Putin Bets That Ukraine's Military Will Collapse Before His Economy Does
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: WSJ
Updated: Sep 06 2025
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Source: WSJ
War Dynamics: The conflict in Ukraine is characterized by a race against time, with Ukraine's military stretched thin and Russia's economy facing pressure to sustain the invasion without destabilizing Putin's regime.
Putin's Strategy: President Putin is confident that Ukraine's resources will deplete first, allowing him to dictate terms of victory and secure a legacy comparable to historical Russian conquerors.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.