Putin: Vs The West

This write-up covers the multi-decade, accelerating confrontation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Western powers (primarily NATO and the European Union), which reached a peak with the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and continues to evolve in 2026. Putin vs. the West: A Deep Dive into the Conflict

Putin frequently describes the conflict as an existential struggle against a West he perceives as bent on destroying Russian sovereignty and traditional values, frequently painting Western influence as immoral or hypocritical. Putin vs the West

Following the overthrow of Ukraine’s pro-Russian President Yanukovych, Putin annexed Crimea, marking a decisive shift towards open conflict with the West. This write-up covers the multi-decade