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Russia Leaves its Great Power Illusions in the Ukrainian Mud

Folly of invasion exposes weakness

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Philip Bowring
Mar 26, 2022
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Is Russia really a great power? Or just in the top ranks of middle powers, like Germany and Japan? The question needs addressing by Asian countries trying to position themselves in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – and apparent determination to pursue a war of attrition there following the humiliating failure of its initial assault.

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