“Restored Sovereignty” as the Basis of National Pride

... implementing an “exit” strategy. This means a test of loyalty of the part of society that did not vote for Putin in the general election (approximately two-thirds of the population), and we know nothing about the level of their loyalty. So, this basis of sovereignty will face the most serious test in case the conflict between Russia and the West worsens and the country moves towards a mobilization economy. 1 . J. Mitzen, Ontological Security in World Politics. // European Journal of International Relations 12, 3, 2006; B. Steele, Ontological Security in International Relations. London, 2008; A. Zarakol, After Defeat: How the East Learned ...