Peter Englund reflects on the unsustainable costs of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine as it marks four years.
As of Tuesday, February 22, Russia's invasion of Ukraine will have entered its fourth year, and historian Peter Englund argues that the ongoing costs of this war are becoming increasingly unsustainable for Russia. He highlights the profound material, economic, and human toll that the invasion has inflicted, suggesting that these factors will ultimately lead to significant repercussions for the aggressor. With the nature of warfare and its consequences evolving, Englund emphasizes how the prolonged duration of the conflict is not favorable for Russia.