Nearly three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin remains deeply committed to the war and his confrontation with the West. While the conflict seeks to end Ukraine’s independence, Putin’s broader objectives include challenging the post–Cold War order, weakening the U.S., and asserting Russia’s global influence.
These ambitions are not new, but the war has hardened Putin’s resolve and reshaped Russia’s society, economy, and foreign policy to sustain this confrontation. Now firmly embracing the role of a rogue regime, Moscow shows little interest in restraint, signaling a prolonged and intensified struggle with the West. More here…
