Russia will not assist America in guiding leaders of Iran or Syria towards responsible and productive peace negotiations

Putin’s ominous moves along Obama’s road 

to global war, economic collapse in 2015

By Charles Ortel

That was quick. Less than one week following latest warnings that President Obama is instigating conflict with Russia replete with profound dangers for America and for our dwindling coterie of allies, Vladimir Putin is hardly bowing to accentuating pressures.

The day after Christmas, we learned Russian government officials would be on call and theoretically working during their traditional winter holiday that runs through Jan. 7, 2015 when Eastern Orthodox Christmas will be celebrated.

The next day, Mr. Putin cited the United States and the NATO alliance as threats to the national security of Russia.

Monday, Russia and China announced steps that may afford each country greater flexibility in international currency transactions — moves that could end up placing heightening financial pressures on the over-extended businesses, financial institutions, and governments in North America, Western Europe, and Japan.

Tuesday, it became ever clearer that Russia will not assist America in guiding leaders of Iran or Syria towards responsible and productive peace negotiations in these key nations.

Moreover, we learned that Russia will flex even more military might in resource-rich and contested northern territory above the Arctic Circle.

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