The Russian state is a large, complex modern drama that blends politics and deep heritage. However, its mixed blessing even for the Russian people is a curse for the rest of us. It doesn’t lay straight lines for diplomacy as much as it bends and breaks the rules by it.
The Ukraine-Russia war is a part of the takeover of the modern Russian mindset by strong Presidents. They love an assertive platform in public. They sabre rattle at their neighbours – who are also now all perceived as enemies.