Evolving Warfare: Key Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine Conflict after Four Years
The four-year war between Russia and Ukraine has been both reminiscent of early 20th-century attritional war and a possible spectre of future warfare. The conflict has provided critical lessons in military strategy, force modernisation, resilience, and the use of kinetic and non-kinetic tools of power. Its implications extend beyond Eastern Europe, influencing defence planning, alliance dynamics, and security worldwide.
In this webinar, recorded on 26 February 2026, Janes analysts Elliot Chapman, Alex Petric, Alexander Stronell, and Sunil Nair examined key lessons from the Russia–Ukraine war, and explored questions including:
How has Russia adjusted its political calculations, what are its goals as of February 2026, and is the Kremlin willing to deviate from them? How strained is Russia’s economy, and are the population’s support and industrial production enough to support the war?
How have both sides in the war changed the way in which they fight? What lessons can we draw about the nature of contemporary war and future wars from characteristics of this war, such as the prevalence of drones and the apparent defensive advantage?
What are the broader economic, political, and geo-strategic implications of the war for Europe and beyond?
What lessons can we learn from the role of OSINT and information operations in the war?
What are we likely to see on the battlefield and at the negotiating table over the next year?
The breadth and depth of Janes expertise, data, and analysis enable our analysts to deliver unique, authoritative insights into the lessons learned from the Russia–Ukraine war and their relevance for future security challenges.
