Punishing ordinary Russians will further deepen global divisions

When dealing with dictatorships like Putin’s, it is important not to punish ordinary citizens. It will be far more beneficial to target the autocratic regime specifically

While the outcome of the fighting remains uncertain, the West’s strategic aims, particularly how it intends to treat Russia in the event that Ukraine prevails, will have huge consequences

THE Ukraine war and the world’s reaction to it will be a decisive factor in shaping the global political and economic order in the decade ahead.

In particular, the Western allies’ actions, narratives, and planning regarding both Russia and the role of the Global South in Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction will indicate what their long-term strategic goals are.