From the Sahel to Syria, Russia’s Vladimir Putin is becoming less influential. Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP February 10, 2025 Russia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach Ronald H. Linden, University of Pittsburgh With its focus on war with its neighbor, Russia has taken its eyes off the ball elsewhere. As a result, its position is much weaker – but Putin remains dangerous.
