What does the Russian army think of its war in Ukraine? Reviews, recommendations, adaptations

D. Minic's article, which complements his thesis work, underlines the extent to which the Russian general staff has a form of freedom in criticising the war in Ukraine, provided that it is only tactical and operative. Although the regime is authoritarian, the existence and tolerance of some truth-telling at a high level of the military apparatus shows that the Russian army and State have a potential for adaptation that should not be underestimated.

Dimitri MINIC, Ifri, September 2023