Analysis of the Actors of the Ukrainian-Russian War: After Two and a Half Years (February 2022-July 2024)
Journal: CONTEMPORARY MILITARY CHALLENGES
Year: 2024

Abstract The Russo-Ukrainian War was the first major conflict in Europe since the Balkan Wars. The conflict has been ongoing since 2014 with the annexation of Crimea. Russia expected a quick and easy victory and the subjugation of Ukraine in its February 2022 attack. Russian forces encountered fierce resistance from the Ukrainian army and civilian population. Russian troops were forced to reorganise and focus on the southeastern part of Ukraine. The aggression was met with a solid international