M. Gessen: What Putin Wants (Beyond Making Trump His Bitch)
Impolitic with John Heilemann
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Russia's Rising Ambitions
This chapter explores the territorial and power aspirations of Russian leadership aiming to restore the nation as a dominant empire. It investigates the historical context, particularly the significance of the Yalta agreements, and how figures like Putin and ideologue Alexander Dugin influence current geopolitics and military strategies. The discussion also addresses the implications of these ambitions on international relations, regional stability, and the evolving conflict in Ukraine.
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