You have Putin pegged. He is not brave and smart but a coward and a fool. He is not an adult but an impetuous child. Putin’s temper tantrums have shown the world exactly how much respect Putin’s Russia deserves. NONE.
Two men executed following show of hands in separatist controlled court in east Ukraine
A video has emerged of Russian-backed militants in east Ukraine reportedly executing two men after a show of hands. The summary executions took place at a kangaroo court in a separatist-held part of Luhansk. The men were reportedly accused of violent sexual crimes, based on the testimony of one woman.
There was no defence, no cross examination of the alleged victims and no additional witnesses were called. The audience in the court were allegedly advised by separatist leaders that the men deserve the death penalty, before voting by simple majority with a show of hands. Since pro-Russian militants took control of parts of Donetsk and Luhansk, there have been widespread reports of looting, torture, hostage-taking and murder.