Russia now has a weaker military, a weaker economy, better-armed and more numerous enemies, and less global influence than it did in January 2022.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, and Chief of the General Staff of Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov observe the Zapad-2021 military exercises staged by the armed forces of Russia and Belarus at the Mulino training ground in Nizhny Novgorod Region, Russia, September 13, 2021.
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Prior to 2014, Russia had a great deal of military power and global influence for a country with a population and a GDP smaller than those of Brazil and not much greater than those of Mexico. Vladimir Putin’s policy toward Ukraine has been costly for Russia. First, in 2014, it cost Russia influence over Ukraine’s future. And now, it has also cost Russia its global position.
Losing Ukraine
About the Author
Peter Spiliakos lives in Massachusetts and is a former columnist for the online version of First Things.
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Prior to 2014, Russia had a great deal of military power and global influence for a country with a population and a GDP smaller than those of Brazil and not much greater than those of Mexico. Vladimir Putin’s policy toward Ukraine has been costly for Russia. First, in 2014, it cost Russia influence over Ukraine’s future. And now, it has also cost Russia its global position.
Losing Ukraine
About the Author
Peter Spiliakos lives in Massachusetts and is a former columnist for the online version of First Things.
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