Marking a year since the start of the current Russia assault in Ukraine, Dr Rob Johnson has written an article as part of the University of Oxford’s “Expert Comment” series.
The Russian War against Ukraine: Retrospect and Prospect
Understanding the decision calculus of President Putin that led to his war against Ukraine, and his plans for the next few months and years, is challenging. Yet, to aid us, we can refer to the pattern of his behaviour, the statements he has made, and the sorts of individuals he has surrounded himself with.
