Putin is not irrational or mad, but rather operates according to a coherent ideological logic that follows deeply seated worldviews rooted in Russian Orthodox Christianity and imperial history, even if his actions appear absurd to outsiders
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Beatrice de GraafEvidence Quote
“What may seem absurd and insane may be the product of long-term planning, strategy, and reasoning along the lines of deeply seated world views.”
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A Quest For The Third Rome: Understanding Putin’s Apocalyptical Radicalization | Hoover Institution— Hoover InstitutionCreated: 8/10/2026, 11:19:38 PM
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