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A Historian’s Perspective on Today’s Russo-Ukrainian War, Part 1

A Historian’s Perspective on Today’s Russo-Ukrainian War, Part 1

Update: 2025-07-02
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Stephen Kotkin joins Michael Kofman to assess the state of the Russo-Ukrainian War halfway through 2025. What has more than three years of resistance taught us about Ukraine’s will — and Russia’s limits? Why has Vladimir Putin rejected an armistice even when offered on favorable terms? And what if the war ends with no real winner — only exhaustion? The two discuss the historical context, the risk of prolonged conflict, and the potential long-term impacts on both nations.


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A Historian’s Perspective on Today’s Russo-Ukrainian War, Part 1

A Historian’s Perspective on Today’s Russo-Ukrainian War, Part 1