Putin Warned That Any Attempt to Retake Crimea Could Trigger Direct Russia NATO Conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin previously warned that any military attempt by Ukraine, backed by NATO, to seize Crimea could rapidly escalate into a direct confrontation between Russia and the NATO alliance. Speaking about the security implications of Crimea, Putin argued that […] The post Putin Warned That Any Attempt to Retake Crimea Could Trigger Direct…
While Putin has been fighting for years without regard for losses, Europe largely adheres to its peace algorithm – with some arms deliveries and sanctions here and there to preserve appearance.