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There are two factors that I think make invasion most likely outcome: 1. Putin’s guiding principle is being remembered as Russia’s greatest leader and the one
by RyanShook 5y ago
There are two factors that I think make invasion most likely outcome:
1. Putin’s guiding principle is being remembered as Russia’s greatest leader and the one who restored Russia to greatness. All other considerations are second.
2. Putin does not believe the sanctions the world says they will impose are actually going to be that severe.
- csee 5y ago(1) explains the difference between us. My model of Putin was that of a shrewd, smart, somewhat cynical person without sincere ideological convictions who is happy to enjoy his billions without much desire to rock the boat too much - perhaps just a little if he needs to shore up nationalistic support. Your model of Putin is that of a megalomaniac who wants to go down in history as a great and revered leader. Could you explain a bit on what your model is based on?