Putin’s speech provided some important pointers
Along with millions of others in and outside Russia, I watched President Vladimir’s two-hour annual speech to the Federal Assembly on the first anniversary of the start of the Ukraine war. His powerful address gave no indication that he regrets launching the war or fears its consequences. On the contrary, he seemed certain of himself and his army’s eventual victory, determined to see it through, and unwilling to consider any other option.
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