The Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, initiated in February 2022, has fundamentally altered the geopolitical landscape, with implications extending far beyond Eastern Europe. Far from being a mere reaction to perceived NATO encroachment, the invasion reflects a broader ambition to reassert Russian imperial dominance, a vision articulated repeatedly by President Vladimir Putin. In April … Leggi tutto The Geopolitical Ripple Effects of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Central Asian Realignments and the Risks of a Trump-Putin Strategic Bargain in 2025