As NATO meets, Putin is weighing his options in Ukraine, and further afield
International attention centers on Vladimir Putin's strategic maneuvers and Western responses as NATO convenes.
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The brief
Current coverage focuses on Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine and beyond. The New York Times argues that the West has let Russia off the hook and suggests it is time to tighten the screws.
Analysis from The Times highlights Putin acting as an agent of chaos who is revelling in the divisions between the US and Europe. Additional opinion pieces on the matter have been published by The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal.
Future developments depend on how the West addresses these divisions and whether the suggested tightening of pressures on Russia is implemented.
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Quick answers
What is the perspective on the West's current approach to Russia?
The New York Times suggests the West has been too lenient and should increase pressure.
How is Putin's strategy described in The Times?
He is described as an agent of chaos who benefits from the division between Europe and the US.
Which publications are providing opinion coverage on this trend?
The New York Times, The Washington Post, WSJ, and The Times.
Coverage (4)
- Opinion | The West Has Let Russia Off the Hook. Time to Tighten the Screws. The New York Times · 9h ago
- Opinion The Washington Post · 9h ago
- Opinion WSJ · 9h ago
- Putin the agent of chaos revelling in division between US and Europe The Times · 9h ago
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