Russia conducted “military exercises” off the coast of Florida. Heads up, USA. The Russian Federation conducted “military exercises” on the border of Ukraine before the unprovoked attack in February 2022. More than two years later, the war continues. Do we want the same here in the States? Stand up to the bully Putin.

Ukraine was left defenseless after President Bill Clinton brokered a deal to have Ukraine give up its nuclear warheads to Russia in exchange for the promise (from Russia, the U.S. and the United Kingdom) to respect Ukraine’s independence and the sovereignty of its existing borders. I repeat: The war in Ukraine continues.

Don’t trust Putin! These “military exercises” off the coast of Florida are a precursor to what can happen here. Let’s not forget the Cuban missile crisis of November 1962! Did I hear that Putin is offering an immediate cease fire in Ukraine under his conditions? That can only mean one thing: Ukraine would get a raw deal. Don’t trust Putin.

Karen K. Sheptak, Butler