Foreign Policy | Paul Hockenos
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky articulated a strategy in March 2025 of “bringing the war back to Russia,” shifting from casualty-intensive territorial offensives to long-range, asymmetric warfare aimed at “strategic neutralization” of Russian assets. This new approach, intensifying throughout the current year, seeks to degrade Russia’s economy, disrupt its military manufacturing capabilities, and undermine civilian morale. The strategy involves striking targets directly within Russia, a significant departure from earlier efforts focused on reclaiming occupied Ukrainian territory, which had incurred substantial costs in blood and treasure. Evidence this spring suggests this strategy is proving effective, potentially altering the battlefield calculus and pressuring Russia towards peace by imposing direct costs on its infrastructure and population. This strategic pivot reflects Ukraine's adaptation to the protracted conflict, leveraging its capabilities to project power deeper into enemy territory and compel a change in Moscow's posture, thereby forcing them into a position where they must ensure security.
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