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The War
For Russia the war with Ukraine is akin to a self-imposed nuclear strike
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Eastern Ukraine
The end of the war and ensuring the security of Donbass residents – will be the real path to the peace.
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Crimea
There must be a legitimate referendum on the future of Crimea under strict international control.
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Syria
Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War was a glaring mistake. Taking part in the domestic fight between Sunnis and Shiites is the immediate threat to Russian citizens' security.
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Economic reforms in the 1990s
Economic reforms in Russia in the 1990s built the base for the Putin system where the authorities, property and business have been merged together.