The chaos unfolding in Russia comes at an opportune time for Ukraine.
Kyiv’s military has struggled for weeks to break through Russian defenses as Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive along parts of the 600-mile front line in the country’s east and south.
Now, the most capable Russian fighting force, the Wagner paramilitary group, has launched an armed revolt against the country’s military that is likely to disorient and demoralize Russian troops. The infighting offers Kyiv a fresh window to advance.
However events unfold in the insurrection among Russian military forces, Ukraine stands to gain. A question for its commanders is how to capitalize on the dissent and disorder in the most effective way possible.