There are more discussions about the tensions between Russia and the West, particularly in light of the conflict in Ukraine. Kung Chan, the founder of ANBOUND, traces the history of Russia's economic development and explains how the West played a crucial role in facilitating this growth, especially through partnerships with NATO countries, where Russian President Vladimir Putin benefited from it.

Putin supposed that the war in Ukraine could have been quickly resolved and accepted by the world, but it was proved that he misjudged. Putin began to offer various reasons for Russia's involvement in the conflict, portraying himself as a hero and leader who resists Western oppression. One shall be against taking a simplistic, one-sided view of the conflict, understanding the complex factors and historical contexts involved through the tool of historical realism.

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