Russia's Calculated Escalation in the Ukraine Conflict The recent vow by Moscow to unleash massive strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure is a classic example of strategic posturing designed to intimidate and assert dominance rather than necessarily deliver on its threat.
At first glance, this move appears as part of a disturbing escalation of violence, but it reveals a more complex calculus beneath the surface.
The Kremlin's justification for these strikes centers around Ukraine's drone campaign targeting Russian online retailers Wildberries and Ozon. However, this narrative is far from straightforward.