Is today’s Russia a “USSR 2.0”? Putin wants us to think so
Is today’s Russia a “USSR 2.0”? Putin wants us to think so
Author(s): Agnieszka BrycSubject(s): Peace and Conflict Studies, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: Russia; USSR; Putin;
Summary/Abstract: The West’s lack of inner cohesion, slowreactions and a preference for dialogue provide the Kremlin with a chance to effectively play its own game.Putin surely discovered a long time ago that bluffing andgood brinkmanship are enough for the West to do everythingto prevent conflict. There is only one condition: it mustbelieve that Putin’s Russia is a “USSR 2.0”.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2022
- Issue No: 01-02 (50)
- Page Range: 18-23
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
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