Russia's War Against Ukraine
OP-ED
Der Spiegel: No special path for Germany in Ukraine crisis
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (front R) walks with his guests, Germany's former chancellor Gerhard Schroeder (C) and Italian ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi (front L) in Moscow's Kremlin, on May 7, 2012, after a reception marking Putin's inauguration ceremony. Putin began today a historic third term as Russian president in an opulent Kremlin ceremony overshadowed by a second day of arrests of protesters against his 12-year domination of Russia.AFP PHOTO/ RIA-NOVOSTI/ ALEXEY DRUZHININ
To contain the forces of madness in Ukraine, the West must prepare to work together with Russian President Vladimir Putin. If he doesn't comply and continues to lie, then tough sanctions must follow. For Germany, there can be no special path.
