GENERAL
Putin’s War: The Long Game Beyond Ukraine
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine was not a spontaneous act but a meticulously planned strategy rooted in a deep-seated opposition to the Western order. Analysts suggest Putin views the conflict as a broader war against Western influence, aiming to break its will through calculated escalation and exploitation of divisions. Russia's approach relies on asymmetric warfare, coercion, and psychological pressure, seeking to achieve political outcomes rather than solely territorial gains.