Russia’s political backing and objection to escalation have proved much more consequential in shaping the conflict.


Ivan Timofeev is the Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council. Since 2015 he is also a member of Valdai Discussion Club, leading ... its program on political economy. He is an Associate Professor at MGIMO University since 2009. He was awarded a doctoral degree in Political Science at MGIMO University in 2006. Dr Timofeev is an author and co-author of more than 100 publications, issued in Russian and foreign academic press.
Russia’s political backing and objection to escalation have proved much more consequential in shaping the conflict.
