The show of force in Ukraine was played as Russia’s greatest moment since the second world war. But it’s a risky strategyMuch of the current tension between Russia and the west is a consequence of Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine, three years ago this week. In truth, however, that deployment was a reaction to Putin’s own fears of growing western influence in eastern Europe. Related: A thousand miles from Moscow: how Putin forged his Russian heartland | Anne Garrels Related: Killer, kleptocrat, genius, spy: the many myths of Vladimir Putin … …read more
Source: The Guardian
