Putin will prioritize regime survival above all other considerations and will make major concessions if his regime is directly threatened; if the regime is not threatened, he will continue mobilizing prisoners and mercenaries indefinitely.
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Speaker
Stephen CotkinEvidence Quote
“he'll do anything to save his regime and so if his regime is at stake he has an incentive to cut bait and run out you know take some type of deal”
Source
The Legacy of Stalin's Leadership During World War II and Its Relevance to Today's War in Ukraine— The Bush School of Government & Public ServiceCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:22:07 PM
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