Putin’s war on democracy played a role in the CSTO’s decision to deploy troops in Kazakhstan. With the invasion of Ukraine, did experts miss early signs of Putin’s resolve to act on threats?

Putin’s war on democracy played a role in the CSTO’s decision to deploy troops in Kazakhstan. With the invasion of Ukraine, did experts miss early signs of Putin’s resolve to act on threats?
While the world is preoccupied with Russia, another unpredictable adversary is acting up under the radar.
Putin stands to lose his leverage over Armenia — and Russia’s foothold in a key region.
EU leaders need to address the chaos emanating from Minsk.
Domestic opposition and international groups have questioned the legitimacy of the presidential election earlier this month.