Gingrich : Crimea action shows us that Russia has different values , goals , priorities . -- Second , wean the Europeans off their dependence on Russian natural gas as one of their biggest suppliers , thus lowering Putin 's ability to exercise influence over the European community . He says much of the action taken by the U.S. so far has involved symbolism , propaganda . More effective strategy would involve vastly increasing energy production , he says . Gingrich : Putin 's actions could threaten the independence of the Baltic states .
Gingrich : Crimea action shows us that Russia has different values , goals , priorities . He says much of the action taken by the U.S. so far has involved symbolism , propaganda . More effective strategy would involve vastly increasing energy production , he says . Gingrich : Putin 's actions could threaten the independence of the Baltic states .