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How the Ukraine war is changing Russia’s outlook
Soviet-era rhetoric and the veneration of nuclear arms offer glimpses into how the conflict is altering Russian perceptions and policies
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A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system on display at Moscow's Red Square on Victory Day.
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Wars can create and define the character of nations.
This much is evident by looking at Ukraine. Until recently, some – not only in Russia – questioned the very existence of Ukrainian national identity. But Ukraine’s determination in fighting for its survival has forged the nation and probably also determined its economic and political course for many decades.
