An Interview on the Future of the Ukraine-Russia War with Yevhen Mahda

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has entered its second year, creating a climate of uncertainty. Recent escalations of violence in small cities and the significant casualties suffered by both sides raise doubts about the possibility of a peaceful resolution. With the anticipation of a potential new counteroffensive following Kherson, conflicting reports have emerged. The Russian side claims that the Ukrainian counterattack has already commenced but failed, while Ukrainian sources maintain that the offensive has yet to begin.

To gain insight into the impact of increased Western military support for Ukraine, including the delivery of Leopard 2 tanks and F16 warplanes, we turned to Associate Professor Yevhen Mahda, an expert in Hybrid Warfare. We sought his analysis on how these developments might shape the future course of the conflict.

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Hüseyin Özdemir
Hüseyin Özdemir
Hüseyin Özdemir is a researcher at TRT World Research Centre. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Hacettepe University. He is a recent Master of Arts graduate from the National Research University Higher School of Economics (St. Petersburg) and focused on the Comparative Politics of Eurasia during his time studying in Russia. His research interests are Eurasian Politics (focused on Russia, Turkey, and Eastern Europe), Public Diplomacy, and the Media.

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