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Clearing the fog of war over what's at stake in Putin's attack on Ukraine

Russia may have had legitimate security concerns about Ukraine. But that begs a crucial question: Do strong states have a right to forcibly impose their will?

A battle is raging for hearts and minds over the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The stakes are high. For how this gut-wrenching, live-on-your-mobile war plays out will have an impact not only on the geopolitics of Europe, but also on the prospects for growth and prosperity around the world for years to come.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on March 20, 2022, with the headline Clearing the fog of war over what's at stake in Putin's attack on Ukraine. Subscribe