Putin Is Using The CIA's Playbook In Ukraine

The CIA conducted a series of covert operations during the Reagan Administration's war against the "Evil Empire".  The covert operations were effective in Poland and other areas in which Russia had an interest.  This article suggests that Putin, whose experience in KGB is helpful, learned a lesson.  Covert operations work and they are difficult to counter.  The Ukraine operation has all of the earmarks of a covert operation which is being conducted by someone who understands them.