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Inside the Mind of Putin – Russia’s Motivations to Invade Ukraine

Inside the Mind of Putin – Russia’s Motivations to Invade Ukraine

Taking Putin Seriously April 30, 2022—for two months Russian armed forces have been attacking Ukraine under the direction of President Vladimir Putin. They have targeted civilian population centers as well as military and strategic objectives. Fathoming why Putin would launch such an assault invites speculation about his motives, his state of mind, and his objectives. It also begs the question of what role a thousand years of Russian history may have played in his calculus. As the great American poet Maya Angelou famously cautioned, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” It is difficult to…
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Ukraine’s Identity Crisis – from Independence to Invasion

Ukraine’s Identity Crisis – from Independence to Invasion

Listen to "Ukraine’s Identity Crisis – from Independence to Invasion" on Spreaker. This article covers: Notable events in Ukraine dating back to the end of the Soviet Era that tie in to current events, including: A culture war driven by language differences The kidnapping of journalist Georgiy Gongadze Leaked Nixon-esque tapes Attempted assasination of a presidential candidate Verified election fraud The Orange Revolution Euromaidan mass protests Foreign powers exerting influence in Ukrainian politics And more. May 2nd, 2014, months of protests exploded into violence in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa. Hundreds of pro-Russian protestors battled with thousands of pro-European…
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Ukraine / Russia Invasion and War – Expert Round Table

Ukraine / Russia Invasion and War – Expert Round Table

This 2ndLook News expert round table was filmed on March 1, 2022, covering the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. You can watch it on YouTube here.We sat down with a panel of experts to discuss the history of the region, what's currently occurring, and speculation about what may be coming next. This is for those who want to understand what's going on in Ukraine with the Russian invasion and ongoing war, outside of the narratives and propaganda.  This is an authentic discussion where each expert is speaking from their own experiences, knowledge, and opinions (and may disagree with each other). It is up to…
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