Russia's Strategic Culture and Geopolitics in Europe
Journal: NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability
Year: 2026

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which many in Europe interpreted as part of President Putin’s ambitions to redefine the European regional order established after World War II. This order imposed structural constraints and introduced reliance on collective security in order to check Russia’s long-held ambitions. However, despite the systemic constraints and collective security, Russia has continued observing Eastern Europe through a historical lens wherein Russia’s strategic and geopolitical cho