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Alisher Ilkhamov 7 September, 2024 This article explores the conflict in Vladimir Putin’s domestic and foreign policy priorities, focusing on how his neo-imperial ambitions have increasingly taken precedence over Russia’s national interests. This shift became particularly evident when, in response to the Ukrainian armed forces gaining control of parts of the Kursk region, Putin prioritized the offensive on the Donetsk front rather than swiftly reclaiming Russian territory. Despite his public displays of intransigence, the article argues that Putin’s actions are often calculated and pragmatic within the framework of his priorities. He tends to compromise when forced by