Russia

Hey Putin, Your Masochism Is Showing

PAIN, NO PLEASURE

The Russian president thinks the brutal economic beating he is facing over the war in Ukraine could ultimately work to his advantage. But he is sorely mistaken.

Andrew Nagorski
Andrew Nagorski
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Andrew Nagorski

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