Russian Military Reflections on the Ukraine Conflict

This chapter examines the critical insights of Russian military thinkers on the war in Ukraine, focusing on the psychological readiness of troops and the misjudgments regarding Ukrainian morale. It highlights the constraints imposed by political objectives on military operations and critiques the effectiveness of Russia's declared goals. The discussion emphasizes the impact of historical narratives and hybrid warfare strategies on contemporary military approaches, framing the conflict as part of a larger struggle between Russia and the West.