The Economist Asks: Can Russian history explain the Ukraine crisis?
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Six months into Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, host Jon Fasman asks historian Orlando Figes how Russian history can help make sense of the conflict. The bestselling author explains how past myths and ideologies continue to shape Russia’s attitude to its neighbours and the West–and what could happen when the Putin era is over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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