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More than six months into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, no end appears to be in sight. But could Russia save face by simply exiting the conflict with a victory narrative? And, would that satisfy the Ukrainians?Summary
This article by Dan Perry, writing for The Times of Israel, makes the following points:
- Ukraine initially demanded a return of the territories seized by Russia since February.
- But now vows to fight for Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.
- Russia’s economy has not collapsed, regardless of the tough economic sanctions.
- Despite a poor military performance, Russia now occupies almost a quarter of Ukraine’s territory.
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References from the Web:
- AUG 2022 Putin is trapped and desperate. Will his friends in the west rescue him?
- AUG 2022 How Russia’s strange cultural mindset led to Vladimir Putin’s great miscalculation—Big Think
- AUG 2022 It's Time to Ask What a 'Victory' in Ukraine Will Mean for Russia's Interests—The Wire
- AUG 2022 Six months in, how are sanctions impacting Russia’s economy?—VOX
