Posted in NEWS Respect, fear, power: What’s motivating Vladimir Putin to threaten Ukraine? January 27, 2022 In threatening Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is trying to protect Russia’s sphere of influence while bolstering his own standing at home and abroad. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/679719710/0/usatoday-newstopstories~Respect-fear-power-Whats-motivating-Vladimir-Putin-to-threaten-Ukraine/