Protecting Russian intrerests $$$$$$$

And here we thought that they (Russia - Moskali) are protecting Russian interests. And we do not mean human interest do we $$$$$$$
Today's Russian leaders, despite the paranoia learned in KGB training, have far more profound relationships with Western institutions, not only the Group of Eight and the Council of Europe but also with the Western banks and companies that invest their money and manage their property. Time to put a kybosh on this wouldn't you say?
Read following article by Anne Applebaum in the Washington Post.

Also, the West needs to respond to Russia's aggression in a clear and determined manner. That doesn't mean with force as we are witnessing from Russia. But the West, particularly the U.S., should continue to mobilize the international community to condemn Russia's behavior.