Analysis: Putin's War Goals Remain Unfulfilled as Russia Marks Victory Day

An analysis by Russian affairs expert Filip Scherf identifies nine fundamental objectives of Vladimir Putin's regime that remain unachieved, undermining the Kremlin's ability to celebrate Victory Day with genuine success. The assessment suggests that Putin's strategic goals, launched with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have failed to materialize according to the original plans. Victory Day, celebrated annually on May 9th to commemorate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, has become a key propaganda event for Putin's government to project strength and justify current military actions. The failure to meet these core objectives highlights the gap between the Kremlin's public messaging and the reality of its military and political achievements.