The war has solidified into a long-lasting, deep confrontation, with Russia shifting its economy and focus eastward toward China, effectively reversing three centuries of Russian engagement with the West. 3. Putin’s Tactical Toolkit Putin vs the West: Missed opportunities to prevent war
Putin delivered a fiery speech criticizing the United States' "unipolar" world and NATO's aggressive expansion. Putin vs the West
The "special military operation" was designed by Putin to prevent Ukraine from joining the Western camp, which he considers to be part of the historical Russian "orbit". The war has solidified into a long-lasting, deep
The geopolitical tension between Vladimir Putin and the West is not merely a dispute over borders; it is a fundamental clash over European security architecture, spheres of influence, and ideological visions. Since taking power, Putin has viewed the collapse of the Soviet Union as a catastrophe and has sought to restore Russia's perceived great-power status, while the West—led by the US and EU—has seen Russia's actions as an expansionist threat to international law and sovereign nations. 1. Roots of Resentment and Ideology The "special military operation" was designed by Putin