THROW THE GUY SOME BONE OF RECIPROCITY.

ICHEOKU says German Chancellor Angel Merkel reportedly helped broker the Russia withdrawal of its amassed troops from the border with Ukraine. She should be commended for doing this; and of course, for agreeing to it the Kremlin strongman also deserves commendation as well. By doing it, at least the rising tension in that part of the world which would have bode nobody any good has been deflated. 

Like a puppy which is intermittently rewarded with a treat each time it behaves well or complies to an instruction, Vladimir Putin deserves to be acknowledged for taking the first step towards deescalation. The West, especially the United States of America, should consider reviewing some of the sanctions which it recently imposed on Russia as a reciprocal gesture of their goodwill too. That way the message will be strongly reinforced that only good behavior from Kremlin will be rewarded and it will also encourage the continuing thawing of the now almost refrozen relationship between both parties. Please America, throw the dog some bone as Vladimir Putin deserves some credit.