The article 'The Next Russia Threat: Moscow’s Military Power After Ukraine' by Michael Kofman, published on June 23, 2026, discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year. It highlights that Russian forces are struggling on the battlefield due to Kyiv's strategy, which is making the war futile for Russia. However, the piece stresses that the future of European security does not solely depend on the war's outcome. Even if Russia is defeated, it will remain the primary threat in Europe for years to come. Despite economic stagnation, poor demographics, and an authoritarian regime, Russia remains committed to disrupting Europe's security architecture. The article also notes that Russian military reconstitution after the war is ongoing.

The article 'The Next Russia Threat: Moscow’s Military Power After Ukraine' by Michael Kofman, published on June 23, 2026, discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year. It highlights that Russian forces are struggling on the battlefield due to Kyiv's strategy, which is making the war futile for Russia. However, the piece stresses that the future of European security does not solely depend on the war's outcome. Even if Russia is defeated, it will remain the primary threat in Europe for years to come. Despite economic stagnation, poor demographics, and an authoritarian regime, Russia remains committed to disrupting Europe's security architecture. The article also notes that Russian military reconstitution after the war is ongoing.