Published Sep 2, 2026, 2:40 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

Russia's War in Ukraine Deviated from Initial Expectations

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The war in Ukraine has not gone as Russia anticipated, with initial plans for a quick victory failing, leading to prolonged conflict in the Donbas, high attrition rates for Russian soldiers, and a need for more troops than are willing to enlist voluntarily.