Russian Military Preparedness in Ukraine

The chapter explores the detailed daily contingency planning by the Russian general staff for potential war scenarios in Donbas, Ukraine since March 2021. It discusses the discrepancy in strategic approaches between Russian and Western military thinking, emphasizing the proactive nature of Russian decision-making. The conversation also touches on the lack of a coherent plan from European countries in addressing the Ukrainian situation and critiques Macron's actions as more focused on domestic politics rather than strategic planning.