Putin's Ukraine War Strategy Narrows to Two Plans
· World · Hindustan Times, Wall Street Journal
Russian President Vladimir Putin is now relying on two main strategies to win the war in Ukraine: paralyzing Ukraine's economy through missile and drone strikes, and waiting for European support to decline. Two earlier plans, Ukraine's army breaking and a Trump-brokered deal, have reportedly failed. Kremlin negotiator Vladimir Medinsky stated that Russia's original war aims, including dismembering Ukraine and rewriting Europe's post-Cold War order, remain unchanged. Observers suggest Putin will assess the missile campaign's impact and the outcome of France's presidential election in early 2027 before adjusting his strategy.
Why it matters
The shift in Russia's strategy indicates a prolonged conflict in Ukraine, with significant implications for Ukraine's economy and European political stability and aid commitments.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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