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A recurring theme is Putin’s emotional and ideological fixation on Russia’s greatness and historical grievances, especially regarding the dissolution of the Soviet Union and betrayal by Western leaders like Gorbachev and Yeltsin. Fox suggests that Putin’s leadership is driven more by emotion than pragmatic strategy, making his moves unpredictable and difficult to counter.
He notes Putin’s claims of strategic victories amidst limited tangible results, emphasizing that the conflict remains a contest of rhetoric and psychological manipulation as much as military strength.