Enigma Solution

In 1999, almost a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union a weakened Russia's Putin boldly proposed Russia's support to an American led world order as a slightly junior partner and sought a political, military and economic union with NATO and EU. His goal as a true statesman was to dispel suspicion and ensure peace, harmony and prosperity for Europe. Unfortunately Russia was promptly rebuffed by an aghast America.  Putin saw but refused to accept the reality that Europe had no equitable place for Russia amongst the Europeans. He did see however that the West wanted to continue to view Russia as a weak and unstable vassal only to be exploited. They were succeeding in Ukraine but a proud Russia refused to submit.  In a formerly unipolar world an American led West dominated the world. Unfortunately a very powerful West has failed in its moral, legal, political etc. leadership. An arrogant and increasingly decadent West abused excessively both its hard and soft power ove...

10 reasons why Russia had to invade Ukraine. 1. Crimea Most of Russia's ports are iced over for about 6 months in a year and hence not useful for global trade by sea. The port at Sevastopol on Crimean peninsular is one of the few ports that operate all year long and through which much of Russian imports and exports flow. Crimea is an existential requirement for Russia and its forceful occupation in 2014, Russia wants to formalise its annexation. 2. Ports on the Black Sea and Sea of Azov There are many other ports that are currently in Ukraine and on the Black Sea, such as Odessa which is essential for both Ukraine and Russia. Russia covets this coastline and to convert Ukraine into a landlocked country so that NATO will not be able to misuse the Black Sea ports to supply Ukraine with arms and ammunition. UK and Europe have been building ports for leasing out their navies, ostensibly to protect Ukrainian and European interest but is actually designed to threaten and one day take ...