The Patriot Post® · Sanctions As Long-Term Strategy Against Russia

The spearhead strikes Russia! America and Europe have latched onto the ankles of the Great Bear, hoping to eventually stall the country with more sanctions. The sanctions will further target Vladimir Putin and his closest cronies, as well as targeting some of the nation’s largest companies. “I encourage President Putin to work with Ukraine and other international partners, within the context of the Minsk agreement and without setting unreasonable conditions, to reach a lasting resolution to the conflict,” Obama said. Let’s remember Russia wasn’t defeated in the 1990s through a nuclear fireworks show over the North Pole, but because decades of an arms race that was largely economic wore Russia down until it collapsed under its own weight. That strategy may work, but, unfortunately, it will probably be too late for Ukraine. More…