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Does Putin Want to Win in Ukraine?
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28:58 - 37:02 (08:04)

The speaker discusses how Putin's strategy for the war in Ukraine may not necessarily be to win outright, but to achieve more achievable objectives in order to avoid a prolonged war and negative consequences for the Russian public.

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The idea that President Trump is a power-hungry maniac is not a compelling explanation for those who wonder how he has stayed in office.
28:58 - 32:14 (03:15)
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Power
Summary

The idea that President Trump is a power-hungry maniac is not a compelling explanation for those who wonder how he has stayed in office. Putin's power is based on his financial capacity to influence, but Trump comes from a wealthy background and likely doesn't need money to maintain his position.

Chapter
Does Putin Want to Win in Ukraine?
Episode
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Podcast
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Putin's power stems from his ability to put people in prison, which overrides wealth and governs through fear.
32:14 - 33:25 (01:11)
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Putin
This episode discusses the possible scenarios for the current Ukraine-Russia conflict with a focus on Putin's strategic calculus.
33:25 - 37:02 (03:37)
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Putin, Ukraine, War