AdvertisementIn times of crisis — or to create one — Russia's Putin turns to his militaryDecember 13, 2021Greg MyrefacebookEmailRussian President Vladimir Putin speaks with President Biden about the tensions over Ukraine via a videoconference on Dec. 7. Russia has massed some 100,000 troops near its border with Ukraine. As Russia's leader, Putin has sent Russian forces on multiple combat missions, including a 2014 invasion of Ukraine. (AP)