Why Putin Fragmented His Military: A Tale of Internal Rivalries and Intentional Mismanagement

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Russia's military efforts in Ukraine are oddly fragmented, with the invasion force relying on a combination of traditional armies, private military companies, and regional battalions. Why has Putin structured his military in this way? The answer is a combination of internal competition and bureaucratic workarounds. This video explores five key pieces of the puzzle and what they mean for the war's outcome.

0:00 Introduction
1:19 Russia's Military Fragmentations
4:28 Why This Is Different from Normal Divisions
6:41 Mobilization Advantages
8:37 Casualty Sensitivity
10:50 Plausible Deniability
14:14 Coup Proofing
16:20 Internal Competition
19:58 Overall Outlook
22:50 #whereszelensky

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