Putin is 'still convinced he can prevail' in Ukraine, and other nearby countries 'could be at risk of attack' if he wins, top Russia experts warn

Wed, 02/15/2023 - 16:58

Vladimir Putin smiles. — Russian President Vladimir Putin attends an awarding ceremony for Russian team members who won medals at the Winter Paralympic games on March 17, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
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The outcome of the Ukraine war will determine the safety of the wider region, Angela Stent and Fiona Hill warn.
Putin's "appetite for expansion would not stop at the Ukrainian border" if Russia wins, they said in a new op-ed.
They warned that nearby countries like Poland and Finland could face attack if Russia prevails.

Russia has faced serious military setbacks in Ukraine since it invaded roughly a year ago, but Russian President Vladimir Putin is still convinced that his forces could emerge victorious, according to top Russia experts Angela Stent and Fiona Hill.