Now that Russian economy crashed, Putin is doubling-down on Ukraine. He moved 'no flag' regular troops back into the fray and pushing back Ukrainian army and volunteers. Some rumbling "To Odessa and Kiev" heard from Kremlin's upper echelons.

Economist on escalation in Ukraine

Economist on Putin's plans

PDF Brookings on Ukraine policy

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