Russia's economy is in free fall due to a combination of low oil prices and economic sanctions. This is precisely the moment to resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis and rescue both nations from economic chaos. President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine must act to restore normalcy, internally and with their neighbors. They need German Chancellor Angela Merkel's help to set a framework for negotiation. For Europe, peace at its borders hangs in the balance. Economic sanctions have taken their toll on Russia. The oil-price collapse has further weakened the regime, which depends on oil and ... (full story)