The current victory theory of Russian President Vladimir Putin is focused on prolonging the war, based on the belief that his army can win a war of attrition. However, Russia will face serious medium- and long-term constraints that will completely undermine these strategic efforts, reports the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). It is noted that Putin and the Russian military command have ordered Russian troops to conduct offensive operations along the front lines in eastern and northeastern Ukraine for the year. This campaign aims to exhaust the Armed Forces and prevent them from accumulati…