Putin's strategy: Demobilizing the West, courting new allies
The Institute for the Study of War indicates that Russia is relying on demobilizing the West from aiding Ukraine. This strategy, along with diverting attention from the realities of the combat situation, is said to be Putin's plan for winning the war.
What you need to know
- Russia is attempting to demobilize Western nations to halt military aid to Ukraine. This is a key element of the Kremlin's strategy.
- According to the Institute for the Study of War, in a report, Putin is also trying to divert attention from the combat situation.
- Russia is forming partnerships with China, Iran, and North Korea to avoid diplomatic isolation and portray itself as a nation with powerful allies.
As per the report by the Institute for the Study of War, Russia is attempting to craft a policy that leads Western countries to cease military assistance to Ukraine. Analysts emphasize that Putin is determined to divert attention from the realities of the combat situation, which is Russia's only real hope for victory.
Moreover, the Kremlin uses aggressive rhetoric and artillery shelling to weaken Ukrainian morale.
"Putin continues to demonstrate his willingness to achieve his war aims militarily through a prolonged war in Ukraine during which Russian forces would continue to only make gradual, creeping advances," reads the report. This comment also appeared on the ISW profile on X.
Does Russia have powerful allies? Trying to counter diplomatic isolation
Russia seeks to forge partnerships with China, Iran, and North Korea to counter diplomatic isolation.
Such a strategy is meant to show that Russia has strong and determined allies.
Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced a proposal to conduct another round of peace talks with Ukraine. The meeting is scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul. The Russian delegation, led by Vladimir Medinsky, is prepared to present a memorandum to the Ukrainian side.
