In the history of wars and conflict there is usually a classic ingredient: a despotic or authoritarian ruler who, having eliminated his opponents, feels and acts with an air of confidence and believing that he (usually male) is saving the world from scoundrels and bringing peace. Putin fits hand-in-glove with this unfortunate standard. Moscow’s manipulation s turn the concept of peace upside down in an attempt to cover up Russia’s aggression and crimes. The Kremlin entertains proposals for