Russian Military forces have been widely discredited and disparaged by the Western media since the start of their invasion of Ukraine, seen to have bungled the early phase of the war after suffering a series of setbacks and retreats.

But Defense Analysts at a top London-based military thinktank have investigated Russia's tactical adaptations during the war and have noted that a more structured, coordinated and reactive armed force has emerged - and one that's particularly strong on the defensive.

As such, Russia's military now represents a much more formidable opponent for Ukraine as it prepares to launch a much-anticipated counteroffensive to reclaim occupied territory.

Ukrainian forces will have to generate serious combat power in order to penetrate the Russian lines, with the extent of Russian defensive fortifications across the front making bypassing them near-impossible.

Despite Russia's setbacks, President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin have dug their heels in, ramping up the anti-Ukrainian and anti-

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