This Is Putin's war, but the US and NATO are far from blameless
The decision, in 1998, to expand NATO into central and eastern Europe was designed to kick Russia when it was weak. Instead, it fuelled Putin’s nationalistic fires.
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The decision, in 1998, to expand NATO into central and eastern Europe was designed to kick Russia when it was weak. Instead, it fuelled Putin’s nationalistic fires.
When a major conflict like Ukraine breaks out, journalists always ask themselves: “Where should I station myself?” Kyiv? Moscow? Munich? Washington? In this case, my answer is none of these. The only place to be for understanding this war is inside Russian President Vladimir Putin’s head. Putin is the most powerful, unchecked Russian leader since Stalin, and the timing of this
The decision, in 1998, to expand NATO into central and eastern Europe was designed to kick Russia when it was weak. Instead, it fuelled Putin’s nationalistic fires.
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During the meeting, presidents Vladimir Putin and Mahmoud Abbas will discuss the future development of bilateral cooperation and situation in the Middle East.