Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine has to do with the “need to leave a legacy and show Russian strength”according to the professor of International Relations at the Federal University of Sergipe, Barbara Mota.
In an interview with CNN Radio, she pondered that Putin has been ahead of Russia for many years. “In 5 or 10 years, maybe he needs to retire. And with that understanding, in my assessment there is a need to leave a mark.”
“Perhaps I’m not talking about retaking the Soviet Union, but understanding this movement as a personal legacy that links the image of Putin,” he said.
At the same time, “it is an attempt to rescue Russia’s preponderance status, which has been in check in recent years, and is now trying to return to the image of a superpower, of a state that cannot be disregarded in international relations.”
According to Barbara Mota, this is a “limiting moment”, but it is still not possible to understand what the interpretation of the major international actors will be in the face of the Russian attack.
“Some NATO countries invoked Article 4 and requested a meeting to decide whether they will understand that this action harms the political independence or security not only of Ukraine, but of the other member countries.”
She reckons it’s too early to predict whether “Russian troops will stop or advance beyond Ukraine.”
Source: CNN Brasil

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