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The Russian Concept of Victory: A Structural Interpretation
What is the central argument of “The Russian Concept of Victory”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
The Russian Concept of Victory: A Structural Interpretation: Victory in Russian military thought. Defence-finance analysis; 6-page sourced DFM PDF report.
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-10-03
Victory in Russian military thought cannot be reduced to the immediate seizure of territory or the annihilation of enemy forces. Instead, it is conceived as the creation of conditions that guarantee the survival of the state and the reassertion of its strategic position, even after heavy losses or temporary setbacks.
Unlike Western doctrines that equate victory with clear, measurable, and rapid achievements—such as regime change, capitulation, or the occupation of a capital—the Russian definition is rooted in continuity, depth, and resilience. It reflects a historical trajectory shaped by repeated invasions, during which survival itself was often the only criterion of success.
This analysis answers: What is the central argument of “The Russian Concept of Victory”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets? What does this mean for European defence funding, procurement and investment decisions? How mature and defensible is the position described in “The Russian Concept of Victory”? Which European actors, programmes and funding instruments are most exposed?
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- It reflects a historical trajectory shaped by repeated invasions, during which survival itself was often the only criterion of success.
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What is The Russian Concept of Victory: A Structural Interpretation?
Instead, it is conceived as the creation of conditions that guarantee the survival of the state and the reassertion of its strategic position, even after heavy losses or temporary setbacks.
Why does The Russian Concept of Victory: A Structural Interpretation matter for European defence?
Unlike Western doctrines that equate victory with clear, measurable, and rapid achievements—such as regime change, capitulation, or the occupation of a capital—the Russian definition is rooted in continuity, depth…
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