Why Putin May Still Believe the War Is Working
Vladimir Putin could have pursued a narrower settlement years ago. Russia might have consolidated control over Crimea, protected its Black Sea position, retained portions of the Russian-speaking east, and negotiated a firm peace. Instead, Putin expanded the war and has continued it despite enormous military losses, economic pressure, and only limited territorial gains. That decision [] The post Why Putin May Still Believe the War Is Working appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.