Strategic Miscalculations: Putin’s War in Ukraine and Its Global Repercussions
Journal: Journal of Applied and Theoretical Social Sciences
Year: 2024

Introduction: The war in Ukraine, initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in February 2022, is one of the most consequential geopolitical crises of the 21st century. Initially conceived as a swift military operation to overthrow the Ukrainian government and reestablish Russian influence, the conflict instead turned into a prolonged and devastating war. Putin's numerous strategic miscalculations – from underestimating Ukraine's military capabilities to misjudging Western unity and the impac