Russia’s military is on a lot of people’s minds since Russian dictator Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine on February 24. How strong is the Russian military in the twenty-first century? Paper tiger, predatory bear, or somewhat in-between? Can Russia effectively conquer Ukraine? Does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine portend wider Russian threats to European security such as in the Baltic countries? Under what circumstances would Russia use nuclear weapons? How should the West respond? Center for the National Interest Senior Director Harry Kazianis, an expert on Russian military issues and former adviser to the 2016 presidential campaign of Senator Ted Cruz, joined Conservative Casual Friday host Andrew E. Harrod to discuss these and other issues.
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Russia’s Military and Ukraine
Russia’s military is on a lot of people’s minds since Russian dictator Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine on February 24. How strong is the Russian military in the twenty-first century? Paper tiger, predatory bear, or somewhat in-between?
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I’ve wondered the same myself given that Putin is already brining in mercenaries. I also don’t think he expected any serious resistance from Ukrainians themselves.