2/ Russia adapts if given time. Russia does not pivot rapidly, however, in part because of Putin’s risk aversion. Putin has proven to be decisive but not extemporaneous. His boldest moves followed deliberate preparation, which the West often ignored or missed. Putin has…
— Nataliya Bugayova (@nataliabugayova) August 15, 2024
4/Russia depends on the will of others more than many people realize. A lot of Russia’s capability to sustain the war in Ukraine is not inherent and is, therefore, vulnerable. The Kremlin acquired some of its capabilities by force, manipulation, or by exploiting Western resources…
— Nataliya Bugayova (@nataliabugayova) August 15, 2024
6/US persistence and momentum are key to denying Russia the ability to sustain its war against Ukraine. An effective campaign would seek to degrade, disrupt, and destroy the Kremlin’s capability and sources of capability to sustain the war in Ukraine across theaters, in multiple…
— Nataliya Bugayova (@nataliabugayova) August 15, 2024
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