Russian troops continue to sustain attacks on Ukrainian positions to the east of Bakhmut and Avdiyivka, despite the heavy casualties. These tactical advances feed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s illusion of commanding the strategic initiative on the battlefield, which he has hoped to convert into a foreign policy advantage. Instead, the Kremlin leader finds himself increasingly...
Russia’s growing isolation changes balance of war
By Pavel K. Baev / Eurasia Daily Monitor6 Mins Read