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Putin’s Next Objectives in the Ukraine Crisis
Feb 3, 2015 - Hugo Spaulding
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Russia’s campaign in eastern Ukraine has reached an inflection point. Five months after signing a ceasefire agreement, Russian and separatist forces have moved from a preparation phase to a maneuver offensive.