In the short run, Vladimir Putin has won several tactical victories, @McFaul writes. Yet nearly every single short-term Putin achievement has undermined a long-term Putin objective.

In the short run, Vladimir Putin has won several tactical victories, @McFaul writes. Yet nearly every single short-term Putin achievement has undermined a long-term Putin objective. https://t.co/7uwVGq3wyW

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