Submission Statement: Sam Greene argues that Russia’s future after Putin is uncertain, but the West should avoid interference. Putin has undermined Russia’s viability by tying its legitimacy to the conquest of Ukraine, which is further complicated by the country’s ethnic makeup and economic structure. The international community must focus on supporting Ukraine, rather than attempting to preempt post-Putin political processes within Russia itself.
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Submission Statement: Sam Greene argues that Russia’s future after Putin is uncertain, but the West should avoid interference. Putin has undermined Russia’s viability by tying its legitimacy to the conquest of Ukraine, which is further complicated by the country’s ethnic makeup and economic structure. The international community must focus on supporting Ukraine, rather than attempting to preempt post-Putin political processes within Russia itself.
Who is worried about a post-Putin Russia right now?
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