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What Vladimir Putin Wants—and How Russia’s War in Ukraine Could Reshape the World

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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This chapter explores the historical context and motivations behind Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine, highlighting key events from 1989, 2008, and 2014. It sheds light on how these influences shape Putin's ambitions to reclaim a Soviet legacy and their potential global implications.

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