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It has been self-evident for years that Russian President Vladimir Putin is determined to “neutralize” anyone who poses a threat to his presidency for life. And no one posed a greater threat than opposition leader Alexei Navalny. This is why I asserted – in “Protests Unmasking the Insecurity and Cowardice Behind Putin’s Swagger and Bravado”… Read more.
President Vladimir Putin has been ordering hits on his Russian detractors for years. I began commenting on them over a decade ago in “Putin Probably Ordered the Hit. But No One Will Do Anything About It,” November 28, 2006. This excerpt highlights not only my cynical take on his abiding MO but also my prescient… Read more.
Prime Minister May announced Britain’s retaliatory measures today. Parliament greeted them with cheers … that should have been jeers. After all, they amount to little more than the diplomatic punt I warned Putin would have just cause to mock. Those measures include: Cutting off high-level diplomatic contacts, including canceling plans for British royals to attend… Read more.
