عودة روسيا .. من يلتسين إلى بوتين، قصة الكرملين المنتقم

Return of Russia | This [book](https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300270815/the-return-of-russia/) provides a nuanced and engaging account of post-Soviet Russia, explaining how and why the country came into confrontation with the West. The escalation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 sparked the deadliest conflict on European soil in decades, with millions displaced and killed. Thousands. As the conflict continues, many in the West are seeking to understand Putin's motives for pursuing his ambitions to such extremes. James Rodgers examines the evolution of Russia's relationship with the West from the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 to the present day. Rodgers argues that although Putin has long distrusted the West, Western policies have made the situation worse. It shows that Putin's political career, with its transformations from a supportive ally to a harsh critic of the West, was the decisive factor in determining Russia's place in the contemporary world. In the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, the West needs to develop a new understanding of Russia's views and likely actions – rather than simply ignoring them, as has been the case since the end of the Cold War.