Russia is again deploying nuclear-capable Iskander missiles to its Kaliningrad outpost that borders two NATO members, Lithuania said Saturday, warning the move was aimed at pressuring the West into making concessions over Syria and Ukraine. - AFP
Anna Borshchevskaya writes: Russia’s long-term economic and military capabilities problems alone are not going to deter Putin. He cares less about Russia’s true well-being than projecting an image of greatness and strength, someone who stands up to the West, and especially to the US. Western policymakers should not underestimate Putin’s ability and commitment to undermine the West in the coming years. - Forbes
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