Recommended Reading on the Russo-Ukrainian War
Russia may be in for a long war, but few experts believe Vladimir Putin will fall.
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Recommended Reading on the Russo-Ukrainian War
Experts to follow and articles from the Atlantic Sentinel archive to read.
Putin Invades Ukraine. How Far Will He Go?
The scale of the invasion suggests his goal may be to overthrow Ukraine’s pro-Western government.
Finlandization Is Not an Option for Ukraine
Neutrality is neither acceptable to Ukrainians nor enough for Vladimir Putin.
Don’t Fall for Putin’s Propaganda About Ukraine
Ukrainians must decide their own future.
EU Must Send Strong Message to Belarus — And Russia
There are still rules to be followed in international relations.
Lukashenko Shouldn’t Expect Russia’s Help
Vladimir Putin might prefer a new leader in Belarus.
Belarus’ Lukashenko Under Pressure from All Sides
Europe’s last dictator faces opposition at home and weakening support from Russia.
Why Armenia and Azerbaijan Are Shooting at Each Other
This time, it’s not in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Coronavirus Puts Extra Stress on Russian Economy
The country was already coping with a slump in oil prices.
In Minsk, Pompeo Is All Talk
The American proposes to meet all of Belarus’ energy needs. That’s not a realistic offer.
Who Is Russia’s New Prime Minister?
Mikhail Mishustin has little political experience. That’s probably why Putin chose him.
Why Putin Wants to Change Russia’s Constitution
The changes would weaken the presidency, but expanding democracy is probably not on Vladimir Putin’s mind.
Russian-Ukrainian Gas Deal Is a Trilateral Victory
Russia, Ukraine and the EU all benefit.
Lukashenko Isn’t Interested in Belarus-Russia Union
The Belarusian dictator is playing hard to get. Russia’s leverage is slipping away.