World Putin Wants to Divide Ukrainians. Mykolaiv Is a Test Case. October 27, 2022October 27, 2022Andrew E. Kramer and Finbarr O’ReillyComments Off on Putin Wants to Divide Ukrainians. Mykolaiv Is a Test Case. In a battered city on Ukraine’s southern coast, salt water runs from the taps and electricity is sporadic. Residents curse Russia, but also express frustration with their own leaders.
