…it will come to an end’ - Hindustan Times
27/03/25 05:37 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine's Zelensky predicts Vladimir Putin's death: ‘…it will come to an end’    Hindustan Times

» "Vladimir Putin Will Die Soon": Zelensky Claims Amid Health Rumours - NDTV
27/03/25 04:38 from Putin - Google News
"Vladimir Putin Will Die Soon": Zelensky Claims Amid Health Rumours    NDTV

» Vladimir Putin's India visit: Arrangements underway, says Russian FM Lavrov - The Times of India
27/03/25 04:12 from Putin - Google News
Vladimir Putin's India visit: Arrangements underway, says Russian FM Lavrov    The Times of India

» Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India soon - The Economic Times
27/03/25 04:11 from Putin - Google News
Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India soon    The Economic Times

» Vladimir Putin Returns Russian Unit to Ariston After Lobbying From Italy - Bloomberg
27/03/25 03:51 from Putin - Google News
Vladimir Putin Returns Russian Unit to Ariston After Lobbying From Italy    Bloomberg

» 'Putin will die soon - and that's a fact', says Zelensky - Evening Standard
27/03/25 03:41 from Putin - Google News
'Putin will die soon - and that's a fact', says Zelensky    Evening Standard

» Zelensky predicts Putin's imminent death | Reporter Replay - Yahoo
27/03/25 02:57 from Putin - Google News
Zelensky predicts Putin's imminent death | Reporter Replay    Yahoo

» Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea - Reuters
27/03/25 02:11 from Putin - Google News
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea    Reuters

» Putin's 'crazy' ceasefire demands involve taking land beyond front lines - ABC News
27/03/25 02:08 from Putin - Google News
Putin's 'crazy' ceasefire demands involve taking land beyond front lines    ABC News

» Putin will die soon: Zelenskyy's bold claim amid Russian leader's health rumours - India Today
27/03/25 01:38 from Putin - Google News
Putin will die soon: Zelenskyy's bold claim amid Russian leader's health rumours    India Today

» 'Putin will die soon - and that's a fact', says Zelenskyy as he urges Trump to 'stay strong' in face of Russian demands - LBC
27/03/25 01:28 from Putin - Google News
'Putin will die soon - and that's a fact', says Zelenskyy as he urges Trump to 'stay strong' in face of Russian demands    LBC

» 'Vladimir Putin will die soon,' says Zelenskyy amid Russia president's deteriorating health rumors - The Times of India
27/03/25 00:56 from Putin - Google News
'Vladimir Putin will die soon,' says Zelenskyy amid Russia president's deteriorating health rumors    The Times of India

» Ukraine war live: Euro forces may be deployed, says Macron in Starmer-Zelensky summit - The Independent
27/03/25 00:01 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war live: Euro forces may be deployed, says Macron in Starmer-Zelensky summit    The Independent

» What is the Black Sea ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine – and will Putin honour it? - The Independent
27/03/25 00:01 from Putin - Google News
What is the Black Sea ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine – and will Putin honour it?    The Independent

» Ukraine war live: Macron warns European force in Ukraine could ‘respond’ if attacked - The Independent
26/03/25 23:35 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war live: Macron warns European force in Ukraine could ‘respond’ if attacked    The Independent

» Zelensky declares Putin 'will die soon' as Ukraine continues to endure Russian attacks - WION
26/03/25 22:52 from Putin - Google News
Zelensky declares Putin 'will die soon' as Ukraine continues to endure Russian attacks    WION

» If Trump wants peace in Ukraine, he must increase the pressure on Putin - Atlantic Council
26/03/25 21:55 from Putin - Google News
If Trump wants peace in Ukraine, he must increase the pressure on Putin    Atlantic Council

» GOP fundraiser calls for Witkoff’s firing over Putin, Hamas comments - The Hill
26/03/25 20:50 from Putin - Google News
GOP fundraiser calls for Witkoff’s firing over Putin, Hamas comments    The Hill

» Zelensky says 'Putin will die soon' and vows 'it will come to an end' - as rumours of the Russian dictator's h - Daily Mail
26/03/25 20:46 from Putin - Google News
Zelensky says 'Putin will die soon' and vows 'it will come to an end' - as rumours of the Russian dictator's h    Daily Mail

» Putin’s glam propagandist TV reporter killed by landmine on Ukraine border - New York Post
26/03/25 20:00 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s glam propagandist TV reporter killed by landmine on Ukraine border    New York Post

» Ukraine-Russia war latest: European troops deployed to Ukraine will ‘respond’ if attacked by Moscow, Macron warns - The Independent
26/03/25 19:32 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine-Russia war latest: European troops deployed to Ukraine will ‘respond’ if attacked by Moscow, Macron warns    The Independent

» US must not let Putin out of global isolation, Zelensky says. - Kyiv Independent
26/03/25 19:31 from Putin - Google News
US must not let Putin out of global isolation, Zelensky says.    Kyiv Independent

» Vladimir Putin 'will die soon', says Zelensky in blunt assessment - Express
26/03/25 18:43 from Putin - Google News
Vladimir Putin 'will die soon', says Zelensky in blunt assessment    Express

» Trump says Putin may be ‘dragging his feet’ as port city attacked - The Times
26/03/25 16:46 from Putin - Google News
Trump says Putin may be ‘dragging his feet’ as port city attacked    The Times

» Putin’s Tactics Are Pushing Trump Toward Tough Choice on Ukraine - Bloomberg
26/03/25 16:34 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s Tactics Are Pushing Trump Toward Tough Choice on Ukraine    Bloomberg

» How Trump’s policies have helped Russia and furthered Putin’s goals - The Washington Post
26/03/25 16:15 from Putin - Google News
How Trump’s policies have helped Russia and furthered Putin’s goals    The Washington Post

» Estonia's Tsahkna Says Putin Playing With Trump, Feels Reassured by Rubio - Newsweek
26/03/25 16:08 from Putin - Google News
Estonia's Tsahkna Says Putin Playing With Trump, Feels Reassured by Rubio    Newsweek

» Putin Cancels Nationalization of Italy’s Ariston’s Russian Unit - The Moscow Times
26/03/25 15:49 from Putin - Google News
Putin Cancels Nationalization of Italy’s Ariston’s Russian Unit    The Moscow Times

» ‘A deal with Putin is an illusion’: Ukrainian officials warn Russia making ‘mockery’ of ceasefire talks - The Independent
26/03/25 15:24 from Putin - Google News
‘A deal with Putin is an illusion’: Ukrainian officials warn Russia making ‘mockery’ of ceasefire talks    The Independent

» As top Trump aides sent texts on Signal, flight data show a member of the group chat was in Russia - CBS News
26/03/25 15:08 from Putin - Google News
As top Trump aides sent texts on Signal, flight data show a member of the group chat was in Russia    CBS News

» What Did Russia and Ukraine Actually Agree to in Black Sea Truce? - The Wall Street Journal
26/03/25 15:04 from Putin - Google News
What Did Russia and Ukraine Actually Agree to in Black Sea Truce?    The Wall Street Journal

» Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin makes demands for Black Sea ceasefire despite launching huge drone assault - The Independent
26/03/25 15:02 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin makes demands for Black Sea ceasefire despite launching huge drone assault    The Independent

» Ukraine LIVE: NATO boss issues five-word warning to Putin over WW3 - Express
26/03/25 14:56 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine LIVE: NATO boss issues five-word warning to Putin over WW3    Express

» Putin's 'crazy' ceasefire demands akin to British 'reoccupying' NSW - ABC News
26/03/25 14:42 from Putin - Google News
Putin's 'crazy' ceasefire demands akin to British 'reoccupying' NSW    ABC News

» Trump’s deal with Putin faces European reality check - POLITICO Europe
26/03/25 14:31 from Putin - Google News
Trump’s deal with Putin faces European reality check    POLITICO Europe

» Trump envoy blasted over 'insane' Putin comments in Tucker Carlson interview - USA TODAY
26/03/25 13:27 from Putin - Google News
Trump envoy blasted over 'insane' Putin comments in Tucker Carlson interview    USA TODAY

» Mandryk: Trump's support of Putin's Ukraine ambitions snaps Moe's tariff olive branch - Regina Leader Post
26/03/25 13:07 from Putin - Google News
Mandryk: Trump's support of Putin's Ukraine ambitions snaps Moe's tariff olive branch    Regina Leader Post

» Wife of Putin Ally Tears Up at U.K. Sanctions Trial - The Moscow Times
26/03/25 12:22 from Putin - Google News
Wife of Putin Ally Tears Up at U.K. Sanctions Trial    The Moscow Times

» NATO leader warns Putin against attacking Poland, says retaliation would be 'devastating' - Fox News
26/03/25 12:14 from Putin - Google News
NATO leader warns Putin against attacking Poland, says retaliation would be 'devastating'    Fox News

» NATO to Putin: Attack Poland and our response will be ‘devastating’ - POLITICO Europe
26/03/25 10:55 from Putin - Google News
NATO to Putin: Attack Poland and our response will be ‘devastating’    POLITICO Europe

» Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks Ukrainian port city - as Kyiv and Moscow dispute Black Sea ceasefire details - Sky News
26/03/25 10:47 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks Ukrainian port city - as Kyiv and Moscow dispute Black Sea ceasefire details    Sky News

» Putin Has the Fancy Watches — Europe Has the Time - Center for European Policy Analysis
26/03/25 10:03 from Putin - Google News
Putin Has the Fancy Watches — Europe Has the Time    Center for European Policy Analysis

» Ukraine LIVE: Zelensky says Putin has just given 'clear signal' he doesn't want peace - Express
26/03/25 09:52 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine LIVE: Zelensky says Putin has just given 'clear signal' he doesn't want peace    Express

» How Trump’s policies have helped Russia and furthered Putin’s goals - MSN
26/03/25 09:45 from Putin - Google News
How Trump’s policies have helped Russia and furthered Putin’s goals    MSN

» NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' resp - Daily Mail
26/03/25 09:15 from Putin - Google News
NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' resp    Daily Mail

» Airbus chairman sees ‘strong indications’ an emboldened Putin is mobilizing forces to attack NATO’s eastern flank - Yahoo
26/03/25 09:12 from Putin - Google News
Airbus chairman sees ‘strong indications’ an emboldened Putin is mobilizing forces to attack NATO’s eastern flank    Yahoo

» Airbus chairman sees ‘strong indications’ an emboldened Putin is mobilizing forces to attack NATO’s eastern flank - Fortune
26/03/25 09:12 from Putin - Google News
Airbus chairman sees ‘strong indications’ an emboldened Putin is mobilizing forces to attack NATO’s eastern flank    Fortune

» Trump says Putin is ‘dragging his feet’ as Russia launches new attacks - The Times
26/03/25 08:10 from Putin - Google News
Trump says Putin is ‘dragging his feet’ as Russia launches new attacks    The Times

» Putin Target Christo Grozev on Why His Life Has Become More Dangerous - Variety
26/03/25 07:46 from Putin - Google News
Putin Target Christo Grozev on Why His Life Has Become More Dangerous    Variety

» The Impossibility of Negotiating ‘Peace’ With Putin - The Bulwark
26/03/25 07:00 from Putin - Google News
The Impossibility of Negotiating ‘Peace’ With Putin    The Bulwark

» Putin suffers latest war set back with death of propagandist who mocked Ukraine - Irish Star
26/03/25 07:00 from Putin - Google News
Putin suffers latest war set back with death of propagandist who mocked Ukraine    Irish Star

» Europe Sees Putin Forcing Trump Into a Tough Choice on Ukraine - Bloomberg
26/03/25 06:47 from Putin - Google News
Europe Sees Putin Forcing Trump Into a Tough Choice on Ukraine    Bloomberg

» Putin propagandist killed reporting on Ukraine conflict for Russian TV when she was 'blown up by mine' on bord - Daily Mail
26/03/25 06:44 from Putin - Google News
Putin propagandist killed reporting on Ukraine conflict for Russian TV when she was 'blown up by mine' on bord    Daily Mail

» What We Know About Jude Law’s Upcoming Turn as Vladimir Putin - The Moscow Times
26/03/25 06:35 from Putin - Google News
What We Know About Jude Law’s Upcoming Turn as Vladimir Putin    The Moscow Times

» Crystal clear Trump wants to turn Putin from pariah to partner with lifting of some sanctions - Sky News
26/03/25 06:32 from Putin - Google News
Crystal clear Trump wants to turn Putin from pariah to partner with lifting of some sanctions    Sky News

» Why ceasefire deal in Black Sea will be victory for Putin - The Times
26/03/25 06:32 from Putin - Google News
Why ceasefire deal in Black Sea will be victory for Putin    The Times

» Ukraine war latest: Around 31 nations gather for Paris summit - as Starmer accuses Putin of 'hollow promises' - Sky News
26/03/25 04:31 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war latest: Around 31 nations gather for Paris summit - as Starmer accuses Putin of 'hollow promises'    Sky News

» Putin’s endgame - The New Statesman
26/03/25 02:02 from Putin - Google News
Putin’s endgame    The New Statesman

» Ukraine war latest: Russia and Ukraine appear to disagree on Black Sea ceasefire timing - as US report warns of long war risk - Sky News
26/03/25 01:47 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war latest: Russia and Ukraine appear to disagree on Black Sea ceasefire timing - as US report warns of long war risk    Sky News

» Ukraine war: Putin agrees to Black Sea truce but Zelensky says Russia playing games - The Independent
26/03/25 01:10 from Putin - Google News
Ukraine war: Putin agrees to Black Sea truce but Zelensky says Russia playing games    The Independent

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This is the way Simon Kuper began his Financial Times piece on what happened in Sarajevo 100 years ago on June 28, the beginning of World War I. The article is about many things, the city of Sarajevo, the doomed archduke and his morganatic bride, Sophie — virtually shunned at court on account of her low rank — but most of all Princip, the Serb nationalist, who started the conflagration with a mere pistol. There were many causes of that war — an entire bookshelf’s worth in my office alone — but the fact remains that if Princip had hesitated, if he had missed, if he had not wandered to seek a sandwich at Moritz Schiller’s delicatessen when Franz Ferdinand’s driver had taken the wrong turn, the Great War might not have happened.

And neither would have the swift collapse of four empires, the arbitrary creation of the modern Middle East, Germany’s hyperinflation, the rise of fascism, Hitler and, of course, World War II, the Holocaust, Soviet expansionism, the Cold War and so much more. The very first domino was toppled by a single man, a tubercular who was to die before the war he started had ended. The lone assassin had changed history.

He had struck before and many times since. He killed Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield and William McKinley, John F. Kennedy and his younger brother Robert, Yitzhak Rabin (and the chance for an Arab- Israeli peace), Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi. One man, one weapon, and history pivoted.

This is why the study of Vladimir Putin is so important. Russian nationalism is an indigenous force, and Russian grievance is somewhat the same. But another leader may not have fanned either one. A non-Putin, in fact, may not have felt either emotion so intensely. Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian president and now the prime minister, probably would not have seized Crimea. Nothing about him suggests otherwise. He is no Putin.

But Putin is. The tautology has become plain. The reformer has become the uber nationalist and expansionist. He has an edge to him, a menace. He plays a losing hand, but he plays it well because while he is weak, his opponents are weaker. They vacillate. They dillydally. They fear confrontation. In fact, they abhor it. Putin knows what he wants. He will take what the West allows.

We hear now from observers of Putin, people who knew him over the years. We search for clues to his character, his tics, his weaknesses. The accounts are not encouraging. We learn he can lie. We learn he can be inscrutable. We find nothing about heavy drinking, rampant womanizing — excesses, addictions, vile bigotries. He is a good student. Strobe Talbott, a deputy secretary of state in the Clinton administration, wrote in The Post about meeting Putin in Moscow: “For no reason other than to show he had read my KGB dossier, he dropped the names of two Russian poets I had studied in college.” Impressive. I have heard similar stories about Putin. George Smiley is in the Kremlin now.

In 1943, the philosopher Sidney Hook published “The Hero in History.” Hook was a former communist moving at warp speed toward what we now would call neoconservatism. His book was a riposte to determinism; Nikita Khrushchev embodied it in 1956 when he told Western ambassadors in Moscow, “Whether you like it or not, history is on our side.” (The American version of this is “the wrong side of history” formulation — as if history has a purpose or a conscience.) Hook knew better. Men are not merely swept away by movements, they create movements. Heroes matter. Great men matter. So do evil ones.

The 20th century settled the question of whether one man can alter history. Of course he can. Hitler did. Stalin did. Churchill put steel in Britain’s backbone, and Roosevelt saved the snarling American free-enterprise system by house-breaking it. Gavrilo Princip had his moment too. On a day almost 100 years ago, he got off two shots, swiftly killing two people and, before the century had ended, probably 100 million more.

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