Russia's Strategic Position in the War in Ukraine

The chapter analyzes Russia's strategic position in the ongoing war in Ukraine, exploring its capacity to sustain the fight and the support it receives from allies like China. There is a discussion on the potential impact of the U.S. imposing sanctions on China for supporting Russia and the critique on the Biden administration's approach towards preventing the export of Russian oil. The chapter also examines Putin's governance in Russia and the belief within Russian elites that the war strategy is beneficial despite external costs.