“The long-term goals of Russia following the end of the Cold War have been to recover the great power status of Soviet Union, to be seen as equal by the West and to be able to influence political developments in its smaller neighbours like Ukraine, Moldova or Kazakhstan. However, Ukraine has been incorporating itself into the Western orbit of influence, and thus going against Putin's interests. Accordingly, placing a Russian-friendly government in Kyiv is most likely the main objective of the Kremlin's military intervention.”
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