
Report in Short | Russian Strategic Culture and the War in Ukraine
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Understanding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
This chapter explores the strategic motivations behind Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, including aspirations for influence and miscalculations about Ukrainian resistance. It also highlights the disconnect between governmental narratives and the realities of the conflict, revealing misconceptions about Ukrainian identity and capabilities held by both Russian and Western elites.
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