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What Next for Russia’s Neighbors?

Europe Inside Out

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Putin's Invasion of Ukraine: Motivations and Strategies

An analysis of Putin's decision to invade Ukraine in 2022, exploring the shift from soft integration to military power and the dynamics of Russia's historical power exertion through cultural, political, and economic means. The chapter delves into Putin's complex character, questioning his imperial ambitions versus power consolidation strategies, and his opportunistic approach in neighboring countries like Ukraine, Belarus, and Georgia.

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