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Analysts Weigh Russian Military Strengths and Shortfalls for 2026

Original: The Evolution of the Russian Military - Its Strengths and Shortfalls in 2026 (With Michael Kofman)

Military analyst Michael Kofman has joined a lengthy discussion assessing how the Russian armed forces have evolved through the war in Ukraine and where they stand heading into 2026. The conversation covers the strengths Russia has developed, including battlefield adaptation and industrial output, alongside persistent shortfalls such as manpower strain, equipment losses and economic limits, offering a detailed snapshot of the state of Russia's military.

Why now: Interest in assessments of Russia's current military capabilities is high as the war in Ukraine continues and analysts project its trajectory into 2026.

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