If Russian President Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine, he’s probably watching the weather. With spring around the corner, so is warmer weather. And as the snow melts, Ukraine could turn into a giant muddy swamp, bogging down men and tanks. The defense editor of the Economist, Shashank Joshi, explains that Putin has learned the lessons of the past and is prepared.
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