Putin's escalating bombing campaign won't break Ukrainians' resolve. History shows that it's doomed to fail | Rajan Menon

Russian President Putin's escalation of bombing campaigns in Ukraine is unlikely to break the country's resolve. This is because history shows that such tactics rarely succeed in crushing morale. Despite over four and a half years of war, Ukraine has not made significant territorial concessions, and Putin's goals, including annexing four Ukrainian provinces, remain unachieved. This lack of progress explains his recent shift towards targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure.

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Russia's escalating bombing campaign is unlikely to crush Ukrainian morale, as history shows that this mode of warfare rarely achieves its intended goal. The ongoing conflict will continue to impact global markets and create uncertainty.

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