Going into its 11th year of war against Ukraine, the results of Russia’s attack on its alleged “brother nation” are ambiguous for the Kremlin. On the 1 hand, its image as a expected military superpower has suffered greatly. Since 2022 the war has become an global embarrassment for the Russian leadership, army and weapons industry. Moscow’s run in Ukraine besides led to the failure of western partners, markets and investors.
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