Never Speak to Strangers and Other Writing from Russia and the Soviet Union

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Focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war, the second volume of this series explores the preventable nature of the conflict through David Satter's insightful articles and essays. It delves into the historical and psychological roots of Russian aggression, examining the Yeltsin and Putin eras. Satter argues that while a defeat in Ukraine could prompt change in Russia, lasting transformation requires a fundamental shift towards universal moral values, challenging the notion of Russia's "special way" and addressing both foreign aggression and internal repression.