| ID | 174595 |
| Title Proper | Russian Intervention in Ukraine |
| Other Title Information | History, Identity Politics, and National Consolidation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tabachnik, Alexander |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper examines the factors influencing the support for Russia’s Ukraine policy. Western sanctions imposed on Russia have crippled its economy and the general well-being of its people. However, support for Moscow’s Ukraine policy remains firm among the Russian population, who believe that the West has malevolent intentions toward Russia. The Russian elite has skillfully utilized identity politics for national consolidation and to mobilize support for its Ukraine policy by manipulating Russian history, beliefs, and worldviews. Russians see themselves as righteous people who are highly capable of dealing with difficulties and certainly as winners in the conflict with the West. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nationalism and Ethnic Politics Vol. 26, No.3; Jul-Sep 2020: p.299-318 |
| Journal Source | Nationalism and Ethnic Politics Vol: 26 No 3 |
| Key Words | Identity Politics ; Russian Intervention in Ukraine ; National Consolidation |