Putin-the-Unready Is Beginning to be Held Accountable Paul Craig Roberts John Helmer’s December 8 report from Moscow substantiates my conclusion that the Russian government’s inability to acknowledge reality, instead relying on agreements with Russia’s enemies, results in failure . In Ukraine by trying to minimize conflict, the Kremlin maximized conflict.  In Syria relying on diplomatic … Continue reading Putin-the-Unready Is Beginning to be Held Accountable