Russia intends to play a central role in the new European security architecture and seeks to recover its status as a great power on the international stage. Commentator Rui Henrique Santos, a specialist in international affairs, analyzes the current situation of Vladimir Putin and the country in the European context.
According to the analysis presented, Putin faces significant pressure, with reports that he fears being killed if he fails to conquer Donbass, the region in eastern Ukraine.
Rui Henrique Santos argues that, at this stage, Russia cannot be considered a great power, and it is more appropriate to classify it as a regional power. This assessment comes within the framework of the ongoing conflict and its repercussions on relations between Russia and Europe.
