Has Putin won in the Ukraine?

Has Putin won in the Ukraine?

By Steve Hoadley The recognition by President Putin of the Donetsk and Luhansk ā€˜Peoples Republics’ on 21 February is his latest initiative to expand Russia’s influence. Will he prevail? Will he pause or push further? History is rich with examples of ā€˜irredentism’,...
Why is Russia threatening Ukraine?

Why is Russia threatening Ukraine?

By Greg Yudin Putin’s threats are a desperate defence of Russia’s status quo. I’m often asked the following question about Ukraine: ā€˜Why is Putin doing this? Why does he want to attack Ukraine? He’s doing OK, what is he unhappy with?’ I always give the same...