Vasily Pavlov, military reporter

In the past and in recent history there are examples where geopolitical problems are solved by investing in mercenaries. But novelty is not in the principle of mercenaries. And in the departure from the concept of war against the army toward war against the population. From war for conquest, to war where the goal is war itself. And here everything is much more difficult. And because there is no front, and for the simultaneous protection of the entire population on the entire territory, no army will suffice. There is no enemy that can be destroyed once and for all. There is no Paris / Berlin / Terrible / Tbilisi / Kiev, the capture of which will put an end to the war. If you understand the differences, you will see that this is really a war of a new type. Almost inevitable and terrifying in its consequences.