ISIS Is A Clear Threat To The West That Must Be Stopped
The following is an op-ed written by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In recent months I have watched in stunned horror as a group armed with military weapons, trucks, and equipment has moved into and taken over a neighboring country. These disgusting savages who have effectively erased borders that have been in place for many years not only peril the sovereignty of nations, but also threaten to destabilize the entire region.
I am of course referring to the terrorist group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS or ISIL).
It is just unbelievable to me that in this day and age, when we should be talking to each other diplomatically, we still have people who believe that force is the only option, and — make no mistake — they have used brutal tactics akin to Nazis to achieve their goals.
These terrorists have infiltrated countries, attacked places where civilians live, and utilized a massive campaign of propaganda — with friendly media outlets parroting their lies along with…
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