Factors determining the continuation of the Russian-Ukrainian war Cover Image

Czynniki determinujące kontynuowanie wojny rosyjsko-ukraińskiej
Factors determining the continuation of the Russian-Ukrainian war

Author(s): Marcin Koczan
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, Geopolitics, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: Ukraine; Russia; Russian-Ukrainian war; regional security;

Summary/Abstract: On February 24, 2022, Russian troops attacked the territory of Ukraine, starting a new phase of the conflict that has been ongoing since 2014. Due to the difference in potential between Russia and Ukraine, most analysts expected a relatively quick end of military operation. Although several months have passed since the attack, there are no signs that the war will end soon. On the contrary, most indications indicate that the conflict will not end any time soon. The authorities of both sides declare their willingness to start peace negotiations, but they set preconditions unacceptable to the other side. Societies seem determined to continue the war, or at least there are no widespread symptoms of defeatism. Russia’s military potential has not reached a critical level that would make it impossible to wage a full-scale war, and the economic situation is better than predicted a few months ago. Ukraine’s continued resistance depends on the extent of assistance it receives from its allies. The article describes the factors that prove the continuation of military operations, but also the reasons for ending the war.

  • Issue Year: 37/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 110-124
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish