Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 19, 2026
Institute for the Study of War • • world
Key Points:
- The Kremlin has reportedly selected five top candidates for the United Russia party in the September 2026 State Duma elections, including Dmitry Medvedev, Sergei Lavrov, Vladislav Golovin, Maryana Lysenko, and milblogger Yevgeny Poddubny, signaling a platform focused on pro-war and nationalist messaging.
- Medvedev and Lavrov are positioned as leading pro-war figures who publicly support Russia's military actions in Ukraine, while Poddubny's inclusion reflects the Kremlin's strategy to militarize society and prepare for prolonged conflict.
- Russia has begun deploying unmanned ground vehicles equipped with thermobaric artillery, such as the Malvina-M UGV, to adapt to drone-dominated battle
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