Vladimir Putin's strategic failures in their extent can be traced back to the early 2000s when he cultivated an environment of sycophancy among his advisors. This echo chamber led him to miscalculate the likelihood of success in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, underestimating both the resistance of the Ukrainian people and the strength of their military. Misguided beliefs about NATO and the Ukrainian government further contributed to his downfall, illustrating the consequences of poor leadership and lack of dissenting opinions within his inner circle.
Putin's miscalculation in February 2022 stemmed from years of surrounding himself with sycophants who reinforced his distorted view of reality and provided bad intelligence.
Putin's advisors echoed his beliefs, leading to the erroneous assumption that the Ukrainian people would welcome the invasion and that Ukraine's military was incapable of resistance.
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