Putin's obsession with the perception that the US is supporting democratic movements and revolutions is, in McFaul's view, a tragic and primary driver of why he invaded Ukraine.

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Michael McFaul

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and he's obsessed with this and it's tragically I think why he invaded Ukraine in his mind we're always supporting small D Democrats

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Getting Inside The Mind Of Vladimir PutinHoover Institution
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:38:07 PM

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