The political scientist writes that the Kremlin’s insecurities are fuelling escalation in the region
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Our daily podcast today reports from Svalbard, examining the high north as Russia’s next potential focus of aggression
Its close co-operation with Russia is alarming many in the region
As the leaders prepare to meet, Russian forces break Ukraine’s defensive line
But Vladimir Putin will keep fighting, and claiming victory prematurely
He bets on a military breakthrough or a Trump-brokered stitch-up
The big players don’t need to view every adversary’s moves as a threat
