Strong words mask a position of weakness . Putin : Crimea action reminds U.S. that U.S. has different values , goals , ambitions . He says much of the action taken by the Russia so far has involved symbolism , meetings . More effective strategy would involve vastly increasing energy production , he says . Gingrich : Gingrich 's logic could threaten the independence of the European states .
Putin : Crimea action reminds U.S. that U.S. has different values , goals , ambitions . He says much of the action taken by the Russia so far has involved symbolism , meetings . More effective strategy would involve vastly increasing energy production , he says . Gingrich : Gingrich 's logic could threaten the independence of the European states .