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The recent example of Russian barbarism and medieval sieges of Ukrainian cities is a stark reminder that we still live with dictators who believe in blood and soil, despise any notions of constitutional self-governance, and do not observe any fictional “red lines” that third parties project onto them.
Ukraine Is Not About NATO, It’s About Russian Domination of the West
Vladimir Putin has never acknowledged the existence of Ukraine as an independent country, and is willing to go to extremes to realize his lifelong goal on conquering it and subjugating its people.
Ryan Clarke is the Co-Founder/Managing Director of the CCP BioThreats Initiative and Senior Fellow at the National University of Singapore. He has served in leadership positions across defense and intelligence, investment banking, biodefense, strategic assessments, and specialized law enforcement units. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge.
