The Ghost of Empire: Why Russia's Past Haunts Ukraine's Future

WHAT HAPPENED

Since its full-scale invasion in February 2022, Russia has waged a relentless war against Ukraine, ostensibly to protect Russian speakers and prevent the expansion of NATO. However, Moscow's rhetoric and actions consistently point to a deeper ambition: the restoration of a perceived historical sphere of influence, rooted in Soviet-era nostalgia. This ongoing conflict has ignited a global debate, with some Western commentators, often labeled as

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