Vladimir Putin is rushing to complete his Blitzanschluss of
the Crimea . His Duma is drafting legislation
to “unite new subjects into the Russian
Federation .”
A referendum, originally scheduled for March 31, will likely be moved
up. The West will shortly face a Fait accomplish of the incorporation of
Ukrainian territory into the Russian
Federation . President Obama and the leaders
of Europe have only a few days, or even hours
to act. They cannot afford the usual telephone calls, consultations, and
briefings.
go to forbes.com
