“Putin described Kiev is the mother of Russian cities. These - the Russian people view Ukraine as an extension of Russia. And so there is a sense that Putin really will do whatever it takes, even in the face of overwhelming, diplomatic, and economic pressure to defend what he sees as Russia's vital interest. And I think when we're trying to understand what's going on in Ukraine we have to keep that in mind. This isn't a simple case of Putin agitating for a fight.” PeopleThinkingTryingMindMotherFightingInterestSimpleEconomicOverwhelmingDiplomaticWhatever It Takes Author:Clarissa Ward
“People are tired of the humiliation that they don't want to be perceived as weak within the international community. And they are, therefore, actually quite grateful to President Putin for reinstating some sense of national pride.” PeoplePresidentCommunityPrideWeakGratefulTiredHumiliation Author:Clarissa Ward
“People do forget there is still a lot of nostalgia in Russia for the Soviet Union.” PeopleForgetNostalgiaSovietSoviet Union Author:Clarissa Ward
