Putin’s Disastrous Ukraine Campaign Is Sign of a Leader in Decline

Russian leader’s actions are strangely incompetent

Manny Otiko

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A military vehicle destroyed in the Battle of Konotop. (ZomBear/Wikipedia)

Nothing about Russia’s disastrous military adventure in Ukraine makes sense. It must go down as one of the worst planned military operations in history.

It’s a comedy of errors. Russian tanks are breaking down, Russian soldiers weren’t told…

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Manny Otiko

Manny Otiko writes about race, politics and sports. He has been published in Salon and LA Weekly. Follow him on Twitter @mannyotiko.