Is Russia's Window for Gains this Summer Narrowing?
A discussion on topics from Russia’s culminated offensive on Kharkiv, to battlefields of the Donbas, to ongoing fighting in the south, to Russia’s displaced Black Sea Fleet
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Michael Kofman
Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program
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Michael Kofman is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on the Russian military, Ukrainian armed forces, and Eurasian security issues. Prior to joining Carnegie in 2023, he served as director of the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses, where he led a team conducting research on the capabilities, strategy, and military thought of the Russian Armed Forces. Widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on the Russian military, and the Russo-Ukrainian war, Kofman has led foundational work in the field, and is routinely cited in major publications.
Aside from his work at Carnegie, Kofman is a contributing editor at War on the Rocks, where he hosts the Russia Contingency, a bi-weekly podcast on the Russian military and the Russia-Ukraine war. He previously served as a research fellow and program manager at the National Defense University. Past fellowships have included the Modern War Institute at West Point, Center for New American Security, and the Woodrow Wilson Center.
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A Pivotal Year: Assessing the Russia-Ukraine War in 2024
June 11, 2024
Ukraine faces its most difficult moment on the battlefield since the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion. U.S. aid is finally on its way after Congress’s months long delay, but will it be enough to help Ukrainian forces stabilize their positions?
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- Andriy Zagorodnyuk,
- Dara Massicot,
- Michael Kofman,
- Hanna Shelest
Russia Has Opened Up a New Front. What Comes Next?
If Ukraine can limit Russia to modest gains this year, then Moscow’s window of opportunity is likely to close and its relative advantage may begin to diminish in 2025.
What Will Ukraine Do To Stay in the Fight this Year?
The U.S. Congress finally passed the security supplement, authorizing a large amount of funding and support to keep Ukraine in the fight. This package buys Ukraine another year of time. What will Ukraine do with that time? What is the situation at the front?
Military Analyst Reflects on Visiting Ukraine’s Front Lines
A discussion about the manpower and artillery shortcomings the Ukrainian military is facing and looks ahead to the next phase of the war.
Attrition, Doodling Range Rings, and Magical Thinking in Modern War with Michael Kofman
A discussion on modern warfare.
Fortifications, Manpower, and Munitions in Ukraine's Daunting Year Ahead
A discussion on Ukraine’s main challenges in facing down Russia this year.
Russo-Ukrainian War at Two
A discussion on where the war between Russian and Ukraine stands today and where things are heading.
Making Attrition Work: A Viable Theory of Victory for Ukraine
As the Russia–Ukraine war enters its third year, Ukraine faces a daunting task: how to restore its military advantage.
Ukraine at War, From Avdiivka to Zaluzhny
A discussion on how Ukraine can defend and rebuild in 2024 so that it can go on the offensive again next year.