Eternal Putin?: Confronting Navalny, the Pandemic, Sanctions, and War with Ukraine

A book about the turning point in Russian history from 2020 to 2022, covering Putin's popularity, economic sanctions, and Moscows "pivot to the east".

Format: Hardback
Length: 382 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

The period of time that elapsed between the significant constitutional amendments of January 2020 and Vladimir Putin's initiation of a war against Ukraine in February 2022 marked a pivotal moment in Russian history. The author delves into the circumstances that led Russia to this point of conflict, while acknowledging that Putin, known for his "eternal" presidency due to amendments that enable him to run for two additional terms, plays a central role in the narrative. However, the book encompasses a broader examination of Russia as a whole, encompassing various aspects such as the political turmoil surrounding the Navalny opposition, the devastating impact of the pandemic, the manifestations of climate change, and the escalating tensions between Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the United States. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the events, individuals, locations, and timing of the short but turbulent period preceding the outbreak of war, while also offering tentative insights into the underlying reasons for this conflict. Additionally, the book explores the fluctuations in Putin's popularity, the effectiveness of economic sanctions, and Moscow's strategic shift towards the East.

The period of time that elapsed between the significant constitutional amendments of January 2020 and Vladimir Putin's initiation of a war against Ukraine in February 2022 marked a pivotal moment in Russian history. The author delves into the circumstances that led Russia to this point of conflict, while acknowledging that Putin, known for his "eternal" presidency due to amendments that enable him to run for two additional terms, plays a central role in the narrative. However, the book encompasses a broader examination of Russia as a whole, encompassing various aspects such as the political turmoil surrounding the Navalny opposition, the devastating impact of the pandemic, the manifestations of climate change, and the escalating tensions between Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the United States. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the events, individuals, locations, and timing of the short but turbulent period preceding the outbreak of war, while also offering tentative insights into the underlying reasons for this conflict. Additionally, the book explores the fluctuations in Putin's popularity, the effectiveness of economic sanctions, and Moscow's strategic shift towards the East.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666919035