In Ukraine, Putin is attempting to strike a decisive blow against the U.S. and Europe to reshape that global order to Russia’s advantage. Putin’s gamble — backed by military force and grudges — is that he can bend the world to his will. China, with its own territorial ambitions, is watching carefully how much Russia is able to push the boundaries.
How Putin got here is a story in three parts, based on previously unreported conversations with former heads of state, diplomats and senior Kremlin officials.
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(Bloomberg) The summer evening at a beachside nightclub in the Black Sea resort of Sochi resembled a modern-day version of a gladiator fight in imperial Rome. Russian fighters pummeled a “world” team in a mixed martial arts contest. Scantily dressed women waved Russian flags and the crowd roared as the home squad racked up victories. The highlight was the knockout of a 44-year-old American fighter.Most Read from BloombergTrump Asks Supreme Court to Keep DC Election Trial on HoldMusk Says Puti