title: Biographical Narratives and Routines of Putin's Russia in the Context of the Ukraine Crisis
abstract: The article argues that Russia's decision to initiate an attack on Ukraine in February 2022 was an inevitable move for both its material and ontological security. By adopting an offensive stance and directly engaging in a conflict with a former Soviet country, Russia transformed the ongoing tension with the West into a full-fledged confrontation. At this juncture, the article primarily emphasizes that Russia's assault on Ukraine has solidified its "anti-Western" rhetoric, which serves as a cruci
journal: Alınteri Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi