Checkmate. Putin has the West cornered

As 2022 nears, the West is trying to figure out Russian President Vladimir Putin’s next move on a complex geopolitical chessboard – and preparing an “aggressive package” of sanctions, should he decide to make another land grab in Ukraine.

Jon Sweet - Opinion Author and Intelligence Analyst - The Sweet Perspective

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Jon Sweet - Opinion Author and Intelligence Analyst - The Sweet Perspective

Checkmate. Putin has the West cornered