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'Don't make Putin make a point' a Russian warns the West

Jan 31, 2025
Nina Khrushcheva, a Professor of International Affairs and great-granddaughter of Nikita Khrushchev, shares compelling insights on the current geopolitical climate. She argues that the West's reactions to Putin have inadvertently fortified his position in Russia. Khrushcheva reflects on her family's history and challenges the common narratives about Russia and the West, touching on the complexities of identity and nationalism today. Her thoughts on U.S.-Russia relations, the Ukraine conflict, and the potential pitfalls of provoking Putin offer a nuanced understanding of modern diplomacy.
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