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Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

The Russian Army Is Preparing for a Fresh Attack

Neither the better morale and superior technology of the Ukrainians nor the lack of equipment, training, and motivation of freshly drafted Russians have prevented Russia from achieving its interim military aims at a relatively modest political cost.

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By Maksim Samorukov
Published on Dec 20, 2022

Foreign Policy

About the Author

Maksim Samorukov

Fellow, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Samorukov is a fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center.

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