Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine revealed significant issues with Russian planning, force structure and military culture. On this channel I’ve spent the better part of a year exploring some of those issues and helping to explain why, as suggested back in March 2022, this was (and is) a much closer war many analysts expected. But it is equally important not to underestimate Russian strengths and capabilities. From information warfare to ammunition production and mobilisation potential, Russia has a suite of resources and capabilities that it can leverage.