Russia’s War Against Ukraine
Bi-Weekly Reports April 2026 to May 2026
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
Russia cannot win the war against Ukraine. Following the failed “special operation” launched from the north, the military steamroller advancing from the east has also stalled. Occupying forces are suffering massive losses and are no longer making any headway. Even in the war of attrition waged from the air, Ukraine now has the advantage. With the continued destruction of the Russian economy’s foundations — particularly its oil and gas export infrastructure – Kyiv is pinning its hopes on forcing Moscow to halt its war of aggression. Fresh funding from EU partners is enabling Ukraine to increase military pay. The aim is to use these funds to recruit the new soldiers urgently needed in the wake of mass desertions.
(Osteuropa 1-2/2026, pp. 125–147)