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Briefing Papers

The Russian Army After Nearly Three Years of War

Putin’s army adapts tactically, but systemic flaws, heavy losses, poor morale, and reliance on foreign aid expose its failure to achieve strategic gains

John Lough
John Lough
Briefing Papers

Putin Tightens Grip on Power with Post-Inauguration Leadership Reshuffle

Putin’s reshuffles centralize power among loyalists, creating a royal court dynamic. His personal grip is strong but fragile, akin to Stalin’s rule

Nikolai Petrov
Nikolai Petrov
Reports

There’s No Military Mobilisation in Russia, Yet People Are Being Mobilised

Putin decrees to raise troop numbers after heavy losses and a Ukrainian incursion in Kursk

John LoughVladimir PastukhovNikolai Petrov
John Lough, Vladimir Pastukhov, Nikolai Petrov
Reports

Incursion into the Kursk Region: a test of loyalty

Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk region challenged the Kremlin’s image of control, revealed public anxiety and the state’s detachment from its own citizens

John LoughVladimir PastukhovNikolai Petrov
John Lough, Vladimir Pastukhov, Nikolai Petrov

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