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Putin is here to stay, whether the West likes it or not

Contrary to the hopes and expectations of many analysts, Russia’s economy has not collapsed and its leader is stronger than ever

Paul Robinson

After two years of war, an increasingly sombre mood has swept over Ukraine and its supporters in the West

For good or evil, he changed the path of history

Robinson: We should treat all current and future prognostications about the war with a massive dose of salt

The divisions that gave rise to the political crisis still largely remain today

Thirty years ago, the Kremlin crushed a parliamentary uprising, ushering in an era of strong presidential and authoritarian rule

Dreams of an Armenian Karabakh seem to be permanently shattered