Mmastodon WarUkraine first seen 4 d ago, last 3 d ago, peak #4

Kremlin said to be betting on war of attrition against Ukraine

Original: "... the Kremlin appears to be making several bets at once: that Russia can outlast Ukraine in a war of attrition, that

Commentary is circulating that the Kremlin is pursuing several simultaneous bets in its war against Ukraine: that Russia can outlast Ukraine in a prolonged war of attrition, that high oil prices will keep funding the war effort, and that sustained missile strikes can exploit gaps in Ukrainian air defenses. The analysis suggests Moscow also expects growing political and economic strain in the West and in Ukraine to weaken resolve over time.

Why now: Ongoing fighting and debate over whether Russia's strategy of endurance and pressure can succeed keep the assessment in discussion.

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• "... the Kremlin appears to be making several bets at once: that Russia can outlast Ukraine in a war of attrition, that high oil prices will keep money flowing, that missile pressure can exploit weaknesses in Ukrainian air defenses, and that political and economic strain will… · mse_eu · 1

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