Russia adapts military strategy, posing new challenges for Ukraine and Western allies
The Kremlin’s evolving approach to warfare threatens Ukraine and demands a NATO response
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ISW: Russia may trade deep breakthrough attempts for slow envelopment around fortress belt in Donetsk Oblast
Recent gains northeast of Pokrovsk signal a tactical priority shift, aiming at a tactical restraint designed to force Ukrainian withdrawals, says ISW.
ISW: Putin’s victory plan hinges on Western fatigue and Ukrainian collapse
The think tank outlines Moscow’s unchanged core goals: a pro-Kremlin Ukraine and weakened NATO.
WSJ: Russia wants the West to believe it’s winning in Ukraine
Kremlin advances are meant to manipulate political will.
Putin counting on US fatigue to win what his army cannot, WP op-ed argues
Data shows Moscow’s territorial advances are minimal compared to its colossal losses.
ISW: Russia committed to war goals through rising missile and drone buildup
Russia’s evolving tactics point to a plan for grinding Ukraine down over time.
Ukraine’s intel: Russia prepares for assault in Kharkiv, Sumy oblasts, awaits outcome in Donbas
Ukrainian intelligence general Skibitskyi says Russia is now focused on seizing the Donbas first, then potentially assaulting Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts, while using three-pronged military, disinformation, international isolation campaign against Ukraine.
European intel: Kremlin aims to weaken dollar, undermine global financial system
Amid perceived wins in Ukraine, Russia is increasingly focused on leveraging its global position to disrupt the US-led West, warn European security officials.