Русия-Украйна Война (Rusya-Ukrayina Voyna)

The text recounts the shock and disbelief surrounding Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, highlighting a series of miscalculations and assumptions. Initially, the prospect of such an assault seemed improbable, but Putin’s past actions and the initial timeframe set by the Kremlin suggested a rapid victory. However, the conflict has dragged on for over 1450 days, resulting in a devastating human cost – estimated at over 1.2 million Russian casualties and potentially 500,000-600,000 Ukrainian deaths, surpassing casualties in major wars since WWII. Despite a surge in military spending and economic growth fueled by oil and gas, Russia faces challenges like a distorted economy, labor shortages, and mounting losses. The conflict has profoundly impacted both Ukraine and Russia, leaving Ukraine depleted and Russia diminished on the global stage.