Alexander Motyl says Putin has promoted , supplied Russian and pro-Russian terrorists . Such countries as France and Germany , which have extensive economic relations with Russia , face a difficult moral choice . Motyl : Putin was member of brutal secret police and behind invasions in Georgia , Ukraine . He is evil enough for all to condemn , Motyl says ; countries ' silence implies approval . Motyl : Russia's actions are not just illegal but also immoral.
Alexander Motyl says Putin has promoted , supplied Russian and pro-Russian terrorists . Motyl : Putin was member of brutal secret police and behind invasions in Georgia , Ukraine . He is evil enough for all to condemn , Motyl says ; countries ' silence implies approval . Motyl : Russia's actions are not just illegal but also immoral.