Russia’s grave miscalculation

How a strategy in Ukraine's east failed spectacularly.

View in browser|nytimes.com May 13, 2022 Russia entered the war in Ukraine expecting a quick and painless victory, predicting that Ukrainians in the east would gladly join Moscow's side. David Guttenfelder for The New York Times Here's why that plan failed so spectacularly. → Sign up for the Russia-Ukraine War Briefing. Every evening, we'll send you a summary of the biggest news from the invasion. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018