Understanding Putin's Strategy in Ukraine: Insights from Experts and Kremlin Allies

Former Carnegie Moscow Center director Dmitri Trenin discusses Putin's endgame in Ukraine, stating that the Russian people see the war as an existential battle with NATO and the collective West for the future of Russia itself. Trenin's support for the Kremlin's view of the war has shifted after the invasion, and while many may strongly disagree with his opinions, understanding Russia's perspective could lead to a better understanding of potential paths to compromise.