COUNTER PUNCH – Putin’s task is to block Washington’s forward progress, create tangible disincentives for aggression, and put an end to the foreign interventions. The Russian president might have to take a few steps backward to avoid WW3, but ultimately the goal is clear and achievable. Uncle Sam must be reined in, the war-making must stop, global security must be reestablished, and people must be free to return to their homes in peace. CONTINUE READING