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Putin’s Wars and NATO’s Flaws
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Putin’s Wars and NATO’s Flaws
Why Russia Invaded Ukraine
First published in Great Britain in 2023 by Pen & Sword Military
An imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd Yorkshire – Philadelphia
Copyright © Paul Moorcraft 2023
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Contents
Maps
Timeline of Major Events in this Book
Abbreviations
Glossary
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Are Russians different?
