On the eve of the invasion. Formation of an offensive group of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation near the borders of Ukraine (2020-2022)
Journal: Codrul Cosminului
Year: 2025

This article examines the reform, rearmament, and preparation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for offensive operations between 2020 and 2022.The analysis highlights the reorganisation of the Russian army, the creation of strike groups in the south-eastern and north-eastern strategic directions (notably in the Central and Southern Military Districts), and the development of new mechanised, armoured, airborne assault, special forces, rocket, and artillery units, as well as enhanced A