How far do Putin's imperial ambitions go?
16 mins | Jul 16, 2022
Ukraine's neighbours are starting to wonder: "are we next?" The invasion of Ukraine highlights the Kremlin's most dangerous conviction: that Russia has the natural right and the existential need for territorial expansion. Vladimir Putin has spoken openly about his plans to rebuild an empire for years. As the calls for seizing new lands grow louder, Yaroslav Trofimov explores concerns about a return to bygone glories.
From The Wall Street Journal