Putin, Ukraine, and the Preservation of Power
Vladimir Putin presents himself to his citizens and to the world as the standard-bearer of a modern counter-enlightenment
He has declared liberal democracy “obsolete,” a political arrangement that has “outlived its purpose
One of his historical role models is said to be Alexander III
Sought to “Russify” his multi-ethnic empire, and mobilized against internal and external threats
Four years ago, Putin expressed his deep admiration for the tsar while visiting the Crimean Peninsula
His weapons include military hardware, malware, and propaganda
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