Ukraine Crisis Boosts Macron's Call for a European Army
Putin keeps trying to divide the U.S. and Europe, but he might just create two formidable enemies.
Pairing off.
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The crisis in Ukraine continues to ramp up, with the U.S., the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Russia engaged in a disjointed diplomatic dance, exchanging position papers on European security structure.
Meanwhile, Russia’s 8th Guards Army – an historic unit with World War II ties to Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin recommissioned several years ago — occupies the spearhead position for a possible invasion. Until now, most of the action has centered around the U.S. and Russia, which is just what Putin intends — he seeks to emphasize the co-equal status of Washington and Moscow.