Russia’s annexation of southern and eastern Ukraine is political theater with elements of farce. President Vladimir Putin has conquered none of the oblasts (provinces) that he claims have joined Russia. Nor could he hold them. Only hours after he announced new annexations, Ukraine’s army dramatically embarrassed Putin, pushing his forces back from the strategically crucial city […]
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