Putin’s Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine

The book traces Russia’s military involvement from the Chechen wars through Georgia, Crimea, Syria, and the invasion of Ukraine. It also looks beyond battlefield operations to examine how Russia rebuilt and reshaped its armed forces, including the use of mercenaries, special operations, cyber tools, and information warfare.

Galeotti combines strategic analysis with first-hand accounts, anecdotes, and insights from Russian military contacts. The result is a readable and timely account of how Putin has used war as an instrument of power, and how those wars have changed both Russia and its relationship with the wider world.

This is a strong choice for readers interested in modern Russia, contemporary warfare, Ukraine, military reform, and the political use of armed force.

Format: Paperback.
Author: Mark Galeotti.
Publisher: Osprey Publishing.