That is the problem. There are people in Russia had never gotten over the breakup of the USSR. Including a former member of the KGB who is now the president. The term "near abroad" has emotional resonance over there. I had noticed that Putin has started putting the screws on any dissent since the start of his current term. I suspect he is not going to relent on Ukraine being back into Russian orbit. Hook or crook.
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Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell
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Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell