Discussion for article #221332
This is encouraging.
Maybe it will help a sense of reality begin to take root to modify Putin’s sense of invulnerability and resultant resistance to considering alternatives to his present course of action.
One thus far absent possible response is for Putin to consider measures that would serve to calm tensions.
In short he could begin to accept responsibility for his part in creating a crisis atmosphere, and instead of stonewalling, encourage his supporters to choose moderation rather than provocation.