Checkmate. Putin has the West cornered

As 2022 nears, the West is trying to figure out Russian President Vladimir Putin’s next move on a complex geopolitical chessboard – and preparing an “aggressive package” of sanctions, should he decide to make another land grab in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin says Russia and China are fighting 'common threats' ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit, World News

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Why are Western countries more worried about Indian neutrality than Chinese neutrality in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war? - Quora

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Opinion Putin Showed His True Hand. The West Kept Shaking It. - The New York Times

Putin claims West wants to create new Nazi-era 'Axis' power alliance : r/UkrainianConflict

Why, in chess when cornered, may a king not capture a queen that is right in front of it where the king is normally able to move to? - Quora

What is Russia's Theory of Victory in Ukraine? - Modern War Institute