Source: Responsible Statecraft
by Martin Di Caro
“After four years of nearly ceaseless combat, Russia has not conquered all of the Donbas. Minuscule territorial gains have come at such a cost that losses now exceed recruitment. Neither side has achieved a military breakthrough, and neither appears on the brink of military or political collapse. Moreover, important questions that emerged in the early months of this endless war of attrition remain difficult to answer. Thus, the two sides aren’t mired only at the front lines in eastern Ukraine. There’s been little substantial movement around the obstacles to a durable peace. I asked several experts to comment on how Russia’s autocrat defines victory — what are Putin’s aims?” (02/23/26)
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/russia-ukraine-war-anniversary/