Putin's Calculated Move: Russia Seeks to Extend Ukraine Conflict

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Some conflict analysts argue that Russia is attempting to prolong the war in Ukraine, and time is on its side.

According to experts specializing in conflict situations, the longer Russia can sustain the conflict, the greater its potential to destabilize Ukraine.

A recent analysis by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), based in the USA since 2007, indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin anticipates a victory following the invasion of Ukraine and is prepared to wait for it.

Putin's Long-Term Offensive Strategy and Western Response

Putin's strategy reportedly involves sustained offensive operations, allowing Russia to rebuild its forces over time.

Analysts suggest that Putin aims to maintain all annexed territories, drawing confidence from Russia's successful annexation of Crimea in 2014.

The ISW underscores that Western assistance, providing Ukrainian forces with necessary equipment and weapons on a sufficient and regular basis, remains the most plausible way to counter Putin's ambitions to dismantle Ukrainian statehood and identity.

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American Perspective on Countering Kremlin's Plans

The American response emphasizes the critical importance of continuing to equip the Ukrainian military with arms.

This strategy is seen as the sole effective measure to mitigate Russia's agenda.

As tensions escalate and geopolitical implications unfold, international observers closely monitor the evolving situation in Ukraine, emphasizing the strategic importance of ongoing support for Ukrainian defenses.

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