Putin Not Likely to Change Tact in Ukraine
LIGNET analyst Lisa Ruth explains that Putin remains defiant concerning Ukraine and the shootdown of MH 17, and he is unlikely to alter his position. Putin is currently enjoying an extremely high popularity rating at home, says Ruth, and most of the international community appears to be backing his rhetoric. Russia remains interested in keeping the former satellites in its orbit, and will attempt to avoid the appearance that the West forced its hand.
Putin Not Likely to Change Tact in Ukraine
LIGNET analyst Lisa Ruth explains that Putin remains defiant concerning Ukraine and the shootdown of MH 17, and he is unlikely to alter his position. Putin is currently enjoying an extremely high popularity rating at home, says Ruth, and most of the international community appears to be backing his rhetoric. Russia remains interested in keeping the former satellites in its orbit, and will attempt to avoid the appearance that the West forced its hand.