War Economy, War Society – How Strong Is Putin Really?
How far can Putin go in militarizing Russia? What are the weaknesses of his approach?
By Free Russia Foundation April 19, 2024

How far can Putin go in militarizing Russia? What are the weaknesses of his approach?
By Free Russia Foundation April 19, 2024
Policy papers by Neil Barnett and Vladimir Milov
While Russia’s full scale invasion has failed to produce anything like a Russian victory over Ukraine, Ukraine itself is struggling to liberate the occupied territories and may face serious setbacks in the near future. Meanwhile, Putin has managed to change Russia’s economy and society to a remarkable extent. But what does this really mean for Russia’s political and military strength? How far can Putin go in militarizing Russia? What are the weaknesses of his approach?
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